The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-03-17

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theirs. you know, and ne seemed
much concerned about 1t. You see.
dear. l wasn't exactly listening,
but"
But you hear, dear-that's the
main point. Come into my cabin and
see my new serge Dress
They went aft. leaving G.eig at
the door of his cabin. He was hold
ing the sides to prevent himself from
falling. Other passengers went past
his cabin, keeping carefully to the
other side OF the narrow corridor
Not one OF them spoke to him. but
they all spoke to each other"
What does this mean?" cried
Henry Greig. do they suspect me
Of"
Harry"
A soft. white hand on the arm. with
kindly pressure. He turned and
seized it gladly.
Elsie, Aren't you, too, going to
follow them"
Tell me first what il all means"
1t did not take long to put the girl
into possession of the facts. Her face
] famed red with indignation.
And they dare to think you would
do thing like that"
Well said Greig. uneasily, they
found the things there. you see. It's
circumstantial evidence, OF rather
an awkward kind. But / needn't
tell you, Miss Norman"
My name is still Elsie"
MY dear girl. I needn't tell you
that l shouldn't dream OF taking poor
old Vah Straaten's diamonds, or any
body else's."
Il am quite sure OF that. Harry.
l must see him about it." She re-
pinned her straw hat with decided
air. I'VE two must stand together,
now. whatever happens"
Elsie. hadn't you better let me
tight 1T out alone? The truth Is near
ly sure to come out. sooner or later,
and"
In the meantime, dear, You will
have to forget our stupid quarrel of
this morning. 1 was quite wrong"
so was l." said Greig. promptly.
A man has no business to kiss
girl as she is ascending the gangway
OF P. & o. steamship. 1t has been
done, no doubt, on more occasions
than one, but it is nearly always an
act to be condemned by right-thinl-
ing people, who have not had the
chance OF committing the crime.
Nevertheless, II it is at any time to
be pardoned, it was in the instance in
question.
But" said the astonished Mrs.
Renton to her companion, Il thought
you said. my dear. that the engage
ment was all on"
She certainly said so. Why she
should be so affectionate with him
now after this scaadalous affair good
ness only knows"
"Ah. my dear, girls are queer crea-
lures"
There were few hours OF mixed
feelings for Mr.. Greig OF the Eastern
Bank. 1t was terrible to feel this sus-
picion hanging over him: to watcn
the looks cast at him by the passen-
gers; to observe Mr.. Van Straaten's
almost comic appearance OF injury;
on the other hand. it was delightful
to feel that close to him in this time
OF stress. as he sat on deck or strolled
up and down. was a cheerful young
person in her very best spirits. The
boy meanwhile behaved in a manner
quite exemplary.
Il am astonished. my dear" said
Mr.. Van Straaten. severely, that you
should be friendly with Mr.. Greig
after what has happened already. /
strongly advise YOU to give him up.
You told me You had changed"
i've changed my mind" she said,
definitely. Women folk are not
good at lot of things. but we do
know how to change our minds"
Mr.. Van Straaten lifted his hat and
turned away. The old gentleman
when he was a few PAGES off seemed
much agitated. so much so that he
scarlet handkerchief. He called to
one OF the sailors.
Tell my man Hans to come up
instantly"
Much commo:ion soon after the ap-
pearanca OF the stolid-faced Hans.
A rush toward that part of the ship
by all the passengers on deck. Swift
talking German. Considerable tenn
per on the part OF Mr.. Van Straaten;
penitent words from Hans.
Mr.. Greig," cried the old German,
come here directly. And Miss Nor
man. listen to this horrible man OF
mine. l haf lost also my hatbox: /
ask him where II is and he replies
that he thinks he place it by mistake
in Mr.. Greig's cabin. IL it not so,
Hans"
Sorrowful Acknowledgement from
the profusely penitent Hans. Mr.
, Van Straaten raised his voice.