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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER iwo kevs to a cabin My culture isrit very" I CHAPTER VII Continued 11 met you at Gays debutante party but we didnt Mother gave my father a great pay any attention to me? He deal of happiness while she was his felt that his smile was becoming wife, the Major, too, I suppose, fixed. though I was with them very little. Id meant to say that we didnt Robert adores her. Gay changed dream all this romance was brewher position and laughed. How solIt ing. romantic, you know. I emn were being! We werent sol- mean is never you expect such a thing emn today. Did you enjoy seeing to to of your friends. one happen New York in a snowstorm? On the surface, at least, it was I enjoy being with you wherever all very Perhaps he only you are, though enjoy is much too imagined friendly. that under their apparentpolite a word. ly casual acceptance of him, these Those first few days at the cabin friends of Gays were deliberately We were so polite to each other. making him feel an outsider in subI can barely remember. I wish tle ways of which he was conscious we were there now. but which he could not define. That So do I. Thinking of the woods makes all this seem like a stage-settindoesnt it? Do you remember when you asked me if I would love you when We were together in New York? Yes He held her closer. I was afraid to come. But you arent afraid now. No. But I cant believe its true. Dear, dear! She lifted her head from his shoulder and, smiling, drew an exaggerated sigh. Convincing work. Youre you is certainly ll the most obstinate person I know. I guess youre right. I loved you pretty stubbornly for six years. in a snow-stor- m g, up-hi- It has its advantages, hasnt it? She looked at him gravely, her eyes soft ; and bright. I love you, she said. was natural, he told himself. Todd Jane way was one of them. His name had been mentioned, during the evening, in connection with Christmas Eve of last year, with reference to the Army-Nav- y football game, in casual reminiscence. Todds sister, Ellen, was here, the slight graceful girl in the tailored hat who, coming in with the boy in tweeds, had- explained- that they were on their way out to the Janeway country place for Christmas. Dont you adore this apartshe was asking when he ment? gave her his attention. Its very unusual. Im crazy about it. Ive been trying to persuade Mums and Dads to take a pent-houbut they say they cant afford to sell the family mausoleum even if anybody could be persuaded to buy it. Were practically paupers, she added cheerDads is loaded with foreign fully. bonds and you know what theyre worth now. John want'd, very sincerely, to understand, if he could the of these sleek young people for, though she was more intelligent than the girl who chattered beside him, it must, of necessity, be Gays. It was a rare person who remained uninfluenced by the thought and behavior of his or her companions." You never entirely escaped the environment in which you had been reared. You were bound to the past by a thousand tenuous ties of habit, prejudice, affection, ties of which you were unaware, perhaps, until, when confronted by some opposite idea, you felt them tugging you back into the safety of familiar ideas, values, habits. Hed felt them tugging when . . . I beg your pardon, he said, warned by a sustained upward inflection in his companions voice that she had asked a question. It doesnt matter. He thought that she looked a little bored. Her eyes flicked past him toward the piano where the girl with auburn hair was singing, apparently for her own amusement since the group clustered about her continued to talk in staccato tones which carried across the room. I asked you if you and Gay were spending tomorrow here or at her fathers place in the country. He In the country, I think. wanted to add something to that. He wanted to apologize more fully for his inattention. What a dull lout she must think him. Not that he cared, except for Gay. He was as relieved as he felt his companion must be when he saw a group of of four people come in from the hall and cross the room toward the davenport. Weve been out on the terrace looking at the view, Tory Wales said as she came up to them. She dropped down on the davenport and a white fur coat, so soft that it crumpled like velvet as it fell, slid down over her bare brown shoulders and back. Your slippers are wet, Im afraid, her companion, the burly but young Englishman who was her fiance, said. Dont fuss, Hal. You cant kill an Indian with a little snow. She leaned back against the apricot leather of the upholstery and held up two fingers. Her fiance put a cigarette between them. The girl in red laughed. Dont you two talk the same language? she asked. Well, you must., admit that my English is a little different from Hals, Tory Wales said, her light eyes, startling in contrast with her skin, twinkling with derisive humor which reminded him of Kate. When his family was here in October we practically had to use deaf and dumb Im learning, signals. though. She glanced up at her fiance who smiled as though he found her very amusing, relaxed against the upholstery, legs graceful crossed, and made a half turn toward John, seated between her and the girl in red, who, now that reinforcements had arrived, showed no inclination to leave. When are you planning to locate in New York, Dr. good-looki- red-hair- ed - - ng I dont expect to locate in New York, John said, a little startled at the question. Oh, arent you going to practice We here? the girl in red asked. were. that assumed you naturally John asked Why 'naturally? smiling, but with the uncomfortable feeling that he was being deliberately quizzed. Well, Gays connections are here. We thought Thats very disappoint ing. The girl in red gave a ripple of laughter which held, John I was thought, some confusion. planning to develop a chronic ailment. After all, one must be loyal to ones friends. I appreciate your interest, John said, but I shouldnt have a private practice in any event. Dr. Houghton is a scientist, darling, Tory Wales said speaking across him to the girl in red. The Thats very interesting. Englishman lowered his glass to look at John. Are you working with a foundation? the boy in the tweed suit asked. John Nothing so impressive. laughed briefly. Just now Im as- - se He drew' her close to him. I love you, he said, his lips against her cheek. At a repeated sound from behind them, Gay drew away somewhat hastily. John, too, turned. The his face disJapanese house-bocreetly expressionless, stood just inside the room. What is it, Suki? Gay asked. Compny come, please. Gentleman, ladies call up from below. Say send down elevator, please. She looked at him in dismay. I might hare known I should have told them we were going out to the country. Tell them now. She shook her head. Who is it, Suki? Miss Wales. Mrs. Howard. Lady not say gentlemans name. Send the elevator down. bowed himself out i The house-bo- y of the room. She turned to John. Her face cleared. She laughed. You look frightened. Im terrified. If I refused to let them meet you, theyd think you werent presentable. I want them to meet you. Im proud of you. You look grand in evening clothes. You ought to wear them always. I might get a job as a waiter. He caught her hand. I wont know what to say to them. I Idiot! What do you say to me? I tell you I love you. j Her brows lifted. You can omit that. Dont be frightened. Theyre really quite harmless. If you would coach me a little Oh, John! She kissed him, but absently, he thought. Her expression was thoughtful, a little apprehensive as she pulled him up from the davenport, as they walked through soft glow of concealed lighting, through the frosty glitter of the Christmas tree toward the door to greet her friends. y, Good-Heaven- s! , i CHAPTER VIII The last record in the electric Victrola whirred to a stop. John led the small vivacious brunette with whom he had been dancing to the davenport facing the fire where he had sat with Gay. Youre a wonderful dancer, she said, settling herself in a swirl of scarlet chiffon. god-fathe- . , . - well-groom- sound surprised. John We aborigines who live in smiled. Maine dont confine our amusement to war dances, by any means. She glanced at him doubtfully, The mystery is then laughed. said. she up, clearing Mystery? Well, we have wondered, you know, she went on with an air of artless frankness' too deliberate to I mean, Gay be entirely sincere. goes dashing off into the wilds and then comes home and breaks her engagement and wont tell us anything about you except that youre a doctor and her nephew. You cant imagine how curious weve been to meet you. Here it was again. John had been obliged to respond to that approach many times during the evening as had arrived and deGays friends in animated groups. restless, parted You must find me very disappointing, he said, making no effort a reply which, so far, to had appeared to be adequate. Not at all. Her bright brown eyes sparkled at him through curlOf course most of us ing lashes. You re-phra- se point-of-vie- w rs ed Houghton? at least, it was all very friendly. On the surface, sisting a physician in Portland. General practice. Im hoping The girl in red interrupted with a request for a cigarette. John felt both irritated and relieved. He didnt want to talk of his work, especially, but that was preferable to more personal references. In the flurry of providing the girl at his right with a cigarette, he glanced toward the group at the piano. Gay turned, as he watched, started across the room with Janice Howard. The others followed. Jan and Rickey think they must go, Gay said, coming up to the davenport. You neednt, Tory, Janice Howard said. We can call a cab. But if were to join the family festivities tomorrow, steps must be taken at once. We must go too, Tommy. Ellen Janeway rose. Were meeting the midnight 'train in from Chicago. Francie and Ned are arriving, Gay. Maybe well see you in the country tomorrow. I want to see Francie and Ned. Are they bringing the babies? Oh, yes. Were driving them out to the country tonight. The roads are fairly clear. Todd phoned She stopped and her soft color deepened. Were shoving off, Hal, Tory Wales said quickly. She rose and shrugged into the white fur coat. Were going home and hang up our stockings. Maybe youll get a bale of oats in yours, if youre good, she added, linking her arm .through the arm of her fiance. Good-nigh- t, Dr. Gay. Good-nigh- t, Houghton. Well see you. Wednesday evening. Good-nighDr. Houghton. Janice Howard extended a slender hand. Its been pleasant to meet t, you. Good-nigh- t, said. everybody, Merry Christmas. Gay' Goo- dnight". John was standing at one of the long windows when Gay came into She went to him, the drawing-roo- moving swiftly, noiselessly over the rugs which Suki had replaced. What do you see? she asked, Are you standing beside him. watching for Santa Claus? He doesnt come in a boat. And tkerv pretend Ive red tke, books. DEPARTMENT: FARM LANDS IRRIGATED LANDS (TO BE CONTINUED) Sixth Sense Governs Guesswork Accuracy $5.00 TO $15.00. lands all under Partly improved Government the Project. Deep soil. 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Many orthodox Brahmans of India are so fearful of pollution by animal flesh that they take a purifying bath even after receiving a letter from a meat-eatin- g country. Colliers. be- she-knew- 11 WNU Service. long. He turned to her, puzzled. he asked. Deliberately? She nodded. I sensed something of the sort. You cant understand it, I suppose. Im trying. Ive been trying all evening. He crushed out his cigarette. Its the assurance that wealth gives, I suppose. These friends of yours who were here tonight They can be loyal, too, she said quickly, more defensively than It would have been loyalty to Todd if theyd been unpleasant to you, tonight. But what about you, and your cousin? He I She was silent. only tkink of kov looks. I simply red tKe book reviews afraid I was afraid. That Id do or say something that would humiliate you? No, John. That they would try to make you feel uncomfortable, "an someone who didnt deep it He turned when she spoke, glancing at her, looked out and down through the window again. Manhattan is an island, isnt it? he said in a detached, distant voice. Ive never been able to believe it. But seeing water down under the windows Her breath caught in John her throat. He looked so unapproachable standing there with his back to the room, in darkness, now, except for the blue and silver dazzle of the Christmas tree, the restrained fire. She glow of the birch-lo- g slipped her hand into the pocket where his was thrust, laid her cheek against his arm. It must be colder, he said steadThe snow isnt melting. See ily. it on the deck of "that scow there under the light. John Darling ! I know what youre thinking. Dont! He looked at her then and she saw the unhappiness in his eyes. His lips moved as though he meant to speak but no sound came. John, she said quietly, look at me. He turned, silent, unsmiling, waiting for her to continue. Have you changed your mind? she asked steadily. Are you trying to tell me? Her voice faltered, trembled, was stilled. He made a deOh Gay, no! Im trying to see gesture. spairing this thing clearly. We cant rush into it blindly. Cant we be comfortable, at least, she said wearily. He followed her to the davenport before the fire, sat at a little distance from her. she asked. Cigarette? Thank you. He struck a match to light hers. As he bent toward her, she saw that his expression had softened. Youre tired, he said gently. A little. He did not touch her, though she willed him to with all her strength. When his cigarette was lit, he sat back against the upholstery. I dont wonder, he said bitterly. Youve carried me on your shoulders all evening and Im a pretty heavy load. Dont be an idiot, darling. You watched me, you watched your friends, as though you were outsider, cHi THE CHEERFUL Encompassed Truth . 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