New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
stood blinking at the cir! in the glare of tho lamp

stood blinking at the girl IN the glare of tho lamp
'tgulck!' she whispered.
Nj. Catesby stepped into the lighted room
The front door is open," whispered Prudence.
She followed MIN to the door. he made IN
ehectuaI attempt 70 seize her hand. and the next
moment was pushed gently outside and the door
closed behind him He stood a moment gazing at
the house and then FASTENED back 10 his ship
seven tomorrow ne muTmured seven 70
morrow After all there's nothing pays IN this
He slept soundly that night though the things
that tho second engineer said 10 him about wasting
III. 5niv thj, = tbat tronbieS hin, vas tEe manifest
intention OF his friend not TO let him slip through
sheer despair at his inability TO shake him off. he
lad to tell him that he had an appointment with
Well IN come, too" said the other glowering
at him IT'S very likely she'll have a friend with
I'm run around and tell her" said Catesby. I'D
have Arranged II before only III, ght you didnt
Female society IS softening.' said the second
engineer. I'll go and put clean collar"
though It still wanted an hour to 7. hastily quilted
the ship and secreted himself in the private bar
He Toite6 d. there qnt % and then
evening in the glass behind the bar. sailed out in
the direction Of No D.
He knocked lightly and waited. There
sponse and he knocked again. When the fourth
knock brought response his heart sank within
him and he INDUCED IN vain speculatiOns to
the reasons for this unexpected hitch IN the pro-
gramme He knocked again. and then the door
opened suddenly and Prudence, with a little cry
Of surprise and dismay, backed into the passage.
iOu. Slc odu' iF6dIuiHS MN Win LII Eo VSS'-
Mr. Catesby bowed tendery and. passing In.
= wanted TO thank you for your kindness last
night" he said humbly.
Very WELL said Prudence; "goodby."
Mr. Catesby smiled. "It'Il take long time to
thank you I ought to thank YOU" he muir
INJURED. And then want TO apologize; thatn take
time. too"
You had better CO." said Prudence. severely:
kindness is thrown away upon you. l ought TO
have let YOU be punished
You are too good and kind" said the other,
drifting by easy stages into the parlor.
Miss Trueftt made reply, but, following him
into the ROOM seated herself in an easy chair and
sat cOldly watchful
Your face tells me-. said the infatuated Rich
ard. Il hope you will forgive me for my rudeness
last night 1t was all done on the spur of the mo-
ment"
Il glad you sorry" said the girl soften
Tan the same If hadn't done IT," pursued Mr.
Catesby II shouldn't be sitting here talking to
now"
Miss Truentt raised her eyes to his and then low
cred them modestly to the ground. THAT is true
she said quietly
And I would sooner be sitting here than any
where" pursued Catesby THAT is he added ris-
ing and taking a chair by her SIDE except here"
Miss Truefltt appeared to tremble and made as
though to rise. Then she sat still and took gentle
II hope that you not sorry that here?'
said that gentleman.
Are you-are you glade" asked the modest Rich
ard.
Miss .Truentt averted her eyes altogether. YES"
she said family.
A strange feaiinE OF solsmnity over the TIL