The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1909-09-10
CHAPTER III.
Continued.


cent, but in vain; he saw no trace OF
either. The weather was variab BILE,
and Glynn offered up earnest prayers
for sunshine and blue skies on the
eagerly anticipated Wednesday.
There were opportunities for tete-
a-tete in the freedom of a restaurant
dinner which were not to be found
within the narrow limits of a private
dwelling.
The fates were propitious. Wednes-
day broke bright and warm, and most
of the party were assembled when
Glynn drove up to the restaurant of
the Grand Cascade Madame Davil-
lers was richly attired in crimson and
black brocade, with white plumes in
her bonnet; her daughter in diaphan-
Gus dove-color and pink; while Miss
Lambert, who was unusually animat-
ed, looked lovely in soft, clear white
Indian muslin over spring-like green,
with abundance of delicate lace, and
poetic little bonnet decorated with
violets, which showed the wavy rich
ness of her golden brown hair.
She was listening with an amused
smile to some remarks of Monsieur
Davilliers, good-humored looking
and rather ponderous man, with a
morsel of red ribbon in his button
hole.
Glynn was warmly greeted by all,
including Vincent, who, to his
(Glynn's) annoyance, was among the
guests, magnifcently got up in the
height of fashion, with a heavy en-
erald ring fastening his necktie, a
brilliant diamond on one little finger,
an onyx signet ring on the other and
a massive gold pencil case and bunch
of charms dangling from his guard
chain. 4
''Is it not unfortunate?" said Elsie
in low tone, when Glynn succeeded
in getting near her; my father can
not return till tomorrow"
Eyes, it is too bad that he cannot
come, and that Vincent can."
do not look so angry" she re-
turned with smile. 81 am sorry,
too, and yet l don't know why; he is
always very polite and obliging, and
seems to be great friends with my
sssher.''
- There are INSTINCTS began
.ynn; but dinner was announced,
and he was directed to escort bril-
liant dame, who made a determined
attack upon him, and would not share
his attentions with any one.
Vincent was placed next Miss Lam
bert, and appeared to succeed in en-
tertaining her. Altogether Glynn felt
as he had anticipated.
When dinner was over Vincent pro-
posed that they should take their
coffee in the veranda, which was only
raised step above the gardens in
front Of the restaurant, and from
whence they could see the spray of
the waterfall glittering in the light
agreed to, and in the movement
which ensued Glynn contrived to
place himself near Elsie.
What an interminable dinner!'
he exclaimed
yet you had very agreeable
neighbour"
''If forty horsepower of talk con-
stitutes agreeability, I had. 1 hope
your father will return tomorrow.
1t seems such an age since l heard
you sing
But l sang to you on Sunday"
ITO me? no, to crowd of stran-
gers. of whom I was one"
Il do not consider you a stranger"
''-fhank You; you are infinitely
good to say so,' gazing into her eyes,
''It is a great additional charm to
hear you in your own room, with only
your father and myself for audience.
Do you think me selfish for saying
so?"
mo; yet music is music, wherever
you heart it,
Your music is something different
from all other" began Glynn, scarce
ly able to keep back the imprduent
expressions which rushed to his lips,
so delighted was he to have a few
words aside with her.
4 hope you will not go away until
my father returns" said Elsie, not
seeming to heed his compliment; che
would be sorry to miss you"
81 shall certainly not leave until he
returns" said GIynn, feeling himself
in some odd way bound to watch over
Elsie in Lambert's absence. Don't
you think he will come Tomorrow"
''Mr. Vincent seems to think it
probable he may be delayed"
Tn
have good deal to say for himself
at dinner
Yes; he seems to be looking for
some one" for Vincent had gone to
the edge of theveranda, and was sur
veying the various groups standing
or walking about the little lawn in
front of the cafe. Presently he bowed
and smiled, saying to Madame Da-
Villiers:
Il see an English friend of mine,
apparently alone; have l your per-
mission to present him to you? He
is a man of fashion and distinction
q Mr.. Travers."
But certainly" cried Nine. Da-
villiers, "any friend of yours, dear
sir"
vincent stepped forward, while
Glynn felt a thrill of angry anticipa-
ton. In a few minutes he returned
accompanied by-Deering! Vincent
at ozSe presented him to Madame Da-
villiers, who put on her most elegant
manner to receive so distinguished an
Tradition to her party; and Elsies
0es sought Glynn, saying as distinct
~ eyes could say, You see was
N -e's eIegancies were thrown
avg \ Dearing. He understood
but lii, French, and only bowed
with a sort Of naughty courtesy to his