The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-07-14

from him and. no matter how difficult
It would prove. kill her dawning inter-
est. which naturally was based on the
suppostion that he was a gentleman
| privileged to associate with one OF her
standing. Filled with this resolution.
he now turned and said
Miss Randall. you've been kinder
to me than any woman ever was. You
saved my life this morning. But my
friend is right. I'd better go. Already
you've helped me more than you
ought"
Instantly the angelic. wrapt express
sion was sponged from her face. and.
astonished. almost angry, she turned
upon him.
why? What right have you to say
thatY she demanded. do you think
! don't want TOT"
NO" he admitted. "But-but !
can't stay"
"Do you want me to believe that
you're afraid?
Eyes. I'm afraid"
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Colonel Moreau tonight or tomorrow?
I'm not afraid Of his coming. and you
can't make me believe that you are.
! don't believe you were ever afraid
Of man In your life." She stood very
straight and looked into his eyes. an
incredulous. challenging smile on her
lips.
"No, was never afraid of a man.
he admitted quietly. But am afraid
Of
"Of meT she whispered interpreting
the pause.
YES" he said simply.
Her eyes battled to meet his own.
but every effort proved futile. and at
length. coloring wildly. she sought the
garden seat. half turning her back.
while he pre-empted the arm, toying
restlessly with the white camellia he
still carried.
II gather from the stories you read
the General" he continued, bending
toward her. while he smiled half Gym
ically. that the bad prince always
keeps following the beautiful princess.
and Of course she always finds him
out. Now. II looks to me like weak
ness in his character that he doesn't
quit before she has the chance TO. In
my opinion. he's a fool to take the
risk"
Her answer came TREMENDOUSLY. but
withal brave and TO the point.
II suppose 1 could find story In
which she would want him to take the
chance. Now-now. are you going to
stayr turning and looking up. half
daringly. into his eyes.
Il can't" be said doggedly. "And
the sooner I go the better. Don't LEI
anything ever make you sorry that
you helped me. Goodby." And. throw.
Ing the camellia on the bench. he res.
olutely offered bis hand.
Hut she ignored the hand and picked
up the discarded flower.
mot yet. not yet" she whispered.
There is Ann calling me. and | must
dress for dinner. But shall expect
TO see you again before you leave.
You will wait here? You may tell me
goodby then-if you wish to-
He bowed. seating himself detected
" on the garden seat. while she flew
into the house
, The sun had set. and twilight was
fast approaching. the shadows OF the
trees blending In one solid gray Inn.
palpnble mass. II seemed rs II the dis.
appearance Of the sun and Adele had
been coincident. productive OF the
same effect. without warning the
days work seemed TO be clamorlng for
toll, demanding more than Kirby own
ed. lie felt weary. spent. utterly for
saken and alone. the bleak aud barren
future stretching Unfortunately before
him. Hostage OF bis bitter hnmor. be
was obliyious TO the fact that the old
negro. Group. watching his opportu.
nifty. had stolen from the house and
was now regarding him tixedIy. and he
started when nj length the other tlm-
idly ventured 20 address him.
"Marse. yo' scuse the. sab. Could
yo' be so 'bligin' an Kind 70 me 10
ask yo' question:" prefaced Group.
with d humble bow. Il got very
strong membunce o de way 30 Is fa-
vored In De profyle. but II must a.
been q long time since 20 was here.
kase / don't place so das right. spe-
cially by de name. sab"
Il have never been here before" re-
piled Kirby truthfully.
"well. 'clah ole Group rot rack bis
wool some. kase knows 20 face as
well as I knows my own. ! bet ! aln't
goin' TO get TO sleep wink tonight
tryin' TO 'membeh wbah Il was know
20. sah.-
Amused by the others evident per.
plexity. Kirby IN his characteristics
fashion temporarily dismissed his own
trouble and said. with smile: Come,
cheer up. II isn't as bad as that"
instantly Group turned. electrified.
while he clapped both hands behind
outstanding ears. what 30 say. sahY'
he cried. "Blass tod. LIT Marse
Come Cheer Up" It's done come TO
me. It's Marse Gene Kirby
Iro M coSrISuED.l
Small Boys, Take Comfort.