The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-12-13
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never known any life but the simple one
she was now leading, and could not i'm
agine il coming to an end.
"I'm getting tired of it, said Vande-
loup. lying back on the grass, and, putting
his hands under his head. stared idly at
the blue sky Unfortunately, human life
is so short nowadays that we cannot af-
ford to waste a moment of it. | am not
suited for lotus-eating existence ana L
think | shall go to Melbourne
And leave me-" cried Kitty, in dis
may. never having contemplated such
thing as likely to happen.
THAT depends on yourself, Bebe, SAID
her lover, quickly rolling over and looking
steadily at her, with his chin resting on
his hands; will you come with me? We
will get married in Melbourne as soon as
we arrive"
why can't papa marry US" pouted
Kitty, in an aggrieved tone.
Because your father would never con-
sent" he whispered, putting his arm
round her waist; 1--WE must run away
quietly, and when We are married can ask
his pardon and" with a sardonic sheer.
his blessing"
A delicious thrill passed through Kitty
when she heard this. A real elopemen:
with handsome lover-just like the hero
| ines in the story books. 1t was delight
| fully romantic, and yet there seemed tc be
something wrong about it, She was like
timid bather, longing to plunge into the
water. yet hesitating through a vague
| fear. With a quick oatching of the
breath she turned TO Vandelcup, and saw
| him with his scintilating eyes fastened on
her face.
when do you go?" asked Kitty, who
was now trembling violently.
abr NJ vandeloup was puzzled what
| to say, as he had no very decided plan
| of action. He had not sufficient money
saved to Justify him in leaving the Pac-
| tolus-still there were always possibili-
ties. and Fortune was fond OF playing
| wild FRANKS At the same time there was
nothing tangible in view likely to make
him rich, so, as these thoughts rapidly
passed through his mind. he resolved TO
temporize.
IL can't tell you. Bebe," he said, in
a caressing tone, smoothing her curly hair.
II want you to think over what l have
said. and when / do go, perhaps in a
month or 50, you will be ready to come
with ME. No." he said, as Kitty was
about to answer, Il don't want you to
reply now, take time to consider. little
one," and with smile on his lips he bent
over and kissed her tenderly.
They sat silently together for some
time. each intent on their own thoughts
and then vandeloup suddenly looked up.
evil Madame stay TO dinner With you
Bebe?r he asked.
"She always does; you will come, too
Il vandeIoup shook his head.
az am going down to Ballarat to the
. Waffle Tree Hotel to see my FRIEND
Pierre" he said, in a preoccupied man
ner. .and will have something 20 eat there
Then I will come up again about eight
7 o'clock. in time to see Madame off,"
AREN'T you going back with herr" ask
ed Kitty, in surprise, as they rose to thei
feet.
NO." he replied, busting his knees will
his hand. Il stay all night in Ballarat
] with Madame's kind permission. to see tn
theater Nov. goodbye at present, Bebe.
: kissing her. Il will be back at eigh
O'Clock. 80 you can excuse me to Madam
till them
He ran gaily down the hill. waving hi
r hat, and Kitty stood looking after hin
!, with pride in her heart. He was a love
e any girl might have been proud Of