The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-12

refused him. When does he gO?'
He must be in town to catch the night
mail and starts directly after lunch"
Then will say goodbye TO him now"
Lillian found Sir Philip in the billiard-room,
ana passing through the French window that
opened on to the garden, where she had left
Lady Carruthers, she Joined him, and SAID,
gently
1 am so sorry you are obliged to leave US,
olr Philip, and for the cause
ne stopped playing and came to her
won't you give me a word of hope to
tighten my Journey"
i hope you will come back soon.'
ANA, on my return, will you-?
A little cloud passed over her face, but
recovering herself quickly, Lillian said
You will find your friend still here.
shall not see you at lunch good-bye.'
And with these words, which advanced his
suit SO little Philip was forced to be content.
Lillian went back to Lady Carruthers; and
before the latter could speak, she exclaimed
am going out in the canoe, don't wait
luncheon for me-
oh! Lillian, is it safe? Do take care;
promise me not to go through the lock-"
make no rash promises" laughed Miss
Vaughan, as she went down to the rivers
edge, Where the canoe was lazily floating,
oopplng and dancing with each ripple of the
water sparkling in the glorious July sun.
The river completely free, and Lillian
was in happy, dreamy mood.
She was no nearer to making up her mind
about Philip Fairfax than she had been on
the night of the ball; but she was not a f1irt,
and had it not been for the cause of his sud-
den journey she would have been delighted
at his departure, which gave her a sense of
relief she never felt when he her con-
slant shadow, encouraged by Lady Carruth-
ers, never to leave her side.
Lillian, went on and on, humming little
song to- herself, and never realized how far
she had gone till a warning shout aWoke her
to a sense of danger.
She was nearing Old Fordham Lock- where
the current on the right is frightfully strong
and rapid; another minute, and she would
nave been swept off to the weir with no
strength of wrist to alter her course
Suddenly, however, she was conscious of a
strong hold the little canoe and saw that
skiff had flashed up alongside, and that its
occupant had stayed her danger at no small
risk to himself
What was her surprise, mingled with con-
fused sense of pleasure, to find that the boat
man was other than the stranger who
had picked up her whip day not so long
ago, and who had been in her thoughts more
than. once SINCE
She saw that he recognized her.
You are fated to come to nv help sir:
how can 1 thank you?" she said still tremb-
ling from the fright she had undergone
II Fate has interviewed at all it has been
too kind to deserve any thanks answered
the stranger, with touch Of grave courtesy
in his manner that took all fippancy from his
words; but, surely, you are slightly impru-
dent in being alone.''
i begin to think I am said Lillian, Sc
riously. The truth is, one should not let
ones thoughts wander when 5canoeingg. - -
II you Will allow me to say so, never when
boating at ALL =
Il am sure you are right; this will be
lesson to me. Now 1 must turn back Thank
you again so much, very much, for your
help"
If you going up the river will you
think me very rude if 1 suggest that should
take you in tow? You are still white and
upset. 1t is absolutely no trouble, and I am
going good way-as far as a place called
The Refuge l can drop you anywhere you
please
Lillian laughed joyfully.
ITO The Refuge? Why" she said s.you
must be Lady Carruthers' cousin. She told
me she was expecting you today
L am" said he, bowling Let me intro
duce myself-Ralph Beauvoir, at your
service
And I am Miss vaughan-Lilian Vaughan.
Fancy our meeting like this! Isn't it delight
full out here today?"
More than delightful; and now that we
may be said to know each other. don't YOU
think you might come into my boat and let
me row up to The REFUGEE"
After a little hesitation, Lillian was soon
comfortably settled in Ralph Beauvoirs skiff:
in consequence Of which she went back to The
Refuge much quicker than she had come
away from il in the morning
When they reached the landing-place. visi-
BILE from the large cedar on the lawn. where
afternoon tea was going on merrily the
newcomer was very warmly welcomed by
Lady Carruthers, who scolded him laughing
ly for not having been to see her before
You have been in England a month" she
said, land this is the first visit you pay me-"
If I could only have guessed at nv well
come" answered Ralph. with a half glance at
Lillian, who, however, was very busy with her
teacup, though she heard every word he said
Il should have flown here ON the wings of the
wind"
Why didn't you come to my ball?"
You forget" he said, softly; my dear