Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-09-03

clamation of admiratio
II am afraid | am late" she said
with smile to Sir Charles. which in
stantly caused any recollection of his
late impotence to disappear, but if
you will forgive me | shall make
amends In future"
He drew her arm through his. and
as Harvey followed with his sister he
failed to catch his fathers answer:
evidently it pleased her, for she laugh
ed merrily, but pleasant as the laugh
was 1t Jared on Harvey.
Somewhat discontentedly he took
his place opposite her at the square
table, but sullenness was not natur-
al attribute of his, and throwing 1t off
he endeavored to talk on topics likely
to interest her; but although Eva an
swered frankly, she made no effort to
pursue the subjects, but turned at
once TO Sir Charles and listened with
sparkling eyes TO his discurslve stories
Of the days when he was in the
guards.
A quite unusual frown married Har-
Vey's face as dinner ended. Sir
Charles, with old-fashioned gallantry,
opened the door for Miss Grantholm,
and laying his hand on his heart bow
ed deeply as he did so.
Sir Charles face was beaming as he
resumed his chair. Filling his glass
he held it in the air.
Miss Grantholm, Harvey. A lou
trance, my boy" he added merrily. as
he placed the empty glass upon the
table.
"a routrance," cried Harvey mock
ingly.
You mean to enter for the prize"
cried Sir Charles, but his voice showed
no enthusiasm
II did not say So" retorted Harvey
coldy. though his pulse was running
at twenty over normal rate. I'm the
meantime you have the advantage,
and"
Il mean to keep it." said Sir Charles
dryly, as, the sound of music reaching
them, he left the room
Harvey fingered over his wine.
THE mere fact that | am practic-
ally penniless debars me from wooing
her" he muttered gloomily.
Sir Charles had left the door a1ar
and the pure rich tones of a rich CON
tralto voice were borne into the room
An ardent lover of music, Harvey list
ened entranced; then, unable to keep
away, he in his turn entered the draw
ing room to find his father hanging
over Miss Grantholm and urging her
to sing again.
Day after day passed and Sir
Charles was constantly at Eva's side.
while Harvey studiously tried to avoid
her company, but without avail. Her
laugh III the garden, her voice in the
hall, irresistibly drew him to her side.
He knew he loved her, that no other
woman could occupy the place she had
taken in his affections, but he feared
his love was hopeless and steeled him
| self to regard her as his future step
mother The thought made his blood
| curdle, but a word, a smile, from her
! was sufficient 70 make hope rise within
him, and for the time being he would
forget his fathers more successful
! wooing. With such n word and smile
| she greeted him one afternoon when
! he found her seated in the garden.
| She made room for him by her side.
| but somehow conversation seemed to
! fail them.
/ hope you have enjoyed your visit, "
he said lamely, for she WAS leaving on
the morrow. I'VE shall miss you"
Il am glad of that" she answered
hesitatingly, for your father has ask
ed me to" She paused abruptly
and dainty blush rose to her cheeks;
but Harvey's face had suddenly be-
come white and strained
HAS asked you to-" he repeat
ed, his voice trembling. ITO come
back again." she said with a little
nervous laugh. land | have promised
to come; that is, If you and Mary will
be glad TO have me-"
Her eyes were fastened on the
| ground. but she stole a hasty glance
at him and saw the misery upon his
| face.
My father has asked you to re-
turn; does that mean'-he hesitated to
ask the question which was life or