The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-07-02

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By FREDERIC S. 1SHAM,
Author Of 1.-THE Strollers. - ''Un-
der the Rose" The Lady
Of the Mount" Etc.
Copyright. 1909. BY the Bobbs-
Merrill Company.
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CHAPTER VII.
IN THE PARK,

CHAPTER VII.
IN THE PARK.
rNTO a scene Of rural tranquil
lily in Hyde park rode briskly
about the middle of the morn
ing Jocelyn Wray and others.
The glow on the girls cheeks har-
monized with the redness of her
Nps The sparkling blue eyes Knocked
at all neutral hues. Her gown and an
odd ribbon or two waved, as it were,
light defiance to motionless things
still leaves and branches, flowers and
buds, drowsy and sleeping. Some
times at her Idle, again just behind,
galloped the Ii. rse bearing John Steele,
and as they went at fair pace, pre-
coded and followed by others of gay
party, the eyes of many passersby
turned to regard them.
by Jove, they're stunning! 1t isn't
often you see man put up like that"
Cor a girl more the picture of
health!"
And beauty
Unconscious of these and other com.
ments from the usual curious contin-
gent Of idlers filling the benches or
strolling along the paths, the girl now
set a yet swifter gait, glancing quickly
over her shoulder at her companion.
do you like a hard gallop? Shall we
let them out?'
His frightening gaze answered.
They touched their horses and for
some distance raced madly on. passed
those in front and left them far be-
hind. Now Staele's eyes rested on the
playing muscles of her superb horse,
then lifted to the 1.-the form of Jocelyn
Wray. the straight shoulders, bit of
tress, disordered, floating rebellious-
~ to the wind.
AS abruptly as she had pressed her
horse to that inspiring speed she drew
him in to a walk.
wasn't that worth coming to the
park for?' she said gayly.
more than worth it,"
'You see what you missed in the
past" she observed in a tone slightly
hooking. $50.
''You were not here to suggest it,
he returned quietly, with gaze only for
blue eyes.
She suffered them to linger. II sup
pose I should feel flattered that sug-
gestion from little me-
"A suggestion from little you would,
1 fancy, go long way with many
people" A spark shone now in the
mans steady look. The girl seemed
not afraid Of it.
II am Fortunate" she laughed-"a
compliment from Mr.. John Steelew
He started as if to speak, but his an
swer remained unuttered. The mans
lips closed tighter.
He offered no comment. The horses
moved on. Suddenly she looked at
him.
do you know" she laughingly re-
marked, you are not very interest:
tng?'
He started. "Interesting"
he bent little nearer She swept
back the disordered lock. An instant
the man seemed to lose his self pos
session. "Ah," he began as if the
words forced themselves from his lips.
If only might
What he Lad been on the point of
saying was never finished. The girls
quick glance, sweeping an instant
ahead, had fingered on some one ap-
preaching from the opposite direction.
"lsn't that Lord Ronsdale" asked
the girl, continuing to gaze before her.
A black look replaced the sudden
flame In Steele's gaze. The hand hold
Ing the reins closed on them tightly.
"Rather early for him, fancy she
said, regarding the slim figure of the
approaching rider, with his devotion
to clubs and late hours. YOU know.
Do you, MIR. Steele, happen to belong
to any of his clubs?''
"No." He spoke in low voice. al
most Larshly.
Her brow lifted. Els face was turned
from her. Had he been mindful he
might have noted a touch of displeas.
uic Oh TIE pFOuu lace IudC SQc regard
ed him as from a vague, indefinite
distance.
lie remained silent. She frowned
then turned to the :nobleman with 9
smile. Lord Ronsdale found that bel
greeting left nothing to be desired. Sht
who had been somewhat unmindful OF
him lately on sudden seemed really
glad to see him. -.
$50 good of you," she murmured con
ventionally as Steele dropped slightly
back among the, others who had by
this time drawn near-!'''to arrive Al
such an questionable hour. mean"
His pleased but rather suspicious
eyes studied her. He answered light
ly. Behind them now. he who had
been riding with, my lady could hear
their gay laughter. :;
Good looking beggar, isn't he?" OBJ
served the nobleman suddenly, hi,
gaze sharpened on4her. a. =
who" asked the girl. ~ s,.:r y
THAT chap Steele he answered In