The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-30

dared nope Tor that. not so soon.
She talked casually on various
topics. the weather. her new car
and the convenience Of having il.
She wondered how Lost Lake
felt to be deserted and why it
hadn't become more popular
resort.
TOO many places to go in Cali
fornia," she decided.
why hunt a lake back in the
hills when the ocean is within
shooting distance 80
81 guess that's the answer,
Larry said disinterestedly.
All this conversation was to
ward off troublesome silences.
Both were disturbed and trying
to readjust a number of things.
/ Their marriage had been so sud
den, 80 utterly unexpected, that 1t
left them breathless.
Kays only thought had been 10
be near Larry, her consuming love
had battered down every barrier,
every convention.
She had not been able to endure
the idea Of him alone and franti-
cally unhappy.
The near tragedy of the night
before was something she still
could not think about with any
kind of calmness.
To save him from his own
wretchedness. that had been her
devouring desire.
And now they were married. Not
for worlds would she have re-
minded him of the fact.
She thought, Hes probably
sorry already. Perhaps he's Won
dering what made him do so wild
thing"
In spite of these surmises little
SILVER of joy made her tremble.
But he had done it.
She was his wife. Out of life
she could ask no more.
The car was a safe subject and,
driving back to the little stone
house, she referred to it again.
It's nice we have the car"
How do you expect to get your
supplies, Larry"
Pink said he'd drive out every
Sunday. l thought he'd bring
them then.
Il really didn't think much
about it."
He sounded weary, his voice was
thin with fatigue.
Kay speeded up the car.
It was almost five when they
entered their new domain.
And a sorry looking place it
was.
In all probability the house had
not been entered in ten years.
1t was dank and chill in spite of
the open doors and windows.
1t had a fetid, mouldy smell.
Goodness crept up from the lake
and drew through the dusty rooms.
Kay shivered, she had an i'm
pulse to hurry Larry away from
the place.
Pulling soiled cover from the
couch she insisted that he lie
down.
He closed his eyes and she COW
cred him with her coat Then she
went on a tour of inspection.
There was nothing modern about
the house.
Evidently the former owner had
intended to do great things as the
possibilities were many.
The structure was made Of huge
boulders, stone floors, stone walls.
There were two rooms, one i'm
mense with great fireplace at
the end, chapel ceiling, heavily
and darkly beamed.
The other was a red tiled kit
chen. There was no plumbing at
the sink, unless one could SO
dignity the old fashioned pump.
The cupbosrds were equipped
with dishes. a wood range and
small gasoline stove lined one
wall.
There was a built in electric re-
frigerator. but no electricity.
Leads to Balcony
A stairway in the livingroom led
to balcony off OF which two bed.
rooms opened.
With a shudder of apprehension
Kay climbed the stairs.
The place had a ghostly feel. She
found what would eventually be a
bathroom between the two bed.
rooms.
II held a bowl and pitcher on a
table.
There was well stocked linen
closet The sheets and blankets
were covered and clean.
Kay made up the two beds and
found courage in action.
Going back to the living room
she investigated the fireplace.
A huge copper receptacle held
logs. so dry that they powdered
on her hands.
She hunted paper and kindling
put a greener log with the dry
ones and touched & match TO ii.
Almost fearfully she watched il
draw and crackle.
Closing the windows she hunted
through the supplies for candles
None there.
She found three empty kerosene
lamps. Well. they'd have TO dc
without light.
Tears Covers
Reeklessly she tore covers from
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