The Washington times., 1907-09-15

"Jim Waring7 He was at Oxford
with me, but I haven't seen him for
many years. It Is very stra1 ge''-
thoughtfully-'h writing TO me like
this"
''Oh, well. OF course you must do
as he suggests said Edith decidedly.
You might ask him to dinner tonight
il you like him"
Apparently the vicar did ike him.
and not only did he ask him to din
ner. but Captain Darrell jumped at
the Invitation.
Edith dressed herself with extra
care; the advent OF a stranger meant
a good deal TO her, and she looked
admiringly at Captain Darrell as he
entered. with his tall. erect figure.
keen eyes. and square. firm jaw.
Nina, as usual. was late. She had
been out golhng with the boys. and
at last entered with a rush. having
kept dinner waiting at least ten
minutes.
I am 50 sorry" she cried. but
Billy lost a ball. and insisted on look
ing for it. Those silly boys are always
losing balls-they will never learn to
play golf"
Her face was flushed, her eyes
sparkling with mischief and laughter.
In her pretty white gown she made
the most charming picture imaginable.
But they are Improving" laughed
the vicar. He was very fond OF his
niece. 1T is wonderful E1w much
they have learned since you took
their education in hand. Captain
Darrell, let me introduce you 10 my
niece-Miss winthrop
Nina started. for she had not no
ticed that a stranger was In the room.
She gave him a. demure little bow,
and shot quick look at him from IN
der her heavily-fringed lids.
Are you great golfer?' he asked.
II wish you would play with me one
day; I should love a game"
do you play well?" she asked
anxiOusly.
4 am afraid my modesty would pre-
vent my saying that" he answered.
but at any rate can beat most OF
my friends"
"An. but you wouldn't win with
met confidently. IT don't like to be
beaten, you know"
so you mean to take It upon your
self to subdue me7 Very we'll; we will
have a contest of golf and wits to-
morrow, and will see who will come
off best" The fire OF conflict was in
her eyes.
Dinner has been ready nearly a
quarter Of an hour" came IN Edith's
cold tones. 7 am sorry to interrupt
your conversation, but it viii spoil If
we don't go in"
She had never cared for her cousin.
and liked her still less now.
The rest of the evening however.
was more to her taste. for Nina took
no further notice Of the guests. but
devoted herself to the vicar and the
boys. and poor Captain Darrell got
woefully tired OF hearing of penny
readings and working-parties.
Don't forget the golf tomorrow"
was all he could manage to say as he
bade Nina good-by.
She responded with a brilliant smile.
I won't forget" she said.
1t was lovely morning as she made
her way to the links, and Darrell
eyes quickened when he saw her ap-
preaching
Il was so afraid you wouldn't
come" he said as he accompanied her
to the golf house TO get her clubs.
She laughed lightly. You needn't
have been afraid" she said, for there
is absolutely nothing else for me 70
do My uncle has gone to see some
sick person and the boys are at
school"
There is your cousin - little sharp
~ for her words had not pleased him;
you might have gone with her"
Edith. do you mean?" CONTEMPT
uously. 'oh. she Is experimenting ar
rangements for some stupid penny