The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-05-11
(Continued.)
CHAPTER TX.


such as women wear on those after
Moons, when they are free of social obli-
cations, gown to walk in or to lounge
In. The skirt, which barely reached to
the top of her low shoes, was Of some
blue stuff tstuff, because to a mans
mind the word covers feminine dress
goods generally, liberaly, and handily,)
overshot with gray. Above this she
had put on a white golfing-sweater,
a garment which at that time was just
beginning to find vogue among women
who loved the fields and the road.
Only men who own to stylish sisters
appreciate these things. and Warbur-
ton possessed father observant eyes.
She held bunch of freshly plucked
peoples in her hand. 1t was the Sec
ond time that their glances had met
and held. In the previous episode ion
the day she had leaned out of the cab
hers had been the first to fall. Now It
was his turn. He studied the tips of
why he lowered his eyes; First, she
was mistress here and he was an appli-
cant for employment; second, he loved
her; third, he was committing the first
bold dishonesty in his life. Once, it
was on the very tip of his tongue to
confess everything, apologize, and take
himself of. But his curiosity was of
greater weight than his desire. He
remained silent and waited for her to
speak.
Celeste, you may leave u.s." said
Miss Annesley.
Celeste courtesied, shot a killing
glance at the tentative groom, and de-
parted the scene.
You have driven horses for some
length of time:" the girl began.
II he might only look as calmly and
fearlessly at her! What a voice. now
that he heard 1t in its normal tone!
Eyes. Madam; have ridden and driven
something like ten years."
''Where?"
I'm the west, mostly"
"You arc English?'
NO; Mtdam." He wondered how
much she had heard at the police-court
that morning. 81 am American born"
Are you addicted to the use of in
toxicants ?"-mentally noting the clear
ness of the whites of his eyes.
The barest flicker of a smMe stirred
his lips.
mo, Madam. l had not been drink
ing last night--that is, not in the sense
the officers declared had. 1t is true
that / take q drink once in a while,
when l have been riding or driving
all day, or when am cold have alb
solutely no appetite
She brushed her cheeks with the pop
pies, and for brief second the flowers
threw a most beautiful color over her
face and neck.
What was your object In climbing
on the box of my carriage and rum
ming away with it?"
Quick as a flash Of light he con-
ceived his answer Madam, 1t was
Jest between me ana some maids" He
had almost said serving-maids, but the
thought of Nancy checked his libel.
Between you and some maids?"--
family contemptuous. Explain, for l
believe an explanation is due me-"
His gaze was forced to rove again.
well, Madam, it is truly embarrass-
ing Two maids were to enter car
riage and l was to drive them away
from the embassy and once had them
In the carriage l thought it would be
an admirable chance to play them
trick"
PRAY since when have serving
maids been allowed exit from the main
hall of the British embassy
Mr.. Robert was positive that the
shadow of sarcastic smile rested for
a moment on her lips. But 1t was in
stantly hidden under the peoples.
THAT is something of which l have
no intimate knowledge. A groom is
not supposed TO turn his head on the
box unless spoken to. You will readi-
ly understand that, Madam. l made
in the number. Mine was II,
and answered number II. was con-
fused.
Il dare say. Seventy -one," she mused.
''It will be easy to verify this, to find
out whose carriage that was"
Mr.. Robert recognized his mistake,
but he saw no way to rectify it. She |
stood silently gazing over his shoulder,
into the fields beyond.
Perhaps you can explain to me that
episode at the carriage
door? should be pleased to hear
your explanation"
1t had come,-the very thing he had
dreaded had come. He had hoped thai |
she would ignore it. Madam, can
see that you have sent for me out OF |
curiosity only. If offered any disre.
spect to you last night, I pray you to
forgive me. For, on my word of honor,
1t was innocently DONE" He bowed,
and placed his hand on the knob of the
door.
Have little patience. prefer my
self to forget that disagreeable Incl.
u. al