New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-03

Even II you were in love with Mrs. Mercer be-
fore her marriage, / should have nothing TO say
TO that"
Bovnton wished that he could explain that II
was the way he was thinking OF Mrs. Mercer
now that gave any popularity to his manner
But he could not explain that And ne did NOT
say that he had been 10 the meeting the evening
following the night when he had gone WIN
Amy He had kept carefully behind backs in the
crowd and he was quite sure that Temple had
not noticed him. But he had gazed at her. and
listened to her. The SOUND OF her voice hau so"e
into his SOIL.
He could not tell all that to this glrl who was
now looking at him with frank Interrogation in
her eyes.
Presently the two began talking upon another
subject for Amy did not seem inclined to give
any more particulars about her call upon Mrs.
Mercer.
When Boynton left hci he went straight to
AshlaIrton Place Having reached the house. he
PAUSED irresoIutcl,- went back to the corner. re-
turned. rang the bell and sent in his card to
Mrs. Mercer
H. was admitted instantly The Ncwfound-
land was the only occupant Of the room when he
entered and he rose from before the CRATE and
came solomnIy forward his tail sweeping slowly
from side T. side
Don't vod know me- old fellow" exclaimed
Boynton. unrcasonably glad to meet the dog.
GIVE me paw. Yucatan""
The rush Of remembrance and emotion which
the young man had been battling against for
several days seemed for an instant uncomfortable,
when a voice At the door said:
"Yucatan hasn't forgotten the sandwiches in
the boat on tho French Broad. Mr.. Royn'on."
Temple stood with the drapory Of the doorway
in her hand and smiled her guest. H ad-
vanccd hurriediy TO her.
1T is delightful to You again" he ex-
claimed quite taken off his guard by this refer
cncc to tho past
"It is kind cf you to think So" she answered
Kind he repeated
He was still holins the hand she had given
him in greeting. holding 1t and looking at her.
not at all aware Of how much he was revealing
in his face.
He had never been ono 70 THINK much If self
denial in any way. He nal habit II consider
ing himsoI as one who WAS 50 refined and deli
cato In his habits ana tastes rs to De in no spe-
cial need Of solf-dcnia
or course there were rroes natures whose I'm
pulses NO led restraint Ru' he vas not ono -
that kind. He did not 60 about to 10 owl. hc
would have said.
Temple with !row her hand and sat down. as
one sits who IS too weary TO stand
Boyuton placed himself opposite her. his eyes
still u?on h,r face
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did not know I hal missed Won 20 mn n. but
now I roalizo how th.rs', have been or q
S'th' '' you.
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