New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24
The Garden of Fate
Continued fran age 5

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the officer: but instead bowed deeply IN &C
Acknowledgement Of the introduction.
He seated himself and IN hawleSs English
gave some Of the details of his trip, the Hon.
Bob now and then asking him question, as II
striving 70 be polite. In only a few minutes he
rose 10 his feet saving that he must excuse HIM
self as he had other appointments. The Con
sui, endeavUring to show hospitality 70 a TREND
Of his household started TO escort h1m 10 the
door.
Hold on a minute" he said. Mr.. Buham-
mel YOU'D better come and have dinner with
US this evening.
As the Moor accepted his invitation, Dick
looked across the room % Miss Clarke, who
gave an involuntary gesture OF annoyance
When the sound of the visitors footsteps had
died away and the Consul turned, Charlotte
took him TO task.
Now. what on earth did YOU do that for:
she said shaking her finger under her fathers
nose.
Why, thought you wanted me to. he re-
piled with a look Of surprise. d" Friend of you
girls. ISN'T he
Yes: but-oh well. think it would have
been nicer To- have had no one outside our own
family with US tonight"
The Hon Bob. after admitting that he hadn't
thought of that busted himself with some
American magazines. and Charlotte. as mistress
of the house. disappeared IN the direction OF the
dining room.
LUX the nTSt time. the OfuCCT lClI NllIl>ClI
alone with the English girl. whom he had
been thoughtfully watching. as If studying
something vague and half forgotten. " Miss
Clarke" he said " have been irving TO recall
the one YOU remind me of. ] think / have It.
Once. several years ago, / bad the pleasure OF
going on a hunting trip with "A countryman OF
yours Lord West. You bear him a distinct
resemblance" She looked amused, but made
no response other than an interrogative Yes
We all liked him thoroughly. for there was
nothing of assumption IN him and he was
splendid sportsman | was detailed u accom-
panv him on a big game trip. and with none but
Indians for companions We passed several Won
derful weeks together.
Mis- Clarke was now smiling at him with
new interest IN her eve. 90 I am glad YOU liked
him, she sand. " am rather fond Of HIM my
self. lie Is nv eldest brother
He impulSivelv walked across the room and
sat down beside her, wondering AZ her ldCS ~
~pOutancitv. Her very air OF Indifference IN
tcrcsted him and he felt keen desire TO arouse
IN her some spark of enthusiasm.
Doesn't II seem strange. he SAID " that
we should meet here IN tins far of phase. 90
learn that we have sort Of mutual TIE. YOURS
of relationship and NINE OF friendship,
She looked at him grtvelv but with no indi-
cation that the popularity of their aCqualnt-
lnce~hip was of any exceptional interest.
Aren't YOU surprised" he asked.
&C. No | can Z say that | am
Captain Whitney had a sense Of rebuff and
Ntuttfttl WfltlitI JIG VIZ ODItNlN'll-
able o. the strange and incomprehenSible Eng
l-h girl az hrs side. Hall batfled and finding II
ditIcuIt To- converse with her. he took refuge IN
opening q conversation with the Consul. who.
as II recalled to something. pulled a huge silver
watch from hrs trousers and consulted II with
apparent anxiety.
Guess its most time o. eat again." he re-
marked SententiouSlv Nearly half past
seven. Hamilton'll be here pretty soon
They stood ON their feet. tie pat a hand on
the Captains shoulder.
" Dick. he sand come on and III show YOU
vhe-c Won bunk. Right next % me up stairs. 20
MYTH bow o. the girl. the ottccr followed
w him out into the courtyard and up one
gallery past the thin screens and % another and
DommOdiOus wing Of the spreading house
where. until his baggage arrived. he prepared
himself best he might for the evening
meal
tie WAS still intent ON the thought Of the blf-
fling Miss Clarke. when he heard shouts of
laughter below and leaned over the gallery
above the court. t. discover the girls talking