The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-06
Calypso Or Penelope!
By EpwARD s. VAN ZILE.
AUTHOR or WANTED. 4 SENSATION" TIN
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Copyright 1921, BY Tho United PresAl


y This Is. indeed, an unexpected pleas
ure, Mr.. Otis" she remarked quietly. Il
did not know that you contemplated
European trip"
The young man gazed at her In silence
moment and then grasped the outstretched
hand Of John Upper Inman. The honor
bestowed by such clasp was appreciated
by our hero, for he flushed slightly as the
famous American said impressiycly:
MIR. Otis, we are delighted TO see you,J
trust that you left our great republic in
it's usual condition OF prosperity and adj
vancement."
"Yes--I think did" answered Harlan,
somewhat dazed by the broad grasp OF the
ex-diplomat's remark. The fact was that
our hero did not feel qualified TO testify
as to the existing status Of Dakota, Louisi-
ana, or other remote corners Of his native
land
Il regret" continued Mr.. Inman. not
noticing his guests hesitancy, that an
engagement calls me away. But ] leave
youth good company" Waving his hand
toward Alice, he added, My daughter,
here. can give you the very latest descrip-
ton Of Charles Lambs footprints and
Lord Byron's haunts. Good evening
hope to see more Of you soon. II you have
nothing better TO do join us In the coffee
room tomorrow morning at iline.'
An instant later Harlan Otis and Alice
Inman found themselves alone.
You are really glad to see me, them"
asked Otis rather awkwardiy, as he seated
himself before her.
At II crisis where two loving hearts vi
brate with emotions that hey must con-
ceal y$he woman always has the advantage.
Alice fhqan was at that moment mistress
OF the sifaatiop. In the first place, She
knew that she was becomingly dressed.
This conviction Is a source Of strength to
sensitive maidenand has been known To
make u difference ia the words and deeds
of a married woman. Then again, she had
refused this mans hand. BY instinct she
knew that hG had crossed the ocean % iind
her. but that She was fattered by this at
tentiou She would not let him sec,
'Of coarse / anu, she answered in
voice as-caLfn and cold as m Arctic night.
eve been Just little hpaesin.; to-day
Otis smiled as her tone softaned some
what Wbitn tin uttered thu last sentence
As be- loofaastt her lie forget waat he had
sae.lia#ad hP coming tn her-a wofnaa,5
hear . fathers wisa. The urwonted
paiei7ts-=at ne, fslet. and tue dark shadows
bcnesss5l har eyes a8fad to her beauty ana
in soffs peculiar Wf1' seemed to ilattcr lie
yours Hla's vanity.
lpb met like England, them"
"lnttE.. q do sac answered, " London
secg;s, toms tie i1ost delightful spot on
earta.
''Wond she have said 50 much an hour
ago.: asked Harlan 10 himself. Perhaps
the sama question crossed her mind at
that moment, for she flushed slightly MS he
giaEcnd NJ her with smile on his hand
-sorne. elran-cut face.
"@iti sou be here long?" he quefied in a
cerci 6t,iots way.
"Nu We go to Paris at once"
"1ndeed} am very glad. am bound
there myself, ! hope we may be fellow
travellers
His voice trembied slightly and his
bands twitche4 nervously. He longed TO
throw his arms around this fair girl and
tell her af his love- But in her manner
there was something that restrained him,
something that made him feel his I'M
Worthiness, that touched his conscience as
though spirit voice had whispered OF bis
past ~
Your stay in London, then, will be very
short" remarked Alice, not re-echoing the
wish he had just expressed, $ You have
been here before?"
"No. This is my first trip abroad"
for Paris, Perhaps | shall like France
but, assure you, this city has been an un-
ending source of delight to me. l hate To
leave it. As a poet you will find here Q
thousand things to inspire you. I almost
feel as though ! could write something
worth reading myself.
She said all this gently quietly, coldly
The egotist before her realized that her
words meant more than was shown upon
the surface. They formed delicate but
firm rejection Of his proposed escort. Why
had she thus declined the overtures he had
made toward a re-establishment Of tht
status quo ante? 9 She does not love you
said Humility. She cannot trust herself.
remarked Vanity. Harlan Otis had cher.
ished for years strong admiration for
the Observation-Disclosures of Vanity. He
therefore, chose to follow the lead Of tha
alluring guide and closed his ears perenp
torily to the whisper of yanity's great an
tagonist Braced by this decision he re-
marked boldly: al
"Then YOU don't wish me to accompany
you to Paris2"
This brusque, almost rude demand
brought the blood to Alice's cheeks.
Il did not say so,' she answered in a low
broken voice.
No, but you implied it,"
The distress expressed by her face EN-
boldened him.
\ See here, Alice" he continued, DRAWN:
his chair toward her " l can not stan
your cruelty"
Cruelty"
YES. 1t may sound harsh, but ma
In my present state of mind can not choos
his words You have been unjust to me.
asked You to be my wife You refused me
What have suffered since then can no
tell you. At times have longed for deatl
Hove you, I love you, love you. / hav
come three Thousand miles to tell you S
again, to tell you that you mast promis
tobe my wife. TO prove by my presenc
here that the influence that once made IN
unworthy in your sight has forever left IN
life
He had seized her hand. 1t was cold a
ice, but was not withdrawn.
speak to me-" he cried, unconsciou
that he had once been deaf to those san
words. Can not man repent? And,