Willmar tribune., 1909-12-15

paused 10 indicate q group OF them
whose smooth trunks were like mas
sive pillars. As we looked back l saw
that Miss Pat had gone into the house,
driven. no doubt. by the persistency of
the west wind that crisped the lake.
Helen's manner changed abruptly, and
she said:
If any difficulty should arise here,
II my poor father should find out
where we are, trust that you may be
able to save my aunt anxiety and
pain. That is what I wished to say
to you, Mr.. Donovan"
Certainly" replied, meeting her
eyes, and noting culver Of the lips
that was eloquent Of deep feeling and
loyalty. She continued silent as we
marched on and I felt that there was
the least defiance in her air; then she
drew handkerchief from her sleeve,
touched 1t lightly to her eyes, and
smiled.
Il had not thought Of quite follow
ing you home! Here is Glenarm gate
and there lie your battlements and
towers"
Rather they belong to my old
friend, John Glenarm. In his goodness
of heart he gave me the use of the
place for the summer; and as gener-
osity with another's property is very
easy. I hereby tender you our fleet
canoes, boats, steam launch-and the
stable. which contains a variety of
traps and a good riding-horse or two.
They are all at your service. I hope
that you and your aunt will not fail to
avail yourselves of each and all. Do
you ride? I was specially charged to
give the horses exercise"
Thank you very much," she said.
when we are well settled, and feel
more secure, we shall be glad to call
on you. Father Stoddard certainly
served us we'll in sending US to you,
Mr.. Donovan"
In moment she spoke again, quite
slowly, and with, l thought, q very
pretty embarrassment.
Aunt Pat may have spoken of an.
other difticulty-a mere annoyance.
really" and she smiled at me gravely.
"Oh, yes; Of the youngster who has
been troubling you. Your father and
he have. of course, no connection?"
mo; decidedly not. But he IL q
very offensive person, Mr.. Donovan.
It would be matter of great distress
II he should pursue us to this place. "
1T is inconceivable that a gentle.
man-ff he is gentleman-should
follow you merely for the purpose Of
annoying you. have heard that young
ladies usually know how to get rid Of
fmp0rtunate suitors."
II have heard that they have
that reputation" she laughed back.
But Mr.. Gillespie"
That's the name, is it? Your aunt
did not mention it."
"Yes: he lives quite near us At
Stamford. Aunt Pat disliked his "a
ther before him, and now that he is
dead she visits her displeasure on the
son; but she is quite right about it.
He is a singularly unattractive and
uninteresting person, and trust that
he will not find u.s.
THAT is quite unlikely. You will
do we'll to forget all about him
forget all your troubles and enjoy the
beauty of these June days.
We had reached Glenarm gate. and
st. Agatha's was now hidden by the
foliage along the winding path. Helen
threw away the bits OF twig when we
came to the wall. and. as I swung the
gate open, paused mockingly with
clasped hands and peeped inside.
Il must go back" she said. Then,
her manner changing, she dropped her
hands at her side and faced me.
You will warn me, Mr.. Donovan.
Of the first approach Of trouble. I
wish to save my aunt in every way
possible-she means so much to me:
she has made life easy for me where
it would have been hard"
There will be no trouble, Miss Hol-
brook. You are as safe as though you
were hidden in q cave in the Apen.
mines: but I shall give you warning
at the first sign Of danger"
my father isis quite relentless"
she murmured. averting her eyes.
I turned to retrace the path with
her; but she forbade me and was gone
swiftly-a fash of white through tho
tfees-before could parley with her.
! stared after her as long as l could