Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-10-16
BY EFFlE A. ROWLANDS


been busy writing while you were dream
ing" They entered house ~ Jack
spoke.
Then Jean knows I am cominST Au-
drey cried, excitedly, and then, the Hsxt
minute, she had flown up to q slender,
gray-robed figure and had flung her arms
about It with a reckless disregard for the
or the portly, kind-faced Mayer.
"Audrey-my queen"
"Jean-darling
The joy Of that meeting was not to be
adequately described. All Jeans fears
and stifled longings were swept away
now. Her Audrey was not changed she
was as sweet, as dear a. ever, and how
beautiful!
Jack, after cordially greeting his girl
wife's friend, left them to themselves for
moment; and then, after he had chat
Nted with Mr.. Lulworth, who gazed with
mingled awe and difference on Audrey,
scarcely believing his eyes, he turned to
the two girls.
snow, Audrey, I think, II you mako
inquiries. you will find that Miss
Thwait's trunks are all packed and that
we can take our departure together"
"Jack"-Audrey paused for a moment
Jean is to come back with mel Oh,
Jack! You darling!"
Mr.. Lulworth discreetly turned his
back. but Jean looked on with fearful yet
joyful eyes as Audrey flung herself into
her husbands arms and kissed him warm
ly.
Half an hour later merry party was
driving to the Broadborough station. Jean
Fhwait had to pinch herself to realize
that 1t was really she herself who was
sitting there opposite that smart hand
some young man, and beside her beloved
Audrey, SO lovely and exquisite in her
dainty clothes. She was dazed with joy,
speeches. with excitement, and these emo
tons mingled made her pale, delicate face
almost pretty.
How they travelled to Mountberry the
two girls really could not have told. They
had 30 much to say, SO many exclama-
lions of delight and affection that the
time passed unheedingly, and Audrey
only realized she was back in what would
be her home for some time, when on
alightins she saw the carriage, perfectly
appointed, waiting to receive them.
When at last she was alone with her
husband. having herself deposited Jean,
speeches. with admiration, In a dainty
bedroom, she had no more words left with
which to thank him. She simply went
up to him, and putting her slender arms
about him, thanked him in a mute way
which touched him inexpressbly.
CHAPTER Xxx.
This visit Of Jeans was the crowning
point Of Audrey's happiness. Jean loved
to watch them strolling together, arm In
arm, through the grounds. She was q
dreamer, and she transformed those two
into every hero and heroine of history or
romance. Day BY day she found some
new trait to love and admire.
As for Jack, be cordially liked the
pale, intelltctual-faced girl; she was by
nature thorough lady, and her mind
gave evidence Of deep thought, that only
required culture to blossom int great
cleverness.
After they had been at Craiglands 4
fortnight there was . hustle and a con-
fusion. Miss Fraser returned to Dingle-
wood House. She brought back with her
about half . dozen guests among whom
were Mrs. Fairfax and her daughter, the
Honorable Lancelst Twist, and Beverley
Rochfort. Lady Daleswater was to Join
her in q few days, and the earl also prom
ised the honor Of his presence.
II suppose We shall Be having . we'd
ding At Dinglewood before long" dsclar-
ed Jack, one morning as luncheon.
Audrey was silent for q moment.
"Gladys will be at Dinglsweod next
week. Must We ask them to dinnsrf"
she said At length.
II really don't see why we should. II
Gladys wants to visit Mountbsrry she
ought to come and stay with ": she
knows that"
But Sheila asked her first, and ws
can't quarrel at her for accepting an IN
vitation, can We, Jean"
why not ask Lady Daleswater to
come to Craiglands when her visit ends
at Dinglewood Housed" Jean suggested,
timidly.
"You may do as you like, Audrey, but
still maintain that Gladys should have
come to US srst; there, kiss me, darling.
am going to ride over to Beishton on
business"
Audrey ran to the door with him, and
saw him mount and ride away.
"Now for our visiting, JEAN" she said,
and ordered out the barouche, and went
to dress herself for the occasion.
They called at a nuEhe. Of houses, at
Lady Grace Huntley's, at the Everests',
and many others, and ended BY slightins
for few minutes chat with Mrs. Thorn
gate, who was rather cold toward Audrey,
and then BY driving to Dinglewood
House.
Audrey walked into the drawing room,
a slender, graceful form, in her dress Of
dark green velvet, close-ftting jacket,
and small hat to match. Beverley Roch-
fort, as he rose to met the regal girl,
quickly determined that, beautiful as she
always was, she had never looked more
beautiful than now.
Mrs. Watson was Knitting by the fire,
grim a. a sentinel, and Mrs. Fairfax was
DOING over a novel in the most comfort
able chair she could find.
my niece 10 out, Lady john" intoned
Mrs. Watson. rising stifiy; she Is rid
ing"
"Yss; didn't you know that3 How
strange" And Mrs. Fairfax laughed
softly and disasreeably to herself.
II don't quite see where the strange
ness comes In" Beverley Rochfort ~
torte6 eoolly, a. he handed some tea to
Audrey end Jean.