Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-24

"You bought Storm Island several
years ago. did you not, Paget?" she
began.
Yes" he replied; II wanted a re-
treat, in which l could occasionally
play Crusoe."
Il remember. When you are worn
out with wanderings and hardships
you retire there for repose and restor-
alton. I suppose you do not go often
to the mainland during your visits at
the Storm"
mo. leave that to my man Terry.
"Then you know nothing Of the
places about you?"
my dear Mrs. Ellicott," he answered,
smiling, 1--WE are bounded on all sides
by the roaring deep. The nearest land
Is many miles away"
She looked disappointed.
Somewhere on the Maine coast
there is a certain place called Cape
Desolation. 1 hoped 1T might be in
the vicinity Of the Storm"
He was too polite to hint at the num-
Der of miles embraced in the Maine
coast line, or the distance that some
times intervened betVixt shore and is
land there So he simply said:
1.-THE name Is unknown to me. I do
not remember that ever heard 1t be-
fore"
Undoubtedly it is some spot beyond
the pale Of civilization. Let me ex-
plain the errand which brought me To
you this morning: At Cape Desola-
ton. wherever it may be-and I con-
fess my own ideas Of 1t are very vague
lives a certain Elizabeth Hillyer, the
grandniece of my deceased husband.
have invited her to come, and take
up her permanent abode with me, and
to consider herself my future heiress.
My letter Is already on its way to
Maine Whether Miss Hillyer, who Is
an utter stranger to me, will accept
the invitation or not, remains to be
seen. I have given her unlimited time
In which to think it over Meanwhile
I naturally desire to know something
Of the young person herself. or course,
Stephens would be the proper party to
aid me in the matter; but, unluckily, he
sails for Europe today, and I decline to
employ a stranger"
Fassel's correct face betrayed some
uneasiness.
you wish me to present myself to
Miss Hillyer, in Stephens placer" he
said, with such grace as he could mus
ter.
81 ask you to sail over to Cape Desc
lation in some leisure hour, Paget,
make the acquaintance Of this Eliza
beth Hillyer, and then write me q full
description Of her personal appearance.
and the impression which she makes
upon you"
my dear Mrs. Ellicott!" cried Fas-
sci. aghast.
Edith laughed merrily.
. REQUEST him to explore a Mexican
volcano, or search for Aztec remains,
or expound to you antediluvian history,
and he will acquit himself like hero.
But to send him in pursuit Of a girl-a
Young girl-and expect him to pass
Judgment upon her, and receive Inn
pressions-oh. how can you ask sucn
a thing Of Paget?"
face told that she was Ill at ease con-
cerning her latest experiment.
1T is my only hope Of discovering
the exact TRUTH" she answered, stub
bornly. IF Elizabeth Hillyer is to live
with me as my constant companion,
YOU will see that some reliable informa-
ton in regard to her is very desirable.
Because Paget cares nothing for our
sex, his opinion will be quite unbiased.
The girl herself need not know his bus
mess at Cape Desolation."
81 should think mott" said Edith,
still mirthfully. Surely she would
never consent to be interviewed by
such a critic. He must approach her,
like a thief in the night, and with the
wisdom of any number Of serpents.
Oh, that 1 could be there to see!"
why do you laugh at my plan!
said Mrs. Ellicott, irritably. 1T Is a
very good one, think. The only ques-
ton is, will Paget help me, as 1 wish?'
His word Is already given!" cried
Edith.
"Oh, yes, of course, my dear MIS-
Ellicott, certainly" said Fassel with
smile on his lip, and profound gloom
in his eye 'T will do your bidding
with pleasure"
mo" corrected Mrs. Ellicott, blunt
lv: there will be no pleasure In the
matter-quite the contrary. Miss Hill
yer must be a young savage-I expect
nothing less-a sort Of strange marine
creature, brought up with seafaring
relatives. STILL" growing hopeful' i
may find possibilities in her-she Is
young enough to be reconstructed. And'
at any rate, shall cast no more pearls
Lefore swine-I mean," lowering her
voic, for Ediths ear alone, Il have no
more male relatives to whom l can
offer fortunes or wives"
As II QeleTlHlHeu " PN'
uoon the matter, Fassel braVed him-
self. and said, cheerfully:
II will get Terry to take me TO
Cape Desolation at the earliest oppor-
tunity: and, without doubt shall find
Miss Hillver, and be able to send you
all the information you require"
make a note of the matter, Paget''
said his sister, lest you become ao-
sorbed in your new book, and the fas-
cinations of Storm Island, and forget
after all, to fulfill your promise"
~ shall not forget" replied Paget
Fassel.
To be Continued.