Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-13

to see the place. Suppose we go up to Montvert? We can do it in two days from Chamounix. Your father put no restrictions on our movements" Then let's go," replied the boy, keenly
 Montvert had become quite fash lonable resort within the last few years. The old inn had been much en- ! larged. It Doasted all sorts of modern improvements-among them draw ing-room, band, and visitors book.
 Harry was studying the latter when he was startled by the names. Mir, James Rennie and Miss Rennie and maid. Glasgow"
 My cousin. by .Jove." he muttered. He had seen nothing of them for years-not since MT. Rennie had come fn for all Sir Roberts money. The daughter, Muriel, he had never seen. James Rennie he knew by repute as a hard and canny Scotchman: and here they were staying at the same hotel. They met that evening in the draw ing-room.
 And this is my daughter, Muriel," Rennie said
 Harry looked up and saw a soft dot of girl in black evening gown, who gave him warm, impulsive hand shake.
 Somehow, Harry and his charge stayed on at Montvert for whole fort night.
 Harry was new man. The inevi- table was happening. Then the Pennies gave a picnic. It turned out & brilliant, sunny day, and it was decided to go up the valley to a wood near the lower end of the AL guile Vert glacier It was at this pie mic it for the first time struck Mir Rennie that Harry was a trifie more attentive to Muriel than there was any occasion for. He did not say anything, but he made up his mind to two things: First, to watch the young cou- pie pretty carefully that day: secondly, to leave Montvert tomorrow. Harry and Muriel slipped oil amongst the trees. and soon found themselves quite alone. They strolled down to where, from under its arch of muddy ice, the glacier liver started on its foamy career. and seated them- selves near by on a great messy stone under a pine tree. The blazing sun made the shade most welcome. and the two sat there quietly drinking in the warm scent of the woods
 I'm afraid our holiday will soon be over," she said We have to be home by the 1st of October
 Harry experienced a curious shock. With extraordinary suddenness he realized what life would be without Muriel
 "Muriel," he said. quickly and earn estly, "Muriel. will you care?" Apparently she did, for when. five minutes later. an interested spectator walked quietly up behind them over the carpet of noiseless pine needles, he saw a sight that made his smooth face wrinkle with rage.
 The two cousins were sitting closer together than strict cousinship alto gether entailed, and Muriel's head was leaning on Harry's shoulder. James Rennie lost his temper.
 You sneaking young scoundrel.' he said. with a sudden emphasis that made the lovers jump to their feet. "I beg your pardon. sir" said Harry. quietly There was a dangerous gleam | in his eye. You were saying"
 That you are scheming fortune hunter Your uncle cut you on. and i now you think to regain the money in a low. underhand way by marrying my daughter"
 Crash! A sharp. rending sound. fol- lowed by a heavy fall. made all three jump back.
 A great piece of ice. loosened by the 1 heat. had fallen away from the glacier end. and something else. toc-some- thing dark-hsd slipped from the bro- ken mass and lay on the debris below. rn- a -ro-ee,- -o o-- ---v-L