The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-06-13

| and rushing from the train TWO mill
utes after her departure. The porter
attempted 10 relieve him OF his bags
OH the platform. but he brushed him
aside and was of 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
I'm his disappointed flight. "Tll never
forgive myself IL | miss her" he was
wailing TO himself. She was not 10 be
seen I'm the waiting rooms, SO he rushed
to the sidewalk.
Baggage transferredT
cab, sir"
go to the devil--yes, here! Take
these traps and checks and rush my
stuff TO - w avenue. Trunks just
In on II. and o." he cried. tossing his
burdens 10 transfer man and giving
him the checks so quickly that the fell
lows sleepy eyes opened wider than
they had been for month. Relieved
Of his impediments. he returned 10 the
station.
Good morning. Mr.. Lorry Are you
in too much of hurry to see your
frlends?" cried clear musical voice
and he stopped as II shot. The anxious
frown few from his brow and was sue
ceeded simultaneously by glad smile
lie wheeled and beheld her. with Aunt
Yyonne. standing near the main Ell
trance 10 the station. "Why. good morn
Ing" he exclaimed. extending his hand
gladly. To his nmazement she drew
herself up haughtily and ignored the
proffered hand. Only brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hauteur
obtain. A bright smile swept over her
face. and her repentant fingers sought
his tmidly even awkwardly. Some
thing told him that she was not ac-
customed to handshaking: that same
something impeled him TO bend low
and touch the gloved fingers with his
lips. lie Strengthened, with face
flushed. half fearful lest his act had
been observed by curious loungers, and
he had taken liberty in Il public place
which could not be condoned. But she
smiled screnely. approvingly There
was not the faintest sign OF embarrass-
meut or confusion IN the lovely face.
Any other girl iii tho world. he thought,
would have icrl;ed her hand away and
gigglcd furiously. Aunt Yyonne in
clined her head slightly, but did not
proner her hand. lie wisely refrained
from extending his own. II thought
YOU had left tie station, he said.
I'VE are waiting for Uncle Caspar,
who is giving Hcdrick instructions.
IICdrick you know, is TO go on 10 New
York with our boxes. lie VIII have
them aboard ship when we arrive
there. All that we have With Us Is
hand luggage. we leave Washington
tonight"
= had hoped you might stay over for
few days
1t is urgent bre.ucsa that compcls
Us 20 lcayc So hastily, AIR. Lorry. or
all the cities iu Tie word ! have most
desired to see Tie cap tal Of your coun-
try Perhaps ] may return some day.
But do not let US dctain YOU II you are
in a hurry"
lie started, loo&ed guilty, etammcred
something ahou baggage. said ne
would return In moment and rushed
aimlcssly away, his curs fiery.
I'm an Kinds OF foo" ne NUT
tered as he raced around the baggage
room and then back 10 where he had
left the two ladies' Mr. Guggenslockcr
had joined thcm. Gud they were prepar-
ing TO depart Miss Guggenslockcr's
face expressed pleasure nc seeing him.
we thought you would never return.
SO long were you gone" she cried gay
~. He had been gone just two min
utes 10y the watch The old gentleman
greeted him warmly. and LorIy asked
them 10 what hotel they were going.
On being Informed that they expected
TO spend the day AZ the Ebbtt he vol
untecrcd bO accompany them. saying
that lac intended Il breakfast there.
+ Quicker than flash u glance unfath-
enable as II was brief passed between
the three, rot quickly enough, however,
10 escape his ,een. watchful eyes. OH
the alert since tic beginning of his ac-
quaintance witl them. IN conjunction
with his ears. 90 catc2 something that
might satisfy lu a measure his burning
y curiosity. What was the meaning of
that elanccG It half angered him. for
\ IN Il hr thought he could distinguish
4 annoyance, apprehension, dismuy or
something equally dlsuuletlng. Before
lie could stGcu lis long frame aud
\ give vent % tie dguifiCd rcconsidera.
ton that flow 70 81 mind the young
lady d.spclIed an pain aud pleasure.
sending him into rautures by saying:
How good Of YOU! we shall be so
delighted to have YOU breakfast with
us. SIR Lorry. IL IL Is convenient for
you. You can talk 70 rs Of yonr won
dcrful city. / am sure we cannot trou.
bic you much longer
He cXpostulatcd gallantly and DO.
ligh;edly and then hurried forth 10 call
a cab. st 5 o'clock Nc brcal,fastcd with