The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-02-14


If, on the other hand, her obvious
change Of manner had arisen from
any other source-he had a hazy idea
that a wOman's behavior could never
be gagged by accepted theories-then
he had safeguarded Chilcote's inter.
ests and his own by his securing of
Blesslngton's promise. Blessington he
knew would be reliable and discreet
With renewal Of confdence-a pleas.
ant feeling that his uneasiness had
been groundless- moved forward to
greet Eve.
Her face, with it's rich, clear color.
ing, seemed to his gaze to stand out
from the crowd Of other faces as from
frame, and sense Of pride touched
him. In every eye but his own her
beauty belonged to him.
His face looked alive and masterfu]
as she reached his side. MAY mo-
nopolize you?" he said with the quick
ness Of speech borrowed from Chill
cote. "We-We see so little Of each
Other.''
Almost as if compelled, her lashes
lifted, and her eyes met his. Her
glance was puzzled, uncertain, slightly
confused. There was a deeper color
than usual in her cheeks. Loder felt
something within his own conscious
ness stir in response.
"You know you are yielding,'' he
said.
Again she blushed.
He saw the blush and knew that it
was he-his words, his personality
that had called it forth. In Chilcote's
actual semblance he had proved his
superiority over Chilcote. For the first
time he had been given a tacit, per-
sonal acknowledgment Of his power.
Involuntarily he drew nearer to her.
Lets get out Of this crush"
| She made no answer except to bend
her head, and it came to him that, for
all her pride, she liked-and uncon-
sciously yielded determination. With
a satisfied gesture he turned to make
passage toward the door.
But the passage was more easily de-
sired than made. In the few moments
since he had entered the supper room
the press Of people had considerably
thickened until a block had formed
about the doorway. Drawing Eve with
him he moved forward for a dozen
PAGES, then paused, unable to make
further Roadway.
AS they stood there he looked back
at her. what study in democracy a
| crowd always isy' he said.
She responded with bright, appre-
| ciative glance, as if surprised into
naturalness. He wondered sharply
what she would be like if her enthu-
siasms were really aroused. Then a
| stir in the corridor outside caused a
movement inside the room, and with a
certain display Of persistence he was
enabled to make a passage to the door
There again they were compelled to
halt. But though tightly wedged into
his new position and guarding Eve with
one arm, Loder was free to survey
the brilliantly thronged corridor over
| the head of man few inches shorter
than himself, who stood directly in
| front of him.
"What are we waiting for?'' he asked
good humoredly, addressing the back
Of the strangers head.
The man turned, displaying a genial
| face, red mustache and an eyeglass.
"Hullo, Chilcote!' he said. "Hope
it's not on your feet I'm standing"
Loder laughed. NO." he said. "And
don't change the position. If you were
an inch higher I should be blind as
we'll as crippled
| The other laughed. 1t was a pleasant
surprise to find Chilcote amiable under
| discomfort. He looked round again in
slight curiosity.
Loder felt the scrutiny. To create q
diversion he looked out along the cor
ridor. II believe we are waiting fol
something's he exclaimed. ''Whats
this?'' Then quite abruptly he ceased
to speak,
"Anything interestingly" Eve touched
his arm.
He said nothing. He made no effort
to look round. His thought as we'll as
his speech was suddenly suspended.
| The man in front of him let his eye
glass fall from his eye, then screwed
it in again.
"Jove," he exclaimed, there comes
our sorceress! It's like the progress OF
a fairy princess. believe this is the
meaning of our getting penned in
here" He chuckled delightedly.
Loder said nothing He stared
straight on over the others head.
Along the corridor, agreeably con
scious Of the hum Of admiration she
aroused, came Lillian Astrupp, sur
rounded by little court Her delicate
face was lit up; her eyes shone under
the faint CLEAN Of her hair; her gown
Of gold embroidery swept round hel
gracefully. She was radiant and tri
umphant, but she was also excited. The
excitement wss evident in her laugh, ir
her gestures, in her eyes, as they turn
ed quickly in one direction and Their
another. .