Show the married life of af helm helen a and nd warren dy by MABEL HERBERT URNER originator of their married lite life author of the journal of a ne neglected wife the woman alone etc 94 warren decides to go to london anil and helen determines to accompany him copyright 1915 by the tha mcclure mcclura newspaper syndicate it means a cool three thou thousand sandl think ill turn that down helen did not answer with tremulous fingers she was tearing at the margin ot of tho the final extra with its flaring war headlines theres no risk I 1 tell you persisted warren londona Lon dons all right and ill be back in less than a month now for heavens sake cut the hysteria business hero here Is deada im not making enough to pay the office rent it ive got a chance like this id be a chump not to take it helen swallowed hard at the lump in her throat jove ill have to hustle to meet griffin at glancing at his watch better be getting my things together that small steamer trunk in the storeroom she nodded well give me the storeroom key and ill have the elevator boy bring it up get me an umbrella will you drizzling when I 1 came in helen got the key and the umbrella a and nit followed him to the door As he took his hat from the hall rack he stooped to kiss her with a brisk now dont be silly you ought to be deuced glad this offer came my way dont sit jp ip for me griffins going over the whole case tonight only chance well have and with a cheerful so long warren stepped into the eleva from the in nt room window helen gazed down at the umbrella that came out and bobbed up the street she was still dazed from the announcement he had made at dinner with such brutal abruptness mr air griffin had today offered him if he would make a rush trip to london to look after some interest in a stock company that had become involved since the war helen had heard the details only vaguely sailing on the st poul paul tomorrow noon was the part that had seared into her mind warre A had ta booed bloed her tears fears london vas sate safe perfectly sate safe and he would be home in an less lesi than a mouths month ethree j three thousand ond nd all expenses paid it was an offer to jump at A deafening thunder crash a zigzagged streak of lightning and the rain came down in sheets it was the climax as it were to her own terrifying thoughts the curtains were soaked before her hands weak with trembling could put down the windows then with her nerves still quiver aquiver a she hurried to answer a startling ring what could it be no one would call cal so late intel I 1 it was the bellboy with the trunk kir air curtis said you wanted this up tonight oh yes just just take it in there in the bedroom with the lump tightening in her throat helen looked down at the trunk which bore the labels of their london trip two years ago she had abeen been going with him then she thought of all the joyous preparation for that trip now he was going alone with all europe at warl war what might not happen her mind was filled with lurid pictures of possible dangers how could he consider the money a compensation pensa tion mechanically helen unlocked the trunk the tray was empty underneath were two steamer rugs a shawl strap a heavy trunk strap warrens li traveling aveling cap and a an a air pillow slowly she took out the things and lit up the scattered mothballs moth balls vor for a long time she knelt there the rugs on her knee tumbling fumbling with the balls she had thrown into the cap her breath came fast her hand clenched tight over the crunching balls then started up threw the things on th the bed rushed out to the hall and rang peremptorily for the elevator not until the car shot up did she take tadd her tens anger from the button there theres At another iother ec steamer teaMer trunk in the basement breathlessly that mr aar curtla curtis forgot were sailing tomorrow so I 1 must pick pack tonight will you bring it up at once in a few moments the trunk was wag in her room with a desperate feverish haste she began to pack warrens trunk first and then her own there was no hesitancy or uncertainty in her movements her usual indecision was swept away by a resolute decisiveness her tense excitement acted as aa a stimulant that urged her on it was after twelve and she was crowding in her tray the last few things when she heard his key in the door hello you up yet take this will you thrusting at be he dripping umbrella then as aa he entered ills room got the trunk packed fine put in plenty of dont know ill get an any washing done 1 I put pitt in five suits bulls her voice quiet all you have lean PU P ought to tie enough phew im red sri his coat slid and vest veal As he threw them on a chair his glance fell on helens packed trunk which stood conspicuously by the open door of her room why all this gazing at it with a puzzled frown what the devil im all packed excel except a few things ill need in the morning youre packed what in thunder are you crazy no dear but I 1 would be it if id let you go on this trip alone wrapping her hand mirror in an underskirt and putting it in the tray for a moment he stared at her then turned away with a sneering dont be a fool I 1 cut that stage staga acting and help pack my suit case its already packed do you want to take that gray sweater I 1 left it there on the chair deftly fitting lit in her bedroom slippers see here well settle this krisht bowl now ive got enough to put up with without any new capers from you helen rose from the trunk find and turned to him with a fierce intensity warren im going 1 ive thought it all out youve a stateroom alone you can easily get another passo passage gt but if you wont do that I 1 shai go anyway ive enough money of my own have you arne stark flaring mad bellowed warren theres no uze use roaring at me tula this time it wont help im going on the st paul tomorrow if I 1 have to go steerage dear she laid a pleading hand on his arm ive never felt about anything as I 1 do about this im desperate cant you see sea that I 1 can endure anything but the thought of your taking this trip alone warren looked at her in astonishment it was a phase of her character he had never seen in the mildest and meekest woman there Is always the possibility of a desperation an emotional recklessness that may never bo be aroused tonight it had been aroused in helen whatever she might feel tomorrow tonight ahe heli this reckless courage that knew no fear ear she could have hurled herself from the window without a tremor it warren went alone he might never return he might in some way become involved in the war it was this thought that impelled her with a muttered oath warren strode into the library and began sorting over some papers lie he was to take with him he did not speak or even glance toward helen again the papers packed still in a glowering silence he took his hia bath and threw himself heavily into bed I 1 when helen crept in beside him she pressed a wistful caressing cheek against his shoulder as he lay with his back toward her but he shook her off with a savage let me alone will you with a sigh she turned away for hours she lay watching the white curtain as it fluttered out in the faint light from the street there Is nothing so intimidating so fatal to se self if confidence as a sleepless night and gradually helen eelen felt her courage weakening her plans so BO boldly conceived now seemed impossible yet for warren to go alone to take the risks she felt he would take if she were not with himl him she turned and threw tier her arms about him bila with a protective tend tenderness ernes s softly kissing hla his hair and neck and shoulder until he ha stirred uneasily in his hii steep sleep it was waa dawn before helens torturing thoughts tn gr grew co confused contused cont fused used A street in a foreign city crowded with a riotous mob was it london soldiers with glittering bayonets acra shouting at something overhead nit an aeroplane the man leaning out of it was warren the soldiers sold leis took aim a crash the machine shot down see here its almost seven 11 warren was standing by ike bed in his bathrobe it we sail at noon you cant lie there all day dazed bewildered helen gazed up at him the sound of his words was still in the air if we sail at noon noon then her mind cleared warrent Warr she drew him down to the bed beside her you said we you mean you are 21 huh from tny way you ranted last night I 1 bumb choice oh 1011 you yoli have hav you have as ag she aha clung to him 1 I was desperate last lase night but I 1 have carried it through but oh all to have you tako take me willingly willing lyt the words ended in an ecstatic sob well ive mulled it over ba about as aa cheap to take you as to be ba cabling back every hour now hustle have to mova faath and dodging helens clinging arms next moment inocent warren was wag whistling la in ills his bath i |