The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-11


That was not the only time that Mabel
Talbot and Mr.. Grantlcy discussed the
"charming girl who had permitted herself
such a liberty with his letter. But though he
persistcntly stood her champion, Il did not
prevent his falling and very completely too
in love with this very pretty young woman
Of Internationally who WAS as fresh and
merry as u child. No day passed without
his seeking Mabel.
One day he overlook her carrying book
from the library
"Mrs. ELEPHANTS Life Of St. Francis! Ali
my namesake,' he said, taking her book
from her.
"More likely your namcsakc II he had
been st. Frank" answered Mabel laughing.
He laughed too rs he said: THAT does not
sound very saint-likc. But, rs II happens, |
have never been called Frank In my life. My
dear mother diSlikcd the ahhrryiatiOn; and
oddly enough. nj school, though my nick
names We're numbcrlcsS, Frank was not ono
of them"
As he told her this Mabel felt that it was
no Use saying any more against herself. The
children had been right, and she had found
a Francis after all. But was he her Francis?
From that day she felt an absurd jealousy
of that ideal young lady traveller. More than
ever did she dread the thought of his discov-
cring her identity with herself. She became
even more yigilant in concealing all writing
of hers and also avoided the subject as much
ms possible. Helen Keith, however who had
| long known his side Of the story, brought II
up one day during walk up the hills to
| FieSulc, the little EtrUscm city which over
| looks Florence.
"No," he answered. II have not seen the
4.
| Then he had one ol hish hearty laughs in which
| Helen could not help joining. Mabel ON any
| other subject would have laughed too.
81 know shall see it, he continued ~
feel 1t in the air. Don't you feel things in
the air sometimes, Miss KcithY'
"NcS, | feel u 1ramOntana like to-day"
| And Helen shiycred rs the fierce north wind
met them, and drew u shawl up to her face
but it was chiefly to hide u smile. She knew
| Mr.. Grantlcy's feelings for Mabel; also the
latter's ridiculous and evident jealousy-a
fact which could not but give him hope.
GLOW practical you are, Miss Keith. You
| seem to take a delight IN snubbing me. You
snubbcd me, remember, the first time had
the pleasure Of speaking To YOU"
Did |? Then beg your pardon. won't
do it again."
"But / like It," he said quickly. "Pray
I'm
| Ukeu
or vou talk of feelIng n stronge hand.
writing In the air | warn Won that I shall do
so.r
"But do feel IL assure Won Did Won
never MAY ot the game Of CRYING moi and
coIdp WnII feeI Iil,e that feeI near IA
very hot"
wrhen Won mae he SIRE that this north
wind will he followed by a south one. A
sirocco always follows tramontana."
He was however. to prove himself right,
The very next day, when the Keiths and
Mabel returned from drive they found
Francis Grantlcy awaiting their return
Mabel had only made a few steps into tho
room when she gave suppressed shrek
and turned to fly
mabel! what in the world is the matterY
cried Mrs. Keith and her daughter.
"A great deal is the matter" said Mr.
Grantley, an ill-c0ncealed joyousness III hi,
voice while he watched Mabel as ca
watches mousel "a great deal, can tel
you. | have been nearly roasted In YOU
room"
Mrs. Keith, always the most concerned o
| lOgtiasSfs went nm In the fire when he
daughter gently but firmly turned her To
ward the door.
"Surely might take OF one Of the logs,