Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-11-30
CHAPTER "

"NHE1 were called by the porter
81 early the next morning. The
III train was pulling into Wash
ingtOn five hours late Grenfall
wondered as he dressed whether for
tune would permit him to see much of
her during her brief day in the capital
After the train had come to a stand
still he could hear the rustic of her gar
ments in the next compartment. Then
he heard her sweep into the passa &c,
greet her uncle and aunt, utter a few
commands to the maid, and, while he
was adjusting his collar and necktie,
pass from the car. No man ever made
quicker time in dressing than did Lor-
ry.
"She'I get away, and that I'll be the
end Of it, he growled. Selling his traps
and rushing from the train two min
utes after her departure. The porter
attempted to relieve him of his bags
on the platform, but he brushed him
aside and was off toward the station.
Mice time for you to call man, you
IDIOT was his parting shot for the pOr-
ter, forgetting Of course that the for
eigners had been called at the same
time. With eyes intent on the crowd
ahead. he plunged along. seeing nobody
in his disappointed fight. "1'll never
forgive myself if | miss her." he was
wailing to himself. She was not to be
seen in the waiting rooms, so he rushed
to the sidewalk
Baggage transferred?'
"Cab, SIR
$50 to the devil--yes, here! Take
these traps and checks and rush my
stuff to = W avenue. Trunks just
in on E. and o." he cried. tossing his
burdens to a transfer man and giving
him the checks so quickly that the fell
lows sleepy eyes opened wider than
they had been for a month. Relieved
of his impediments. he returned to the
station.
Good morning, Mr.. Lorry Are you
in too much of hurry to see your
friendS? cried clear, musical voice,
and he stopped as if shot. The anxious
frown flew from his brow and was sue
ceeded instantaneously by a glad smile
He wheeled and beheld her, with Aunt
Yvonne, standing near the main en-
trance to the station. "Why, good morn
ing" he exclaimed, extending his hand
gladly. To his amaZement she drew
herself up haughtily and ignored the
prOffered hand. Only brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hauteur
obtain. bright smile swept over her
face, and her repentant fingers sought
his timidly, even awkwardly. Some
thing told him that she was not ac-
customed to handshaking; that same
something impelled him to bend low
and touch the gloved fingers with bis
VS.. He Strengthened. with face
flushed, half fearful lest his act had
been observed by curious loungers, and
he had taken liberty in public place
which could not be condoned. But she
smiled serenely, approvingly. There
was not the faintest sign of embarrass-
ment or confusion in the lovely face
Any other girl in the world. he thought,
would have jerked her hand away and
giggled furiousIy. Aunt Yvonne in
cl1ned her head slightly, but did not
proffer her hand. He wisely refrained
from extending bis own. II thought
you had left the station" he said.
I'VE are waiting for Uncle Caspar,
who is giving Hedrick Instructions
Hedrick, you know, is to go on to New
York with our boxes He will have
them aboard ship when we arrive
there All that we have with us is
hand luggage. We leave Washington
tonight
Il had hoped you might stay over for
a few days"
To be continued.