Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-29

never grow up?" he exclaimed. but his
winning smile iliumined his features as
he crossed the veranda To the girls side.
She turned and threw herself into his
arms, her own about his neck. laughing
and mocking him adorably. She had not
| seen Kilbourne and me. know. for when
| she lifted her head from the old mans
| shoulder and her eyes encountered mine
they distended almost with fear. IL SEEM
| ed. and she uttered a startled cry.
why. child, did you not know that we
have callers?" Mr.. Mcclure asked Sec.
Dolly. my dear, i want these new friends
my only living kin. my beloved grand
daughter and housekeeper. Dolores"
Had possessed even the wit OF .
, mummy 1 thought In that moment
Gables. What place was more likely TO
share that tiny stretch OF beach with
Overlook? What other place. indeed,
was near Overlook 10 share it7
| In this brief interval of salutation and
self-criticism Miss Dolly had acknowl-
edged our introductions with formal bows
! and an exceedingly grave countenance,
| but her manner toward me Indicated no
recognition. She disappeared directly,
| and i was wondering whether II were a
part OF her idea Of propriety to begin an
| acquaintance with this meeting when she
| returned her hair coiled high upon her
head. her dress skirt very long. her car
. riage very stately. and. In fact. once
more my beauty OF the train. She rame
| directly TO me.
II want to ask your forgiveness for my
| words and conduct yesterday" she said,
! smilingly. and stretched out a tiny hand.
which I grasped with unnecessary fervor.
| II knew that I was wrong as soon as I
| stopped To think" she went on before I
could answer. land I've been TO the beach
twice I'm the hope OF seeing You and tell
ing YOU So"
"why. Dolly. have you and Mr.. Bliss
met before today" Mr.. Mcclure asked.
in astonished accents. and kilbourne
| looked quizzical
Dolly laughed. and going TO her grand
fathers chair she perched upon one arm
OF il.
!; mir. Bliss found my locket. grandpa.
DEAR" she explained.
\ Mr.. McClure's face instantly radiatei
a hundred lines OF amusement.
| ''Ah," said he. then Mr.. Bliss is the
most recent victim OF your pranks.
child.' He lifted a warning finger.
| My granddaughter will bear watching.
gentlemen" he cautioned, smilingly. For
mischief. when the mood is upon her. sic
is veritable sprite. Pray do not take
her too seriously at any time"
Dolly pouted bewitchingly. in protest.
Ing indignation: then smiled enigmat'c-
ally, and with consummate tact directed
the conversation from herself.
/ With as much skill Kilbourne adjusted
conditions to meet his ideas OF enjoy
ment, with the result that presently
/, found, with a little thrill OF jealousy.
that was sidetracked with Mr.. Mcclure.
while Kilbourne had Dolly to himself.
! You have chosen a lovely spot for your
summers outing. Mr.. Bliss" Mr.. Mcclure
| remarked. i agreed with him so heartily
as to bring a smile to his face.
| IF there's lovelier one on earth I'd
4 like to see it," I answered. But Hors-
ford. the farmer. assures me that the
| house In possessed of an evil genius and
advises me not to live there"
| Mr.. Mcclure looked serious.
CTo be continued tomorroW.)