The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-02

When Colonel Prinsep left .Iacob Lynn
he meant to make his way straight to-
ward Jane whom he had seen as she ar
rived; but Mrs. Knox stood in his way.
and common courtesy compelled him 10
lay aud talk %" her naoment-indccd,
she seemed eager to speak to him.
Was not that Sergeant Lynn Who was
talking to you just now" she asked ii
rectly she had shaken hands with him
and exchanged the usual greetings.
Yes. tie is very anxious TO run his
head into a Moose, and seemed to expect
my congratulations thereon" answered
the Colonel. smiling.
"On-on WHAT
Not noticing her scared expression, ne
returned quietly:
ION his engagement to be married. He
IS going 10 send the necessary papers in
before long, | suppose, and wished to be
speak my approval"
Don't give it-dOn't, | beg WON'T cried
Mrs. Knox in uncomfortable excitement.
The Colonel looked at her fixedly. The
little woman always eNcitabIe, was now
shaking with agitation, and she returned
his gaze with one Of brcathless suspense.
You think perhaps | ought not to have
spoken" she said. timidly.
The Colonel was too polite TO press the
matter, and seeing she had 10 more to
say. he went on quickly to whore Jane
was walking up and down between Mai or
LarrOn and Valentine Graeme, who had
just joined her.
As he overlook them Major Larrou was
called away by lady of his acquaint-
ance, and h" took his place beside her
At sign from Mrs. Knox. who was
poO,iuu nm tbpr with aunthcr ,tIioor e
the regiment, they bent their steps away
from the cricket ground The sun was
down, and after the manner Of the Indian
climate, the air ut once grew chilly. Jane
shivered in her white frock, and Valen-
tine Graeme. with what Stephen prinsep
inwardly termed ofiicious haste, wrapped
around her the warm white shawl he had
been carrying
Have you heard anything Of Captain
Dene YETI" asked Jane, quickly, tn hide
the embarra Ssment she felt at his rather
marked care Of herself
"Oh. yes: he is getting on Cnpitally:
the Colonel heard from Mrs. Dene the
other day"
Let the Colonel speak for himself.
Val said that gentleman. laughing
Il beg your pardon, sir said Mr..
Graeme rather taken ahack.
Did Mrs. Dene send any message to
me-" asked Jane
she said she would write to you soon"
Then We'll have TO como 10 YOU for
news" put in Graeme. who seldom let an
opportunity slip.
Just as they We're leaving the cricket
ground Sergeant Lynn came suddenly in
their path. He had not seen who was
coming. and fell back Immediately with
a salute.
How do you do" said Jane, bravely
\ quick CLEAN Of pleasure flashed into
the Sergeant's eyes. but he scarcely
knew how To acknowledge the brief recog-
milton. They all passed on. The Colonel
and the Adjutant both liked Jane the bet
ter that she had not been ashamed TO
speak to a former friend in their pres
eRce, but both felt the aWkwardness IF
the situation. and We're perhaps relieved
that no stranger had been present
Jane walked on. pale but composed and
looked neither To the right nor to the left
by the bye, | suppose Captain Dcnc's
illness will prevent our tbealricals com
ing off just vet. observed Val. presently:
and the Colonel did his part 80 Well
And so did Mrs. Dene." said Jane
But Mr.. Graeme shook his head
I never thought so. She is very grace
full, and looks the part completely. but
she lacks experience and pathos. Now
you would be perfect in it.
But Jane. unwilling TO be praised ut
her friends expense. made no reply.
They had reached the gate Of their
compound, and she stopped 10 say good
by.
You are coming 10 soc the polo to-
morrow asked The irrenresSihla Val.
Perhaps" she answered. smiling.
Il shall 81 and interview Mrs. Knox.
ard make her promise u bring vou." ra
said. and went of with his long swinging
stride.
stephen PrinSep and Jane looked after
him for a moment. and then looked NJ
each other-on his side with a gaze 81
tender as 10 be almost 81 caress. on hers
with a sad. almost agonized expression.
There must be an explanation soon. and
then She would lose all which might have
made Ter life So fair
"Ienuv'' A. rho sound 0F ha- uar,a