Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-11

and FROM richly decorated skylight IN
the deck Above. The effect Of the thick
butt of theAmainmast was entirely taken
away by humber Of artfully contrived
and nodded Sapanese mirrors, which,
besides fulfilling >tbsir original purpose,
gave an additional air Of light and ele-
gance to the room. The walls, which
were exquisitely paneled and nodded
in ivory and gold, were loaded with
brio.a- brao Of every description, includ-
ing much china and many pictures OF
rare value. while deep chairs and
couches, Turkish and Indian divans,
piles of soft cushions and furs we're scat
tered about here and there, as II invit.
ing the cabin g occupants to an existence
Of continual repose. A grand piano
stood in one corner, firmly cleated to
the deck; on the bulkhead above 1t were
an exquisitely inlaid Spanish guitar
and Hungarian either, while above
them again were several fine specimens
Of the old Venetian lutte. Altogether q
more luxurious and beautifully furnish
ed apartment it has never been my good
fortune to behold, and / settled myself
down in comfortable chair prepared to
spend really critical and enjoyable
time. Then daintily bound volume,
open on a cushion near where I sat, at
tracted my attention. I took 1t up to
find that it was a volume Of Heine's
poems in the original.
$50 my lady understands German
and reads Heine, too, does she?" I said
to myself. II must
But was prevented saying what !
would do by the drawing aside of cur
tain that covered door at the farther
end of the saloon and the entrance of
my hostess herself. If she were capable
of such a weakness, my astonishment
must have fattered her, for, prepared
as l was to see beautiful woman, I
had no idea she would prove as lovely
as she looked then. She had discarded
the close fitting white dress she had
worn earlier in the day and was now at
tired in some soft olinging fabric Of
dark color. which not only brought out
all the lines of her superb figure, but
rendered her even more attractive than
before. There must have been. quaint.
ty of jet scattered about the costume,
for was conscious of q shimmering
sensation which accompanied her every
movement. She carried herself with
truly regal air, and had q better op-
portunity permitted me now Of seeing
what beautiful face 1t really was and
how exquisitely her head was set upon
her shoulders. Her hands and feet were
very small, as was her mouth, while
her ears were like shells tucked into
fragrant nests against her head. But
the glory that eclipsed all others was
the wealth Of golden hair that crowned
her. Such hair have never seen before
or since. It seemed to have caught all
the sunshine of the world and to be
jealous Of dispensing 1t again.
Once more, as If to afford as great
contrast as possible % 80 much lowell.
ness, the same ferooious bulldog follow
ed at her heels, and when she approach
ed me stood regarding me with calmly
scrutinizing eyes.
welcome to my cabin, Dr.. De Nor.
manville," she said, coming over to
me and holding out her tiny hand with
frank gesture. II am delighted to see
that you are looking 80 much better"
"I'm feeling quite strong again,
thank you" I answered, completely
carried away by the charm Of her man.
ner. II cannot think what made me
break down in that undignifed fashion
I'm afraid you will despise me for Civ.
ing such an exhibition Of weakness
She seated herself in deep chair be-
side me and slowly famed herself with
black ostrich plume, at the same time
strokirg the dogs ugly head with her
little foot.
II don't really see why I should,
she said seriously after moments
pause "You must have had a terrible
time ON that horrible junk. l feel as II
I was personally to blame for it How
ever, shall have. more to say on that
subject later In the meantime let us be
thankful that you came out OF 1t as
safely as you did l do not like the
Chineser"
saw little shudder sweep over her
as she said this, so to turn the conver-
sation into pleasanter channel l COM
mented Oh the sailing qualities Of her
schooner. The subject evidently pleased
her, for her eyes sparkled with a new
light.
"There is no boat like her in the
wide, wide worldp' she cried enthusi-
astically. II had her built for me ON
my own lines, and have tried her on
every wind and in every sea, till l have
come to know her better than q rider
knows his horse. She Is the most beau
tiful and the swiftest craft in the world.
And there are times, DR.. De Norman
ville"-here she sank her voice little,
and it seemed to me it tremb bled-"when
it is of the utmost Importance to me
that I should move quickly. She has
saved my life not once, but hundred
times. Can you wonder, therefore, that
love her? But I'm afraid you are too
prejudiced against me- to have much
sympathy in my escapes. "
II hope you will notithink so. r.
Forgive my interrupting you, but
DON you think it would be better II
we sat down to table instead Of dis
cussing my unfortunate self?"
TO BE CONTINUED.
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