El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-30
ACK
BY sybil Whittinrton.

r ADY CAROL sighed as she sat on
the Veranda one sunny September
~ afternoon, rejecting bitterly on
the dullness OF Channingwell.
What was the use Of wearing her
prettiest frOcks and most becominE
hats, II there was no one to admire
them?
Il wish he were here" she thought
we used to get on rather well to-
gether before he went to China. It
must be three years since last saw
him. and now he is in England again
The sound of footsteps broke the
stil air. young man in a dark blue
suit and straw hat passed through the
veranda and entered the hotel A
moment later he reappeared and threw
himself into an easy chair leaning his
head on his hand as though utterly
weary.
But he was not left long undis-
turbed. An austere looking female bore
down upon him, remarking in a thin,
cackling voice:
Kindly move. young man; you are
sitting in my chairl And, ohI'-her
tone rose in anger-''you've put your
dirty boots on my nice rug"
He sprang to his feet with a nut
tered apology; then caught sight Of
carol who had come forward and
was holding out her hand in smiling
welcome-CarOl, a vision IN blue mus
I'm, which set OF TO perfection the
ruddy unts Of her dark hair and the
dazzling fairness OF her skin.
Jack" she exclaimed. Il am so
glad TO see you, did not expect you
to come quite so soon"
Miss Bonhan grew rather pink. She
felt she had made q mistake in treat
ing this stranger so unceremoniously
when II appeared he was friend Of
lady Carols, with whom Miss Bonhan
tried to claim intimate acquaintance.
1t was most FeXing.
The man seemed bewildered. He
mechanically took the small hand, con-
scious only Of the beautiful, sparkling
eyes.
Come" said Carol there are more
comfortable seats in the corner" And /
she cast a whitening glance over her /
shoulder at Miss BOnhan-
For a moment he hesitated; then, as I
If making a sudden resolution, he 1
abruptly turned and followed her.
Now, who on earth does she take |
me fOr2" he muttered to himself
You look so tired" she said, ar
ranging the cushions for him. 81 am I
sure you have been doing too much. I
You must have a nice long rest"
"Oh, I am all right" he answered, in /
a deep, musical voice, his gray eyes /
fixed on her face. You must not 1
spoil me-"
How did you leave them all?" Carol /
inquired after slight pause.
Very nourishing, thanks
'And Clarice?'
"Oh, she's Just the same as ever"
Jack felt he was getting on well, and /
became holder. They were going for
q motor trip. so came here sooner
than I intended"
Surely Evered has never consented
"Oh, no" said Jack hastily ct be-
lon ged to G friend"
Il have been so dull" Carol remark
ed patheticany. They are all such
Did fogies here, and can talk Of moth
ng but their ailments. It's most de-
pressing"
bad luckl" said Jack. You must
eft me amuse YOU. now I have come
Who was your friend Of the CHAIR
"Oh. that's Miss BOuham5 she WOr-
les me to death with her attentions
Won't she be annoyed when she Ilnds
-Ou are the Hon. John StainbridgeF
Il see" said Jack; "she thought I
lid not look worthy Of her pOiteness."
Carol laughed
no; am staying at the other side
4 the town"
o their shady corner but Carol de-
aimed him
PLEASE stay; you promised to amuse
ne and I am all alone
He glanced swiftly at the delicately
ppointed table; then sat down again
nd asked:
How is"
..1Iama?'' broke in Carol, handing
i'm a cup.
''Poor dear, you know she came here
or the cure, and now she has taken
old and her doctor has ordered her
o bed for q week
aid smiling
It was a cheerful little tea party.
adv Carol had quite recovered her
Dirits and Jack did his best to enter ]
afDid I knock this down" he exclaim-
d, picking up a small volume from
he floor, and turning over the pages.
Carol Murraye," he read on the fly
my Tennyson," she said quickly. /
ont you remember you gave it to Z
Il am glad you have it STILL" he d
1swered unblushingly, his eyes uncOn- (
,iously softening as they met hers. :
Will you let me come and see you r
morrow" he asked, when at last he I
)Ok his leave. i
Yes, II you really wish to, you may"
he said a
A week had passed and Jack had /
zen Carol every day. Each hour spent n
her company made it harder for (
I'm to confess the truth. He was get =
nE accustomed to his new mama hrrf .