New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-02

perplexed look, and Roberta, watching him
out OF the corner OF her eye, saw the stubborn
line OF his jaw and chin tighten with sudden
resolution, and then, though her heart ached
at what she read IN the telltale depths OF his
eyes when he looked at her again, she smiled
winningly up at him and nodded aCqulescenCe,
as he said gravely:
Since ambition seems 10 De your ruling
passion, guess ali is said, then.
Shall we go back to Aunt Ella =.
He thought he detected a weary little note
in her voice; but when he gave her < search
ing look she was the arch coquette again
DO YOU know there has always been =
tradition among us Bellcroft people that the
woongs here at the dell are always lucky
ones:" she called back at him, looking over
her shoulder as she went up the slope. 1t
has been great trysting place IN its day.
The lightness OF her manner hurt him. Its
day IS over he said brutally. 1t IS nothing
now but an insignificant part. Of Yankee
1nillionaire's shooting preserve
Thank YOU for reminding me 50 oPPor3,
timely" she said haugttily and now. good
evening" Her bow was politely formal, and
then She Immediately turned her back on
him. refusing his assistance n gathering
up her traps, and did not look after him when
she heard him striding off among the bushes
Aunt Ella she said IN a tired little voice &
moment later, say good by to the dell for
ever. Tomorrow, II YOU still wish TO, YOU
NAV carry me home TO my doting father.
THE trunks were already strapped and down
stairs. Mrs. Layson, cool and lInpersonal
as ever, was taking leave OF the casual &C
quaintanCes Of her three weeks stay IN the
great winter hotel with exactly the correct
Shade OF endorsement, and Roberta, trlte
pale. but filed with her own dainty charm,
was the center OF group Of young men and
girls who, laden with fruits, flowers, sweets
and magazines, had constituted themselves
1,- - hon 70 her q
The boat will leave two hours Kate sad q
newcomer who came up and joined the party.
And that goes to prove iuTtneT the power 81
the almighty dollar. Ordinarily the Hyde
liners are sticklers for leaving exactly on the
minute; but this morning the secretary OF the
rich Van Buskrk fell down stars and broke
his crown, and as ms employer had no OPINION
Of the medical profession here ne mas mad the
boat held until DR.. Reedy Of New York, VINO
Is TO sail for home to-day, can preside over the
rnending Of his man Jack
Il wonder If there IS llll- TelOned an
Other Young voice fiIppantly
Roberta whipped round indignantly How
ran Won be so unfeeling." The words were IN
voluntary but She recovered herself III an IN
slant " II the boat Is TO be 50 late as all that,
She said IN her usual manner can attend to |
& little matter that requires my attention.
Then with her pretty bow and smile, which had |
the trick OF making each one OF the clustered
group feel personally included, she turned and |
touched Mrs. LAWSON on the shoulder. That |
woman followed her resignedly aside INTO one
Of the corridors.
You heard that" cried Roberta.
Yes Bob and ! know what to expect (
! tell Won right now, thoroughly disapprove /
It viii compromise YOU, and you know you /
can do so much better than to marry that |
Young man. OF course, though, You are going
right straight to BellcToft, Just like crazy |
thing
You are exactly right Tor once The girls
voice was vibrant with mute sohs and unshed |
tears Are YOU going with me
''Oh, Of course replied Mrs.. LAWSON, with !
shrug.
a ND they slipped away through q side en-
n trance ard were soon driving swiftly through |
thf. smooth streets OF the Southern city, out to
BeIcroft standing white and stately far above
the town
You NAV stay IN the carriage, Aunt Ella, .
she said as 1t drew up beneath the portico and
then she went with quick familiar steps over
the threshold OF the house where her father
was born telling the butler imperiOusly that
she must see Van Buskirk at once, as she had |
something h. say concerning his secretary.
After all the old millionaire has kind |
f.,a # he Is fat" she thought. with q little