The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-01
The
Unspoken Answer
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HILL II tlM NHhlht W lNh lhdl ait VI SUI
-=MS periority which was pecu.
@zIzg9 liar to him, there's only
tomorrow left and | must arrange to
save few minutes with Miss Lyt.
ueton. She's the sort of a girl who
would make a fellow a real good wife.
I rather thinks she likes me, and the
'act that / am heir to a baronetcy,
With good income attached, will have
Iome weight. intend to have a try
tomorrow"
Digby Grant blew out cloud of
smoke in order to hide the expression
hat crept over his face.
That means" said Digby, after a
pause, that you intend to propose to
aer morrow
Il don't see what other interpreta
Hon you can put on my words" re.
loned Guy, rather irritably. "You
ton't seem very bright to-day; you are
tired after your walk. Your voice il
bit shaky. Have sometL.2s 20 brace
rou up.
mo. thanks" said Digby, forcing a
taugh But go on"
Well continued Guy, Il have fallen
n love with that Girl My life will
oot he not be happy one if do not
win her. / have mentioned MY iuten-
Ion 20 you, old fellow, because | wish
10 ask a favor"
What is itt' inquired Digby, sur
prised. II can't help you to win Grace
i ought to say. Miss trace Lyttle-
ton"
Yes, you can" was the astonished
'eJoinder. Il simply want you to keep
put OF the way. You see,' pursued
Guy, a triEe awGwardly, I'VE are al.
ways together. Now. | can't propose
% her with you by my side, so
want"
"Oh. I'll clear out for the day.
agreed Digby. You ought to get
good chance. I'm going to turn In now.
You will have tomorrow entirely. and
'n the following morning we start for
town. Good night"
Dlgby Grant was not in pleasant
mood when be reached his own bed
room. He, too, was in love with Grace
LyttletOn; he had been trying to ar
i've at decision as to whether she
cared for him or not-whether he
would be likely to stand any chance il
be proposed. He was not very well off,
but nevertheless he could offer her "A
good home, and he was rising in his
profession. Now. at the last moment
Guy had announced his intention of
essaying the capture of Graces hand
and heart.
Il can't go behind his back" NUT
Tered Digby. disconsolately, 80
must stand aside Is she the sort of
girl that would be captivated by the
prospect of title? | hardly think so.
yet she may be in love with him. for
women like A masterful man don't
see that / have any right to inter.
frre" groaned Digby. Il might be
OFF early and 60 to-somewhere-fo
the day"
He was true to his word. and Guy
Maxwell watched for the opportunity.
Miss LyttletOn was staying at the same
hotel, where her father had taken a
suite of rooms 20 accommodate him.
self. his daughter and his young son,
boy OF fourteen. Mr.. Lyttletou
thought 1t a bore to be compelled to
spend two or three weeks away from
his business. so he had letters sent on,
and spent fair proportion of his time
In writing his instructions. talking to
London on the telephone or rejecting
over commercial problems in the smok-
Ing room. Grace and Roy were left
much TO themselves. which was for.
tunate from Guys point of view.
THE boy will be off somewhere. and
she will be alone, so far as her rela.
tives are concerned" mused Guy with
great satisfaction. 81 can manage to
get her to a quiet spot somewhere in
side or out. and the thing will be
done"
He had TO wait some time for his
chance during the morning. Other
gentlemen appeared to claim a goodly
share Of her attention. and she was
playing tennis In the spacious grounds
Of the palatial hotel Roy, too. seemed
TO be "dodging about as Guy inele-
gantly phrased it, more than usual.
However the much desired OppOrtun-
i'y presented Itself at last. and he
found himself alone with Grace Lyt.
tleton.
May have the plea sure of a walk
and talk with you in the garden. Miss
LyiiletonF he asked gallantly. "You
feeI warm after that game. and the
flowers are worth seeing. | am going
away tomorrow. and should Ike
this last day Of my stay to be the hap.
plest."
She glanced at him shyly. half
frightened, but said briefly that she
would like a walk among the flowers.
Il think she guesses what Is com.
ing" said Guy exultantly to himself.
That makes my task easier"
They went into the garden. and af-
ter few steps he suggested that they
should seat themselves on a rustic
bench.
In spite Of his masterfrl disposition,
Guy felt a little nervous about begin.
ming He nerved himself and said:
miss Lyttleton. I have asked you
20 come here because"
"Oh. there you are" chimed a shrill
voice. "Nlce in here. isn't 1t? Got
room for mel"
And Roy Lyttieton took a seat next
20 his sister.
what do you think Of Mr.. Benson's
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