Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-14

| have you been these hundred years : I've heard of nobody but you since ! you've turned politician and ceased to be mere member of parliament" She laughed softly. The laugh suited the l light spring air, as she herself suited i the pleasant superficial scene. ! He took h"r hand and hold it. while ! h!s eyes travelled from her delicate i face To her pale cloth gown. from her 1 soft furs to the bunch of roses fasteu- i ed i'll her huff. The sight of her Wal, q curious relief Her cool. slim fingers were so casual, yet so clinging: her , voice "Hti her presence were so redo lent ot easy, artificial things.
 Flew we'll you look" he said invoi untarly.
 Again she laughed That's my pre- rogative," she responded lightly. "Eut was serious ill being glad to see YOU Sarcastic people are always so intui. tive. I'm looking for some one with ] lntution.''
 Chlcole glanced up "Extravagant dsalll: lie Salu ulNlN.
 She smiled at him sweetly. "Jack". she murmured. with slow reproach. t'hilcote laughed quickly. T under stand. You've changed your minister of finance. I'm wanted in some other direction.'
 This time her reproach was express. ed by glance. You are always wanted,'' she said.
 The words seemed to rouse him again to the shadowy self distrust that the sight of her bad lifted. ''1ts-it's delightful to meet you like this" he began, and ] wish the meet ing wasn't momentary. But fm-fm rather pressed for time. You must let me come round one afternoon--or even ing, when you're alone" He fumbled for d moment With the collar of his coat and glanced furtively upward to- ward Oxford street
 But again Lillian smiled. this time to herself If she understood anything on earth, it was ChilcOte and his moods.
 If one may be careless of anything. Jack" she said lightly, surely it's of time. can imagine being pressed for anything else in the world. If it's an appointment you're worrying about, motor goes ever so much faster than cab' She looked at him tentatively, her head slightly on one side, her huff raised till the roses and some of the soft fur touched her check.
 She looked very charming and very persuasive as Chlcote glanced back. Again she seemed to represent re- spite something graceful and subtle In world of oppressive obligations. His eyes strayed from her figure to the smart motor car drawn up beside the curb.
 She saw the glance. Ever so much auicker,' she insinuated. And, smiling again, she stepped forward from the door of the shop. After q seconds indecision Chilcote followed her.
 The waiting car had three seats, one in front for the chauffeur. two visa wis at the back. offering pleasant roSsi- bili,ies of te,e-a-tete.
 "Thc parll-and drive slowly. Lillian ordered as she stepped inside. motion ing Chilcote te the seat opposite.
 They moved ,p Bond street smoothly and rapidly. Lillian was absorbed in the passing traffic until the Marble arch was reached; then, as they glided through the big gates, she looked across at her companion. He had turned up the collar of his coat. though the wind was scarcely perceptible, and buried himself in if to the ears.
 Tt is extraordinary she exclaimed suddenly as her eyes rested on his face. It was seldom that she felt drawn to exclamation. She was usual ly too indolent to show surprise. But now the feeling was called forth be fore she was aware.
 Chilcote looked up. "What's eXtraor. dinary!' he said senstvely.
 She leaned forward for an instant and touched his hand.
 Bear" she said teasingly. Did l rub your fur the wrong way:' Then, seeing his expression, she tactfully changed her tone. "I'll explain. It was the same thing that struck me the night of Blanches party-when you looked at me over Leonard kaines head. You remembers" She glanced away from him across the park to where the grass was already showing Ereener.
 mt hiS hand fo his coat collar