New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07
A GIRL OF INSIGHT.
what is the matter with you?

But there Is such lot going on now. D'' wv
not go 10 any theatresY
"Yee. 70 every one music halls. too; ga" every
thing there was to be seen suppose u" e
toy myself but have forgotten It.
The Girl looked at the Man steadily Tor mo-
ment. but he walked modify on UNCONSCIOUS u
her gaze
Were there any nice people staying al VIC
same pace?" she asked unconcernedly, out SUI
watching him.
moo: at least. hardly spoke to any OF
them"
"Who were those people you wrote ABOUT
Those people you with so mucn
"Oh they were Irish
mad silence The Man and the Girl sauntered
along the beach, each intent on his or her own
thoughts.
what charming people the Irish are. as
rule" said the Girl at length
Yes. awfully jolly" enthusiastically.
Were these
ooh YES they weren't bad
"uow many were there. and Of what sort ana
condition? Do rouse yourself i'ttie' anu ny
to be a trine more entertaining
The Man pulled himself together and made an
effort What shall tell you? About the ir'sn
people I met? Well. there was father. also
mother-awfully fine old lady she was-and
daughter
was the daughter pretty? Irish girls are
lovely as a rule think. Their eyes are so
beautiful Had this girl beautiful eyes?'
"Ye-es. | suppose go"
WAS she a nice girl. clever and so on? Tell
me all about her
ooh there Is nothing to tell" The Man grew
restive under the questioning then he urea 10
turn the conversation Tho Girl sauntered on
he
had been. but a slightly mocking smile played
round the corners Of her mouth
How pretty those brown sails look out there
she said. presently, pointing to a little feet OF
fishing boats far out on the gl!ttering sea. Mark
| should like to 60 out sailing
would you?" he rejoined. indiferently.
Eyes; let us 60 and have a nice long day
will get some provisions while you get the boat
Shall co.
IL should like IL II you would" With little
marc alacrtv he moved off. while the Girl
wended her way up the cliff path 10 the house
pcrched on the top.
poor boy she said. softly. To be slangy
he is hard hit or thinks he IL, which amounts
- the same am afraid he is very impression
able"
out AT SEA there was soft breeze blowing.
little breeze that made the hot sun bearable ana
nut new lie and spirits into tho two in inc boi''
there was something 40 cxhilarating 80 free 50
,nv,c,ra,,nr in the very feeling OF flying along
over the smooth. sparkling waters Care seemed
n b. left behind. where It would not overtake
them; anger Jealousy. modification. seemed all
TOO petty and mean to live In this great open
stretch Of sea and sky.
shall We have lunch now7' The Girl was
leaning back In a perfect nest OF cushions look
ing unspeakahy comfortable and very pretty
her pink Sun-hsdc gave a delicate nush to her
cheeks which otherwise pale. Her dainty
pink gown made n bright spot In the boat. and
formed a relief to the monotony Of brllian, blue
around them. The breeze tapped the wide br'm
n, her hat and blew her soft hair in curls about
her forehead The Man looked round from the
sail rope, he had been intent on and an In
voluntary CLEAN OF admiration shone from his
e.es
you look 50 comfortable It is Pity you should
move" he said In less melodrama,ic manner
than he had hitherto spoken. Il Will unpack the
things and hand you NIL you want
MY dear boy. | could not possibly eat In this
position and 10th as am to disturb myself my
spirit ionreth for Sustenance am going 10 sit
In the bottom Of the boat" she said; will you
arrange some cushions Mt my back for me?"
Easily and DEITY. and with an air IN which
the proprietor and protector were curiously
mixed he arranged her nest. There wa. some
thing strangely fascinating In taking care or
this dainty graceful maiden. The Girl seemed
to divine his feelings. FOR she colored a little and
reused herself so as TO dispense with his atten-
tion. When all was ready he sat down close to
her and arranged his own meal. And ali the
time the boat sped lightly along before the
breeze and the water rippled and FLASHED round
the boat.
This is awfuy I'M" said the Man. leaning
back with his hands c!asped behind his head
and looking first Mt the Girl. then at the sky. and
then back IT the Girl again. This is Splendid
could 20 on sailing away for ever. One seems to
leave all worries behind. and forget all dis
agrcea blcs''
The Girl did not speak for moment; she was
looking at the brown sails Of the boats they were
passing
81 do not know that I should care for It for the
rest ~ my existence" she said AT length you
are a very agreeable companion. Mark: at least.
you can be-" with little rising OF her eyebrows;
but think It would be very stupid to pass ones
whole lie with one frienc"--
with one what"
Friend" answered the Girl. calmly unfurllng
her sunshade and settling more comfortably into
her cushions.
Thc Man stared ut her for few scc,nd1 then
he followed her gaze at the brown sails. end for
n moment they appeared TO find some hing Of
surpa ssing interest In them
IL think Il would be very jolly 70 bring out
Nina Armstrong one day. ard ar brother. don't
you?' asked the Girl.
"Ye-es perhaps they would like IT," indifrer
entity.
| Iack Arms tr al m
4. devoted to sailing. He wanted me to go With
him-them to-day. but I said you were com
Ing. and you would think It odd II you found no
| one at home"
You were very kind" he answered Little
sulkiIy II I'm sorry to have kept you at home"
ooh Il does not matter I can go another day:
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