The herald., 1898-07-31

features one reads of in novels.
To tell the TRUTH I'm bit Disguised with
him. l shouldn't mind so very much If he
did speak to me, but 1 can't very well tell
him so. He is growing desperate. So am l.
1 have found a way. 1t is simple yet
effective. 1 am going to tumble off my bike
ON purpose-and he will come to my res
cue.
Between and 6 every evening he PAGES
the parade, smoking. This is the hour
when l shall put my design into execution.
All does go we'll. l pass him. turn sharply
round the corner jump off. lay my machine
down, and sit on the curbstone with woe
begone expression on my face. few min
utes later he comes in sight and naturally
flies to my assistance
"You are hurt?" he says eagerly
"It is my ankle l murmur; II think
have sprained it," and rub 1t gently. I
am glad put on my best silk stockings and
my newest shoes.
II will fetch cab" he goes on.
II think-I think 1 could manage If you
gave me your arm," l answer ut isn't
very far
| 1 managed to limp very prettily, though
I'm afraid I'm not so pale as ought to be.
However I succeed in concealing this little
deficiency by holding my pocket handker-
chief to my face.
Shall I ever forget Mabeps expression
| when she sees US? 1t is all can do to keep
from laughing. She opens the door for us
land explain matters. She thanks my res
cuer with frigid politeness and helps me to
the sofa.
He seems strangely flushed and nervous.
Most probably the latter. In few minutes
he rises to go.
THANK you SO much, Mr.. =" I murmur
sweetly as give him my hand.
my name is C-Cunningham," he STAN
imers. "C-Captain Cunningham.
Then he bows himself out. Captain Cum
ningham. l knew he was well connected
AS the door closes on him Mabel, who has
been in a state of suppressed wrath, prae-
tically explodes
My sprained ankle causes me some incon-
venience. Mabel, who fuses about a pin
scratch. insists on keeping me on the couch
fer a couple of days, and anoints the in
jured place with quarts of embrocation.
1 am better in no time. With the aid of q
stick ut won't do to recover all at once)
get out on the front. eager, expectant. Tho
captain has called twice to inquire after me.
and now he hastens to my side.
| we SptHu very PicdSdit ifoi Aiii6. IL
acquaintance with the titled classes is ex.
traordinary. He is a personal friend of the
Prince of Wales and has stayed at San
dringham. He says he has come to East
sea to recuperate.
see him often now. ask him in to af
ternoon tea. He pleads an engagement
however. AS matter of fact don't think
he cares for Mabel. 1 am not surprised
Friday evening Bob brings papa bach
with him to stay till Monday. This doesn'
upset me in the least. l can twist papa
round my little finger Nevertheless l Sc
cretly wonder what he will think of The
captain.
After dinner 1 take seat in the window
He walks up and down the parade at thu.
hour-waiting for me- Papa comes to lool
at the sunset.
Suddenly papa startles us all with loul
exclamation that is-well, not fit for pub
LEGATION.
WHAT he roars, his finger extended
"Why, there that scoundrel Francis the
waiter from the club"
We all crowd forward. 1 am in front
The captain is directly opposite. He look:
toward us. l bow. He lifts his glove.
hand to his hat. Then an awful change
comes over his face. He turns positively
limp and staggers. Is b. ia ORR
He sees me, the swindler! Bob aftel
him. IIe ran away with the cash box
month ago."
But. papa, that is Capt. Cunningham,
gasp.
They rush from the room. ait with my
face In my hands. 1t is too awfully awful
A waiter!
The other day heard Mabel tell MANN;
| that she Thought n
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