St. Paul daily globe., 1895-11-29

olHSlelON' Ncll, 80 Duy Il DOA VI poH-
bons-the best that can be bought
there's good fellow. She won them
fairly. Miss Berkeley still continued to
gaze out of the window. Did she Won
der how Singleton looked now? No,
she had not turned her eyes in his di-
rection. but she knew. His face was
pale. his lips We're compressed and
there was an expression of oVerWhelm-
ing disappointment in his eyes. She
knew. it all. Singleton advanced and
extended his hand: How it came to
pass that hers found a place in his
she never knew, But she will never
forget that smile which she then saw
on SingleUon's lips. II was not a cheer
full one ..-s-
It have lost" faItered Singleton.
Goodbye"
Good bye" exclaimed Miss Berkeley
softly, in a tone of surprise.
"Yes, good bye" he returned.
''Three months ago you said that a re-
jected lover would find it difficult to
mainTain the position of disinterested
friend with resrlct to the woman he
loves. l did not believe you then, but
in the course of three months a man
may learn many bitter truths. 1 now
admit that you We're right"
Miss Berkeley smiled. Singleton
thought it was a smile of triumph and
released her hand.
Come and see me tomorrow after
noon," said Miss Berkeley gently, as
Singleton turned away.
Il start for Paris in the morning"
replied Singleton trifie coldly.
For Paris" exclaimed Miss Berkeley,
whose features now wore a startled
expression.
Yes, l shall join some friends of
mine there, and travel the continent
bit"
Singleton turned toward the table,
and appropriating his hat, gloves and
walking stick, started for the door.
But Miss Berllley was at the door, and
what is more she had her back against
it-thus cutting off his retreat.
I'll not let you go until you prom
Use TO call on me tomorrow" pouted
the lady.
Il have said that leave for Paris
in the morning.
Then postpone your departure. Will
you call tomorrow"
Perhaps" said Singleton, after some
hesitation.
THAT is no promise" replied his fair
captor, stamping a dainty foot pet
ulantly.
A dark flush mantled Sineletons
brow, and there was an ominous CLEAN
in his eyes.
81 beg of you to let me pass, Miss
Berkley," he said with frigid polite
ness. 't-,'
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gleton."
That Singleton was angry it would
have been fain. to deny He felt that,
being beaten, he should at least have
been permitted to depart with the hon
ors of war. He laid his hand on the
knob of the door, and a moment later
felt Miss Berkley's hand fall gently
upon it.
You need not send me those bon
bons, Mr.. Singleton" faltered the lady,
as her eyes sought the well-handled
but insensible knob; then, as Single
ton remained silent, she looked up and
realized for the first time in her life
that the face of an angry man is no
pleasant object. A profile view may
be interesting to a student of human
nature, perhaps. but a full-faced view
should be avoided when practicable.
Miss Berkeley now confronted the full
face presentment, and didn't find it al
together agreea BILE. .
IF you will leave me your address.
Pll-Tn send you the bookmork by
post" she said a little feebly. Then,
withdrawing hsr hand from the door
knob, she continued: "You may go
now, If you want to, Mr. Singleton"
Having thus spoken, Miss Berkley
abandoned her position at the door, and
made her way dejectedly towards the
window Singleton for a few moments
locked as if he had taken leave of his
senses.
do you mean" he exclaimed.
81 mean that I haven't much conf
dence in your ability to select bon
bons. still it would have been graceful
In you to have let me win them-would
it not?" and she turned towards him
saucily.
Singleton. dropping his hat, stick and
gloves. rushed across the floor, and
clasping the lady in his arms, he
well, he kissed her. and she let him.