The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-19

She turned toward me. gathering a
cape about her
"Oh, it's you, IL it7' she asked looking
about quickly. II don't remember
| don't seem TO rememper-that you were
invited"
II didn't know was coming myself"
i remarked truthfully. lifting my hand
90 the lamp.
That is my opinion Of you.-that
you're a rather unexpected person. But
/ thank you, very much"
She showed no disposition to prolong
the Interview. but hurried toward the
door. and reached the vestibue before I
came up with her.
You can't go any further, Mr.. Glen
arm" she said. and waited as though 10
make sure l understood. Straight be-
fore us through the wood and beyond the
school buildings the sunset faded sullen-
ly The night was following fast upon
the gray twilight and already the bolder
planets were aflame In the sky. The
pat led straight ahead beneath the black
boughs
Il might perhaps walk 10 the dormi-
tory or whatever you call it,55 I said.
Thank you. not I'm late and haven't
time 10 bother with you. It's against the
rules. you know. for US to receive visit
ors"
She stepped out into the path
But I'm not n caller I'm Just n
neighbor. And owe you several calls
anyhow"
She laughed, but did not pause, and
followed a pace behind her.
II hope you don't think for a minute
that ! chased a rabbit on your side Of the
fence just 10 meet you; do you, Mr.. Glen
arm?"
''Be II far from me! I'm glad | came
though, for liked your music immense
ly. I'm In earnest; l think IL quite
wonderful. Miss Armstrong.
She paid no heed to me.
And hope l may promise myself the
pleasure of hearing you often"
Glenarm; but as I'm going away"
l felt my heart al the thought OF her
going away She was the only amusing
person / had met al Glenarm, and the
Idea OF losing her gave a darker note
10 the black landscape.
That's really too bad And just
when we were getting acquainted And
/ was coming 10 church every Sunday
to hear you play and 10 pray for snow
so you'd come over often 10 chase rab-
bitsl"
This I thought. softened her heart
At any rate her tone changed.
81 don't pay for services: they're afraid
to let me for fear I'd run comic-opera
tunes into the TIE Deum!
How shockingi'
"Do you know. Mr.. Glenarm"-her tone
became confidential and her pace slack
ened-"we call you the squire. at st. Aga
tha's, and the lord Of the manor. and
names like that! All the girls are perfect
ly crazy about you. They'd be wild N
they thought I talked with you clandes-
tinely-is that the way you pronounce it?'
Anything you say and any way you
say II satisfies me- 7 replied
That's ever so nice of YOU" she said
mockingly again.
felt foolish and guilty She would
probably get roundly scolded II the gray .
Sisters learned Of her talks with me. and
very likely should win their hearty con-
tempt But did not turn back.
II hope the reason you're leaving
isn't" I hesitated.
I'll conduct oh. yes: I'm terribly
wicked. Squire Glenarm They're send
ing ne on
"But I suppose they're ewfully strict.
| the Sisters"
They're hideous-perfectly hideous"
where is your homer demanded
"Chicago. Indianapolis. Cincinnati. per
haps7"
''Humph, you are dull, You ought to
know from my accent that I'm not from
Chicago. And I hope I haven't Ken
lucky girls air Of waiting TO be nattered
| 60 death"
(To be continued tomorrow