Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-07

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cruiser. and he WAS determined thai
the naval officer ana Frances should
not ly any chance meet.
His orders were quietly given. and
Tie captain IF the lrveSSa WIS ready
ihr moment the Roanoke should an
"V1r in the harbor To get up steam
preparatory to leaving.
Then. with these plans all laid
finckncy began his own plans for de
lArture. First he approached Mrs. Du
rant and found her only too glad tc
20. ~ his suggestion she spoke tt
Frances. only to meet II Hat refusal.
Il don't want to go yet. mother
protested the girl. I'm having Z
splendid time here in my own way
and can't see any reason for leav
ing. Id like to ride up to Coamo and
try the Spanish baths and then 20 or
through TO San Juan. It's an easy
ride. and ! can meet the ship there.
suppose you and Edward go around
by ship and let ME come through the
other way. think that would be q
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 q
Frances expression showed only
amaZement. but her heart was beating
hard.
Lieutenant Sommcrs:" 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
Nonsense" snapped her mother
"Franccs. l don't care for that young
naval officer, and | don't see why you
can't get him out of your head"
The girls face flushed holly.
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 | 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 II 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 month
past merely because thought it would
hClD W tliiS aDOut,
now you tell me you'll never marry
him! I've never been so treated In my
lifew
Frances could not help laughing. She
slipped her arm about her mothers
neck affectionately.
I'm awfully sorry. mother. dear, but
! don't see how | can help you. You
wouldn't have me marry man don't
love. would you:"
NO" agreed her mother uncertain
ly; II don't want to force you"
Then l 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 well
enough not To try to argue the matter.
She still hal some hope. for she had
dwelt on the prospect so long that she
could not ut once give it up entirely.
One change If scene had failed to
work. She would try another.
We'll. then. for goodness sake.
Frances. let's 20 home" she said eager
ly. Il want % get settled In my own
room ard feel the floor stay still"
The girl sighed.
Very well. mother; We'll SO home
whenever you WISH" she agreed.
Down in the courtyard OF the old
fashioned Spanish hotel Pinckney was
| talking to the captain OF the Irvessa
anXiously.
You say the Roanoke is in" ht
asked
The captain nodded.
Yes. sir She cast anchor In the
harbor an hour ago." lie declared.
Then get up steam Mt once. cap
tain." ordered Pinckney. I'VE viii
leave tonight"
The officer from the yacht heSitated
"Of course, If you say so, SIR" III
agreed, "but | would strongly SUCCESS
waiting over q bit. There is a bat
storm brewing. and storms in this lat
itude are apt to be awkward. Dom
you think you'd better lay over unit
the weather clears up?"
Pinckney whirled on him angrily.
..I'n civinr tho orders " he SnapDed