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was gone But out upon the water l
could descry its white sail shooting brisk.
~ of before a still breeze.
"NVho"--
But no matter for the exact form of
inquiry | made use Of 1t received no
immediate answer, not even from the
traditional echo, said to be so given tc
responses on such occasions. In default
Of other ways of getting the information
demanded by my question-of which
may say, perhaps. that it was rather en-
phatic-I determined to wait under shell.
ter Of some trees until the boat should
be brought back. had book in my
pocket; in fact, was seldom without
that resource against ennui Moreover,
Sonle friendly squirrels improvised an
entertainment for my diversion, which
was given in their very best style; and
good natured woodChuclS popped his
head out of hole, on similar thoughts
intent, have no doubt, But being nat.
uraly of a retiring disposition, he lost
his self possession on facing his specta.
tor, and was unable To come out particu.
larly strong in the character of a noun.
tebank With such resources as have
mentioned the waiting was relieved oil
its tedium. In fact, had nearly forgot.
ten with what purpose | was there
when, from the water, ! heard tho flap.
ping of sail, and presently the grating
of a boat upon the pebbly beach. Then
a young man sprang to the ground, and
having made the craft secure, turned to
help out his companion. The pair were
Beatrice Mannering and Caleb Arm
strong.
"They say stolen fruit is sweetest, and
| suppose that is why our sail has been
so nice" laughed Beatrice, shaking out
the crumpled folds of her white morn
ing dress IL wonder What, sirl"
The transition from laughing tone tc
one resentful and naughty was as marked
as it was sudden There was reason
enough, too, for the girls resentment, as
| thought, for the insolent fellow had
kissed her ON her cheekl
"Stolen fruit" rctorted Caleb Arm
strong. Il have proved that what they
say of it Is true"
81 have been to blame" said Beatrice
in a grieved tone "You would never
have dared to do that if had not giver
you some cause to misinterpret me. &c
now | am not so angry with you ms
with myself, but | cannot bear the sight
of you"
thought it quite time now for me tc
interpose.
Perhaps | ought to thank YOU"
said, stepping out from my covert, "fol
bringing this young lady to a sense Oh
to have the lesson repeated. Come, Bea
trico.
She did not stir Immediately, but stood
quite silent, with downcast eyes anC
varying color. BY and by she stepped to
ward the young man with extended hand
oily uncle is right" she said; 81 shall
not need to have the lesson repeated
Good-by."
do you mean," he asked, grinding
his heel in among the sand and pebbles
on the shore, that this is to end our ac.
quaintance?"
Il mean, at least, that it is to end OIL
stolen interviews. If the time should
ever come that we can meet without
cOncealmont, shall be willing to con
tinue the acquaintance"
eff that means, said the other, bit
terly, that we can meet again when il
can be done with the consent of all the
Mannerings, our acquaintance may in
deed he said To baVp ended ~
"ln that you are probably quite right,
interposed; and again l said, "Come
Beatrice"