Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-05

ing her again.
ooh, and now am happyi" said Mrs,
White
He kissed her great many times-she
had an excellent method of kissing,-and
they arranged to get married in three
months time in London and spend the
honeymoon at his shooting place in Scot
land.
But we won't let the cat out of the bag
yet, dear" said Gilchrist, land then we
can have our fun in Las Palmas without
being pointed out and giving free comic
entertainment to all the other people"
mo, darling" said Mrs. White; well
keep the engagement as our own dear,
sweet secret till we get back to England"
But-from what source no one seemed
exactly to know-the little episode was
being passed about the ship in strictly con-
6dential whispers during the very next
morning, and by midday everybody was
chuckling over II and ostentatiously avoid
Ing stares, and at dinner Captain Image
stood champagne all down the tables, and
the health Of the pair Of them was drunk
with enthusiasm and music. Gilchrist
smiled as he returned thanks and tried not
to feel savage, and the hard up men who
were going down to serve on the west
mournfully sentimental, according 10 their
natures But they, one and all, during
the course of the evening came and hit
Gilchrist on the back several times and
told him what lucky chap he was
The steamship NJ pose was coming into
Las Palmas harbor, and Mrs. White was
examining with glass the semidetached
island which carries the lighthouse.
.'They We taken it down." said she
Gilchrist asked, "Whatf'
That staring white notice on the hill
side there-'Grand Canary Engineering
Company, 1t used to be. "
"Oh, you've been here before2 l didn't
know. You never told me-"
"Ye-es, at the Metropole l shall stay
at the Hotel Catalina now
THAT was before you were left wild
ows'
"Oh, of course my husband was there
Do run down, there a dear boy, and
make them bring up my boxes. l tipped
that wretchsd steward, and he hasn't done
it yet
Gilchrist went away below, and as he
had his own packing to finish he did not
see an English gentleman come off in tine
Doctors boat, greet Mrs. White very warm
ly, exchange % few words with her and
then return hurriedly to shore consumed
with abundant laughter But he was up
In time to see the letters brought into the
saloon by the shore agent and to watch
Mrs. White take up a telegram most legi-
bly, addressed to Whitehead
All" said Mrs White, with sigh OF
relief then it is all right. u
Gilchrist experienced a peculiar little
thrill. The name of Whitehead carried re-
cent memories for him 1t would have
done the same for every one who had been
lately in England So he inquired
Whats all right"
my news" said Mrs. White cheerfully
"Mayn't share itl"
Sure you want to, dear?"
"Of course, said Gilchrist, and hoped
that he was speaking in his natural voice.
Its all right dear" said his fiancec
II can marry you. WASN'T quite sure
before, because law is SO risky, although
this was nearly certain thing. But
they've wired me to say that we've got the
decree nisi So as soon as the times run
OUT
What cried Gilchrist- you re the
Mrs. Whitehead the papers have been
crammed with? o Lordl" And his mind
galloped through ream of undressing
details.
- III the lady, said she.
But I knew nothing OF this. "
You never asked me "
well our little farce can't go on,
(which, prayE"
We'll if you want it in palmer words,
my engagement to you.
oh, that's your small game, is it,
said she, smiling swectly. Then l had
better see Captain Image and two or three
af pth ar lrapt1aIpar har,, at onra and
get their evidence put down in writing"
Gilchrist whistled
You'll look after my things, won't
you, till l come back? There's the purser.
I'll go and catch him before he's off
ashore"
wait minute" said Gilchrist. What
are you after?"
Isn't it obvious9 Am l going to have
my feelings tossed about in this way?"
THAT means breach of promise But
you won't get it, you know"
Il shall have very good try, said
madam dryly. You will look after those
things, won't you. till go and see the
purser?"
No; wait another minute, please
Laws expensive, and l should think you
have had enough airing in the papers late
ly."
ION the contrary, so much that little
more will make no difference. In fact, it
will turn the laugh my side. But as for
you, my dear boy, you re different. 1t will
come as refreshing novelty"
GAS 1 say, laws uncertain, and it's ten
to one you'd lose your case. But, look
here, I've got a couple Of hundred pounds
in notes. viii you take that and call il
quits;'
MY excellent sir. the feelings are GO
ing to cost you cool thousand If you pay
for them now"
Don't you wish you may get it?'
II don't very much mind, because I
shall ask for ten thousand II we fight, and
l should very much prefer to finger ten. e"
Gilchrist didn't swear, first, because 1t
is rude to swear before lady, and, Sec
ondly, because he didn't know words
enough to do justice to the occasion. In