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Show N THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH Sally Sez mmv 23 Continued - Yes In Los Angeles. The February after I went away." But then, Ariel Ariel, why did you run away with Dlcki Did you make him think you cared for him? Be wrote Phil, after all He said that you were going to get a license you had gotten a license. We got a license, yes. But youll have to let me tell it the way it happened. Gall Van took me back to the Monterey hotel that night," she resumed, finding her words slowly. And he kissed me good-band said that be would always love me, and that 1 belonged to him. 1 believed him. 1 was all excited, but not ashamed not one bit unhappy. Gail. 1 thought that there was something heroic about it .. Dot didnt come in until after 1 did, and of course i didnt give her any hint But we talked things over, and decided that wed get up early the next day and give the boys the slip. We were wild at them I The next morning, while Dot and 1 were figuring It out how wed get home, and wed gone over to the bus to see what time it would leave. Buddy and Larry found us. They said that they were sorry and asked us to forgive them, and said theyd drive us home quietly and the whole thing would blow over. 1 was well, of course 1 hadnt slept all night, but it was a sort of pleasant excitement, too; 1 felt sort of swim ming, in emotion, you know, and 1 said Id like to watch the Pebble Beach golf for a little while, so we went there. Van was there, looking stunning of course, and terribly sweet; and we had a few words together. 1 wanted to get home and get rested, and have things go back to normal. So we started at about twelve, and then. then of course the accident came. Dorothy had left us, and 1 was driving. 1 thought Van would come to me the minute he ueard But he didnt. And then when he did show up in court he didnt say anything about an en'N gagement Once, when 1 said something, he said his stepfather would cut him off without a cent if he ever dreamed of it I He said that the main thing was to keep out of jail Gail could bear him. She could remember the ethereal little Ariel of three years ago; she remembered the casual, laughing Van. Ariel struggling with the saddest problem any woman ever knows youth, faith, gaiety, wiped away at a blow and Van loisily jovial over her whispers, her tsldes, her anrious smiles and tears. You see, almost from the first, Gail, t knew what had happened. It wasnt the Hetty Sorrel business. 1 was sure. Ten days after that trial 1 knew what I was facing. And he didnt even like ne; he didn't come near me. 1 telephoned, I sent notes, but he wouldnt tome. You and Ede were so pleased bat the trial had sort of exonerated ne, and that 1 was sobering down. law it, and every one was so happy, making plans. Dorothy well and safe and talking about going east for Christ-nas- , and all the time this tiger y, too-reud- tag at me. You poor little thing! It was the first note of sympathy that had come into Gails voice,' and Ariel answered it by a quick jllnking of filling eyes. - It was all my own doing. Gall! Isnt it always? Gail asked slowly. Those had been happy days for her. Days In which she bad discovered Dick, discovered her own heart And all the time the little sister had been Walking in the shadows deeper than death, beside her. You cant think what it was," Ariel said. 1 told Van. 1 didnt know whai dse to do! He didnt believe me, or e said he didnt, Ariel resumed. And knew some one told foe next thing ne calmly that hed gone east There She paused. vas Just one thing, Gail Just one thing that kept me from billing myself," she added. And that Iras you. Me! ; You. You !rept talking about how we had all to hang together, and get dirough the hard years, and carve out jur destinies ior 1ourselves. And just couldnt shame and wouldnt do It that way. hurt you The day after Van left 1 told Doro thy. And she Jaid what he said, that she didnt think it was true. But they went away, too, (Jail. She must have told her mother, and do you remember that Mrs. Camp took Dorothy east to risht awavl 1 1 -- x'h.-wv- Beasts!" Gail whispered, looking away. Dorothy only laughed about It," Ariel stammered, with a memory of that youthful agony and shame flushing her cheeks again. "Laughed 1" 1 couidnt tell you or Edith; I was afraid to tell Phil! 1 went to see old Doctor Somers, and he only said that he would rather have seen one of my fathers children dead than have to tell her what he had to tell me! Ariel you poor child! ' Van didnt answer my letters, and time kept going on, Gail, and 1 had no money! 1 couldn't get away, and 1 couldnt stay home. And then 1 thought of Dick, and that maybe if 1 was nice to him he would want to marry me right away In time. She laughed bitterly, fell silent again. What a fool 1 was she said. But he didnt He was wonderful, but he didnt care that way. And then Christmas week came, and Dick was going on Christmas aft ernoon to Los Angeles, on a case for three weeks, and 1 wondered if he could get me a job, any kind of a job. So 1 went to his office and I told him the whole story. He was wonderful! He never said a word of blame; the only thing he seemed to think of was how to get me out, and how to spare you and Ede and Phil. He adores our family, of course. He said that since 1 was a minor a very serious charge could be brought against Van. At first 1 wouldnt con sider that But he talked me over, and he composed n letter to Van, as my lawyer, and sent it off that n'ternoon. i few days etore Christmas, a tew days before ny eighteenth birtMay. And Dick told me just to keep quiet and not worry, and that he would keep working at it, and it would all come out all right Van wouldnt write me, ever, through the Clippersville post office, for fear wed be discovered. We had rented a box In the Greenvale post office, and 1 used to take the trolley over there and ask for letters. And during this Christmas week 1 went over and there was a letter from Van. He just said that he was not going back to college, but that his father had staked him to a years trip around the world, and he and his chum were going. Gail, It went through my heart like a bullet, You should have wired his mother!" Gail said passionately. You oughtnt to have let him get away with it! Gall, she knew, of course. 1 thing to do. And he said not to worry, and that he would arrange everything the next day. He asked me if 1 had anything with me, and said Oh, yes. my suitcase. So 1 took his berth and he sat up all night thinking, he said. "The havoc she had left behind her. the havoc she had wrought in his life, had meant nothing to her then, and meant nothing to her now. He didnt mind, she said vaguely. We were going to be married the next day, Wednesday," she presently added. But you cant do that down there. Dick wrote you that we were getting a license, and we did. But we couldnt get married, not for several days, and meanwhile Van wired, wired to Loq Angeles. You see, hed had Dicks letter, and it was true that he was going around the world, but by way of Panama. He wired that kj would be in Los Angeles in sixteen days, and would see Dick. Then Dick .aid it would be much better to wait and see Van. To make sure, he cabled the ship in Havana. And Van cabled back, AH right. He was afraid of being arrested, on account of my being so young. Van's ship got in and we were mar ried, and Dick and 1 swore that no body should ever know. 1 hated him. then; 1 didn't want to marry him at alL But Dick said he would start 1 legal proceedings. So we were married, and Van went on, on the next ship, and nobody knew. Dick had to go to Las Vegas for months; but he sent me money every month, and if he was in town hed come to see me and take me to a movie or something. And 1 got work to do you dont have much chance in the movies. I got a start Ariel Adair they called me only I didnt like it much. Its all right for the stars, but The older sister was silent. Gail, do you know that I never felt bad." Gal) reddened in embarrassment I know what you mean. 1 mean," Ariel said, that I loved him 1 did care. 1 was carried away; Id never loved anyone before I But what I did feel, Gail, was fury. Fury at myself for being such a fool! Like some cheap little factory worker like a servant girl. Why, the servant girls have more sense! 1 could have torn myself to pieces, having Van smile and go his way, and Dorothy and her mother clear out You have a child, Ariel?" "Walt Well, 1 lay awake all that night of Christmas eve, after we had come back from church, and 1 thought and thought how to get away, what to do! And It seemed to me that 1 was going raving mad I was, too. 1 thought the people In the church were looking at me, and 1 knew you and Edith would find out long before they did. And then quite suddenly, peacefully, 1 made up my mind to go away with Dick, to make vou think we, were eloping. 1 thought that if Van sent for me 1 could tell you then, and if he didnt Dick would fix some way out! ' 1 got up at four and packed my bag and dragged It down and shut It in the And that afternoon, old woodshed. when you thought 1 had gone to Miss Vails, went out and waited for the trolley, and took the bus to San Jose, and bought myself a ticket to Gilroy. That whs as far as my money would 1 go. After the train was started 1 walked all through it, and 1 found Dick talking to a man, and he came right back with me, and 1 told him what Id done I And was he wild? "Wild? Oh, no! He said .that he' thought 1 had done right. He was wonderful! Gails eyes flashed darkly blue. Dick" she breathed. He said ho thought it was the right She was not very angry at him, even now. Gail 8aw, with a sort of stupefaction, that what the great Murchison did was still sacred, still above criticism, to Ariel. Finally we arranged it that If he went back and got a good start, with these people who have bought the mills, she resumed, then Id come on and wed announce our marriage. And thats what has happened. Youre on your way east now? He meets me In Chicago next week. A pause. Then Gail said, You still love him, Ariel? 1 dont love the Idea of living in New Jersey," Ariel said, after a brief pause. Doesnt it shock yon when yon put an year evening dress after vacationing at the And doesn't it shock you when yon sea good local people buying foreign pro. ducts' when they could get better good cheaper by PATRONIZING HOME INDUSTRY T But youre aot unhappy?" The old bored, haughty look. Oh, no," Ariel drawled. But mind you, 1 was ns much to blame as he she added with sudden force. Gail mused on the whole story, her eyes on her Isters face, tumult in her heart, and the of the rain falling softly on the porch 1 ALWAYS ASK FOR BEET SUGAR -- THE ONLY HOME SUGAR drum-drum-dru- m roof. FALL TERM NOW STARTING l'ou came here just to announc. it?" Not exactly. Dick thought I ought to come home and explain. Was Dick at your boarding house?" Not even that! Ariel said, with her scornful little laugh. I tell you he never so much as put a finger tip on me! But you saw him all the time? Off and on. He wasnt in I.os Angeles much. But he would turn up and usk me If 1 had money enough. "What a friend! Gail said under Oat oi Town Students Earn living Expenses her breath. Ariel made no response. She was looking about the old kitchen. 1 can stay here, Gail, in spite of the Wibser tribe?" Darling, of course And theyre not such a tribe," Gail answered, laughing with a touch of hurt and reproach. Just Lily and the boys. And look this is the baby. This is Gail. They named her Gaif! Lily would have it You might know shed take your name, Gail. I suppose shes more a 1 A Successful Student Henager Business College 45 East Broadway, Sait Lake City, Utah Writs For Catalogue More Barbers needed. We have calls for Barbers from all Western States. Bar- tering taught in a short time. MOLERS BARBER COLLEGE 118 Regent St., Salt Lake City, Utah 1 KETCHUM BUILDERS SUPPLY ming. TO BE CONTINUED. - It Was My Own Doing, Gail. ; -- WNU Service Lawrence than us Lawrences! To this Gail could make no reply. She said tactfully, Its a quarter to seven, Ariel, and it looks as if either Phil had to be at the shop tonight, or had gone to Lilys mothers. You and Ill have dinner anyway. But what a buzz when the marriage is announced with a sort of mild awe. Lets go upstairs, Ariel. Ariel sat on at the table, a mutinous, dark look gathering in her eyes. Everythings changed, and I miss Edith I she burst out suddenly, laying her head on her locked hands and beginning to cry. Gail came over to her, and bent down to crook an arm about Ariels bowed head. Her own eyes were brim- She couldnt!" -Of course she did! y 1 LAWIE By KAtHLEEN NORRIS Copyright by Kathleen Norris CHAPTER XI 4 never would have been one. So 1 got small parts with a stock company. We played Hollywood and Venice and Glendale and Pasadena. That was kind of fun. And then last year, when Murchisons Mills failed, Van came to Los Angeles again, settling things, and he came to see me. He told me that he had never looked at another girl, and he wanted to have me go back east with him. But then it was my time to say No," Ariel ended with a little curl of her lip. But you havent told me, darling. What happened to you? Were you ill? Oh, yes or not so terribly ill. They said it was all wrong from the very beginning it never would have been a healthy baby! Ariel said. They said it was luck it died. Motherhood. The magic word, the magic estate of which Gail v had dreamed. She was silent from sheer shock, sheer inability to speak. Anyway, I was in a hospital for three weeks, in a ward, Ariel went on bitterly. That was when?" February. While Dick was In Phoe nix. He had cases all over everywhere. 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