The Delta independent., 1896-10-07

but not in that state of purity, sure
ly?"
perhaps not. but still pure enough
for our purposes. Ifyou will leave this
specimen with me ! will consult the
manager of our works. l am merely
giving you my own impression; he will
be able TO offer you a more definite
opinion. If you will leave your address
with me will ask him to write to you.
That will be more satisfactory"
This was somewhat Disappointing,
but Wentworth had to make the best OF
il. and the letter. from the manager,
when 1t ultimately came, was even more
discomforting. The manager of the
works asserted that the specimen sub
mitted to him was of no commercial
value. SO far as he was able to judge.
Meanwhile Kenyon had Jared no bet
ter with young Longworth. Long
worth had some difficulty in reccllect-
ing that he had ever met Kenyon on
sh;pboard or anywhere else, end he had
no remembrance of the mine at nli
He questioned John until he learned all
the engineer knew about the matter.
and then told his visitor abruptly that
the scheme did not commend itself to
him.
John Kenyon walked along Cheap
side feeling very much downheartcd
over his rebuff with Longworth. The
pretended forgetfulness of the young
man, of course, he took at its proper
value. He, nevertheless, felt very sorry
the interview had been so futile. und in
Ctnnd Uf SxOsunv x,uC IN Wn nd
telling him his experience he thought
it best to walk on little OF his disap-
po;ntment first. He was somewhat
startled when q man accosted him and.
glancing up, he saw standing there a
tall footman, arrayed in . gray coat
that came down TO his heels.
II beg your pardon. sir, !" snid the foot
man, but Miss Longworth would like
to speak to you."
"Miss Longworth!" said Kenyon, in
surprise. "Where il she?
"She is here in her carriage, SIR"
The carriage had drawn up beside the
pavement, and John Kenyon looked
round in confusion to see that Miss
Longworth wns regarding him and the
footman with IN amused air. An elil-
erly woman sat In the carriage opposite
her. while grave and digniled coach-
man. attired somewhat similarly to the
footman, kept his place like . seated
statue in front. John Kenyon took of his
hat as he approached the young wom-
an, whom he had not seen since the last
day on the steamer.
"How are you, Mr.. Kenyon?' said
Edith Longworth, brightly. holding out
her hand to the young man by her car
ringe. "Will you not step in? want
to talk to you. and ON afraid the police
will not allow us TO block such a crowd
cd thoroughfare as Cheapside."
As she said this the ninblc footmnn
threw open the door of the carriage,
while John, not knowing what to say.
stepped inside and took his seat.
"liilborn," said the young woman to
the coachmnn; then, turning to Ken
yon, she continues: "Will you not tell
me where you are going, 80 that may
know where to set you down.
ITO tell you the TRUTH" said John, II
do not think wns going anywhere.
nm afraid have not yet got over the
delight Of being back in London again.
SO sometimes walk along the streets
in rather . purposeless manner"
"Well, you did not look very delighted
when first caught sight of You. I
though you were most de jected, and that
gave me courage enough 10 ask you to
come and talk to me. said to myself.
there is something wrong with the
mica mine, and, with woman's curiosi-
ty, wanted to know oil aboutit. Now
tell me-"
There Is really very little to tell.
We have hardly begun yet. Wentworth
is to-day looking over the figures !
gave him. and have been making a be-
ginning by seeing some people who, ]
thought, might be interested in the
mine."
"And were theyT @'''>
"No; they were not"
Then that was the reason Won were
looking no distressed"
II suppose IL was"
!"Well, now, Mr. Kenyon, II You get
discouraged after an interview with tho