Evening star., 1896-12-12

and his paler nephew followed. and. then
the chase began again. well, I never"
quoth the landlord locuaciously. There, of
course was a man in the case and the
Fennells were very rich. and
Il am going to take wheel in the moon
light said Dalton, rising
Il expect anything of an artist" said the
most, wondering at the lack of curiosity in
his guest.
Il am not an artist" Dalton expostulat-
ed
"A poet, maybe" observed the host.
i have never written" said Dalton
me best ones never do" observed the
host, with penetration, while Dalton
dragged out his wheel. I'll leave the door
unlatcned, said the host, watching his
guest disappear toward the bridge. Then
rejecting on the peculiarities of people who
have enough money for wheels and excur-
slons, he went in sleepily; and the scene
lay still, save for the Hercules But at last
was football down the road, and Dalton
returned. The Hercules stood irresponsive
while the inn windows which might have
held 50 many eyes seemed to watch and
ask why was our eccentric returned He
walked toward the figure, and stopped.
The coast is clear he said. But there
was no answer; and then he looked behind
the statue. and started, rubbing his eyes
Amelia had vanished. for so he had begun
to call her. He whistled and looked up to
the statue. which seemed to smile derision
How could she have gone? And was this
fair, after all that he had done? Then sud-
denly the figure seemed to give out real
laughter, in the same feminine notes that
had before surprised and attracted him.
1T was very good of you,'' she said, now
stepping about Il couldn't resist tanta-
lizing you. 1t was childish of me-wasn't
Not so much as your appearance here"
quoth Dalton. Il am going to escort you
back. We can't wait here. The inn has
eyes, and the Hercules can't protect you"
Was it he?, she said, looking up at the
ritrhf CHa
on her wheel now, and Dalton following to
the bridge, where he had left his own
'Of course" said he. there is a man in
the case
There usually is" said She
Il don't think 1t a laughing matter
Where is he?''
I'm New York"
''Oh, and
81 was going to him.
You are going back. When Mr.. -, the
enraged gentieman-
'Fennell."
When Mr.. Fennell returns. he will find
ne has been on a wild goose chase"
II believe l am" said she.
"A what"
"A goose"
well, perhaps" said Dalton, firmly.
But row that you have put the matter in
my hands, L intend 10 be obeyed."
Il like your impertinence."
And you-but. not your escapade.'
Why she said, putting hand on his
arm.
You are too little girl-not over six
teen"
We'll, like that, sir I'm nineteen"
hurry, he interrupted, I'VE must be
going
Il like the idea-to show papa that he
was wrong. Fancy him returning, and
finding me-
Her words now led to action: for she
followed Dalton. who suddenly had gained
sense of responsibility. He felt bound to
get this enhancing little girl out of her
scrape- He had not expected that she
would obey so easily. Again and again. he
looked al her trudging up the first slope
We will meet here he said. But"
'.Wen?"
You can't care so much for him."
Il was tired of monotony. Life Is so
tame
"oh, ho.'' cried Dalton You have been
reading novels
Yes" she said, quietly But I don't
think adventure is SO much fon. Now it's
off my hands"
In whose?' said he, tnviously
In yours" she retorted. .sTou have
bili;y."
IF I were not sort of guardian 1 be.
lieve-"
"What?"
THAT l could be tempted"
Sir. she said. you wouldn't dare. Wed
better be wheeling
ITO avoid temptation" he said, mount
ing.
Up and down those slopes they went
heeting figures In the moonshine, that
showed now q gabled roof, and always the
far watery stretch. The descent Of one
Shinnecock hill carries your wheel half way
up the next.
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