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Show rHE RICH COUNTY REAPER RANPOLPH. UTAH HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS LIDA BY THE STORY THUS FAR LARRIMORE Charming, wealthy Gabriella (Gay for short) Graham" engaged to Todd Janeway, Returns to a cabin In the Maine woods accompanied by a friend, Kate Oliver. The idea of a stay at the cabin occurred to her when she received a key to it following the death The two girls notice that someone is living of her godfather. Uncle John Lawrence. in the cabin. Kate suspects that Gay knows the identity of the mysterious occupant. The mystery man returns. He is John Houghton, a young doctor whom Gay had known in previous years. Immediately aggressive. Gay asks him by what right he is in the cabin. His right, she finds, is greater than her own. He, too, possesses a key, but more than that, is heir to it from his Uncle John, Gays godfather. Gay is high handed with him, and he states courteously that he will leave. Looking at him in the doorway, her old feelings return. She knows that he is more necessary to her than is Todd Janeway, the man she is to marry. Gay asks John to reconsider his decision to leave. The next morning brings a different feeling, and John decides to remain for his vacation one more week. The night before Gay and Kate are to return home to New York John gets an urgent request to call at a nearby farm. Gay accompanies him while he cares for the patient. CHAPTER IV Continued 7 You should have gone back, John said as he slipped in behind the wheel. They would have taken me or I could have stayed here all night. Do you realize that its nearly three oclock? He released the brake and the car moved out into the road. What do you suppose Kate is thinking? The worst, probably. Gay moved closer to him in the narrow seat. What is it, a boy or a girl? A boy. She was unconscious of having moved toward him, he thought. Wonderful to have her here very close to him, wearing his sweater, waiting for him to ride back to the cabin. Not real, of course, a ' piece of a dream, a part of the strange intimacy of this night they had spent together. I heard it. Her voice was hushed. It sounded like a furious kitten. Id like to have seen it. Ive never seen one so small. They improve with age. He had a close shave. Its the first one and there were complications. Id have given my soul for hospital equipHe broke off abruptment. That ly, then added with brusqueness induced by embarrassment and the fear that his enthusiasm might bore her. I shouldnt have let you in for this. I didnt know it was a baby. Why didnt you take the car back to the cabin hours ago? I wouldnt have missed it, she said, still in that hushed and wonNothing as real as dering voice. this ever happened to me. I should think that doing what you did tonight would make you feel like God. Good Lord! he said, trying to conceal the pride and pleasure her I didnt do comment gave him. anything she couldnt have done for herself. Made it a little easier, possibly. Theres too much sentimentalizing over doctors, he concluded severely. Oh, John, dont! she cried with soft vehemence. Dont be ashamed of enthusiasm. Im not actually, he admitted, moved by the sincerity of her voice. Only, youre always so controlled and detached. Youve made me Teel that enthusiasm is naive. I know! I hate it! she cried. Were all that way, my friends, I mean. We think its smart to be bored and disillusioned. We avoid any display of emotion as we would, avoid a plague. Even Todd and I She paused. The roadster dipped down into a hollow where fog moved before the head-lighin wraith-lik- e shapes. John felt his hands trembling on the ts wheel. Dont I mean. talk about it. You Theres neednt, nothing youre obliged to explain. But I want to, she said earnestI could have gone away letly. ting you think what you pleased of me but someone else is involved. This yesterday morning when I pulled my act on the float I must have given you a very unfair impression of Todd. Im not being forced into this marriage. John gave a short laugh. I could scarcely have that impression, he said. None of the things you probably think are true, she went on. We didnt merely drift into an engagement. It wasnt propinquity or the fact that both families hoped apd expected that we would marry. I suppose that would have put us off each other, if anything. Were neither of us lambs which could be led to a sacrifice without a good deal of bleating. I like Presently she continued. Todd better than anyone Ive ever she said, as though she known, were explaining the situation to herWe dnjoy self as well as to him. the same We think together. being or exsad or are amusing things citing. I should think that would be an excellent foundation for marriage, John said as she paused. But it isnt enough. Its all too What were the words you used? controlled and detached. We hold things 'too lightly. Mounting pasTodd sion flamed in her voice. cofoe me let have here, shouldnt she said. .. Let you? She gave a low Oh,: I know. rueful laugh. He couldnt have pre v vented my coming. But if Id cared enough for him I wouldnt have needed to come. If hed cared enough for me he would have tried to keep me there with him. If she broke off, and added: I meant to correct the unfair impression of Todd Id given you. Im not doing a very good job. He ignored that. Why did you come, Gay? he asked. Ive wanted to tell you. Her voice was quiet, now, very thoughtful, wholly sincere. Ive been afraid to try. It doesnt seem reasonable, even to me. I had no idea that you would be here. I know that. John was unconscious of the fact that he had slackened the speed of the car. With his eyes still fixed on the road ahead, he waited for her to continue. Im not afraid now, she went on after an interval of silence. Tonight, while I was waiting for you, I thought of Uncle John. he said, bending toward Yes? her. Do you suppose that when you are dying, she asked simply, like a child puzzling over a mystery beyond its comprehension, that some especial wisdom is given to you? Her phrasing of a thought hed had, startled him with its similarity. He remained silent, his weariness gone, every nerve in his body suddenly tense and alert. I thought of that tonight, she went on without waiting for a reply to her question, while you were bringing that baby into the world. When realities touch you, pride seems unimportant. Im not afraid to tell you now. I wanted to come back to the cabin because Id felt intensely here. Id been both happy and unhappy and not ashamed of either, no hidden emotion beneath mockery for fear Id be thought sentimental and naive. But you were so young then, Gay. John drew in at the side of the road and stopped the motor. And have you succeeded? I was disappointed the night Kate and I arrived. I realized how foolish Id been. The cabin was as I remembered it, but I had no feeling about it until Her voice which had been composed trembled to a faltering stop. She glanced up at him and he saw, in the light from the dashboard, the tears on her lashes, the uncertain on her lips, the melted stars in her eyes. His arms went around her, drew her close. Gay, he said. Darling! I love you. Its a relief to say it. Im not afraid either. Oh, Gay. She turned so that her cheek touched his. Her arm went up around his neck. John! she cried softly. Oh, I was afraid it wouldnt happen. I was afraid Id go away without having really been with you. Or that you would. Were both so stubborn and proud and ridiculous. She laughed, half sobbing. John! I couldnt have gone while you were here, he whispered against half-smi- le . MACRAE SMITH CO, I When you boil potatoes and want them to be floury, put a heaped teaspoonful of sugar in the boiling water. They will taste delicious. through the two east windows lay over them, a promise, a seal of approval, a benediction. They were not aware of Kate standing in the doorway. Their faces CHAPTER V bent over their separate tasks were As she absorbed and smiling. Kate roused, opened her eyes, watched, their glances lifted and blinked at the light coming in met. They broke into soft laughter through the window beside her bed. though no word was exchanged. She had forgotten to draw the shade Leaning toward her, his lips brushed when she had retired, she thought. across her hair. She had forgotten to undress, too, The light caress, significant of a apparently, since she seemed to be new relationship, banished sympafully clothed. That was a little carethy and sentiment. Kate stiffened. less, to say the least. She stretched Well! For she said under the blankets, blinked again two people whove crisply. been out all and remembered. night Her eyes, wide awake now, flew We didnt expect to be so long, to Gays bed at the opposite end of John had a baby. Gay interrupted. the room. The counterpane was It took all night. drawn smoothly over the pillows and What! Kates hands grasped the Gays white wool robe lay flung sides of the doorway. , across it as it had lain since yesterA Mrs. Whittaker had a baby, day afternoon. Kate glanced at her John said. I merely assisted. seven. She watch. Nearly half-paKate a drew threw back the blankets, sprang steadying breath. And what did you do? she asked from the bed, stood listening. She glanced in the mirror above Gay. I waited for John outside in the the low chest of drawers. Her face, colorless from anxiety and fatigue, car. Im surprised you didnt asglared back at her in the morning light. What a fright she looked! sist. Not that it mattered. She was glad I wanted to. John wouldnt let shed done what she had. Shed me. Kate felt her lips twitching in spite of the very real dismay that weighted her spirits. Im glad he had that much sense, she said. You couldnt have telephoned, I sup- together on the small secure island of the present. Ive wanted you so, he said in shaken phrases. Ive ached to hold you like this. Your stockings will not ladder if you add a few drops of vinegar to the water when you wash them for the first time. It strengthens , the weave. Slide fasteners are very convenient for furniture coverings. They make it easy to remove and replace the covers for cleaning. Such fasteners are available in washable, nonrust materials. Red Cross Prisoners ' st An international treaty provides that members of a Red Cross unit captured by belligerents are not to be treated as prisoners of war but are to be returned to their own country as soon as military exigencies permit. While detained, they are to care for the sick and wounded behind the enemys lines and, in compensation, be given the same treatment, pay and quarters that they receive at home. Colliers. pose. There wasnt a phone. I am sorry, Kate. John roused from the trance-lik- e state so alarmYou must have been ing to Kate. frantic. I tried to send Gay back. But you know how she is." Just a spoiled brat. Gay glanced up at him, smiling. The toast is burning, Kate said. Heavens, yes! Gay snatched the rack up from the stove. Cant you keep your mind on John took the rack your work? from her. Their hands touched, reluctantly parted. Gay gave a laughing cry. Cant you? The bacon is burned to a crisp. Good Lord! The rueful smile widened into his engaging grin. Will you cook this breakfast, Kate? Ill have Youve made me feel that thusiasm is naive. en- to, I suppose, she said grumpily, if Im to have anything fit to eat. She took the skillet from Johns unresisting hand and marched to the sink. After youve had breakfast youd better get some sleep. We cant start for New York last night, how she would today. A sudden hush fell upon the room; feel about that this morning. Gay Kate could not see their wondered, would be furious. Let her. There were limits to patience and tolerance' and being a good sport. Last night, at least, she hadnt let her sympathies rim away with her common sense. How treacherous sympathies were ! Kate, brushing her long sandy hair, felt hers stir beneath anxiety and exasperation as she thought of Gay and John. They were so obviously in love with each other, romantically in love which was more dangerous than a mere physical attraction. Not that he wasnt physically attractive. He had charm and good breeding. His characteristic gravity, lit by flashes of humor, was appealing. He was sensitive, but Gay couldnt dominate him, which, for her, must be unique and intriguing. In that quality, call it strength of character or stubbornness as you please, lay, she supposed, his strong attraction. What was that? Kate dropped her her cheek. Her arm tightened. Her hand brush on the top of the chest. They moved in gentleness from his tem- were here. They were laughing tople down along the thin line of his gether, somewhere, close at hand. d I couldnt have either. It Her first reaction was a jaw. sense of relief. She opened the was always you. It was because you had been there that I had to come bedroom door into the main porback. I loved you awfully that sumtion of the cabin. mer and have always since. I The sound of laughter reached her But it more clearly. She smelled bacon thought just being here wouldnt have been any good. The frying and toast and coffee. Relief night Kate and I came the cabin sharpened into indignation. They was just as I had remembered it. were laughing, were they, having But I had no feeling about it until I breakfast, while she worried. Kates As she walked found your sweater, this sweater, back stiffened. and knew it was you who was through the living-rooshe glanced there. at the telephone against the wall. That old sweater. It was new She was glad she had done it, she the summer you were here. You told herself, steeling her symparemembered! thies, resentfully forcing from her I remembered everything, how mind an unjustified feeling of guilt. But she wasnt so sure she was you had your hair cut short so it wouldnt wave, your hands I could glad when she came to the doorway have drawn them from memory of the kitchen. Sympathy, for a your crooked smile that disapproves sentimental moment, took preceof me, the way you walk, all the dence over indignation and anxiety. things that make you you. They had built a roaring fire in the Oh, Gay! You make me I cant wood range and were cooking breakHis love for her, so long held fast together. Gay, wearing his. say in check, broke through the re- sweater, too large for her, the straints he had set. Logic and com- sleeves rolled back to free her mon sense were lost in a rushing hands, was toasting bread. John, flood of tenderness, passion, relief. standing beside her, turned bacon in They had this time together, now, the skillet. Steam rose from the curled in a wreath above tonight. The past was blotted out coffee-po- t, and the future obscure. They were their heads. Sunlight streaming in light-heade- . . WNU SERVICE faces. She was scraping burned bits of bacon from the skillet into the sink. The Northfield garage couldnt cope with the generator, she went I left the car there and that on. boy with the teeth brought me back here last night. They kindly offered to take the car in to Machias today. That means, I suppose, that it wont be ready before night. 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