Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-10-20

Ahty uIONe lnSlue tOe gate WIFI
swing. Livingston tried to thank his
companion when he was interrupted
by his saying
Jump down. jump down, friend, and
have bite of supper. You are three
miles from Beverly yet, and It is time
to eat now" looking at an old watch.
The genuineness and cordially OF
this unexpected hospitality compelled
itr acceptance, so after giving his host
his name and card, he soon found him.
self in a cheerful, well lighted dining
room, being introduced to Mother"
"Lizzie-Ann," Catherine" and one or
two other sisters or relations whose
names he promptly forgot as soon as
uttered.
Where is Marion?" asked Mr.. New.
ton. which was the name of Living.
ston's host.
THE BENEFITS called for her to at
tend the fair; they will not be back
until late" was the reply.
| Livingston idly wondered what re.
lation another female could be. when
the information was given by Mr.. New
ton himself.
MY niece; she is staying with us
for time"
Livingston's long walk had given
him an appetite, and he was glad to
see that II might be INDUCED with en-.
tire satisfaction to his host and host
ess. During the course of the meal,
Mrs. Newton turned to her husband,
saying
las you are going cunning tomor.
row, why don't you ask Mr. Livingston
to accompany you. II he has the time
to remain over day? see he carries
O gum"
Livingston FASTENED to say that II
would be a great pleasure II he would
not be iAtruding. and SO 1t was ar
ranged that he remain for the night.
and with his host get an early start
for the woods.
The following day was far spent.
Livingston and his host were on their
return when they agreed to separate,
and meet again near the house some
two miles farther on. MIR. Newton de-
sired to kill two birds with one stone,
and mail letter at the postofIice.
Don't get lost" were his last words
to Livingston. Keep going west and
you'll come out BY the crossroads near
the house."
After he had parted with his com.
panion, Livingston climbed over
fence and went down hill leading in.
to strip Of woods. Here and there
quail rose from a tuft of underbrush
with its curious harsh cry. and the air
was laden with fragrance Of the bud.
ding trees and hedges.
The intense stiffness, only disturbed
, by the dog several yards ahead. and
the occasional crack of a gun in the
distance. the soft atmosphere. appealed
aGreeably TO Livingston, and he for q
moment forgot the sensation of alert.
ness which is ever with the true sports.
man. Perhaps this was due to the fact
that he met with Indifferent success as
he proceeded through the woods, and
again climbing fence he came une.
pectedly upon a small sheet of water.
Below him, near the waters edge,
stood young woman leaning upon q
pair of oars, while near her two small
boys In boat were industriously try.
Ing to secure some water lilies.
Livingston was on the point of offer.
Ing his assistance, when the boy who
stood in the end of the boat slipped
and with scream and loud splash
tumbled headlong into the water.
Throwing down his gun, Livingston
ran down the hill, sensible that the
girl had entered the boat and was pre-.
pairing to jump. Slipping into the boat
beside her. he pushed her aside and
jumped into the water. clutching a
gasping, spluttering boy as he came to
the surface for the second time.
The girls face that was raised TO his
when she took the dripping boy from
his arms as he climbed up the bank,
was perfect oval, and illuminated by
u pair of marvellous dark hazel eyes,
The nose was straight and fine, the
mouth perfect. 1t was the first time
that Livingston had ever met the real
embodiment of his ideal.
How are we ever to thank your" she
said. as she wiped the boys dripping
face. Eddie does not swim, and !
only little. He might have drowned
u you mad not been here. seemed
TO be so Slow" mournfully.
Livingston assured her that in all
probability she could have rescued the
boy herself, and that he only had the
good fortune to save her from a thor
1ugh wetting.
But she shook her head as she re
piled:
you are dreadfully wet yourself
Eddie lives just over the hill; we will
30 with him and see him safely home,
then you must come with me and my
aunt will see that you get dry clothes.
can take you short cut and we will
not be long"
In short time Livingston was sur
Drised to find himself retracing the
'oad Of yesterdays drive, and sharp
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