The Delta independent., 1896-09-30

man then; now 1 have become young
again, and all on account Of the pluclsy
action of that angel Of girl of yours"
mot of mine," said Kenyon, serious
ly; II wish she were"
well, cheer up. Everything will
come out right; you see, it always does.
Nothing looked blacker than this mat
ter about the telegram few days ago,
and see how beautifully it has turned
cut"
Kenyon said nothing. He did not
desire to discuss the matter, even with
his best friend. The two went up on
deck together and took few turns
along the promenade, during which
promenade the eyes of Kenyon We're
directed to the occupants of the deck
chairs, but he did not see the person
whom he sought Telling Wentworth
that he was going below for n moment
he left him to continue his walk alone,
and on reaching the saloon Kenyon
spoke 10 the stewardeas.
do you know If Miss Wentworth is
in her stateroom?"
ayes; think she is" was the an
swer.
"will you take this note to her?"
Certainly"
John sat down to wait for an answer.
The answer did not come by the hand
of the stewardess. Edith herself tim
crously glanced into the saloon, and,
seeing Kenyon alone, ventured in. He
sprang to meet her.
II was afraid" he said, "that you had
been ILL.,"
mo; not exactly, but almost" she
answered. "Oh, Mr.. Kenyon. l have
done the most terrible thing! You
could not imagine that was SO bold
and wicked" and tears gathered into
the eyes Of the girl.
Kenyon stretched out his hand to
her, and she took It. II am afraid to
stay here with you," she said, "for
fear"
"Oh, know all about it," said Ken
yon.
surely do not know what have done?"
"Yes, 1 know exactly what you've
done, and we all very much admire
your pluck"
ut hasn't, surely, been the talk of
the ship?"
mo, 1t has not; but Miss Brewster
charged me with being an accomplice."
"And you told her you were not, OF
course?"
II couldn't tell her anything for the
simple reason hadn't the faintest idea
what she was talking about; but that's
hcw I came to know what had happened
and I came down to thank you, Miss
Longworth, for what you have done.
really believe you have saved the sanity
of my friend Wentworth. lie is Il
different man since the incident we are
speaking of occurred"
"And have you seen Miss brewster
sincc?"
'Oh, yes, as was telling you, she met
less of me, I had forgotten you were
standing. Won't you sit DOWN.
"No, no, have been in my room SO
long that I am glad to stand any
where"
"Then won't you come on deck with
me?'
"Oh, I'm afraid" she said. II am
afraid OF public scene, and am sure,
by the last look caught of that girls
eyes, she will stop Mt no scandal to have
her revenge. I am sorry to say that
am too much of coward to meet her.
OF course, from her point Of view,
have done her eternal wrong. Perhaps
It was wrong from anybody's point Of
view"
"Miss Longworth," said John Kenyon,
cordially, "you need have no fear what
ever of meeting her. She will say
nothing"
"How do you know that?"
"Oh, IL is q long story. She went To
the captain with her complaint, and re-
ceived very little comfort there. will
tell you all about II on deck. Get
wrap and come with me-"
As Kenyon gave this peremptory
order he realized that he was taking
liberty he had no right to take, and his
face flushed as he wondered IL Edith
would resent the familiarity of his
tones; but she merely looked up at him
with . bright smile and said:
81 shall do, sir, a. you command
"No, no." said Kenyon, ''it was not a
II was . very humble request; At least,
intended IL to be SUCH"
''well, will get my wrap"
Al she left for her stateroom . rous-
ing cheer was heard from up on deck.
She stopped and looked 1t Kenyon.
"what does that mean r. she said.
II don't KNOW" wss the answer.
''Pleese get your things on and we will
60 up and scc."
When they reached the deck they saw
everybody at the forward part Of the