New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

J At the door we all delayed to look at the bank
Of black cloud which lay along the southern hori-
! zon.
a fisherman came slouching along as we stood
there his great rubber boots Mapping about his
| legs as he walked.
Better reef all your sails. you folks ne called
out as he rolled by. A strong scent Of whiskey
| came from him; and we heard him swearing to
I himself as he went on
| In the night. or rather, in the early morning,
I was Weakened by the roaring Of the wind
across the harbor. The carriage rocked ana
| clattered The gale had begun, and southerly
| gale on the Massachusetts, coast is something TO
he remembered ! could not think OF sleeping
| again and lust az the light grew more clear
rose and dressed. The wind always excited me.
was afraid Of it, and yet longed TO be out in It,
AsI crept along noiselessly by the hammock
where Miss Runciman lay she caught me by the
| sleeve.
"Where are you going?" she whispered
ITO see how 1t looks replied, in the same
tone
| She still held my sleeve.
Have you slept?" she asked.
"A little"
| 81 have not-not wink she said
I'm so sorry"
.yes. I'm sure YOU are What do you suppose
I've been saying over and over TO myself?
What is II?
"Whv. this The King is dead: long live the
King. Now go. Perhaps will have nap.
went on asking myself what MISS zimmerman
| could mean But l forgot to wonder when was
| irving TO walk across the shingles toward the
village which was more than mile distant by
land: but across the harbor water. from this bit
| of a peninsula, 1t was not half that distance me
! clouds raced the sky. and the stars shohe
Ntfullv The rocks and the black hollows looked
! blacker than ever The wind drove from the
land. fattening every wave That tried TO rear
crest out there beyond the low tide line. The
Bug Light shone l had wild idea that tho
world vas whirling off somewhere, and that, II
/ watched. could soc it going
| | would 60 on. | had never been on the coast
until | came this journey with Miss Runciman
| when was by myself nad Kiilu Oh ieehHs ~
| if / were bewitched.
My skirts and long cloak wound ABOUT NE 50
that l could only move slowly. My hat had
! blown off as had stepped from the carriage; 1t
| had instantly whrled away into space. ana
knew | could not reclaim ii. | pulled up the
hood Of the cloak and drew It far oyer my race;
| gale and conscious OF a delight in II. The gray
of the morning was fast becoming luminous
Suddenly the east became flushed the sun came
up and went into cloud.
Its going to rain. / said.
! had reached the corner where the road LEFT
the coast somewhat and curved toward the nit Of
a hamlet where fishermen and farmers lived
! Perhaps some OF them would be up and could
get some milk to carry back with me.
! knew how early country people rose
| walked on with head bent. not seeing any
thing but the ground ! stepped on. and not
knowing that had passed corner OF highway
that led inland. The wind was roaring In the
tops of some clms by the roadside; the sumacns
by the path were laid over half their height
their great, maroon-colored tufts dragging ID the
| road.
| had hardly had a vague thought that there
| was a sound of rushing steps somewhere, din
| not know where, when something hit me ana !
! fell. Ny principal sensation was OF the palms OF
my hands smartng from rubbing on the gravei.
Before I could gather myself together, some one
was lifting me up; I had glimpse Of brown
| gauntlet gloves which were unfamiliar To me-.
"Do tell me you're not hurt!" exclaimed a
withdrew myself from he OBTAINING arms
I'm not hurt at all But what knocked me
| overY'
looked up staggering from the wind as I
what" said the mans voice. ITS you. is it?"
| Eyes: but who
had managed by this time to see the person
| who was talking to me thus. tall man, with
bright. strong eyes; where had seen those eyes?
| Oh-yes--
why. is it Mr.. Maverick" I asked
| was surprised that recalled his name. but 1t
came pat enough the instant saw his eyes.
Yes; it's Mr.. Maverick" He took off his close
| cap rs he spoke. And it's Miss Armstrong.
How curious. But tell me again you're not hurt
| Not bit"
was preparing to resume my walk. There
seemed no reason why should stop and try 10
talk In this gale with man whom knew so very
| little.
ut was horribly careless of me- he went on.
But never dreamed any one would be on the
road a. early as this And this wind makes my
horse wild. He has come five miles like crazy
thing He dashed around that corner as II he
were possessed"
Are you staying here"
Mr. Maverick had put on his cap with firm
gesture: he had turned and taken his horse by
the bride as II ne would accompany me.
I'm staying short distance from mere. an
swered. "for day or two
you really must let walk with you for a
little" he now said until I've satisfied myself
that you're not injured. BY good rights, you
ought to have broken bone or sprain
| but haven't"
Nevertheless. ! won't be sent away just yet"
We walked on side by side. he leading the
horse which recognized as the one father had
| sold MIN. The wind shrieked and roared around
| US 1t was not good opportunity for converse
ton II we had wished TO talk.
mo broken bone develops itself, he shouted
| after he had watched me walk by his side for a
few moments.
"No" shouted back
And now supposed he would 80. He seemed
| TO be looking here and there. Presently he said
They told me few miles back that thai
travelling house carriage was somewhere dowr
| here"
Are you trying to find that?" l asked rather
yes" at the top OF his voice II going to pu
| up my horse, and then explore until found IL
want to see the lady who runs IT, as they SAID
when inquired OF course. you can't tell me
| You haven't seen it?'
YES. I've seen IT," replied.
turned and pointed in the direction from
which I had come. when you get around tina
corner you'll see the carriage-on the beach"
| "Oh thank you"
He paused and asked again II were sure wa,
| all right: and again told him.
| He stepped his horse. put his hand on th'
animals wthers and sprang into the saddle.
The horse plunged; its rider snatched off hi
cap once more. then the horse dashed into
| swift gallop. Even above the wind could hea
the shifting of It's hoofs on the ground.
/ resumed my walk Suddenly 1t occurred t
my mind TO wonder why was out walking II