New-York tribune., 1910-06-26

of light to resume her seat he saw that her lips
trembling and that her eyes were 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 rush and seize her IN
his arms Intent watching her, he lost much of the
Hon Bobs enthusiastic Communications, until aroused
by the Kaid's reply.
'Pshaw! l don't deserve all the credit. In fact,
know that without the old chap over there couldn t
have made good | mean 1t, old man. he said, ad-
dressing Dick directly.
He faced Charlotte, and for the first time since they
had known each other there almost lnSurmOunt-
able barrier of embarrassment between them Very
slowly he walked toward her, holding out both hands
Before she could srnise his intention he had finished the
gap between them with quick leap and, regardless
OF everyone, caught her IN his arms and was clutching
her against his breast For startled second she tired
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 jelaba.
0'Weu III be" a roar from the Hon. Bob, who
had Jumped from his and interrupted the tabIeat
So you're the felar Ell? ltsyou that broke my family
upi What's more, he said addressing Dick, I'D like
to know bv what right yOu showed him my letter. You
did it. That's the part OF this affair don ike
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, 1t 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 as you had
BEEN stupid, and l did you will do, broke as you
will break any code to give our Charlie happiness
For a long time the Hon Bob stood unreenting, and
then as if in surrender dropped back into his chair
Right? Of course you re right! Only you see m Just
what you said stupid and III go further and say that
I'm rapidly comm to the conc uson that IN my od age
I'm irving to win the championship medal tor tools
Charlotte dropped to her knees beside his chair, and
the Kad started II to speak; but the consul heId up
No, Hamilton not now!' he objected. Il 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 narryin each other, and m goln to
hand it to YOU straight that, much as think OF you,
don't ike it. No, hold On-hold on there, little girl
don't start draw away from me; And you needn
stiffen I'D like poker. either Hamilton because L
haven't said no. All want to say that you We got to
give me time to get my bearins. I'm kind OF knocked
out | wish you'd all go away from me awhile 20
anywhere. Go out in the garden and Wflk-any thirg
inst SOS to leave me alone for awhile till can think 1t
over 1t amt twas alone that had to be Satls
fed I've told you all that want to play the game OF
life so that when its all over meet the only woman
I've ever worshiped and have her tell me that I've done
well Somehow feel as if l sat here alone and every
thing was quiet could talk to her about 1t and know
what she'd ike TO have me do
THEY were too much impressed to hesitate; so,
l. without any further words obeyed his desire
Dick walking silently beside the kald sister, paused
and looked back Bob Marshall, sagged Wear1y into
the depths of his chair appeared to have grown unac
countabv old. The young officer almost gave way TO
an inclination to return and put his arm round the
r0,,oh old foster father who appeared deserted and
alone Reluctantly he decided that 1t was best to do as
the Consul had wished he took his place at Margaret
Carkes side and together, speeches. and grave they
walked to the far end OF the garden. Seated on one OF
the marble benches at the of the broad pathway
they came upon the Kaid and Charlotte talking ear
nestlv and not wishing to disturb them took another
course which led them to the pergola where so recently
they had parted. They hesitated. stopped, and finally
seated themselves m
Il wonder" she said thOughtfully, III many such
affections exist
He knew that she was thinking of the athfulness OF
the Hon Bob Yes he replied thoughttuIly | be-
lieve there many. =.
D. :, = .rth rrhie To cultivate them thus taking