The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-07

her husbands shoulder.
Bad luck, darling! Of course not-all
superstition-vulgar. superstition! Why, dear
est, you are quite pale and trembling This
mustn't be- Look up. 1 am your husband
now, little one, and remember, you have
promised to obey me. Here we are, by JOve!"
as the brougham drew up at a quiet hotel
where luncheon had been ordered previous
to catching the Continental express. You
are hungry and tired; a good luncheon and
a glass Of champagne will soon set you right,
and bring back the roses to these white
cheeks"
And so sweet Mavis Carolin took the first
step along the path, which seemed to
her of roses, and if Adrians heart smote
him sometimes. he made no sign, and life to
her. who was by his side, appeared an earth
ly paradise.
by Jove! Carolin, who would have thought
of meeting you here? You of all people in
the world, out of the season, too How is it
that you are not treading your native heather,
stalking the deer, popping at the willy grouse
in face, doing anything but stewing in
Gay Paree,' which, by the way, isn't a bit
gay just at present. Phew! how hot it is
quite an Indian summer
The speaker who thus addressed Adrian
Carolin was man some three years younger
than the latter.
A handsome misunderstanding fellow.
with countenance frank and open as the
day, blue eyes, truthful and honest as though
they could not lie, a sunburnt genial giant
on WnOm TO rely.
Both men and women liked and trusted
Arthur BERTHE, and their trust would not be
misplaced.
What are you doing here?" he repeated
as Adrian was silent, being, indeed utterly
taken aback and looking none too we'll
pleased at the meeting.
'Nothing-that s-oh!-er-nothing. Aw-
fully pleased to see you, old chap. I have
the TRUTHS have-a lady with me. Ta-ta,
see you again.
And BERTHE, looking after him in much as
constituent at his unusual embarrassment
saw his friend join young and very beau
tiful girl who at that moment emerged from
one of the boxes at the Odeon Theater
What a lovely face he thought as his
eyes rested on Mavis Carolin. II do not
think l have ever seen such perfect beauty,
combined with an expression so innocent. I
wonder what CaroiIn is up to-not his old
tricks again surely She looks as good as
she most certainly is beautiful"
And, as Arthur BERTHE strolled through the
brilliantly lighted streets of the gay city he.
thought more than little of the exquisite
face, of which, after all, he had had butia
fleeing glance.
Who was that you were speaking to-,
Adrian? He had a nice face" said Mavis, as
they drove towards their hotel. IL am so
glad if it is old friend you have met dar-:
ling. Sometimes, have feared, you must be
very dull, with only me to talk to-
And she sighed 'u- p
Alas! already she had detected the. fatal
Adrian Carorin's disposition.
He is know; do not call all my
many acquaintance friends, Mavis,'' replied
her husband, coldly; land I must beg that
another time, you will remain quietly in the
box till come for you Do not stand in the
doorway alone; it is not the thing, and 1 do
not like it."
"Oh Adrian! 1 had taken your arm before
your-your acquaintance saw me-" exclaimed
Mavis, the ready tears springing to her eyes
as she noticed the look of displeasure on the
face of her idol. Il did not mean to displease
you" she added, simply
There! say more about it-be careful
another time, that is ALL said Adrian i'm
patiently, who knew he was in the wrong,
and resented it. For Heavens sake. don't
cry! You know L hate tears and scenes
Here we are at the hotel They will think
with their pigheaded foreign ideas, that rye
beer ill-treating you
Mavis dried her eyes, and, in silence they
entered their private suite of apartments
where choice supper was awaiting them
For the second time in her short life Mavis
Carolin sobbed herself to sleep.
A presentment was over her which haunt
ed her even in her dreams
Was it foreshadowing of the future?
CHAPTER VII
It was Christmastime-a veritable old-fash-