Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-06-15

trusting yourself needlessly. One
mustn't be too timid."
do you think I'm too timid?" de-
manded.
But she saw the light In my eyes, !
suppose. for she drew away. almost i'm
perceptibly.
only in some things" she retorted
The evening passed and the last day
came. We sighted land soon after
breakfast, the high white cliffs Of Cape
La Hague.
l was standing at the rail beside
Miss Kendall.
Of our imminent goodby, when she
turned to me suddenly.
Don't forget Martigny." she eau
toned. Wouldn't you better see him
again"
Il thought I'd wait till we landed"
l said. then can help him Off the
boat and see him we'll away from the
station. He's too Ill to be very lively
on his feet"
Eyes. and be careful. He mustn't
suspect Etretat. And now we must say
goOdby."
Indeed not" l protested. "See.
there so your mother and Royce.
They're evidently expecting US to fol-
low. Wen have to help you with your
baggage"
Our baggage goes through to Paris"
AT least, I must take you to the
train"
"You are risking everythingw she
cried. I'VE can say goodby here as
well as on the platform"
Il don't think So" said
Il have already said soodby to all
my other friends"
but l refuse to be treated Just like
all the Others" and started with her
down the gang plank.
She looked at me from the corner of
her eyes.
do you know" she said deliberate
ly. II am beginning to fear that you
are obstinate"
I'm not at all obstinate" I object
ed. I'm simply contending for my
rights"
Your rightsw
MY right to be with you as long a.
can. for One."
Are there othersT
MANY others. Shall I enumerate
them"
NO" she said, I'VE haven't time.
Here Is mother"
They were to take the company's
special train to Paris. which was walt
ing on the wharf 200 feet away, and We
slowly pushed our way toward 1t. In
the clamor and hurry and confusion
wholly Latin there was no chance for
Intelligent converse Suddenly We found
our way blocked by a uniformed off,
cial. who demanded to see our tickets.
You can't come any farther, I'm
AFRAID" said Mrs. Kendall. turning to
us. "We'll have to say goodby" And
she held out her hand But we'll soon
see you both again in Paris. You have
the addressr
"Oh, yes" assured her.
Every we'll, then, we shall look for
you" And she shook hands with both
Of US.
For an instant I felt another little
hand In mine. pair Of blue eyes smil-
ed up at me In a way
"Goodby. Mr.. Lester" said a voice.
II shall be all impatience till we meet
again."
$50 shall l." And I frightened.
That was nice of you, Miss KembaIl."
"Oh. l shall be anxious to hear how
you succeeded" she retOrted. "You
will bring Miss Holiday to usY
If we find her. yes"
Then, again, goOdby."
She waved her hand, smiling, and
was lost in the crowd.
Come on, Lester" said Mr.. Royce's
voice. There's no use standing star
ing here"
Suddenly l remembered Martigny.
It'll be back in a minute" called,
and ran up the gang plank. HAS NJ.
Martigny left the ship yetT I inquired
of the first steward l met.
"Martigny?" he repeated.
The sick gentleman In 375," L
prompted.
"Oh, yes" he said. II do not know"
well, no matter. I'll find out my
SELF"
l mounted to the upper deck and
Knocked at the door Of 375. There was
no response. After u moment | tried
the door, but 1t was locked. The win
dow. however, was partly open, and,
shading my eyes with my hands, I |
peered inside. The stateroom was
empty.
Kind of panic seized me as turned
away. Had he indeed seen through
my artitice: In attempting to blind
him had l merely uncovered my own
plan. or-and my cheeks burned at the !
thought was he so well intrenched |
that he had no fear of me? Were his !
plans SO well laid that 1t mat1ered not |
to him whittier l went or what | did:
l passed a moment of hcartrendinc
uncertainty. i saw quite clearly what
little, little chance of success we had
But | shook the feeling off, sought the !
lower deck and inquired again fort