Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-26
CHAPTER x.lfContiuued., !,

their lion na0 left tnem tnuS, tney WOulu
hav. liked him to talk to them a little.
TO roar for them a bit. to tell them all
about himself. who he was, and whore he
came from. But he and the tall girl in
the serge dress were already far away
down the parade. and almost out Of sight.
For some time they walked along at Z
brisk pace, battling with the wind, At
least Esme was. At length she came to
4 full stop under the lee Of q boat, gasp
ing for breath. -.-...:,-s. -. -
Yes, I'm going too fast" said her
companion, apologetically. Hold On .
bit, and fiX up your hair" which was
hanging down below her waist IN one
thick, shining plait. few vigorous
twists made it once more q compact mass
at the nape of her neck, and, turning to
her companion. who was engaged in tying
up bleeding hand with his handkerchief,
she said. very humbly. Miles. will you
forgive me for last nishty tears swelling
up into her eyes as she spoke.
For heavens sake" nervously, don I
cry, Esme: Of course will; 1t was all
the fault Of my own vile temper; I'm
afraid that am an awfuHy jealege fsa-
low-worse luck; and I can't beArfs see
you speaking to or noticing anyone.
That's the truth In plain English.
NO. no, no! 1t was all my doing in
terrupted the young lady, not to be out
done. Il was provoking: l was in a rage;
would have told you. and will tell you,
although il is not my secret
Then don't" he exclaimed, emphati-
cally: never mind it now; if it is another
persons secret, keep it. know can
trust you, Esme," determined to show
how magnanimous he could be, and to
make amends for his foolish suspicious
for Esme's wild, distracted appearance
had tsld him more than her lips had ever
uttered, and he felt that he could afford
to be generous.
And what can l say 20 .yon. for risking
your life, just now p she said, tremulous.
ly. ~- r. -
Pooh. nothing; it was not half so bad
as you thought: any other fellow would
have done the same" r-.'.
And pray why did they not?'
Those lubberly cats of boatmen, afraid
to wet their feet, choked them on.
would no, insult n bfayf race of men by
calling them sailors.-l-t,ESS
Bot it was. touch and ea. Miles: an old
naval ofhceK said so,.+We never expected
10 see you baet,ana ysn5Hent to please
me. wan Ito thank tou7:oWhst can
say?"czz:: - ..:a.::::.-:::-
That's easily fuswefed." he replied,
moving few Inches nearer to her. I'll
tell you what you, can as5-say Yes.
This was, ,ast.sa9e-Rlsce 4 IN which to
decide such-a m1rnertoim 9uestion, under
the lee OF an old fishing smack, in the
midst Of q high gale which was blowing
about the sand and sHraS..Apd almost
: drow ming every sound but thethunder OF
the waves breaking on tie stingle. Esme
leaning; her back asainst the boat, bare
headed, endeaSosing to fepais: :fhe elastic
of her hat. which she held m her hand.
As her cousin leaned over and suggested
this one word. the color rergrned like a
food 10 her pale, face, and -rnShed up TO
:he very roots Of the little cuFls, which
were frolicking merrilS about her fore
head in the breeze. For fully two min
utes she made no reply. but kept still
mechanically twisting the elastic in her
hand, not once raising her eyes, but her
color and her Quivering lips betokened
that she was not absolutely Indifferent.
We'll, Esme," exclaimed her cousin, z
little impatiently. II suppose you know
the old proverb. Silence gives CONSENT.
What am 1 to think p he asked, with I'M,
petuous insistence.
Esme made no verbal reply to this
somewhat impervious hesitation, but af
ter a moments hesitation she put out heI
hand very shyiy.
Dearest" he said, seizing 1t eagerly
but almost ere he had touched 1t she
snatched it hastily from his grasp. ex
claiming, In q hurried whisper.
..Oh. here are the Clippertons"
CHAPTER XII.
Barely q month Of the SIX remained
and II Miles and Esme were to be mar
ried. there was NO time to lose. Thert
were settlements to be drawn up. the
trousseau to be set in hand, and manJ
weighty questions to be decided. Miles
talked over these matters with Miss Jane
the evening after he had been accepted
by his cousin and between them the!
persuaded Mn. Brabazon to have a Quie
wedding, and to let the two girls 60 ant
stay with Annie. and choose the trous
seau with her assistance. Miss JAM
herself was also to be squeezed into Mrs
Cnrxon's bandbox Of q house, but sucl
IN important person as Mrs. brabazoi
would have to 60 to . neighboring' pri
y.te hotel. Indeed, Mrs. Brabazon love,
not her step niece, and took up her abod
close 10 Ehesham street, with q useful
fashionable friend, and was elaborated.
.misble to Miles and Esme, but dispose
TO be very arbitrary about the trous
p seau. and close-6sted with the necessar.
funds. London was empty, but to ou
Young ladies from the country. even Il
Seotember II looked remarkably full, an
they enjoyed themselves immensely
>Esme. Of course, especially. She had tn
daily society Of Miles, who loaded he
nth flowers and gifts, and anticipate
her most capricious whims.
A splendid diamond ring adorned he
third finger. A diamond butterfly an
pair OF solitaire earrings followed. !
VA. useless to endeavor to restrain hin
He declared to Esme that this being hi
owl money, and not their mutual proI
erty. he had every right to spend it as b
pleased. He had all the pleasure OF tai
ing her to q theater for the first time. o
- ;ctroducinR her TO Westminster Abbey
Hampton Court, and the parks, and d
v.s a pattern Of patience with regard t
=, Rond street and Regent street, allowin
her to Hatten her pretty, straight nos
.0.inst as many shop windows as sh
nieased, and to stare in at hats and COS
sum,s in 4 perfectly unbridled manner.
As she and Miles were walking In Ri'
.adiIly one afternoon they met Cap
Berkeley rushing out of 4 bootmakeri
evidently in a violent hurry.
..Hui,o. Brabazon," h5e cried, what o
Earth are you dong up in the VILLAGE
his time OF year! Why are you not OF
among the -turnips! Miss brabaxon,
-aising his hat as he recognised Esm'
how do you dol?
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