Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-30

SAN. como here." Then he whistle,
repeatedly.
But the young terrier. which he haS
unlcashcd on leaving the woods pale
no heed and tore along the sands ant
disappeared over a low, black reef.
On arriving ut the reef. however. III
stopped. listening A voice. young
voice. came To him.
Good dog. good dog" u said. TN
glad to see YOU. but please don't touch
my book with your wet paws. and
please don't--oh. you wretch
Come back Drop II at once. bad dog
Goodness! what am u"
Sans master sprang over the rocks
and found himself facing girl who
was just In the act OF rising from a
patch o. firm, dry sand whereon she
had evidently been resting and read
ing. A dozen yards away stood the
terrier wagging his tail and positively
grlnning. while at his feet lay a
bcdraggled silk bag.
"Oh. dear" said the girl "But don I
otdA hihis Nitaotf sht ddu'us 10 Ah'
young man bent down to pick up the
bag and AT the same time admins.
tered ouff that sent the luckless Sam
away.
I'm very sorry--very sorry indeed. F"
said Sir Mark. holding the dripping
bag In one hand and raising his cap
with the other. Il hope there was
nothing in this TO spoil" he said. indi.
eating the bag
She held out her hand for Il. and
suddenly began to laugh softly. II
remembered In the train that ! had
forgotten TO put salt In the sand
wIches, but now"
"llas the brute ruined your lunchs"
he cried Indignantly. The people at
the farm yonder." he added. quickly,
"arc friends OF mine. and I'm going
there now 10 send YOU along some.
thing in place OF what you have lost.
VIII you remain here for haitian.
hour7"
I'D rather you didn't" she began
In protest.
Please tell mo you will remain here
for haitian hour" Something In his
voice. or perhaps II was In his face.
prevented her refusing further.
"Now." he said. smiling down ut
her, Il have brought you a--well. let
us call Il Sans peace-offering. I'll
open the basket for you. and after that
Ill take Sam away with me in case OF
accidents. ! hope you can eat chick
en-"
oh" she cried staring at the con
tents OF the basket "why-what-"
Chicken and ham for one" said
Sir Mark gayly. kneellng on the sand
and transferring sundry ut-bits from
the basket to plate You'll find salt.
etceiera. here. and believe this box
contains rolls"
He was talking with the object OF
putting her at her ease. when some
thing occurred TO him. by the way.
my name Is Mark Vernon" he said
Thank you" she returned II was
evident the name was quite unfa.
millar TO her.
Mr.. Vernon" she said. regarding
him with solemn gray eyes. why did
you deceive me-
Deceive you?"
Eyes. I know you mean 10 be kind
you are kind-but | can't take your
din-lunch. I wouldn't for worlds"
My lunch? Nonsense" he said. |
laughing. Then an idea struck him. |
Honestly. u was never intended for |
me"-she looked at him unbelieving. |
ly-"but if--If youll allow me a share !
II believe there's enough for two
Ill accept II with thanks. How's that?"
She eyed him as II she we're reading
his face. "Oh. you are kind" she
cried at last 'May-may tell you my |
name. Mr.. Vermont" she added. din
IDENTITY.
Il wish you would. didn't like To
ask, you know. but hoped you would
have told me when ] told you mine"
IT'S Flo-I mean Florence Grey"
Florence Grey" He bowed grave.
~. should we not shake hands now,
Miss Grey"
She held out her hand readily. I'D
like to-" she said meeting his eyes.
because you are the kindest man ]
ever met"
"0h. nonsense" he returned little
sharply. TRY a peach"
"Oh how lovely Are you a fairy
prince. Mr. Vermont" Something
made her blush.
I'm afraid not But II were. what
could do for YOU"
"Oh. heaps Of things" she answered
with quick sigh.
For instance. I'm interested. Miss
Grey"
Not really How can you be when
you and | are perfect strangers"
Are we? was hoping we were
getting TO know each other. Please
font say We are perfect strangers.
Couldn't we be friends-friends for a
lay. az least?"
She glanced at him a little wist.
'ully.
"Oh. I'm sure it's all right" she
aid recklessly half to herself
I'm sure II Is. And so we are
rlends, are we not?"
Yes" she answered. simply.
Thank you. Flo"
She exclaimed at the sound OF her
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