Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-09-16
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tide. There, now, you are dressed, l
should advise you to run back at sharp
pace, for your lips are blue, and you
looked pinched all over, and drink a
strong cup OF coffee directly you get in.'
II will take your advice" the other
said. But when can l see you again ?
My name is Gossett, and l am at the big
hotel.''
my name is Mayfeld, and ! am stay
ing there, too"
81 don't know why, but / don't like
him." Gerald said to himself as he looked
after 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 l am fool
enough to believe that, but / don't like
him. Somehow or other, should say he
was shifty. But, there, dare say it's
prejudice, and that he is good fellow
enough, though certainly not a strong
man, anyway.
Physically, the man did not look strong
and the world did not trouble itself as to
his mental strength.
Paul Gossett was manager of the Met
ropolitan and Suburban Bank. good po-
SiLiou iDf d HldH VI HIS age
A popular man generally. with con-
slant smile and a gentle manner. Much
liked by his Diectors, and considered a
very eligible man, indeed, at Chapman,
where he lived.
Gerald Mayfield went for sharp walk
after his bath, ard most Of the visitors at
the hotel had finished breakfast when he
went in
Half an hour later Mrs. Heneage and
her daughter came in dressed for walk.
As Ia matter Of course, he took his
hat.
"What are your plans for this morn
ing '''
81 do not feel equal to much walking
this morning." Mrs. Heneage said, $50 ]
think shall sit down behind the Lantern
rock.
Maud will stay there with me, and in
the afternoon we will go along the Tor
walks"
VERY WELL" Gerald said IL will see
you comfortably seated, and then shall
60 for walk inland, and be back to
lunch.''
Three minutes later, at turn Of the
walk, they came suddenly upon Paul
Gossett.
why, Mrs. Heneage, this is indeed a
pleasure" he said, as he shook hands
with mother and daughter, with a warmth
that showed that their acquaintance was
an intimate one.
''llow long have you been down here ?
and how long are you going TO stay? '
Then, as his eye fell for the first time
on Gerald, who was at this moment wish
ing in his heart that he had arrived Just
too late that morning to save his life,
he recognized him
"Ah, Mr.. Mayiield did not recognize
you.
had not seen you dressed before,
which must be my excuse.
DO you know. Mrs. IIeneage. this gen
tleman saved my life this morning ?"
Mrs. Heneage and Maud utter, d an ex-
clamation Of surprise.
1T was mere nothing" Gerald said
almost rudely.
ale was tired; so swan out to him,
and he put his hand on my shoulder till a
boat came. 1t is not worth speaking
about
Maud looked up in surprise at the ton
in which Gerald had spoken, but Paul
Gossett. without apparently noticing the
rudeness of Gerald's tone went on.
mo, Mrs. Heneage, it is no use for Mr..
Mayfield to try to put aside the obligation
in that way. IL was, ! can assure you, a
most gallant action of his. And am
ashamed 20 say that ! lost my presence of
mind, and was within an ace of drowning
us BOTH
And he proceeded to relate the story.
Excuse my interrupting YOU" Gerald
said; 'but rs don't want to listen to my
own exploits, will go off for walk"
THAT fellow has comedown on purpose
to see Maud Heneage. D." Gerald said to him
self, as he strobe along the country road.
=" should not be surprised il they are en-
gagged, or next door to it. Well.n after
long pause, 81 had no reason in the world
to suppose that she cared 4 button for me
don't suppose she ever gave the matter
thought. one way or another"
1t was late in the afternoon when Gerald
returned to the hotel, having walked some
thirty miles since starting He had by this
time made up his mind that he would stand
aside and see what came of it. If Maud
Heneage was in love with this man, the
matter would soon be settled. and it was
not Tor him to act as spoil-sport to their
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carry into execution and for the next week
started early upon long walks. and did
not return until late. leaving the field open
to his rival. an opportunity of which Paul
Gossett was not slow to avail himself He
had months before resolved to win Maud
Heneage. She was pretty. stylish. and had
money. Hithertohis wooing had progressed
but slowly, but now he made the most of
the opportunity left for him by his rivals
folly. For Gerald Maviield had indeed
thrown down the cards when the game
was in his hands.
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