The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-11-03
KENNEDY.
BY ANNABFL DWIGHT.

A pretty cove making in from the
ocean, strip of white sand. and some
tall, gray cliffs fora background; and
such a bright, breezy morning! The
cool waves leaped joyously in the June
sunshine. and caught a thousand gilt
tering rays in the golden light.
Kennedy was just pushing off for
the yacht, as Beatrice Grant. accom-
panied by her friend, Miss Lizzie Full
ton. came down to the pier.
Kennedy was the new skipper. Tho
last one. Dawson, had been discharged
for drunkenness, and this man put in
bis place.
Kennedy was dark and handsome, Of
magnificent build, and had decidedly
picturesque look, in his red shirt aud
white straw hat.
Beatrice. who was quite an artist
looked at him appprovilgly with her
great, calm, innocent eyes. as, seeing
that she wished to speak with him. he
brought his boat about and stepped
out upon the pier.
rs the Spray nearly ready, Ken
nedy?" she asked, graciously. "Our
party arrived today, and papa says
we are only waiting now for you and
the wind" little smile revealed the
tips Of her white teeth.
IF the wind is fair, we can start to-
morrow, Miss Beatrice" said Ken
nplv with h;ol,
held an undertook of tenderness, as
Ills gaze rested upon the girls fair face
very WELL" she returned, in calm
unconsciousness that the handsome
skipper had presumed to admire her.
She turned away, and as she did so,
darned gray silk glove fell upon the
pier.
Lizzie Fulton who was rather near
sighted looking back, whispered hur-
nedly to Beatrice:
Il believe that man has picked up
your glove"
Beatrice turned back.
Kennedy was standing quietly. with
ioided arms. looking after her.
'Aennedy," with a sort Of cold state
mess, did you pick up my slove:'
Your glove, Miss Beatrice?" he
nld, imperturbably. ooh no!'
And then, as the young ladies moved
on' he threw himself Cnce more into
me boat, and pulled swiftly for the
spray. riding gracefully at anchor
Just off the shore.
once on the deck Of the dainty yacht
ae Grew from an inner pocket or his
'oosened shirt small, crumpled, gray
sloVe This he smoothed gently in
us strong brown palm. tenderness and
amusement both struggling in the
'aliie which crept into his hazel eyes.
a proud little lady" he said softly,
ne put the glove back again.
II was jolly party which left
u'aht Ledge on the following morning,
'of cruise along the Atlantic coast.
MI Grant was the reputed possessor
a handsome fortune; and his moth~r-
.ess daughter. lovely. talented. and
Just ~ had invited most Of her own
particular set, with one or two elder
iadies. for propriety's sake, and row
uey We're off for month or two of de-
aghtful sailing.
among the party there were one or
."o would-be lovers of the girl. and |
~eas'ohally. to escape their sentiment
1i speeches. she would find Kennedy.
.uu talk to him about the weather.
= suu tne course of the yacht. etc. and !
.enaedy. thoroughly understanding
Aes maneuvers. would aid her with I
vniy half-repressed amusement in his
put one time, as she approached the
"aeei Where he was standing lurch
- Inc vessel threw her forward, and |
- ne caught her upon one arm, he
.usned his lips lightly over the bright
p'oWn waves Of her hair. A delicate,
ur'ght color flooded her cheeks instant
Y, ana the small head crested itself
mn M The stateliness of queen.
Aehhedy! she cried. Indignantly;
you forget yourself! How dare you
presume sou
Aehnedy's dark face smiled down
ner with conscious strength and
ranliness.
Care to presume II many ways.