The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-28

pocket handkerchief over his head, as N
contemplating sleep. His entry gave Hen
ton the idea OF escaping while there was
yet time before he had been seen. As he
stumbled TO the door, the insufferable
man who had rammed in the luggage
turned the handle.
Jump In, Maisie," he said. Trains just
off,"
Henton returned to the far end OF the
carriage. Maisie had got in, and was
bidding good-by through the window.
'Good-by!" they chorused.
Don't forget to give me tender
glance as you go down the aisle tomor-
row." added the insufferable man.
Il shall be too nervous she said.
She took her seat as the train began to
move. and In 40 doing became aware OF
Mr. Henton for the first time. A faint
blush came TO her cheek.
Mr.. Henton?" she said holding out
her hand. This is a pleasure and sur
prise"
"A great surprise" he answered icily.
"and-pleasure."
She looked little perpiexed at his
coolness.
"Are you going so far as Paignton?'
she asked.
Farther" he said. Considerably far
Their"
He had decided To go TO the extreme
limits OF the world. where whirlpools are
and volcanoes and other desperate things
She looked at him in wonder, resenting
his tone. but made another effort
'It seems a long time since We were at
Blois"
"only three months; but I agree with
you that one can forget good deal in
three months"
AS a matter Of fact, he was agreeing
with himself.
~ nv
said mischievously.
"Sandbanks? oh, yes-on the Lolre-of
course"
"And the vines" she went on, ''ifow
beautiful they were--particularly that
day we--but I'm afraid I'm boring you
with "reminiscences?
"A very pleasant day" said Henton
frigidly. But I did not think at that
time that l was to have the-pleasure--of
congratulating you on your-your wed
ding dress"
"Oh" she said, and glimmcr Of
amusement danced i'm her eyes, thank
youl II / had only known you were in
England-but you won't even be near
otherwise / should have given you an in
formal invitation TO come and see the
ceremony"
"I regret that shall not be in the
neighborhood."
"Then, OF course, it's impossible"
Her tone was as cold as his now, and
she also sat back In her corner. The
train rolled on. and the old gentleman
dozed at intervals Finally. as the train,
began TO indicate n halt, he awoke. and
inquired IL they were approaching his
destination.
"f think So" she said looking out
"Then perhaps some one will oblige me
by handing out my parcels az I get
down" said the old gentleman. looking
toward Henton.
lie might a. well have addressed tho
cushions. 1ienton was planning n
scheme for exploring Patagonia, provid-
Cd that rattlesnakes abounded there.
"Politcness." snapped the old gentle
man.
May I help youf" She handed him out
his bag and his parcels and his air-cush-
Ion.
Thank you. ma'am-thsnk youl But
in my day IL was the young men who as
sisted the old
The sound Of his swapping aroused Hem
ton. and he sprang up confusedly.
"Can I be OF any asslstance?" he in
auired
NO. sir-you cannot sir There is
time Tor assistance. sir, and that time II
when assistance l. required. not when A.
IS entirely useless
But the train was already moving
They were alone IN the carriage now
both silent she With hcr c3es AXcd on