The Washington herald., 1907-09-22

St Quinttn. with fervor. if somewhat
hyperbolically.
It's very, very kind Of you. You
naughty Flossie, 70 give so much trou-
ble," she went on, ap0strophlzing the
dog. which she now held in her arms, be-
cause il was easier than 90 keep mp a
coherent conversation with the attrac-
tive but evidently emotional stranger.
Let me feel him and see IL he's hurt
anywhere" suggested 81 QGintin, as ne
promptly began 20 make a searching in
vestiga ton. although. as the animal had
not been run over. there was apparently
no great need for his solicitude.-
Oh I think he's all right murmured
Miss Dcnsley.
But she made no objection as ST Quin-
tin felt paw after paw gently and care
fully. and ended by saying slowly and
thoughtfglly.
He seems all right, doesn't hep
oh yes, thanks TO you. =
And she gave him another grateful
glance. which intoxicated the susceptible
young man. He felt that lie ought TO re-
tire. but he fingered
If YOU would like me 20 take him
for a run sometimes-any time, a good
long run into the country, or-along the
front. or-if you would like me 70 give
him a bath in the sea-sea bathing
awfully good for fancy dogs like this
I would do # with pleasure. he went
on. conscious that his offers would have
sounded wild 10 other ears but visit
fully hopeful that they were not I'll re-
ceived by those 20 which they were ad-
dressed.
"Oh. it's quite too awfully kind Of you,
she said.
He fingered still
I wish some of my people were here
he said. so that they could introduce
themselves 20 the lady with you. and
could speak 20 you sometimes. he add
ed, ingeniously. Il should so like to be
able to-
Miss Densley blushed and smiled en-
couragingly.
My goveTness wouldn't eat you If
YOU were TO introduce yourself 10 her.
she said My own people are so par
ticular that, when I'm away from them.
/ they have all the names OF the people in
the house submitted to them, SO that
I may not be exposed TO contact with
| people they disapprove Of
/ St Quintin looked surprised.
Really" said he
Miss Densley laughed.
It's true" she said. My aunts very
particular. And when she can't be with
( me herself she gives such Instructions
10 my governess that I'm hedged round
/ like a nun. She SAYS that lively places
/ like this are full Of adventures, and that
/ girls with money can't be too careful.
/ And l." Miss Densley laughed merrily,
"am a girl with money"
| St. Quintin thought this confession de-
/ licious It was made simply, and with
] s.T FeFa. ,4.1-
! seemed TO him charming.
/ We'll" he said, Il don't think <
would make any difference Il you had
no money. I mean I think you'd find II
/ Just as difficult toto keep people from
wanting 70 know you"
/ Miss DensIey shook her head sagely.
! I can't agree with you Before I
knew ! had anything, I never had any
need to keep my set select It was as
small as could be without any precau-
/ tons"
She laughed again, and with a pretty
bow was trying TO move on when St.
| Ouintin venturcd to stop her
do you mean that your people know
m,- name. and that I'm not on the pro-
scribed list. and that your governess
would let me speak to your" he asked
| eagerly.
She grew demure.
/ looking rather frightened, as if she had
confessed more than she had meant to
do.
But he persisted.
IF that's true" said he, Il shall lose
no time I never wanted TO know any
body as much as 1 ionged to have a
chance of speaking TO you. And I do
bless that little dog that gave me the
! opportunity. The fact is, l was due in
the Mediterranean three weeks ago. and
I stayed behind, loahng about here, in
the hope always Of getting chance Of
being allowed to make your acquaint-
ance."
Miss Densley smiled, blushed, and look
ed away.
Well perhaps guessed that you
would like "a" she confessed shyly.
but you know one can't do anything.
I knew all about YOU and your yacht.
Burmah Girl, and I think she's one of
the prettiest here
I do wish you could come-and your
"Oh. I'm sure I don't know" she said.
governess. of course. on board herr
said ST Quintin. wistfully
Miss Densley shook her head