The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-17

as the meaning of the words dawned up
on him. fierce wave of unreasonable
resentment swept over him. Old Levi
son had run across Lord Hillmarch and.
considering him an eligible son-in-law.
had schemed to bring the two together
on the yacht. The old, stale arrange
of it? @1~
With a frown on his face, he made his
way slowly on deck, the telegram still
in his hand. A few yards away Miss
Lewison was sitting in her deck chair.
studying a book. She looked up as the
engineer appeared and smiled. He
crossed to her and held out the telegram.
shortly. He caught sight Of the book
she was reading. and saw it was DE
brett's Peerage." He felt exceedingly
bitter.
She thanked him with a smile, and
ne turned and walked moodily away.
He remained down in the engine room
inc ere rest OF the tlme-he felt almost sulky.
Alexandria, and old Lewiston with Lord
Hllimarch came on board. The engineer
Kept out OF the way until they Went into
the saloon for lunch. then he seized the
opportunity and went on deck. He leaned
over the tafrail and gave himself up
70 MS thoughts. Another hour or so and
sne would have passed out of his life
not noticed a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES which
was out for practice. She was going at
quarter speed past the yacht.
Suddenly voice broke on his ears.
xo, WI" ny 1t kenyon, by Jove! How are
Inc engineer awoke from his reverie
WIN start. \ few yards away the
Dronzed face. Of the lieutenant of the de-
stroyer was laughing at him.
can't keep away from the old game.
l. see-iucky chap to be able to choose
Your own fancy boat! Will YOU come
round and see us tonight?''
Inc DESTROYER was some distance away
hy now. and the last words came in 4
his hand.
Then a Slight noise behind him made
him swing round.
He saw Miss Fay Lewison aud Lord
alllmarch standing at the open door Of
the: companion. The girl was watching
He called: you Kenyon she said.
Lord Hillmarch stepped forward. He
was an almost middie-aged little man.
with kindly face. He held out his
hand to the engineer.
That happens to be his name, You
know-Denn:s Kenyon he said, with a
Miss Lewison was still more be-
wildered. You know him?'
"Slightly:' he replied. you see his
estate adjoins mine at home"
But he has been our engineer" she
cried.
There was a pause. Lord Hillmarch
shot; a little alert look at Kenyon and
-nI h o1Ao -
waiting for an explanation. Kenyon gave
nervous laugh.
There isn't really much to explain"
he said. "You see, before an uncle died
and left me bothering lot of money and
an estate, was an engineer in the navy
you just heard one of my old mess
mates hail me he He gave Srk Of his
the rest. 1 was idling about Gibraltar
when l accidentally heard your trouble
about the engineer. I did it on impulse
suppose" He hesitated. II suppose
must have a strain of romance some
where in my composition he added
lamely.
She did not speak. He moved his head
march looked from one to another criti-
cally, then a slight smile crept over his
insignificant little face. He pulled out
his cigarette case.
"Supposing.'' he observed. dryly, 1--WE
all be- delightfully."- frank with one an
other
The two turned to him with start.
Il Just love frankness:" said Miss Fay.
Lord Hillmarch lighted his cigarette.
Then. as beginning he said coolly
''I'll remark that l don't think Ill come
to England in the yacht with YOU. l
rather fancy, you know. that being 80,
and somewhere about ; feet in stature,
~ 1ol sr,$o 7
adhere to my old resolution and admire
nothing but my own charming self:
How's that for frankness?'
"Gigantic!" said Kenyon.
The little lord smiled.
Then I'll leave you to do your SHARE
he observed, and strolled away.
The two stared at one another blankly
It's all very ridiculous!"' said Miss
Lewiston.
Kenyon grew sober again.
Il suppose" he said, slowly, II must
be leaving the ship now. unless ~ He
paused and looked at her intently. I'm
less by a remote chance you also have-''
His voice died away nervously.
''What?' she said, with her eyes on
the deck.
"A strain Of romance somewhere in
your composition" He finished in al
most a whisper.
She lifted her head and saw him look
ing at her pleadingly. There was a
vague something about him that ap-
pealed to her. And he was undoubted-
" very much in love with her. Her lips
parted IN half smile.
Pm not certain she said, doubtfully.
Then her eyes met his. ''Why not give
me a little time to find out?'' she said
frankly.
& He did and eventually discovered
that there was.-Mainly About People.
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