Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-04

same scene was before her. For an in
stant he feared she was about to speak
of II and thank him for something
just what. he did not know-but the
few words Mr.. Harlan had dropped
left an impression that for some rea-
son she wanted to thank him. He had
dreaded this moment and prepared for
II. but now II was at hand he could
recall none Of his plans for changing
the conversation. For few moments
neither of them spoke; then she turned
to him.
81 shall always associate you," she
began gravely, "l'm afraid ! shall al
ways associate you with spoiled jack
cts"
He smiled gratefully.
WAS 1t ruined?"
"UtteIly!"
The exclamation was comically
tragic.
at was we'll you had presence Of
mind enough to use It," he observed
consolingly.
THAT was merely the animal IN
stinct of self-prcservation. Perhaps
not even that, for as | recall 1t, you
had no coat"
"Oh, you wrong me. 1t was the fore
man whom you saw in his shirt
sleeves"
She nodded comprehendingly.
"You don't want to talk about It?
Very well. Only please don't try to
compliment me for involuntary ac-
tions. II makes me suspect that you
didn't mean Shall play the hostess
and pour tea" she asked suddenly.
as the butler placed the low table be-
tween them. Kennard stretched out
his hand for the cup she offered him,
and as he took it, looked at her inquir-
In. ly. There was a warning light of
mischief in her eyes, and he withheld
his question till the servant left the
room.
THAT l didn't mean what?" he
asked.
What you said"
"When?"
"That day. Don't you remember"
mot what / said"
Dear me, that makes me still more
skeptical"
Miss Harlan tossed back a lock OF
hair from her forehead with slight
movement Of her head.
"Skeptical as to what?" he per-
sisted
LAS to whether you meant what you
said"
Which was?"
''It is hardly worth repeating, since
you don't recall it," she answered in
an offended tone. But you did say.
whether you meant 1t or not, well,
you've got some horse sense!' 1t was
not a polished phrase, perhaps, but,
oh-it tasted so good"
Her laughing eyes kindling with en-
thusiasm met his grown suddenly seri-
Gus.
And did I say nothing else?" he
asked.
Nothing I care to remember"
so be it, Though l meant every
word-those and others. But don't
let's talk about this any more. Is
there to DE large house party herc?"
Yes. think so. Quite few out
side"
Kennard pulled out his handkerchief
and waved 1t vigorously.
Respect the flag" he entreated ear
nestly.
81 humbly apologize. Mistakes will
occur at first. We were speaking OF
the other-guests. Perhaps you know
some of them. Roy Gilbert and Stan
ford Lawrence. two college friends of
Garrett Parsons. and Mr.. Croydon, are
the men,"
"Of course l know him. He's quite
recovered, then?"
Quite. believe. The girls are Miss
Thompson and Miss Garrett Have
you met them"
mo"
There's no one else, think. Yes,
! forgot, there's Mr.. Maddox"
mot Dave Maddox of California;"
Eyes, think So"
'Is 1t possible? haven't seen Dave
for years, although he's one OF my
closest friends. What small world
we live In! Who would have thought
of meeting him here? This is party
Of pleasant surprises"
Miss Harlan picked up the fire.
tongs and drew her chair nearer the
chimney.
Speaking OF small worlds" she be-
gan-"No. thank you. don't want any
help: did you ever know any one who
did. when about to assault wood fire?
Speaking Of small worlds. I chanced
upon friend Of yours. very unexpect-
edly the other day-a friend and a
great admirer."
There are not many to answer the
description, but fear to guess. VINO
was it?"
Mrs. Mullin."
Pat Mullins wife?"
"Yes."
Where in the world did you come
across herr"
AT the Riverside club. She and her
children came to a Christmas party
there at which | happened to be assist
ing"