The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-06-19
CHAPTER vuI.-fCoSTINUED.)

i introduce to you it's princess"
AS all hats were DOTTED and the eyes
of the party bent in respectful admira-
ton upon her, Eleanor blushed deeply
then regaining her self-possession she
bowed gracefully, and Fastening to
Walters side, whispered:
Come, Walter, do come and tell me
all about it. the time has seemed SO
long since you went away"
The affectionate tone-more than
that the tenderness with which the
small hand was laid upon his arm
brought back the light to Walters face,
and he cast a half-defiant look back
ward where the handsome officer was
left to Mr.. Vernon's care, while he him
self was drawn away by the beautiful
object of their mutual admiration.
A brief but comprehensive recital OF
the events of the Fast ten years was
given to the lieutenant by Mr.. Vernon,
and then he called Eleanor to bring the
diamond necklace found in her rela-
tives trunk.
The young girl brought the trinket,
laid it in his hand and looked up anx-
iously into his face.
The lieutenant started.
81 have seen a face like yours be-
fore-where can 1t have been?"
II am not given to inquisitiveness
myself" said Mr.. Vernon. Il knew my
fellow-passengers were far my supe-
riors in rank-they had the private cab
in, and l seldom saw them. / never
asked either their rank or family. For
Eleanors sake have always regretted
my indifference. l hoped some of your
company might know the crest"
Lieutenant Ingalls, turned the cold
clasp to find it, and started.
"Ah," said he, and paused.
Walters hand was clenched firm and
tight ON the arm of the bamboo sofa.
Mr.. Vernon looked earnest and inter-
ested, but Eleanors wild, imploring
eyes never left his.
"My name-what is it," she gasped.
Lieutenant ingalls, fastened to an
swer in earnest sympathy.
''My dear lady, cannot tell you, but
there is one near at hand who can, for
your crest is that Of our admiral, the
Right Hon. Charles Lord Collinwood,
commander of Her Majesty's ships in
the Indian and Pacific oceans. His flag
ship lies but few leagues beyond the
Hornet and she signaled us to lay by
and ascertain the meaning of your light
the night before last. We have orders
to repair to him with news of our dis
covery, and you may speedily see him.
l must soon return and report to the
captain, who will come down to the is
land himself doubt not"
"You will find an abundance of fruit
You may help yourself freely to our
supply for the rainy season." said Mr.
Vernon, rising to accompany hin 10 the
cove.
rs your water good? We were run
ming close to find some, or we had never
come so far to the eastward
Neither Of the party accepted his in
vitation to visit the ship. They ,re-
ferred to remain on the island till their
final departure, and busted themselves
in packing the few mementoes and rel
les of their island life ready for trans
portation to the ship.
In the afternoon the captains gig
made its appearance. The captain, Sir
John Wilson, was much interested in
the communication his lieutenant
brought to him, and the moment he
landed, passing Mr.. Vernon and his son,
advanced to Eleanor, and removing his
laced hat from his gray head, said re-
spectfully:
my best greetings and congratula-
tions to you upon this fortunate es-
cape from lonely island, fairest Lady
Eleanor Collinwood."
Eleanor's tears believed the out
stretched hand.
"You know me then? And that IS my
manner"
without doubt, even il your face
bore not the youthful likeness of cur
much admired Lady Collinwood, the
widow of our noble admirals elder
brother. Well do l remember how we
all sympathized with her grief when, in
addition to the death Of her husband,
came the mysterious loss of the Pc
trel,' which was bringing home from
India the relatives who had charge of
her only child. Dear Lady Eleanor,
how rejoice that we shall be the lum-
BILE instrument of bringing so much
happiness to that lovely and estimable
lady, the pride and pattern of our court.
AS for you," he continued, turning
somewhat patronizingly to the atten-
tive Vernons, you will be generously
rewarded for your services, you may
consider your fortune made, for no Of
flee you may ask will be denied YOU"
I'VE shall claim none," replied Mr..
Vernon quietly, while Walters proud
eyes flashed. Lady Eleanor knows
whatever assistance we may have rem
'dered has been well repaid by her sweet
presence. Her noble relatives will find
that, although for ten years debarred
from all save our society, she Is neither
in her tastes, unlearned in
her mind or ignorant in manners. For
ourselves, r. such humble persons can
interest you, we shall forego our orig
inal purpose to reach England speedily,
and take passage in the first ship that