Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-18

rs itT' asked Virginia the Uncaudid
"2ola is so uninteresting-I just happened
to pick II UP. you know"
They were uncle and niece" said Mrs.
Stott.
virginia Kicked the corners with her
thumb, making a sound like ny In
web
"shockingi" said she. II didn't think
the law allowed such-allia nces."
Love" said Mrs. stott, is very aft
ferent from marrlaEs-in France. Have
you read where Pascal finds Ciotiids burn
ing his papers-in the night-so lightly
elcthedf Or where she proposes
It's an unpleasant topic" said Viz
gsn,a.
Very" assented Mrs. stott. TT is
growing warm; you are quite flushed"
But what Is the law7" asked Virginia
finally.
I'm sure don't know" answered Mrs.
Stott.
Being a question" said Virginia, that
can never arise, the law wouldn't cover
t."
'zola." replied Mrs. stott, would not
have used an impossible case. To be sure,
he put CIotilde and Pascal into constant
and intimate contact, and"
"oh, it's quite unthinkabiei" said Viz
ginia. Pascal was old; and-and she'd
always known him as her uncle"
such circumstances" assented Mrs
stott, make all the difference in the
world"
When the absorbed Virginia saw the
force Of this remark she almost snapped
at her companion
Not at am said she. Not the least
difference in the world"
Resorttng TO Tennyson. she found the
lines:
Set the maiden fancies wallowinK in the
troughs of Zolaism-
Forward. forward. ay and backward.
downward too into the abysm,
threw the book away ana went down 10
watch for boats-especially for remark
ably fast motor launch, which had cleared
from Weeks Bay up river recently, laden
with magnolia blossoms. youth, and palpl-
tations Of the heart. 1t was . long time
coming, so Virginia took up Penelope
occupation. She wove a web Of fhncieS
every night and raveled them out next
morning.
One day her heart fluttered when Chloe
announced a man to see her; for II mus
mean an enlsSdTt tFOAl luS sShSghcD VI
from Uncle Theodore, she thought II
was. in fact Captain Harrod unchanged
save that he wore boota The. captain
thought her charming; and. as she shook
his hand her voice seemed mysteriously
vibrant.
''Miatah Theodo." said he, 'reckoned
Ah'd bettah stop by an ask how you-Ai
IL, an tell you-ali we-all ali tol'abls well
an Kettin' the machine raght nesh ready
to la'nch. ma'am"
Thank YOU" replied Miss suareE. IFS
that all:"
. Captain Harrod felt himself in ar
. equivoeaI position. 1t really was all his
message. but It seemed too bald and Spar
/ tan for real courtesy.
He says" extemporiEed the ancient
! mariner. "they's maghty little 10 see than
} but we'd be raght pleased. ma'am. II you
/ all could pass thatAwSy an stop by"
! Wed be in the way" said Virgins
E gratefully.
E "oh.>no,' the captain assured her mo
= At ALI but It masht be onconvenient To-
| you, masm."
: Il found life qu!te-quits giddy there''
E said she.
I The captain did not allow himself tn
( luxury OF a smile. He consented 70 sta
4 to luncheon. during which meal he de
' soribed the aeronef with an approximation
to enthusiasm.
= eff she flies" said he. AN AiStal
= Theodo' allows she sho' will, she'll mel
e the Iong-toms and skaoucks think they
: a new breed o. hawks loose"
l. Uncle Theodore" suggested Virginia L
y Mrs. stott after learning about lons-tom
an skaoueks. has invited Us TO Visi
e him And, do you know, think wen 2
E back with the captain. II you can overeom
. your aversion TO the water
e VIII the bay be rough?" asked Mr.
: stott. as II confident that the capital
served out the weather.
Dead cam. InA'am," said the captain
u Flat as a founder"
J. And think" went on Virgins, "ho'
. interesting IL will be to see the first gres
y aeronsf launched Please, please, let
e let's go!"
r when do you startr' asked Mrs stot
e WaNering.
= "Ealy this svenia'." replied the captain
10 Wen gol" said Mrs stotf-
: The captain. Considering all that part G
u the day between the midday meal an
niGhtfaH Is evening" aud after dark =
d night. had 20 make this distinction eiea
20 the ladies. who. when they undsrstoo