The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-30

only too apt. taking the facts IN con
junction with my myslerions ride to the
club ia the evening. 70 believe / had
dreamed Il all What would schooners
crew be doing On our lonely beach II
the height Of a midnight storm3 A sem
sible man would naturally be inclined e
doubt.
settled down to work. and, shutting
my mind both to the mystery aud to Miss
Graham, succeeded IN getting q good deal
done BY night. The next day passed To
similar fashion. living IN quiet comfort
SO long as the storm lasted.
The third day broke fair. and early IN
the morning swept the sea and the
beach with my binoculars Never were
SEA and land more peaceful the tempest
appeared 10 have cleared the atmosphere
and brought i TO a new serenity Ny
work accomplished. I set OUT for the little
river to tia xest OF the elf. to SEE how
my catboat 6ad weathered the gale.
found there was some hailing TO be done,
and then, called BY a gentle breeze, ! ran
up sail and for an hour beat up the chan
mel The hot sun Of noon sent me home
and I sat down to my midday dinner
Charles had brought me papers and q
note from the club. ran through the
papers first. tc prove 20 myself how little
cared for the note, but at last broke
its seal.
Il am going to hold you to your invita-
ton for supper in the Ship now that the
storm Is over. May we have Il to-day
about 6g''
That was all. without even sigma
ture
was In two minds as to what to do
could not disappoint her without seem
ing more than chnrlish. without writing
myself down once aud for al as no gen
tlenan. and yer the sight Of her note
reused much OF my sleeping resentment f
II went. 7 would az least show her that
two could play at her game.
visited the larler and decided on a
menu. Then ] startled Charles half out
az bis senses. though to his credit be Il
said he never showed t. "You win paeh
these things'-E pointed out certain pro
visions IN the whe-lharrow. and take
chem on 70 IRE Snip on the beach You
Wit also take the foldiaStabie from my
study, and two f0lding-chairs, and set
he table on the deck ! am going q
take supper there with lady at Q. You
San leave the iced tea in bottle. Have
the supper ready at a quarter before the
tour. and then leave. We will not re
inire any service
yes. Mr.. Felix" said Charles. sedate-
y. | frowned as though the whole pro
seeding bored me and returned 70 my
york
As half past dressed carefully and
eft the house. As I walked up the beach
could not help but contrast mis- sunny
Gene with the night Of the storm. What
yer thar night had brought to Aiasfair.
{ was clear ! was not to know much
bout it.
waited on the shore until Miss Ora
lan appeared. and crossed the path with
ier 10 the Snip I pulled the snort rope
adder over the side and helped her on
GARD. We beheid a supper table immac- .
lately set. and places for two.
Miss Graham was delighted, and
ould not help relentins a little when I
aw how very pleased she was More
yer. | was the host. and she ny guest. 8
nd could not cast shadow over my c
wn feast. I tried. therefore. as best =
ould, 10 forget Islip and the iociet. and n
D think only Of what a beautiful late
fternoon it was. Of how fresh the smell
7 the sea came 70 the old Ships dea&s :
nd Of the beauty Of the girl who sat 3
cross from me. I think she detected 7
rat at first / was making an effort. and d
, tried 70 help me. for she was very u
vely and laxative. making much sport b
the supper. all the courses OF which +,
ere spread before us at once. ard Of
II having to wait upon ourselves :,
When we had finished supper, | asked :
Iiss Graham's permission to light a Gig
rette. and pushed my chair a little back CT
ON the table. There was a new moon d
the sky. and I pointed It out to her. D,
This Is the finest hour Of the day"
said. II only the Ship would up an m
lor and take Us for a sail :" :.
IF your pirate doesn't come now. just = =
ter supper, with a crescent moon hang -
z right side up. ! don't believe be ever y
IN" put In the girl pensively. ~
Her playful words. combined with the
genuous voice and the far-away. child. Sc
se dreaming Of her eyes. aroused some II
ing Of my old resentment Almost be- =,
re I knew what I was doing had fal- Il.
D a victim to an impulsive temptation. -
d was leaning on the table with my -
Is Fixed on her. w
Ito ne oontinuedl In