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CHAPTER III.
Continued.

cent, but in vain; he saw no trace O
either. The weather was variable
and Glynn offered up earnest prayers
for sunshine and blue skies on the
eagerly anticipated Wednesday
There were opportunities for a tete
a-tete in the freedom of a restaurant
dinner which were not to be found
within the narrow limits of a private
dwelling.
The fates were propitious. Wednes'
day broke bright and warm, and most
of the party were assembled wher
Glynn drove up to the restaurant OF
the Grand Cascade. Madame Davil'
lers was richly attired in crimson and
black brocade, with white plumes in
her bonnet; her daughter in diaphan'
Gus dove-color and pink; while Miss
Lambert, who vas unusually animal,
ed, looked lovely in soft, clear white
Indian muslin over spring-like green.
with abundance of delicate lace, and
a poetic little bonnet decorated with
v~iolets, which showed the wayy rich
ness of her golden brown hair.
She was listening with an amused
smile to some remarks of Monsieur
Davilliers, a good-humored looking
and rather %ponderous man, with a
morsel of red ribbon in his button
hole.
Glynn was warmly greeted by all,
including Vincent, who, to his
i(Glynn's) annoyance, was among the
guests, magnifcently got up in the
height of fashion, with a heavy en-
erald ring fastening his necktie, a
brilliant diamond on N little finger,
an onyx signet ring on the other and
a massive gold pencil case and bunch
of charms dangling from his guard
chain.
rs it not unfortunate?" said Elsie
in a low tone, when Glynn succeeded
in getting neal her; my father can
not return till tomorrow"
Eyes, it is too bad that he cannot
come, and that Vincent can"
do not look so angry" she re-
turned with a smile. Il am sorry,
too, and yet I don't know why; he is
always very polite and obliging, and
seems to be great friends with my
father"
There are Instincts began
Glynn; but dinner was announced,
and he was directed to escort a bril-
liant dame, who made a determined
attack upon him, and would not share
his attentions with any one.
Vincent was placed next Miss Lam
bert, and appeared to succeed in en-
PERTAINING her. Altogether Glynn felt
provoked, and by no means amused,
IS ne had anticipated.
When dinner was over Vincent pro-
posed that they should take their
coffee in the veranda, which was only
raised a step above the gardens in
front of the restaurant, and from
whence they could see the spray of
the waterfall %glittering, in the light
of the setting sun. This was readily
agreed to, and in the movement
which ensued Glynn contrived to
place himself near Elsie.
What an interminable dinner!!"
he exclaimed.
"Yet you had a very agreeable
neighbour"
IF a forty horsepower of talk con-
stitutes agreeability, I had. l hope
your father. will return tomorrow.
1t seems such an age since 1 heard
you sing"
But sang to you on Sunday"
ITO me? no, to a crowd of Stran-
gers, Of whom I vas one"
Il do not consider you a stranger"
Thank you; you are infinitely
good to say So" gazing into her eyes.
ut is a great additional charm to
hear you in your own room, with only
your father and myself for audience.
Do you think me selfish for saying
so?"
mo; yet music is music, wherever
you heart it."
Your music is something different
from all other" began Glynn, scarce
ly able to keep back the imprduent
expressions which rushed to his lips,
so delighted was he to have a few
words aside with her.
II hope you will not go away until
my father returns" said Elsie, not
seeming to heed his compliment; she
would be sorry to miss you"
Il shall certainly not leave until he
returns" said Glynn, feeling himself
in some odd way bound to watch over
Elsie in Lambert's absence. Don't
you think he will come tomorrow"
MIR. Vincent seems to think it
probable he may be delayed"
Indeed! Vincent appeared to
have a good deal to say for himself
at dinner"
Eyes; he seems 10 be looking for
some one," for Vincent had gone to
the edge of the veranda. and was sur
veying the various groups standing
or walking about the little lawn in
front OF the cafe. Presently he bowed
and smiled, saying to Madame Da-
villiers:
Il see an English friend OF mine,
apparently alone: have | your per
mission to present him to you? lie
is a man of fashion and Distinction
a Mr.. Travers."
But certainly" cried Mmc. Da-
villiers, "any friend OF yours, dear
sir"
Vincent stepped forward. while
Gtynn felt a thrill of angry anticipa-
ton. In a few minutes he returned
accompanied by-Deering, Viacent
at once presented him to Madame Da-
villiers. who put on her most elegant