The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1899-01-21

words with an amused smile, but
watches the busy needle flashing In
and out OF her work. She makes a
vivid picture seen between the breaks
OF greenery, with her brilliant hair.
snow-white skin, and the patch o.
blue on her lap. This Is the second
time he hns come upon Shell unawares,
and somehow he takes keen delight in
so surprising her-her quick change
OF manner when she is discovered, al
though he cannot understand 1t,
amuses him.
"A very good song. and very we'll
sung! Bravo. Miss Shetland please
forgive me for listeningl" he says.
stepping up to the window hat In
hand. when the last note has died
away.
obi" cries She'll becoming furious
ly red; and then she throws her work
upon the floor and conceals 1t with her
dress.
The sudden disappearance OF the
patch OF blue attracts his attention far
more than II she had left It on her
knee. and somewhat contemptuous
look steals into his eyes MS he comes TO
the conclusion that Shell is ashamed
OF being caught dressmaking. II sets
him into a teasing mood.
Miss Shell, IL you ever get an offer
OF Jewelry, advise you to choose tur-
quois," he says. with his keen eyes
fixed steadily upon the girls burning
cheeks.
"Turquois-why7 am not going to
get any jewelry!" stammers Shell. too
confused and surprised to find ready
answer.
Because pale blue suits you to per
fection," answers Mr.. Champley with
meaning nod and then. intensely
amused at her bewildered look. he
proceeds on his way.
Gould he have seen my work.
muses. Shell. as she withdraws II from
its hiding place and carefully shakes
out the delicate lace trimming. which
has become a little crushed from her
summary treatment. 81 don't imagine
he could-and yet what made him talk
about pale blue?"
In tho meantime Mr.. Champley has
proceeded round to the hall door, and
been shown by the trim housemaid
into the cool and airy drawing-room,
where he nnds Violet Flower buried in
the depths OF low. coy chair and
engrossed with a novel.
Tell Miss Widen that Mr.. Champ
ley is here" she says to the maid, as
she half rises from her chair and
stretches out lazy white hand in
greeting.
pray don't trouble to RISE" laughs
Robert, as he hastens to her side
you looked so exquisitely happy when
I came In that | should be sorry to
disturb you"
81 am always happy when am do
ing nothing" answers Violet naiyely
This hot weather Is so frightfully
enervating that no one in the house
has a spark OF energy left excepting
She'll"
"You are not altogether lazy-you
we're reading" says Mr.. Champley po-
lltely.
"Yes-I have just life enough left ia
take in ideas as they are put before
me-" responds vi. with a lazy little
yawn. though find II a great ex.
ertion holding up a book"
you should get one OF those won
derful literary machines which one
sees advertised" laughs Robert
Champley. turning to greet Ruby. who
has Just entered the room. 81 came
over, Miss Widen. expressly to thanh
you for all your kindness to my chill.
dren," he begins in a formal tone a.
he reseats himself
"oh, please don't mention III" an
swers Ruby. casting down her eyes
II assure you their coming over so fire.
quently has been great pleasure L
me-"
1T is very good OF you to say so.
returns Robert, In a tone which doeI
not convey any great amount OF belle
In her statement; "and intend to sent
over the little ones tomorrow morning
to thank you themselves"
81 am sure feel thanked more thar
enough already" murmurs Ruby.
Il have been fortunate enough b
secure very comfortable rooms in
farm house on oakmoor," pursue
Robert Champley. with his eyes Axe
perslstently upon the carpet. "The al
seems pure and bracing, and hop
that couple OF months spent ther
will benefit them wonderfully"