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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH Parental Co-Operati- on Should Bear Fruit A 7 ! SLIM IMmmiL O ARCADIA HOUSE PUBLICATIONS CHAPTER X Continued 10 ' I shant have lunch with Mr. Buchanan and talk things over," Mary thought bitterly as she slowly sipped the water. "Theres no use in that. Theres nothing to talk over! Ive tried for years to be an author, and Ive failed. My writing one story that was worthy of acceptance was evidently just an accident. Theres only one thing left to do now, and no matter how re- pugnant and cheap and vile, Ill simply have to do it. Ill marry Jerome Taylor. Perhaps Aunt Lin-ni- e was right all along! At least, 'its the only way out to save my family." She had an engagement for dinner and the ' theater with Jerome Taylor that evening. He would "make love to her sometime dur-in- g the evening. .He always did. He would tell her how beautiful she was, and how he never tired looking at her; and he would ask her if she didnt care for him just a little bit." She had always evaded this question, or else answered, "Why, of course, Jerry, you know I like you very much, in a manner so definitely platonic that it forthwith brought the topic to a close. She dressed with unusual care, wearing, as she had for that first dinner at Jeromes penthouse, her frock of silver and white; pinning, as she had also done on that night, his superb orchids high on her left shoulder. And again, as on the evening of their first dinner together, she wore Lelias ermine wrap. Casting one last glance at herself in the mirror before going to the living room to greet him, she smiled with bitter approval. Yes," she told herself with acerbity, "I look just what I am a glorified ermine cape, and all! Jerome rose hastily from a chair as she entered the room. "Mary!" he exclaimed at sight of her. My dear, youre more beautiful tonight than Ive ever seen you! And, lifting her hand to his lips, he kissed it. She did not withdraw it immediately, although the touch of his lips on her hand made her cringe. She must not be aloof, as she heretofore had been with this man. She must pretend that she liked him. She must bring on a proposal tonight tonight. He evidently noticed the change in her, for they were hardly settled in his car before he again sought her hand and held it. She did not attempt to draw it away, although she felt as if it were imprisoned in the claw of a large eagle. This is part of the business of getting engaged," she scathingly informed herself. Ill have to grin and bear it. Its its all in the days work! different Youre tonight, darwas Jerome saying in that ling, purring, tender voice she hated. And, my dear, Ive never seen you quite so beautiful. That coronet braid around your lovely little head makes you look like a queen! You do like me, dont you, dear? Somehow, tonight, I feel But Lorgan, the chauffeur, was pulling up at the curb in front of the Waldorf, and the uniformed doorman was opening the door of the car. Thankful that the drive was at an end, Mary withdrew her hand from Jeromes clasp, and slipped Thats over on a long white glove. for a while," she told herself, an imperceptible shudder going over ing me to marry you? Jerome Taylor laughed. What a provincial little thing you are! Why, everybody knows Im not the marrying sort. But, my dear, there are so many things I can do for you . , . Mary felt for the cape which lay across the back of her chair, and with trembling fingers, pulled it over her shoulders. You conceited old fool! I hate you! Ive always hated you! I never want to see you again! And grabbing her gloves and bag from the table, she rose from her chair. As unperturbed as if she had told him shed just remembered a telephone call' she had to make, Taylor rose too, his sleek gray head inclining in a suave little bow. Dont make a scene, my dear, he said in a low voice, his lips fixed in a dear, youre more beautiful tonight than Ive ever seen My you! smile. "Remember, were, in a public place. Besides, youre not exactly suited to melodrama, you her body. It was not over for long, however. Jerome Taylor, warmed by know. Mary flashed him an enraged her apparent encouragement, wait- be-ilie- ve coun-jtere- I , d. herself, Im Im glad, Jerry." The man placed his fork on the Darling, side of his dinner plate. how can you ask? You certainly have known it all along. Youre the sweetest and the loveliest and the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen. Andf Mary, I want you al- ways." Eventually, she raised her eyes to the man. and forced a smile to her O ' The next morning she received and in her eagerness to get into the foyer, she did not see the man who was leaving it. He caught her arm in an attempt to prevent a collision; then, as they both came to an abrupt standstill, she looked up. Why, Umberto! she exclaimed. I didn't see you! That is quite evident, little Mary! he replied with a smile. I had just dropped in to call on you, and but now was leaving with a heavy heart. Mush! rect it? Mush! are you doing at home? I thought" Umberto jumped to his feet. Mrs. Ormsby, he exclaimed, his darkI eyes flashing, congratulate me! am the happiest man on earth! My lovely lady has promised to marry me! A look of consternation flashed across Lelias face. Why, what do you mean? Balianci reBut just that! turned, with a grandiose wave of You will felicitate us, his hand. thought yes? Mary. Why cant other men talk Lelia moved towards the lounge as sanely as Phillip Buchanan? where Mary sat, her gaze riveted on You are back early, my beauti- her coffee cup. "Mary, she deful! Balianci continued, his hand manded, is this true? Youre not Is something really going to marry Count Balistill on her arm. wrong? anci, are you? ome No, Umberto, I wanted Mary could not look up, nor could home. I dont she speak for a moment. But then, I may go up with you, and stay a while? Mary frowned. No, Umberto. No, no, no. Then, seeing the shadow that crossed his handsome dark face she said, Oh, all right! Come on for a few moments. Well listen to the radio." Addie opened the door in answer to Marys ring. Why, Miss MaI just told ry! she exclaimed. this gentleman you were out for the evening! I changed my plans, Addie, Mary returned and, .slipping Lelias wrap from her shoulders, handed it to the woman. Addie,, I wonder if youll make us some black coffee. I have a headache. Yes, maam, honey! Addie reIll have some for you in plied. just a few minutes. Then, as Addie disappeared into the kitchen, Balianci came towards her. Darling, he murmured in the honeyed tones that Mary loathed, something has gone wrong with youl Something has hurt you! I can see it written on your lovely face. Tell Umberto, my sweet. I dont know, Umberto. Lets Mary glanced up into his somber not talk about it tonight. eyes eyes that were filled with Lelia," she finally replied Its noth- in know compassion and pity. remote voice. "Maybe I shall." a ing, she began in a voice that was Lelia continued to regard the girl with emotion. The shock husky ugly of Jerome Taylors words had left with eyes that were cold with unher at last, but in its place there belief. Well, she said at last, and burned a blind rage against the her voice was crisp, I wish you man, and a fear for all things to both happiness. Perhaps Linnie come. Its nothing, she repeated. Cotswell will be satisfied now. Shes And then, bursting into wild, un- down in the lobby talking to the controllable sobs, she cried, Oh, manager of the building. Shell be Umberto, its everything! Its every- up here in a minute and you can thing! Yes,' something has hurt me break the joyous news to her. We were planning to go on to Club Torterribly! , And, quite without knowing how quay to join the Bascoms for a bit it happened, she found herself in his of roulette. No doubt, shell want arms, his lips softly, pressing her to make a party of it in celebracheek, her head against his shoul- tion of this ah happy event. . But that is wonderful! der. cried Darling! Darling!" he was say- Umberto. I shall buy champagne, and everybody' will drink a toast to ing softly. Cara mia, I love you! And, for the moment, she felt safe, my bride-to-bsupremely secure in his arms. Tell Mary finally glanced up at Lelia. You you will come, Lelia? Umberto all about it, my sweet." No! No! She shook her head. A pregnant silence followed a siNo! I can never tell anyone! lence in which Lelia snapped open Taking a handkerchief from his a cigarette box that lay on the table pocket, he dried the tears on her beside the lounge, removed a cigaface. Youve been crushed by rette and lighted it. Yes," she something, my darling, and I could finally Said, Ill go along. kill the beast who hurt you. Oh, Mary, my dear, I love you! I want CHAPTER XI to take care of you. I want you to be mine always, so that no one can - Aunt Linnie arrived on the scene ever hurt you again. Darling, will a few minutes later. Dont say you marry me? anything! Mary admonished BaliOh, no, Umberto, I cant marry anci and Lelia. Please. Please! you! I dont want to marry any- And her voice was so importunate body! And then, with a badgering that they both nodded their acquipersistence, the thought, But, I escence. must marry somebody. I must do If Aunt Linnie felt any surprise something! again flooded her mind. at seeing Mary sitting in the living Ah, darling, Umberto replied, room with Balianci when she had touching his lips lightly to her eyes, supposed her to be at the theater you say that tonight because you with Jerome Taylor, her face did not are upset by this dreadful some- betray her, How nice to find you thing; but tomorrow, tomorrow, it and Balianci here," she exclaimed. will be different! Ah, feratasa, say Lelia and I are going to the Club you will consider it! Say I may leave Torquay to meet the Bascoms and you tonight with my heart warmed play a bit of roulette. Will you with the hope you will marry me join us? soon. Thanks so much, Balianci reMary withdrew from his embrace, plied. .Wed love it. moving .towards the fireplace, her Ill change in a jiffy, Lelia was cold hand against her throbbing saying, as if from a great distance. I dont know, Umberforehead. Will you excuse me for five minto. Lets not talk about it tonight. utes? Lelia appeared in but a moment, Maybe . . . ' Balianci followed her. Maybe? looking slender and lovely in a frock d he repeated softly. Maybe! Oh, of chiffon, and carrycara mia, that means you will make ing over one arm her ermine wrap, me the happiest man on earth! and a black velvet coat with a He attempted to take her in his white fox collar. arms again, but she pulled away, (TO BE CONTINUED) Addie to hear approaching grateful Diamonds Render Good Service from the kitchen. Diamonds are not alone used to She had hardly finished pouring the coffee when a key could be sparkle on and enhance miladys heard turning in the latch of the en- beauty Industry values the diatrance door. An instant later, Le-li-a mond for another reason it is Ormsby came into the room. Her among ' the hardest substances eyes widened when she saw Mary known and is used to drill and grind sitting there with Count Balianci. metals that cannot be worked with she began. What less valuable materials. Why, Mary! to-c- e! ..." ed only until after their entree had .been served to begin again. His eyes, no longer quizzical, held a ,new glow of sanguinity; his voice had lowered to a hew note of fervor. Mary, he began as soon as the waiter had left their table, I youre beginning to like me bit after all this time. How a Ijust about it, dear? You know Ive been simply mad about you ever since the first day I saw you." Have you really? Mary And then, desperately forc-iin- g r Mush! look; then, with steps which she tried desperately to keep steady, made her way blindly through the tables, and out of the room to the lobby. Eventually, she reached the door, and, in a voice that was still thro&ty with anger, asked the doorman to call for a taxi. She wondered if she had enough money in her bag to pay for the cab, but she was so dizzy with anger, she could not even bring herself to look. She was whirling up the Avenue away from Jerome Taylor closer, closer to Aunt Linnies apartment and the safety and security which it betokened. Now, the cab was pulling up before Aunt Linnies apartment house. Mary glanced at the meter; then emptied her purse into the drivers hand. She stepped to the curb, and ran across the canopied walk to the entrance door. Her head was down, after examina- r, , WNU SERVICE lips. Jerome, wrapped in his own thoughts, saw nothing amiss in her long silence; that cynical twist to her lips. Darling, he was saying, and now he had pushed aside his untouched food, and lighted a I want to take care of cigarette. you always give you the rare jewels that only you are suited to wear; the exquisite clothes you should have to accentuate your beauty. Well travel everywhere, Mary see everything do everything there is to be done! Ill always be proud of you. So very proud of you! Still unable to bring any words to her lips, she sat there; now lifting her goblet of water to her mouth; now sipping some water; now placing the goblet back on the table. Jerry, unmindful of the people about them, reached across the table and placed his hand over hers. Darling, why not go down to Palm Beach with me tomorrow? My yachts down there, you know, and . . Mary glanced sharply across at him. Tomorrow? But, Jerry, how in the world could we get married in such a short time? The man hastily relinquished her hand, and leaned back in his chair. The warm glow that had filled his narrow gray eyes disappeared. My dear, he purred, you seem to have misunderstood me. Mary stared at him with incredulous eyes. You werent ask- school-teache- tion of the pupils in her class by the school nurse, wrote the followof a cering note to the parents ' tain little boy: Your boy Charles shows signs of astigmatism. 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