Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-08-04
AT THE VOYAGE END
IConvrixbt 1905 by II. c. Mcclure.

watching the thin blue lines on the
western horizon and thankful in his
hart Of hearts that in a few hours
- would be again on American SOIL
He turned from the rail with the
intention Of seeking the seclusion Of
the smoking ROOM AS he made his
WY along the deck, his mind still oc-
eupied with disquieting thoughts. he
awkwar,ily bumped against the foot
rest OF an isolated steamer chair.
He lifted his cap and turned to offer
abJect apologies to the occupant OF the
chair
Polly"
The girl sprang from the chair.
John" she cried in tone that
matched his own. ..,... =.
continued to stare at her az IL he
could not credit his eyes ..; ,.'.
Great Scott" he said, running his
hands through his hair and smiling
foolishly. 'or -.
well. you're the last person l ex-
pected to meet" said she
Corbin groaned.
And Pve missed six whole days of
your society" he cOmpla ned Tell
me, bow does 1t happen have not
seen you beforeI'
The girl laughed.
Mamma IL none too good IA sailor,
you know, and this has been rather
hard passage" she explained 1--WE
been looking after her the greater
part OF the time"
Corbin turned his eyes and looked
thOughtfully at the thin blue line Of
the horizon.
We'll be docked In five hours" he
said. May l claim those Ave hours
Of your timer?
Yes" she said readily. Shall we
stay here?''
Now said Corbin when he had
brought another chair aRd they had sat
down together, tell me about your
summer campaign"
"Oh'-She shrugged her shoulders
the usual thing-a month i'll town and
then the usual round Of stupid country
places"
with dukes and earls dancing
lively attendance;" he supplemented
Lets not talk Of them." she said
quickly. II am tired to death of titles,
and-don't tell mamma, will your
I'm glad to get home-foolishly and
pathetically glad. Have you been
across on business!" she asked.
NO" he said shortly Il thought
went on pleasure"
aYNtAnst
said
Not exactly" said he. Very prob-
ably chose an unfortunate itinerary.
You zee, l went to the cathedral at
Cologne again and to that little coffee
house In Antwerp. and did the gal
leries ut BRUSSELS. 1t was very unwise.
Tnere were ghosts Of too many happy
Gays hanging about. Then l went to
Venice. and the pigeons Mt st. Marks
put the finishing touches to my misery
! fed the little beggars one morning
do you remember that other morning
ut st. Mark's?'
Yes, she said. looking across the
sparkling water.
THAT was living" he said. And the
day we lost your mother In Naples
DO you recall III"
She nodded
oh. WELL" he said resignetily, IT'S
something to have the memory OF those
days anyway"
The girl turned her head slowly,
10 have discovered" she said.
do You ever think Of themY" he
asked eagerly.
Sometimes. For mammals sake.
you know, l wish | diln't think Of
them % much" abe said.
They were high old days" he OBJ
served.
Weren't theyy' she said. just hint
ef wistfulness In her voice.
Corbin looked ut her searchingly.
Was she sincere or merely sympa-
thetic?
Il with that one Of two things had
happened" he said impatiently. II
wish We had never found your mother
I'm Naples that day or that I had been
born to title"
I'm glad that you haven't a title, -"
ahe sstd
Corbin sat up suddenly.
Honestly - be asked.
"Aoneetly:" she repeated.
Look here" he said. III Il wasu't
Tor your mothers ambitioos"-
He stopped. hssitatsd. then reached
ever and took her hand.
Polly. dear" be said softly, I'm
Asoestly and sincerely sossy - Aisap.
Doant your mother"
10 an !. b0t-but can't help IT.
- said.
Ios q momsat h. was lost In
o>0Ght.
II should have pessistsd that day
~ D. Marks, sAe0ldnt lY' he ashed,
III bad Known" shs laughed, 'Vhat
yss wouldn't have pesaistod, yea a>ar.
eeog44 man-I-I aAe0ld never have
eaA Mo-"
O0r6an Tsss and held cut HE hand 10
Ao0 TIE Rirl To her foof