Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-05-09

| mer moon was high in the heavens when
the rest of the party sought their berths-
Good night, Mr.. Fullerton; good
| night. Mr.. Rochfort," cried Sheila, as she
descended the stairs, leaving the two men
on deck. Beverley sauntered away and
| Downs followed him. Willie Fullerton,
left alone. gazed after him curiously.
"If that chap is not an out and out
| scoundrel I'll eat my hat" he reflected.
His servant looks just another, too"
If Willie Fullerton could have heard
the whispered conversation that passed
hurriedly between master and man he
would have considerably augmented his
belief The interview was brief, but
when they separated they seemed to have
arrived at a good conclusion.
Tomorrow night. when I give the
signal; and, remember, let there be no
mistake!" was Beverey's last word.
Never fear!" returned Downs savage
ly "I'll make no mistake - and with
that he walked swiftly away.
Audrey woke very early the next morn.
ing with a start. The sun was just ris-
ing she went to the port and gazed
out Aio" piSl'f anu picturesque ~ w Wdo =
She longed for Jack to be there to share
hel pleasure.
Never mind, there will be letter this
morning." she consoled herself.
This comforted her, and then she was
given his letter. The CHEEKY, tender, fond
words consoled her beyond all descrip-
ton, and when she came to the postscript
she felt her heart beat lightly again.
II am delighted to hear that Willie
Fullerton is on board; I am sure you
will like him." Jack wrote. 'He is quite
the incest young man of my acquaint-
ance. Tell him for me that expect him
to do me good turn, and look we'll after
my dear, sweet little wife. He will make
an excellent cavalier, and be delighted be-
yond measure to attend so lovely lady.
Look for me at the end of the week. Till
then, and always, your devoted husband.
JACK"
She confded to her new friend the
message her Jack had sent. and was
greatly pleased at Willie's delight.
And now I hope you will begin to
look upon me as friend. Lady John?
l am sure you will if Glendurwood does"
he said eagerly.
Sheila was almost gleeful over this
"firtation," as she insisted on calling it.
II always knew she was bold thing"
she declared to Beverley in an aisle;
"but never thought she was so bad as
this. She is carrying on most shame
fully with Willie Fullerton"
There was strained expression in
Beverley's smile. He, too, was watch
ing the boy and girl away at the far end
of the deck.
And she will not even speak one word
to me ~ he thought to himself the hot
tide of jealousy running like fire in his
veins.
The day progressed. The dance was
to begin about 9 o'clock. Just about din
ner hour Willie Fullerton came to Au-
drey.
II am in despair, Lady John" he said,
really quite mournfully. 81 shall not be
able to claim you for our promised dance.
l am compelled to run ashore. My moth
er has sent for me on important business.
She is an invalid, poor old dear, and l
must 60"
"Of course you must" said Audrey,
''but l shall miss you very much indeed,
Mr.. Fullerton. | don't think I shall
dance many times tonight"
Lady Daleswater's dance was declared
to be enchanting. The fairy lights, the
delicious music, the select company, moth
ing was wanting in any ones estimation
but Audreys. She was very dull and
very lonely.
Go and dance, my dear" advised Mrs.
Hungerford, cheerily. Brt to the great
disappointment of most of the men pres
ent, Lady John Glendurwood persistently
refused to join the dancers.
Posing" sneered Mrs. Fairfax to
Sheila. THE girl is as big a coquette
as she is humbug!"
Lady Daleswater did not pay too much
attention to her sister-in-law. For the
first time in her arrogant career the
countess was suffering from jealousy.
Why should this girl. this nobody, with
all sorts of probable disagreeables hang
ing to her childhood. why should she be
queen of the situation, while she. GLADYS.
Countess of Daleswater, was put on one
side and forgotten?
Ito be continued)