Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

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eeeded fnstantaneousy by 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. Oniy brief second did
this strange and uncalled for hauteur
obtain. A 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 lmpelled him to bend low
and touch the gloved fingers with bis
lips. He Strengthened, with face
flushed, half fearful lest his act had
been observed by curious loungers, and
he had taken a 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 TN the lovely face.
Any other girl in the world, he thought,
would have jerked her hand away and
giggled filriously. Aunt Yv0nne In.
clined her head slightly, but did not
proffer her hand. He wisely refrained
from extending his own. II thought
you had left the station" he said.
1--WE 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
'I had hoped you might stay over for
q few days."
at is urgent business that compels
US to leave 80 hastily, MIR. Lorry. OF
all the cities in the world, l have most
desired to see the capital Of your coun-
try. Perhaps l may return some day.
But do not let us detain you If you are
in hurry"
He started. looked guilty, stammered
something about baggage, said he
would return in moment and rushed
aimlessly away, his ears fiery.
"Tm all kinds of fool" he NUT
tered as he raced around the baggage
room and then back to where he had
left the two ladies. Mr.. Guggenslocker
had Joined them, and they were prepar-
ing to depart. Miss Guggenslocker's
face expressed pleasure at seeing him.
1--WE thought you would never return,
SO long were you gone" she cried gay
ly. He had been: gone just two min
utes by the watch. The old gentleman
greeted him warmly, and Lorry asked
them to what hotel they were going.
On being Informed that they expected
to spend the day at the Ebbitt he vol.
unteered to accompany them, saying
that he Intended to breakfast there.
Quicker than a fash glance unfath,
omabie as it was brief passed between
the three, not quickly enough, however,
to escape his keen. watchfuf eyes, on
the alert since the beginning Of his &C
auaintance with them, in conjunction
with his ears, to catch something that
might satisfy in measure his burning
curiositJP What was the meaning OF
that glance? 1t half angered him, fol
in it he thought he could distinguish
annoyance, apprehension, dismay OF
something equally disquieting. Before
he could stiften his long frame and
give vent to the dignifed reconsidera'
ton that few to his mind the young
lady dispelled all pain and dlspleasure
sending him into raptures by saying:
"How good of you! We shall be 30
delighted to have you breakfast with
us, Mr.. LOrry, If it is convenient fol
you. You can talk to US Of your won
derful city. l am sure we cannot trou
BILE you much longer"
He expostulated gallantly and de,
lightedly and then hurried forth to cal
a cab. At o'clock he breakfasted with
them, his infatuation growing deeper
and stronger as he sat for the hour be-
meath the spell Of those eyes, the glori
GUS face, the sweet, imperial air that
was a part of her, strange and unaf'
fected. AS they were leaving the din
ing room he asked If she would not
drive with him.
| His ardent gallantry met with sur
prising rebuke. Her voice. a moment
ago sweet and anfable. changed Its
i tone instantly to one 80 proud and ar
rogant that he could scarcely believe
his ears.
81 shall be engaged during the entire
day, Mr.. Lorry," she said slowly, look
ing him fairly In the eyes with cruel
positiveness. For moment he dared
not speak.
| 81 have reason to feel thankful that
you are to be engaged" he said at last
calmly, without taking his eyes from
hers, 81 am forced to believe, much to
nv regret, that l have offended when
l intended to please. You will pardon
my temerity."
There was no mistaking the resent
ment in his voice or the glitter in his
eyes. Impulsively her little hand was
stretched forth, falling upon his arm,
while into her eyes came again the soft
glow and to her lips the most pathetic
appealing smile, the forerunner Of a
pretty plea for forgiveness. The change
startled and puzzled him more than
ever. In one moment she was unrea-
sonably rude and imperous. In the
next gracious and imploring.
"Forgive me-" she cried, the blue
eyes battling bravely against the steel
in the gray ones above. 81 was so
uncivil! Perhaps cannot mGke you
understand why l spoke as l did, but
let me say, l richly deserved the re-
buke, Pray forgive me and forget that