New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

arms # for no other reason than that his advent
tended to nip the authority Of Ormond Valda
was serene1v contented with herself at being IN
strurnental in saving human life; and If this
human life CHANGED to be young and extremely
good looking one, she, of course, was in nc"ise TO
Blame She had no hand whatever in the selection.
Aunt Mary politely, placldly, Perfectly
r,1eascd NV DEAR she observed to VarIa Il
approve of that young man His name IS good
one. l happen to know, personally, that oo-h The
Bruccs and the Morsons are most delightful and
arist1cratic families / very glad indeed. nv
child. that YOU declined to have him dressed as
common sailor
a grim expression about her mouth, and I 2arted
Nj Ornond to understand my reasons
Il should think sol" exclaimed Polly, nix
ture of approval and indignation " The --aa 4
Mr. Orrnond not wanting 70 stop and save drown
inc mani 1t was simply hOrrid! Besides, I call It
luck to pick up young fellow Ike that, and r-sht
out Of the sea tool Oh, gOOdy!
This last Young woman took a more na.--.a1
view Of the days occurrences then anyone else n
board. That otherwise uneventtul ocean t-.P
should be rniraculOusly transformed by the a--lEa
Of three separate pairs of trousers was 10 put l.
mildly, a special dIspensatlon OF Provlderce seem
ing to her optimistic soul like mamma distributed %
the desert bound, hungry little children o- Israel
Three r1eni All in a bunchl Yea, truly a miracle
that is to say, miracle with inlltatlo-z. .-y
interpreted in this wise:
because he isn't one bit attractive, and has q .ok
of unhappiness that makes me think he Is -oa-r-ed
and has been for very very, long time A1,l.7g,
n f.
quite handsOme,-side faCe,-but IS too well a.l llg
in years to be of any great conversation .alr,e
But as for the new One-the white tOOtEe-. Gre
clan nosed straight legged one, with darling L-tle
wet curls nesting all over his beautiful heal-Jh,
Lordl" Obviously Polly Thurman was impressed
And a person." she declared, with rising "--ath,
who would think for quarter of a half a se-ond
of leaving a Romeo AdOn1s ike that right ouc N
the middle of the cold water
SSH cautioned Va1da. as the person under ad-
~ verse criticism came toward them from
cabin followed by the unhapPlly married Tracy.
Pardon me, Miss GIrard, said the gray haired
possibility; but may We have a word with Elu-
my secretary and I-alOnes
Vada rose and answered in polite dignity Yes,
Mr. Ornond you may There are several matters
to be discussed immediately
She led the wav into the main saloon and waited
till the door was closed, while Tracy took The att-
tiona precaution of shutting the traps OF -To port
holes that opened on the deck Nalda noted his
but said nothing, though there were lines about
her mouth which warned her guests that the inter-
view might be squally- She did not Wait 70 6e
without delay, Selling the advantage Of attack
Now, gentlemen she began when all three
were seated, you will pardon me Tor sle-@ing
frankly The matter is a business one.
There was a slight pause. Tracy was nervous
as proved by his shifting eyes and reste-s feet
but Ormond seemed perfectly at ease He vas
about to speak; but Valda checked him.
Your manner of coming aboard my father
yacht, said she. was. to say the least
Ormond smiled in fathery indulgence You
received Mr. Girard's kilograms did YOU -0-t
Yes, certainly, she admitted; but anyone
could send a telegram"
Miss Girard!' There was genuine rer---ch n
the tone; but Valda answered remorselessIy-
The matter, Mr. Ormond, is a business me. a.
nitting of no InfOrnality-
Granted he returned; but what, may ask.
leads YOU to suppose that friends of Your t--Eer
would deliberately break the law in torg.rg mes
sages:
Ou-r recar+ conduct -a-1--a.f