Evening star., 1902-03-08

my little sweetheart here has been giving
me quite lot. I'm afraid he has been
spending all his money"
darkness of the wood at the further end
of which Boatcraft was situated. John
had not been thinking Of or observing any
thing out Of the immediate circle which
$50 far as his eyes were concerned) was
lighted by the golden braids and the pale
blue ribbons.
Suddenly he heard his name called aloud
In a mans voice.
$50 this is where you are you roguel'
1t was his brother who was speaking, and
Johns heart leaped jealousy for the first
time in his life
who is your friend-1 beg your pardon"
Rupert broke Off at sight Of Fairlio, II did
not see you had lady with you. VIII you
introduce me?'
The horseman had leaped from his saddle
and stood before them with his hat in his
hand, bowling gracefully, before John could
utter word.
Rupert Glendonwyn might have been call
ed a beautiful young man. with something
of the air and profile of one OF the old
French masters Of fence. Busy d'Amboiss
or d'Artagnan-a low brow, curved, SEN
sitive nose a long black mustache and q
rather prominent chin. His black hair being
cast back from a low brow gave him q
somewhat reckless look. which was not
which he had obtained in duel In Algeria.
But Rupert's eyes could be soft and caress-
ing in expression, and they were so now.
At his brother, indeed, he scarcely looked.
His eyes were for little Fairlie. who after
gayety suddenly subdued. stood mot1onless,
clutching Johnny Colstoun's hand as II he
alone could protect her.
Introduce me- Johnl' he had to repeat
his request before John answered.
Miss Fairlie, this, is my brother Rupert!'
More than that he could not bring HIM
self to do. But his brother was at no loss.
II am fortunate, indeed" he said. readily.
II have been looking in vain for my brother
all day, Miss Fairlie. Nobody at Castle
Cover had seen him or knew what had be-
come Of him And as some men were COM
Ing over from Drumfern to stay day or
two with me, wanted him to be there to
help mo entertain themr
BY this time Fairie had quite recovered
her composure.
II met Mr.. Glendowyn at the bridge az
home together" she said calmly. HE was
good enough to carry my books for me"
'"Then Miss Fairlie is stin taking les
sons in Kilgour| had no idea there were
had at once monopolized the conversation
and usurped Johns place by Fairlie Glen
DINING. The younger stalked along In
"Oh, I am not taking. but giving les
sons.' said the girl quickly. "and my name
is not Miss Fairlie. but Fairlie Gaendan-
ming"
"Then you certainly give my brother a
lesson III inc dII OI ul1AlUS 1uIIOUuCtlOuSb
said Rupert with q bow.
"Pah!" thought John. contenptuously.
ns speaks to q girl like Fairlie as II she
were Frenchwoman who needed all the
time to be paid compliments tor
Now that I have found the truant," con-
,, tinued Rupert. may turn and walk back
with you-that is as far as John was going
to accompany you"
And without waiting for q reply he threw
the reins OF his horse over his arm and
walked on by Fairlie's side.
The girl was occupied In thinking how
she would muster up courage to prevent
him coming to Boatcrott. lest he should
meet her father. For, .aough from long as
sociation and q certain liking for the lone
ly boy, David Glendinning had grown ac-
customed to seeing John about the place,
the proud old Gray Wolf had q deep-rooted
antipathy to the whole race Of the Glen
donwyns. And Falrlie, In whose thoughts
gentleness and peace kissed each other
mutually and continuously. did not at all
duction to his house OF the heir Of Castle
Cover.
It was at this moment that Master John
ny colstoun. at first infinitely impressed by
the dashing cavalier, created a diversion.
Johnny resented IL bitterly when anybody
monopolized his beloved ''Teatzer's'' atten-
tion. So he set up howl OF despair, which
made Ruperts spirited horse dance a little
till his master Quieted him with q pat OF
two on the glossy arch OF his neck.
"Ooo-OoO-ooh!' he cried; Use dwoppled
all OF my bwandy balls. 'Iss, evewy one!
Johnny shan't do on-no. he shan't! Some
body doe fnd 'em"'
And promptly suftin1 the deed to the