The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-11-10

rant and found her only too glad to
go. At his suggestion she spoke to
Frances. only to meet fat refusal.
Il don't want to go yet. mother"
protested the girl. 'I'm having
splendid time here in my own way.
and | can't see any reason for leav-
ing. I'd like to ride up to Coamo and
try the Spanish baths and then go on
through to San Juan. It's an easy
ride, and l can meet the ship there.
suppose you and Edward 60 around
by ship and let me come through the
other way. l think that would be
splendid plan.''
Mrs. Durant looked at her daughter,
startled
Frances. think you must be out OF
your head!' she exclaimed. How
could you come through alone? Prob
ably you are planning to have Lieu
tenant Sommers take charge of you?"
Frances expression showed only
amazement, but her heart was beating
hard.
Lieutenant SommersY' she asked,
with well simulated surprise.
Mrs. Durant made an Impatient
gesture.
Now, don't pretend, Frances. that
you are ignorant of the fact that the
Roanoke is expected here in the har-
Dor, and he is ON board.
rs he?" said Frances, still seeming
surprised. Why, how nice that would
bew
"Nonsensew snapped her u~ther.
Frances, don't care for that young
naval officer, and j don't see why you
can't get him out eff your head
The girls face flushed hotsy.
HE isn't in my head" she exclaimed.
Her mother was not to be put off so
easily.
"Humph! Maybe he isn't in your
head. but sometimes I've feared he's
in your heart. which is worse. Now.
Frances. don't be foolish. You know
Edward cares for you, and you know
that your father and L would like to
see you two married"
The girl shook her head decisively.
and her tone was very firm when she
answered
I'm very sorry, mother, to disap-
point you and dad, but l must tell you
once and for all l wouldn't marry Ed
ward Pinckney If he were the only
man on earth.''
The mother looked at her daughter,
amazed.
Frances Durant, I'm ashamed of
your she cried. Here you've had me
enduring that horrid yacht for mouth
past merely because | thought it would
help to bring this match about. and
now you tell me you'll never marry
him! I've never been so treated in my
lifev'
Frances could not help laughing She
slipped her arn about her mothers
neck affectiomteiy
I'm awfully sorry. mother. dear. but
j don't see how can help you You
wouldn't have me marry man don't
love. would youT"
NO." agreed her mother uncertain
ly; 81 don't want to force YOU
'Then | expect it's settled" decided
the girl. with long breath of salts
faction. We won't say any more
about it,
Mrs. Durant knew Frances we'll
enough not to try to argue the matter
She still had some hope. for she had
'dwelt on the prospect so long that she
could not at once give it up entirely
One change of scene had failed to
work. She would try another
We'll. then. for goodness sake.
Frances. let's go home" she said eager
ly Il want to get settled in my own
room and feel the floor stay still"
The girl sighed.
Very we'll, mother; We'll go home
whenever you wish" she agreed.
Down in the courtyard of the old
fashioned Spanish hotel Pinckney was
talking to the captain of the Iry essa
anxiously.
'4on say the Roanoke is IMP he
asked.
The captain nodded.
Yes sir. She cast anchor in the
harbor an hour ago" he declared.
Then get up steam at once. cap
tain," ordered Pinckney. 1--WE will !
leave tonight" 4
The officer from the yacht hesitated.
"Of course. if you say so. sir he
agreed, ~but would strongly suggest
waiting over bit. There is a bad |
storm brewing. and storms in this lat |
itude are apt to be awkward. Don't |
you think you'd better lay over until
the weather clears up?' -..4,
Pinckney whirled on him angrily.
I'm giving the ORDERS" he snapped
Still the seaman could not quite |
agree. He knew his business. and he |
felt grave responsibility at the
thought Of taking the wife and daugh-
ter of the owner into danger
Certainly, SIR Pm under your or
ders," he said. "but we have the ladies t
on board. and they might not like a
Storm
Nonsense" snapped Pinckney.
You're too cautious. We leave TO- +
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