The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-10-14
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ayes: it was near shave for you; but
there was no difficulty in saving you. It
WAS not like jumping of o bridge for .
shrieking woman, or into the sea when q
ship is running before q gale. 1 saved
yonr life, certainly, but it was with no
more trouble and risk than if I had been
standing on shore and had th,own you
ppe.''
II was q fool to swim outso far the
man said "but I have been out as far be-
fore. suppose there was some sort OF .
1de. for when I turned I did not seem
10 make any way toward the shore. )"
s'To tell you the truth Gerald said.
II thought you a tool when I saw you
swimming out. One ought never to go
far from shore at any of these watering
places until one has found out all about
the set of the tide. There, now you are
dressed, should advise you to run back
at sharp pace, for your lips are blue,
and you look pinched all over, and
drink strong cup of coffee directly you
get in.''
II will take your advice" the other
said. .sBut when can see you again2
Ny name is Gossett, and I am at the big
hotel.''
s.And my name is Mayfeld, I am stay
ing there, too
II don't know why, but / don't like
him. Gerald said to himself, looking at
ter Gossett as he went up the steep path
from the cove. They say that man
you have saved from drowning is sure to
do you some harm; not that am fool
enough to believe that, but dent like
him. Somehow or other, I should say
he was shifty. But there, I dare say it's
prejudice, and that he is a good fellow
enough, though certainly not strong
man, anyway"
Physically he did not look strong, and
the world did not trouble itself as to his
mental strength. Paul Gossett was man
ager of the Metropolitan and Suburban
Bank, good position for man Of his
age. A popular man generally, with q
constant smile and gentle manner.
Much liked by his directors, and cons1d-
cred very eligible man indeed at Clap
ham where he lived.
Gerald Mayfeld went for q sharp walk
after his bath. and most of the visitors at
the hotel had finished breakfast when he
| went in. Half an hour later Mrs. Hene-
age and her daughter came in dressed for
| q walk. As matter Of course, he took
| his hat.
"What are your plans for this morn
lng9"
II do not feel equal to much walking
this morning." Mrs. Heneage said, $50
think shall sit down behind the Lantern
I rock. Maud will stay there with me and
and in the afternoon we viii go along the
Tor walks
every well.'' said Gerald; II will see
you comfortably seated, and then shall
go for walk inland, and be back te
| lunch" -a.
| Three minutes later, at a turn in iht
walk, they came suddenly upon Pau
Gossett.
"Why, Mrs. Heneage, this is indeed {
| pleasure as he shook hands with moth
er and daughter, with warmth tina
showed that their acquaintance was al
intimate one. "How long have you beer
down here? and how long are you goin&
to stay2"
Then, as his eye fell for the first tim'
on Gerald, who was at this moment wish
ing in his heart that he had arrived jus
too late to save his life, he recognized
him. ~.. -..
tAh, Mr.. Mayfeld, I did not recognize
| you. ! had not seen you dressed before
| which must be my excuse. Do yo1
know, MIS-. Heneage, this gentleman
saved my life this morning9'
Mrs. Heneage and Maud uttered an ex
clamation Of surprise.
| lit was mere nothing, Gerald said
almost rudely. "He was tired, so
swan out to him, and he put his hant
on nv shoulder till boat came. It i
not worth MENTIONING
Maud looked up in surprise at the ton
| in which Gerald had spoken, but Pau
Gossett without apparently noticing tn
rudeness of Gerald's tone, went on:
4 mo, Mrs. Heneage, it is of no use 70
Mr.. Mayield to try and put aside tn
obligation in that way. It was, assur
| you, most gallant action Of his. An
I am ashamed to say that lost my pres
ence Of mind, and was within an ace
drowning Us BOTH
i And he proceeded to relate the story.
"Excuse my interrupting you,' sal
Gerald, ebut as I don't want to listen t
my own exploits, will go of for
walk
i "That fellow has come down on pu1
| pose to see Maud Heneage," Gerald sal
to himself as he strobe along the cou1
!, try road. II should not be surprise
if they are engaged, or next door to i
, Well,'' after long pause: 81 had no res
son in the world to suppose that sh
cared a button tor me; I don't suppos
she ever gave the matter thought, on
way Or another"
I It was late in the afternoon when Ge1
,, aid returned to the hotel, having wake
some thirty miles since starting. lie ha
by this time made up his mind that b
would stand aside and see what came {
, it. If Maud Heneage was in love wit
, this man, the matter would soon be SCI
, tied, and it was not tor him to act 8
spoil-sport to their wooing. THIS resi-
luton he proceeded to carry into execr
8 ton, and for the next week started earl
. upon long walks, and did not return CT
til late, leaving the field open to his =
! val, an opport unlty Of which Paul Gosse
E was not slow to avail himself. BE ha
t months before determined!to win Mau