Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-14


1.-THE meaning Of this? DO you know
this man." asked the admiral in great
establishment.
Every traveller" smilingly inter-
lrupted O'Neill suavely, striving to give
Elizabeth time 10 collect herself, with
the appearance Of the greatest sang
froid himself, though his heart was
beating SO rapidly he could scarce
maintain his composure, 'on these is
lands has heard Of the beauty of Lady
Elizabeth Howard. Her reputation as
a woman of charm has even extended
to the continent whence | come II
was in the hope Of having the privilege
of seeing her that walked up toward
the castle this evening. have not the
honor of her acquaintance. monsieur"
do you know this man, Elizabeth"
persisted the admiral sternly, his sus-
PIGEONS aroused by her actions.
There was evidently some mystery
about his coming, and the girl was
quick to see that to proclaim ONeill's
name and occupation would probably
place him in an embarrassing position,
to say the least She recovered herself
by great effort and. turning languid-
ly away, remarked with well assumed
Carelessness:
II? Certainly not, sir. have never
heard of the Marquis de Richmont be.
fore in my life" The statement was
absolutely correct, the Irishman's rank
having been kept strictly in allegiance.
IONeill shrugged his shoulders and eX-
tended his hands in confirmation OF her
words.
why that cry, then. and your sur
prise, madam? questioned the still I'M
convinced admiral.
Il know not, sir. must have been
dreaming, and the sound Of a strange
voice startled me-"
Beg pardon, m lud," said the SER
geant, saluting. Yer worship. he axed
IL Lady Elizabeth Howard lived ere
wen he was down in the courtyard"
Silence, strait" Numbered the old
admiral, who allowed no one to enter
tain doubts OF his ward but himself.
do you mean to imply that Lady
Elizabeth has knowledge Of this gem
tleman?"
oh, sergeant" said the girl, clasp
ing her hands and looking at the old
veteran with all the fascination OF
which she was capable.
NO, yer ludship, no, sir o course
not; certainly not, yer honor" return
ed the man in great confusion. Il
spoke by way o shown that's wot he
some for"
1t was in pursuance of my desire to
see so great beauty that asked the
question, monsieur"
Sir, your admiration does me too
much honor" said Elizabeth, courtesy
ing
Il make up for the fact that your
reputation does your ladyship TOO lit
tie, then, mademoiselle," he answered.
Enough of this" said the admiral
impatieItly. The girl is well enough,
but you didn't come here TO look at
her, did you?"
"Un my honor as a gentleman, mon
sieur, for no other purpose"
self otherwise, and perhaps ii it be
satisfactory, as you have accomplished
THAT purpose, may send you on your
way rejoicing" said the admiral anus
ed at the extravaganza OF the young
man
No man could leave the presence Of
Lady Elizabeth Howard rejoicing, sir"
"Damnation, sir" cried the Govern
or testify. Are you going to stand
here and handy compliments about all
day like a French dancing MASTER"
Il have nothing further to urge for
my words, my lord, when my excuse
stands in your very presence.
| The governor looked at the two
young people in great perplexity.
II fear, my dear Marquis de Richie
mont" said he ironically, unless you
can give some more coherent account
OF yourself ] shall be under the pain
full necessity of having you locked up,
In which case the only divinity you
will be allowed to gaze upon will be
the lovely face and figure Of yonder
sergeant"
Yes, yer ludship, l'-eXclaimed the
sergeant, grimacing.
Silence, sirrah," Numbered the ad-
miral.
My lord" answered ONeill, smil-
Ing, 1T Is very simple. / am an officer
in the navy Of the king Of France,
Imaking tour of England for pleas
NE. ] came here to this town this