Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26

of light to resume her seat he that her lips
trembling and that her eyes moist. Had he not
read in those signs happiness beyond bounds, he
might have shown less restraint than she and answered
the impulse of his heart to rush and seize her in
his Intent watching her, he lost much of the
Hon. Bobs enthusiastic concentrations until aroused
by the Kaids reply.
"Pshaw! don't deserve all the credit. In fact, l
know that without the old chap there couldn't
have made good. | mean it, old man, he said adj
dressing Dick directly.
He faced Charlotte and for the first time since they
had known each other there almost insurmount-
able barrier OF embarrassment between them. Very
slowly he walked toward her, holding out both hands
Before she could surse his intention he had finished the
gap between them with one quick leap and regardless
OF everyone caught her in his and clutching
her against his breast For startled second she tried
to hold him away and then with courage equal to his
own slipped both arms up around his shoulder and
throat, and. half sobbing nestled her cheek closely
against the folds of his jeaba.
well, III be" roar from the Hon. Bob who
had from his seat and interrupted the tableau
$50 you the elar Ell? It's you that broke my family
up! What's more he said, addressing Dick, I'D like
did it. That's the part of this affair don't like
He stood quite still waiting for Dick to explain
The officer rose from his chair walked over and put
hand on his shoulder and studied his face dad, he
said earnestly lit wasn't according to the code. Per
haps had no business to show your letter; but knew
the truth, knew in flash that had been you had
been, stupid, and l did you will do, broke you
will break, any code to give our Charlie happiness
Am l right?"
FOr long time the hon. BOD stood unrelent1ng, and
then as if in surrender dropped back into his chair.
Right Of course you right Only you I'm just
what you said stupid and I'll 60 further and say that
I'm rapidly comm to the conclusion that in my old age
I'm trying to win the championship medal for foos'
Charlotte dropped to her knees beside his chair ard
the Kad started to speak, but the Consul held up
his hand.
mo, Hamilton, not now!" he objected. II like you
all right; but somehow other never had thought of
you in that way I've always been against folks of diff
rent countries marryn each other and I'm goin' to
hand it to you straight that, much think of you,
don't like it. No, hold on-hod there, little girl
don't start to draw away from me- And you needn't
stffen up like poker, either, Hamilton, because l
haven't said All want to say that you've got to
give me time to get my bearin's. I'm kind of knocked
out. / wish you'd all 60 away from me awhile: Go
anywhere. Go out in the garden and walk-anything,
just SOS to leave alone for awhile till think it
1t amt if twas alone that had to be salts
fed. I've told you all that play the game of
life that when it's all can meet the only
I've worshped and have her tell me that I've done
we'll Somehow feel if sat here alone and every
thing quiet could talk to her about it and know
what she'd like to have me do.
THEY were too much impressed to hesitate; so,
without any further words, obeyed his desire.
Dick walking silently beside the Kaids sister, paused
and looked back. Bob Marshall, sagged YEARLY into
the depths of his chair appeared to have grown
countably DID, The young officer almost gave way to
inclination to return and put his round the
rough old foster father who appeared deserted and
alone Reluctantly he decided that it best to do
the Consul had wished he took his place at Margaret
Carkes side and together speeches. and grave they
walked the far end of the garden. Seated of
the marble benches the of the broad pathway
they came upon the Kaid and Charlotte talking ear
nestly and wishing to disturb them took another
which led them to the pergola where recently
they had parted. They hesitated, stopped, and finally
seated themselves.
Il wonder she said thoughtfuly, IF many such
affections exst?"
He knew that she thinking of the fathfulness of
the Hon. Bob. Yes he replied thoughtfully Il be-
lieve there are many
But is it worth while to cultivate them thus taking
the terrible risk of bereavement to leave perpetualy