The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-03-04

ner. Sne went not more tnAn nan an
hour ago"
$50 that's 1t. Well, while eat you
40 and call her-and sav. you keep
this side the point. I'm looking out
for Miss Leslie now"
Winthrope hurried away, clenching
his fists and almost weeping with i'm
potent rage. Truly, matters were now
very different from what they had
been aboard ship. Fortunately he had
not gone a dozen steps before Miss |
Leslie appeared around the corner of |
the cliff. He was scrambllng along |
over the loose stones Of the slope
| without the slightest consideration for !
his ankle The girl, more thoughtful
waved to him to wait for her where
he was.
AS she approached, Blake's frown
gave place to a look that made his
face positively pleasant. He had al
ready drained the cocoanuts; now he
proceeded to smash the shells into
small bits, that he might eat the meat
and at the same time keep his gaze
on the girl The cliff foot being well
shaded by the towering wall of rock
she had taken off his coat and was
carrying 1t on her arm; so that there
was nothing to mar the effect of her
dainty openwork waist. with its elbow
sleeves and graceful collar and the
filmy veil OF lace over the shoulders
and bosom. Her skirt had been washed
clean by the rain, and she had man
aged to stretch 1t into shape before
drying.
Refreshed by nap in the forenoon
and by her saltwater dip, she showed
more vivacity than at any time that
Winthrope could remember during
their acquaintance. Her suffering dur
ing and since the storm had left its
mark in the dark circles beneath her
hazel eyes, but this in no wise
lessened their brightness; while the
elasticity Of her step showed that she
had quite recovered her well-bred ease
and grace of movement.
She bowed and smiled to the two
men impartially. Goodafternoon.
gentlemen"
Same to you, Miss Leslie!" re-
spcnded Blake, staring at her with
frank admiration. you look fresh as
daisy"
J, Genial and sincere as was his tone,
u the familiarity Jared on her sensitive
l. ear She colored as she turned from
him.
:, rs there anything new, Mr.. Win
thrope?" she asked.
= I'm afraid not, Miss Genevieve. Like
n ourselves, Blake took nap"
Yes; but Blake first took squint
e at the scenery. Just see If you've got
everything, and fix your hats. Wei
q be in the sun for half a mile or so
# Better get on the coat, Miss Leslie
Is It's hotter than yesterday"
" Permit me-" said Winthrope.
, Blake watched while the English
% man held the coat for the girl anC
10 rather fussily raised the. collar abou
n. her neck and turned back the sleeves
re which extended beyond the tips of he
20 fingers. The Americans face wa
stolid; but his glance took in every lii
-, tie look and act of his companions
-, He was not altogether IMMERSED in tn
~ ways of good society, and 1t scenes
ID to him that the Englishman was some
N what overassiduous in his attentions.
49, "All ready, Blake" remarked VIII
N thrope, finally, with last lingerin
a touch.
~ Bout time!" grunted Blake
You're fussy as a tailor. Got tn
40 flask and cigarette case and tn
ID knife?"
~ "All safe, sir-er-all safe, Blake"
- Then you two follow me slo'
y. enough not to worry that ankle.
~, don't want any more of the pack-mul
-. in mine"
20 where are we going, Mr.. Blake
"a exclaimed Miss Leslie. you will nj
leave us again."
It's only half-mile, Miss Jenn
Al There's break in the ridge. I'm g
ing on ahead to find If it's hard
a' climb"
es- But why should be climb"
GU Food for one thing. You see. tn
op end of the cliff is covered with Sc
10 birds, Another thing, expect to stril
'!' a spring"
us ooh, hope you do! The water
Ill the rain pools is already warm"
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