Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-11


 look of desperation came over the pretty face of the girl in pink. Why on earth had she let that young scamp Jim go on In search of flowers which she had not the faintest desire to hsyei The boat with the dark man and the oyer-dressed woman in 1t was drawing nearer every moment.
 The girl in pink stole final glance at the cIear-eut profle of the man leaning against the railings. He was certainly q gentle man. and he looked very safe somehow in spite of that very firm chin of his. With ouiek determination she rose from her seat and walked straight toward him, and so it came about that Jack Henson was suddenly rreeted in A clear voice by girl who was unden;ably pretty, but who was, at the same time. equally undenlably, total stranger 10 him.
 aHow do you do, Mir. Brownr' Then. in ouick. low tones, "Oh, do please pretend that you know me, and I'll explain why in 'enother minute.''
 Turning around, he met the entreating glance of a pair of the loyiest eyes he thought he had ever seen. Though he could not for the life of him help looking surprised, he raised his hat politely, for there was no mlstaking the fact that the girl was a lady, unusual though her be- havior might be for the moment, and her dark southern beauty would have ap- pealed successfully to a stonier-hearted man than Jack Henson.
 Certainly" he said courteously. How do you do? I had no idea I should see you here today r' he added as a brilliant afterthought.
 A little smile frightened her eyes at his words, but it died away almost immedi- ately.
 Tt is so kind of you," she said, her face flushing. "and l only want you to do little thing for me-just to talk to me for two or three minutes. My young cousin Is with me, but he has just gone for some flowers, and have particular reason for not wishing to be alone for the next few minutes. Can you-do you see that boat coming along now? There, that one close to the bank, just behind the one with the red sunshade, and beside the canoe with a girl in it."
 What, the one with tine swarthy chap and the-er-an actress, isn't she? Looks like Mamie Clarendon of the Corval. You don't mean that one, do you?''
 'Yes," said the girl in low voice.
 Henson looked at her keenly for a mo- ment. She had gone rather pale and her breath came quickly. She caught his glance and flushed again.
 1T particularly wish to appear inter ested and--and entertained when that boat passes" she said rather breathlessly. 'I thought, perhaps, if it wouldn't he asking too much of you, that you wouldn't mind talking to me"-she hesitated, and then she gave a queer little laugh-''and pre- tending to like talking to me for few minutes just when they are passing"
 'I certainly shall not have to pretend" he said gently, T shall feel honored.''
 His heart hnd gone out to the girl. She really looked little more than child who had appealed to him so naturally and trust fully, in spite of her very evident embar- rassment. He wondered what could have driven her to seek the aid of stranger, for he recognized the desperation which her manner struggled to hide.
 Am I to put my good fortune down to my honest appearanceT'' he asked, smiling down at her. Her dark eyes looked into his steady gray ones.
 Yes" she said simply; then, eoloring a little, she added, "It is not every one who would have acted as you have done, and I can't feel grateful enough to you. What must you think of me? But I knew at once that you were to be trusted, and have not been mistaken"
 She laughed up at him like child. and be wondered more than ever what it was all about. The fellow must have tilted her. Yes; that was it, The brute! But who on earth would throw over the lovely creature at his side for that abomination In paint and powder? It was too puzzling altogether. As the boat came nearer he gave a sudden exclamation.
 'Islesworth, by Joyei''
 The girl in pink gave little start
 Do you know himf' she asked, breath lessly, look almost of fear in her dark eyes.
 Know him? Well. only casually To tell the truth met the fellow some years ago. and I didn't care much about him. I'm sorry I said that, though, If he's a friend of yoirs."
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