Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28

ago sweet ana HliHbIc, changed its
tone instantly To one so proud and ar
rogant that he could scarcely believe
his ears.
Il shall be engaged during the entire
day, Mr. Lorry." she said slowly, look.
ing him fairly in the eyes with cruel
postvcncss. For "a moment he dared
not speak.
II have reason TO feel thankful that
you are To he engaged" he said at last
calmly. without taking his eyes from
hers. Il am forced to believe much to
my regret, that | have offended when
| intended to please. You will pardon
my tcmcrity."
There was no installing the resent
mcnt in his voice or the glitter in his
eyes. Impusively her little hand was
stretched forth. falling upon his arm,
While into her eyes came again the soft
glow aud to her lips the most pathetic,
appealing smile, the forcrunner of a
pretty plea for forgiveness. The change
startled and puzzled him more than
ever In one moment she was unrca-
sonaby rude and imperious, in the
next gracious and imploring.
"Forgivc me- she cried, the blue
eyes battling bravely against the steel
in the gray ones above. Il was so
uncivil. Perhaps | cannot make you
understand why | spoke as | did. but,
let me say, l richly deserved the re-
buke. Pray forgive me and forget that
/ have been disa grccahe DO not ask
me To tell YOU why | was so rude TO
you Just now, but overlook my unkind
treatment of your invitation. Please,
Mr.. Lorry. l beg of you'll beg for the
first time in my life. You have been
so good to me, be good to me still"
His wrath melted away like snow be-
fore the sunshine. How could he resist
such an appeal: Il beg for the first
time in my life" whirlcd in his brain.
What did she mean by that?
Il absolye the penitent," he said
gravely.
Il thank you. You are still my ideal
courteous, bold and gentle.
i do not wonder that Americans can be
masterful men. And now | thank you
for your invitation and ask you to let
me withdraw my implied refusal. If
you will take me for the drive | shall
be delighted and more than grateful"
You make me happy again." he said
softly, as they drew near the elder
members of the party, who had paused
10 wait for them. Il shall ask your I'M
Gle and aunt to accompany us"
Uncle Caspar will be busy all day,
but am sure my aunt will be charmed.
Aunt Ivonne, Mr.. Lorry has asked us
10 drive with him over the city, and |
nave accepted for you. When are we
10 start Mr.. LorryT'
MIR. and Mrs. Guggcnslockcr stared
In bewildcrcd sort of manner at their
niece. Then Aunt Yvonnc turned Qucs-
toning eyes toward her husband. who
promptly bowed low before the tall
American and said:
Your kind Offices shall never be for
gotten. sir When are the ladies 10 be
ready:'
Lorry was weighing in his mind the
adyisability of asking them to dine in
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