New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-26

myself. complied. and he seated himself facing
me. his back to the river
The view from here is very lovely" said.
feeling somebody must say something
Yes. very" but he did not turn his head TO
look at It. ard spoke absently. as IL he had
scarcely heard Absorbed. apparently in con-
temptation OF the rich growth OF moss that
spread soft green carpet over the surface OF
the rock between us. he touched II gently with
strong well shaped fingers. II admiring its
elasticity and thickness. AT last, raising his
keen blue eyes to mine. he said:
Am I speaking 10 Miss Derohan-or to Miss
Dean?-
Surprised. I did not answer at once. Then
said:
Mrs. Spuyten thinks Athena perohau TOO
fine name for my position in life. She has re-
christened Augusta Dean. Pray cali me
whichever best Pleases you. Mr. Thorpe"
And, if not asking too much your posi-
ton at Highgrove Han?"
1 was. somehow, glad that he had not ques-
toned Randall But why. I wondered. was he so
stern and carewOrn. if suffering from some
poignant anxiety?
Il am Madam Errantrs housekeeper and corr
panion, Mr.. Thorpe. She is very good TO ma.
Last evenings gayety was because Of her-her
birthnight fete. You noticed perhaps. my ball
gown and the jeweIs-her diamonds? She has
been kind. 1 wished to please her. yeti could
not help my voice quavering suddenly am in
mourning
This pretty white froc1.' he asked gently but
eagerly. "is worn to please her2'
Yes" becoming confidential in spite OF NY
self. she is not very well, and black terrihes
her"
His sombre look vanished. He leaned for
ward.
Miss Derohan'-speaking very earnestly
may know why you refused to see me when
caled?'
For answer only stared at him.
Does that look mean I'm not to know
I found my voice.
They said you did not ask for me. Did youT'
He moved nearer crushing the gently fingered
moss.
And the flowers I sent you?"-his voice had
ring of excitement-"the Hies-of-the-vaIley -
II your beautiful flowers Mrs. Spuyten
supposed you sent them to Eva If they
meant for me- thank you"
Mr. Thorpe's plain face became handsome il
lumined by his sunny smile
I've been fool" he cried. 'and have suf-
fered bitterly for my folly How dared believe
you would forget any to whom you had
promised your friendship Will you shake
hands, Miss Derohan, token OF forgiveness,
and let make fresh start?''
I went through the ceremony gravely.
"Duped by miserable old womanP' said Mr.
Thorpe. But won't revile her-I'm too big an
idiot to have the right In such jolly place
as this"-stretching himself at my feet and
| looking up at with happy. smiling eyes
with such perfect view to enjoy. don't mean
TO think about anything disagreeabIe.'
I laughed I was absurdly happy. I discov-
cred that Mr.. Thorpe was very like Percy Stew
art-strong. good, whole souled-
'I wish you'd tell everything you've done,
Miss Derohan, since put you into that dirty
cab half lifetime ago.
After had finished my story ne took his turn.
and not till after o'clock did 1 remember
Madam. Then I started to my feet conscience
stricken. had meant to spend that hour with
her. AS we crossed the meadow-,he COWS had
| disappeared-Mr Thorpe gathered for me the
few daisies left blooming.
| May I come with you?'' he asked. when
reached the door in the wall The little path
looked gloomy indeed after the meadow.
Weren't you your way somewhere when
| you heard shout?'
| "OnIy walking off a ht OF the blues"
"I am sorry you not happy. Mr.. Thorpe"
| II now. To tell the truth. worrying
about you"
| About me! Why. pray?"
| He colored fercely.
Never mind why" he said. Il told you Ia
been fool. hope you may never know how
big Now. may come with you through
/ this dark wood
Il shall be very glad if you WILL" I said.
simply Mr.. Errand doesn't like me to walk
here alone account of tramps."
'T don't doubt he looks after You carefully"
he said, dryly IN give him that much credit
you don't Ike Mr. Erranti?"
Naturally not Miss Derohan-"
So they lad had falling out, Yet Mr. En-
ranti had spoken Of Mr.. Thorpe good naturedly-
Lets sit down here and rest. Miss Derohan.'
We had arrived at the beach midway. You
must be tired
I explained why 1 had not time.
Then will you go for a this EVENING" It's
moonlight The river will be lovely"
I explained that my time no longer my
own.
win you go some other evening"
do you expect to be here again. BIr. Thorpsr'
I was both surprised and pleased
Every Sunday shall spend my vacation
with my uncle. too"
You are fond Of him7'
Very He's kind old chap. and always
makes me welcome. I mean to spend all my
spare time with him in future-at the Towers.
mean"
We had reached the house. Julie. looking from
Madam's window spied US.
Madame is in the garden with Monsieur shs
cried shrIy. VIII Mademoisene go to her7'
I nodded. Mr.. Thorpe declined to accom-
pany me.
May 1 hope to see you next Saturday, hs
asked.
81 shall be very glad il you will call
should you refuse to receive me. Miss Dero-
ham, sha'n't behave well. Past experience will
lead me to strange the butler and shout for you
till you appear
Not this butler. please said. smiling. for
he is my friend"