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“THE I 6000 BAD GIRL” —BY— WINFRED VAN DUZEN Chapter 40 Perry moved out of the dork, step- j jh*d squarely into the bar of liltin' j .and stood there debonnalrely, waiting.; His eyes smiled in the radiance; they I Were strangely intense under the , Heavy lushes. .» He held out his arms . Mimsi fated him whitely frqm the shadows and felt the world slipping j away beneath her feet. There was j nothing—in all the June night there j Was nothing—but the man who stood i with his waiting arms! And the song [ In her hearty the wild song in her : heart . . . Yet even as she began m flutter, jnothlike toward the light, a bvee&. stirred the roses; their scent revive II the memory of the weeks jusi past, j ,3ler hands locked on the back of a xhair. “Perry! Why—why you’re home"’] Her words came in little gasps as if1 ’She had Ijeen running a race. “Why you’re home, Perry! I didn't think: , . . so soon . He dropped Ins arms, shrugged . Slightly. Something reckless in the j movement. i cairn- home to you, innnsi. a rer. , you going to greet me? Perhaps 1 shouldn’t have surprised you ao? J thought you'd he glad—dearest—” He came forward, hut she put the •chuir between them. “No—no! Wait! A minute IV)ry. Wait only a minut.-” “Of course, dear, You’re frighten ed, aren’t you? I’m a clumsy idiot Shall we huve the lights? No? Well, I like the dark too. I’m going to sit •over here.’’ ~ She watched him light a cigarette, burning the match to the end, and sank into the chair thut had separat ed them. The clock on ilie dresse: ticked loudly, and the street song, poignant with distance, broke in a mystery of sadness. » “Perry,” she said softly, “I’ve done *»a terrible thing. I've spent loads of ..your money.” “Oh!” His laugh was pleasant and "Wholly simieiCf ’,’You darn little hid, that’s what I wanted you to do Did *«n’t I eay you were to have everything ,'l could get you? Is that what’s on «iyour mind? Forget it, youngster!” “ “But—but I’m afraid you don’t un X- derstantL Perry, there’s been times • since you went away when I thought I could—well, take things as they rconic. When I thought I could see U things your way. Believe as you do about everything. About marriage. H I’ve tried, dear. Tried my best. Z “And I \vc^t on staying here, g- t * ting in deeper. Oh, I’m not planning * to speak out of anything. 1 couldn’t 1 do thut. I know now if I didn’t be fore. Pm putting it up to you. I’ll *' do whatever you say. But . . . ’J Oh, Perry, let me go! Please let me »* go!” f “Why Mimsi!’ ’he said - “Why little Mimsi!” He arose, stood before her. *.“Did you think I was trying to tie 2 you up—trying that way. That rather s hurts dear. Fin sorry.” *■’ She was weeping now, miserable «. and ashame. ** “Listen, girl. Wil 1 you believe me 2 when I say that whatever I’ve done - has been only with the thoughts of 5, your good? Just that; just your good. , I’m not completely a rotter! Surely you’re to go if you want to. Do you Z think I’d try to hold you if you * want to go? “Only don’t forget what I’ve al ii ready told you. I love you more than !* anything in the world. 1 Ivuve loved 1] you and will lave you. Don’t forget 5 ihat, Mimsi.” S Words tumbled through her mied, | i hurting and humiliating. “Honi ftoit * —” Merle had said that. Merle saw i * clearly. “Evil to hiui who evil think; ’’ She’d thought evil of Pefty and iv.v * it seemed he was proving true .uid J $ only she was debased by her ov\ n Z thought. "■ “Will you forgive me? I’m all ” twisted someway. If you’d come yos Z today—” £ “It’s Ml ngnt, sweetheart. tester-| JJ' day—what luiiKpened today?” Then she told him of flarbeck anil J* her promisj. “You. see I wanted to ! pay you what 1 owe; I wanted to cot j to work s» I could pay you soon 1 j !* thought—oh, I’m sorry, sorry!” > He came nearer; suddenly she was ' In hw arms, holding up her lips for » hla. kisses, anti ling through her tears. “Jtte for a year, dearest; only a £ little year—” “You do- love me. Mined! 1)<> you r love me enough. You’ll cpme to me | * then? You surely will 'onte to me I k .... Mimsi . . * Later he asked if she meant that he | was not to see her for a year. “Oh C course I’ll see you!” she said “I didn’t j promise never even to see you!” “Bat do you have to go on with ! *, this? Throw it over, girl. Harbctk won’t he out anything. I’ll see to that. It you’re determined to s.udy let me '* • fix things f°r yon. I can <U> whatever be earn Witt you ? Forme?” Berry urging her to break her word! The thought jarred someway; off«nd ed the uncompromising sense of hon -*■- csty that TYansquility had bred in her Imiim* and that persisted in spi.e «f everything. *■* “No,” sue told him. “I must keep my promise. It’s for the best really. I can see that. What difference will a year make if this—what <ve feel now -—is.genuine ? “And perhaps ... . I’eri-y, mightn’t you sw things differently ? i Oh, I know you think I'm old fashion ed. I suppose I am. But I'd never feel right—I'd never feel really mar ried to you-—without all the old way of going about it; the license and neremony and all. In a year—lould- ! n't you in-mage someway? (let a m- t vorce—do something. To please me‘”‘j He drew away. There was some- j thing hasty, rather cold and entirely I final in the gesture. “We’ve been over! that,’’ was ah he said. She left 1or her new home shortly I afterward, taking her clothes and the j white collie. Chapter 43 . Winship White scrubbed a pamr- , smeared hand on his smock, and e?-l fared it to Mimsi in Welcome. There ! was a new deference in his manner yet his eyes t,"'ink led wickedly and the shaggy brows went through n whole series of gymnastics. “So you took my advice, Miss Marsh. That’s good—very good!. Make an ‘old master' of you yet, may be! Now I suppose the old corner won’t he good enough. Mv word, now , j i 1 of course it won't!” He began to pad around in circles with the smock gloating out behind his tubbiness. “Wait, Mr, White, p!5**e!” called Mi in si, laughing. “Don’t take it so hard. The old corner is wonderful and 1 wouldn’t change i tfor worlds. You look like a fat old ar.gel flying around that way, with wings sort ci diaggled. And you never used to call me ‘Miss Marifh “My word!’’ He galloped up and gave her a tear hug. "Now we’ll get on, child. 'lT.at’s a girl. How krve’y you are! Like a school kid.” She said, “It’s the driest” and flushed. Then, rather defiantly, “Mr. Harhesk made me get it. There arc others, all about like this. I moved into the nla’e he sent me, too. I Wnnt vou to know about it.” He was serious ail at once. “Ha* it occurred to you that you may U* mistaken, ny dear? 1 have known Eli Harbeck for years. He command* great wealth. Almost any woman— of the sort . . . l*oo’t look M> startled!” Her eyes were the color of old <rold, and wide with surprise. “Von mean,’' she said slowly, “there are dozens of girls more beautiful and brilliant — more desirable—than I am that he could call by raising his finger? You mean t her. > elaborate plan*—educat ing nu—that 1 wouldn’t be worth the A Beautiful Roof For Tour Won —Certain-teed Hengonal Slabs # The extra heavy shadow I in' gives an added attractiveness to these Certmln-teed Hexagonal Slabs. 1 hen, too, this is the only type of strip shingle with which the popular vuriogated roof effects are possible. An added beauty is obtained in Color blend, a blending of many harmonious colors on each shingle. Economy Certain-teed Hexagonal Slab Shingles require less nails and fewer shingles to cover your roof than other kinds of strip shingles. They are self spacing and self aligning. You save in coat of material und in laying charges. Let us show you how this shingle will beautify your home and gave you money. I SHELBY HARDWARE COMPANY “We Serve To Satisfy.” Phone 330 — Shelby, N. C. Smartly Finished Fully Equipped Dodge Brothers Special Coupe is referred to as SPECIAL because it includes every item of special equipment that could possibly accen tuate the car's beauty and comfort: Balloon tires; nickeled bumpers, front and rear; nickel-trimmed radiator shell; rear view mir ror; automatic windshield wiper; scuff plates; ocwl lights and natural wood wheels — disc wheels optional. Hood and body smartly finished in tartan green lacquer, with cartouche yellow stripe; upper body in black lacquer with glossy oven-baked enamel fenders and shields. Genuine hand-buffed Spanish leather—graytsh green; and wide-vision all steel safety pillars included among many other attractive features. Touring Car _.$8S)I t’oitpc: ______ $942 ikidder $XK9 Sudan __ $99K CHAS. E- LAMBETH MOTOR CO. Shelby, N. C. bother if . . . Her voice trailed off. , • Suddenly she held out her hand und White shook it solemnly. “Thank you for say it* that,” she toldaitn. “It’s something to remember.” one ueni over ner drawing board, handling the crayons lo\*ngly. IVs like getting back home—back borne.” i she thought. And the words nuj, themselves into « tune thnt hummed through her head. She thought she never, had bee* so happy us she Was that day. The luncheon hour passed unnoticed: the shadows of afternoon gathered and she still was hard at work. White left without disturbing her When finally she looked up it was quite dark. She was cram nod and ticking wit’s fatigue but fdt, never theless, m if a light were burning in side of her; a new light that never 1 would be dimmed. Suddenly she remembered that she was to report to Itarbeek. It was far past the hour. She flew u> the telephone, heard the voiee of the Ii\p hissing in reply. He kept sayihg 'Tis —i?s.” Convincing that he hadn’t under stood a word, she packed up the diavv* ing she had been working on, pulled her hat over her ears and rushed into the street. She was smiling and breathless when she fitted the key into her dpor. * Luck bounded to meet her; she fol lowed him through the tiny hall into the living room which was ail alight. “Why/’ she began, “Who's here?” There was a door the left of the hall that she had supposed gave c.i an extra closet; she had not inspected it as yet. Now it opened and a wo man in gingham ami u white cap I ctj(me out. She was middle-aged, i rather grim faced, ami her genera! air was one of great ealiability. “I’m the maid, Miss Marsh.” ;-Ke said pleasantly enough. “Shall Themr your dinner at onoe, please?” “Oh, I didn’t know—Mr. HarbccK sent you?" “I live here permanently.” Tier tone implied that Mitns.i was a mere visitor. “My room is off the kithhon.' Miiusi laughed then. “1 didn't even knrw there was a kitchen! May I see it please?" She looked into a kitlhen nearly as large a* her living room and bedroom put together. There was a Clever litti _> breakfast nook at one end; she judged that a door toward the east led to the extra bedroom. “May I have dinner in the breakfas't nook ? It’s sweet! ” “Certainly, Miss Marsh. My name is Bassett.” Very well. Is it Mrs. Bassett?” “Just Bassett, please.” The dinner was dainty and delirious ard Mintsi was in high spirits when she went into ihe living room and be gan to get up the stand for her draw ing board. But Bassett was at irfi shoulder. “Mr. Harbcck has sent hooks for you, please. He wishes you to read evenings. Will you look them over—'* She preceded Mimsi to tire bedroom where shelves had been put up and filled will?* volumes. There were dopkes of the Outline of History; a textbook of psychology; several books of poems. But I wanted to draw!” the girl protested. Without a word the woman handed her a sheet of notapaper; she re cognised HarbeckV writing. “No art stands alone,” she read. “All is supported by history, legena, story, the mechanism of the humus; mind. Please be good enough to obey orders.” ‘So Bassett isn’t just a maid,” she thought. “She’s a spy sene here to watch me.’ However she took down a book. And soon she was deep in the Idylls of the King. To Be Continued. Copyright 1926-Kings Features Syn dicate, Inc. Fresh country eggs will Dot be true to name unless vhe rooster is lt moved from the flock and the eggs gathered frequently and kept in a cool place. , Gastonia Gazette. Gastonia clubmen will meet with members of other clubs in this terri | tory at the Cleveland Springs hotel . oh June 25, if plan:; made by the lltterclub council at their meeting Wfdi^sday afternoon are carried out. This council is composed o'* three officials from each of the van ms I luncheon ■clubs of the city. At the meeting held yesterday af ternoon at the Gastonia chamber of commerce the council approved and ' endorsed heartly the proposal to meet with the other elute of the sur rounding counties at the Cleveland Springs meet The chamber of com merce of Shelby u <d th- Kiwanis club of that place have issued an in vitation to practically every city within a radius of 50 miles to meet with them. This endorsement by the local council will be placed before each chib at their next regular meeting. Judging by the favorable comment that has been heard from all sides, the proposal will go through unani mously. A full program is being arranged by the host* and everything points forward to a rousing celebration for all the visitors. It has been rumoVed that a big barbecue will be the main feature, and all <»a*tonians who havo heard this are ready and willing to go. —iLiwei! POPULAR SEASHORE EXCURSION TO Norfolk and Vii ginia Beach, Va. VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1926. Round trip fare from Shelby to Norfolk SlO.tW, Vir ginia Reach $10.50. Tickets good until June 22nd. Through Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches. Wonderful Opportunity to visit this splendid sea i shore resort. Fine surf bathing, boat excursions and good fishing. For further information and sleeping car reserva tions call on any Southern Railway Agent or. address: R. H. GRAHAM, Division Passenger Agent Charlotte, N. C. Is there any real difference in Gasoline ? 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