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a treasure Of cook, ma'am,"
And, of course, this was carried
down by Mary to the empress Of the
kitchen, and her MAJESTY was rewarded
for all her trouble,
what did tell you?" she demand
ed. Master Jack knows"
Jacks appetite was always good, in
love or out OF 1t, and this evening
would have been the happest In his
life but for certain twinges Of con
science.
What should he say to Leonard, the
faithful friend, when he got home and
was asked how he had parted from
Una? However, he stifed conscience
IL is always easy TO do that at dinner
time.
"Will you have some core claret?'
asked Mrs. Davenant, as she and Una
prepared to leave him, you can
smoke cigarette, II you like; but
open the window afterward."
Il won't have any more claret, and ]
won't smoke" said Jack, IN just
finish this glass and come with you for
a cup OF tea"
a cup OF tea"
Five minutes Of solitude spent in
going over every look and word of the
lovely creature he had won, were
enough for Jack.
He found them seated at the win.
dow; Una IN low chair, almost at
Mrs Dayenants feet They both looked
up, as If glad to see him; and Mrs
Davenant at once rang for tea and
coffee.
Una rose, and oniciated with calm
self.poBsession and accustomed ease
no one would have guessed that her &C.
quaintance with London drawing.
room, and its accompanying forms and
ceremonies, was only that Of few
weeks-and brought Jack his cup
In taking It, he tried to touch her
hand, and nearly upset the cup.
Take care, my dear Jack" said
Mrs. Davenant. Has he spoiled your
dress, my dear?'
NO" said Una her face red as a
rose. at was my fault
Eyes; It was her fault" said Jack
significantly
You always were clumsy, my dear
Jack, said Mrs. Davenant, You are
too big"
IN get myself cut down foot or
two" said Jack.
Happy! They were as happy as any
two women in London, Notwithstanding
Jacks wlckedness
Jack glanced at the piano.
Il wish you could play" he said to
Una.
Mrs Davonant looked at him.
How do you now she cannot?' she
said.
Jack looked embarrassed.
Il rather fancy heard U-Miss
Rollo--admt IA much. But she can
sing, ! know
And you can play for her,' said
Mrs Dayonant, You used to play
very nicely when YOU were boy"
and she sighed.
Jack looked dubious for a moment,
then, with sudden assurance and conf.
denco, jumped UP.
Let me try. win YOU come, Miss
Roller
Una followed him to the piano, and
Jack turned out all the music from
the canterbury on the floor,
Come and sec II there is anything
you know" he said. and Una Nnclt
down beside him.
OF course Jacks hand was on hers
in moment.
81 nearly let the cat out of the lag
just then" he said. Il must be care.
full"
but Why" ased Una. why may
we not" she paused, then. having
raised her eyes, she continued why
may she not know"
so she shall" said Jack, 'all in
my secret all in one evening BE.
Sides"
Cannot you find anything said
Mrs, Davenant, sleepily, from the next
room.
Jack stuck up some music ON the
stand and sat down
He had played we'll NJ one time. In n
rough fashion, and had Il wonderful
ear, and quite regardless of the music,
he launched into a prelude,
Sing the song you sang the other
evening, my darling" he whispered, Il
remember every note of IT,"
Una obeyed instantly, Free from
any sparl, of vanity, she knew nothing
of the shyuoss which assails selt.con
science people. Jack, with his acute
ear, played a running accompaniment
easily enough. 1t was true he had re
memhered every note of II,
you nightingale, he whispered
looking up at her, and the fervent ad
miration Of his eyes made her heart
throb
Now sing something yourself
Jack" said Mrs Dayenant
Jack thought moment, his fingers
straying over the keys then softening
lis full baritone voice as much as pos