Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-12-21

NC to'ind orr rdy btocked By a unt
formed official.
trusting Yourself needlessly. Ono
mustn't be TOO timid.'
do you think I'm too timd?' l de-
manded.
But she saw the light in my eyes.
suppose. for she drew away, almost i'm.
perceptibly.
only in some things she retorted
The evening passed and the last day
came. We sighted land soon after
breakfast. the high white cliffs of Cape
La Hague.
was standing at the rail beside
Miss Kemball.
Of our imminent goodby. when she
turned to Inc suddenly
Don't forget Martigny." she eau
toned. "Wouldnt you better see him
again."
Il thought I'd wait till we landed
| said. then | can help him off this
boat and see him we'll away from the
station. He's too i'll to be very lively
on his feet
"Yes, and be careful. He mustn't
suspect Etretat And now we must say
goodby.'
Indeed not" I protested. See
there go your mother and Royce
They're evidently expecting us to fol-
low. Well have TO help you with your
baggage
n,,r do ,.tz
AT least. | must take you to the
train"
You are rsking everything"' she
cried. I'VE can say eoodby here as
well ss on the platform"
II don't think So" said
Il have already said goodby to all
my other friends
But | refuse to be treated just like
all The others. and | started with her
down the gang plank.
She looked at mo from the corner OF
her eyes.
DO you know" she said deliberate
ly. II am beginning to fear that you
are obstinate
I'm not at all Obstinate" object
ed. I'm simply contending for my
rights
Your rights
"AIy right to be with YOU as long ass
can. for one
Are there others"
Many others. shall I enumcrats
them"
NO" she said I'VE haven't time.
Here is mother
They were to take the conpany'S
special train to Paris which was watt
ing on the wharf POO feet away. and we
slowly pushed our way toward it. In
tho clamor and hurry and confusion
wholly Latin there was no chance for
intelligent converse. Suddenly We found
our way blocked by uniformed Off.
cial. who demanded to see our tickets.
you can't come any farther. I'm
afraid" said Mrs Kendall turning to
us We'll have 70 say goodhy." And
she held ont her hand. Put We'll soon
sec You both again in Paris You have
! tho address,
"Oh, yes." l assured her.
Very well. then, we shall look for
you" And she shook hands with both
| Of us.
For an instant felt another litle
ed up at me in way
"Goodby. Mr.. Lester said voice.
II shall be all impatieuce till we meet
again"
$50 shall l." And frightened.
"That was nice of you. Miss kemball."
"Oh. ] shall be anxious to hear how
YOU succeeded" she retorted. You
will bring Miss Holiday to us!'
IF we find her, yes.
"Then, again. goodby'
She waved her hand. smiling, and
was lost IN the crowd.
Come on. Lester" said Mr.. Royce's
voice. There's no use standing star
ing here"
Suddenly | remembered Martlgny.
IN be back in minute called,
and ran up the gang plank. Has Nj.
Martigny left the ship yelT' inquired
of the first steward met.
"Martigny:" he repeated.
1.-THE sick gentleman in 49,"
prompted.
"Oh. YES" lie said. II do not know"
well, no matter. III find out my
self"
mounted to the upper deck and
knocked at the door Of 375. There was
no response After moment tried
the door but it was locked. The win
dow. however was partly open. and.
shading my eyes with my hands. !
peered inside. The stateroom was
empty
A kind Of panic seized me as turned