Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-11-04
CHAPTER vII-continued.

CHAPTER Vli-contlnued.
"That was very kind of you" said
Eunice as she led the way to the old,
familiar room, only a little DINNER
and duller than usual, but neverthe-
less to Wilfrid a very haven Of rest
fulness. Father will be delighted to
see you and hear all aboutsyour trav-
els"
And what about yourself. Eunicef"
said VIII, moving closer to her. but
not venturing to touch her, although
he was possessed with an unutterable
longing to take her to his heart as Of
yore, as she stood there in her fresh,
cool beauty--a little more mature, a
little more sedate and womanly. and
to his tired spirit infinitely grateful
and soothing.
"Of course | am glad to see you"
she said In quietly level tones, lifting
her eyes to his as she spoke. with a
steadfast and limpid regard. their
depths unstirred by any sign Of deep
err feeling within. II her heartstrings
vibrated little or much, she had her
self wonderfully in hand.
Stennis turned away with q half
petulant sigh and dropped into q
chair-his old, favorite seat.
Il have been several kinds Of fool
since saw you," he was beginning,
when Eunice broke in banteringly:
"Oh, pray don't begin your confess
sions so soon would rather hear
about the pleasant things you have
seen and done!"
Stennis looked at her in wonder
ment This was new Eunice, alto
gether out OF his ken. She had
seated herself by the window, and
was already busted over bit Of deli
cate framework which the slightest
tremor Of hand or dimness OF eye
might ruin. Her GOODNESS was disap-
pointing, even aggravating. In what
school had she acquired this In.
soucianca OF voice and manner?
Clearly, he thought. she had not
been wearing her heart away during
his absence. Perhaps there was sue
cessor to her favor, he reflected jeal
| ously.
But then and there he registered a
mighty oath that he would try to win
her back II he had to begin his WOO
ing all over again.
Thoughts ny quickly as Ariers
girdle, and Eunice's last words had
scarcely ceased vibrating on the all
than Wilfrid found himself replying
with a smile
Must | begin at the very begin
ming, like the children?"
From the very be-commencement,
as one of my little Sunday school toti
says"
well, then--oh, hang It all
Eunice, can't begin in cold bloot
In that way! Ask me questions
give me a start, You know nevel
was famous for ticketing and Labelling
my thoughts"
Eunice laughed quietly-a delicious
ly low ripple Of merriment.
"All right" she exclaimed, witt
lust a trace of her old occasionally
piquant manner. But II ] put an!
impertinent queries. Mr.. Stehnis, yo'
may decline to answer on thsa usua
legal grounds"
And what may they be?', inquiries
Wilfrid, whose wits were certainl,
not at their sharpest that day.
ION the score that the answe
} would degrade or incriminate you.
she retorted saucily.
Wilfrid drew himself up stif1y. see
ing which Eunice FASTENED to "a,
contritely:
There! didn't mean that, MI
Stennis. but you gave me too easy a
/ opening"
But II you insist on calling me Mi
Stennis," put in the instantly moll
fed Wilfrid. making the most Of thi
momentary softening in manner. -
sha'n't be able to 60 on at all. II NJ
always 'Wilr and 'Eunics' before
went away"
All" said the girl in low an
vibrant tones, I'VE used to do grea
many foolish things In those day
| We were both rather silly. ! dare sal
Now you are a man of the world an
am getting to be an old maid. 80 "
must put all nonsense behind u.s."
How can she speak that wayg
unused Wilfrid. Nonsense. she call
It! Well. perhaps it was" The
aloud:
1T was the sweetest time of m
Iife-I have found that QUIT he sal
fervently.
You did not think so them" Eunic
flashed back at him with woman
fondness for lively retort Sh
sould have bitten out her tongue tn
next instant, for she was determine
that the conversation should not tax
a sentimental or a reminiscent tur
II she could help It,
THAT was one of the fool things
started to confess awhile ago." sal
Stennis ruefully. pulling at his fai
mustache.
Confessions are expressly pr,
hibited," said Eunice quickly. mo
am going to,begin my cross-examini