Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-05


would bark back to their initial meeting,
perhaps, or to some of the few sweet occa-
sions since, was loath to realize that their
day was at an end, with nothing said between
them to arouse his oscillating hopes.
dts pity the sun must sink, day like
this, he said II wish it might reverse its
motion and begin things all over again.
ooh, no." she expostulated warmly. 1T
has been far too strenuous for me! Id
rather start new one, please, and leave
few things out!'
"But not our ride-and sense of comrade-
ship?"
She looked at him quietly, softly, despite
her sense of Judgment at has been like
that, hasn't it? l mean Shall l drive
you home AGAIN."
1t was Just flash of that wondrous after
noon, when joy had eased his pain. His
heart bounded lightly at her look and smile
and the shadowy presence OF her softer
mood, before it was merged in something
else, elusive and evanescent "My man will
drive me home" he said. would you wish
to have him take you away again-and
leave you somewhere in the park"
II enjoyed that visit to the park" she an
swered, and speeding up the car she drove
it down the avenue, into which they had
emerged, and was presently hating by the
He assisted her out-and thrilled at the
clasp of her little hand for a moment intrust-
ed to his own. For second he held her gaze.
"Shall see you again, Miss Thurley-
soon?"
She arched her brows in her quantity
piquant way. II hardly expect to vanish,
or to become invisible. Goodby until we
meet again. I've enjoyed it-nearly all"
She ran up the steps and waved him
adieu, and her smile made his heart rejoice.
THEN presently he was gone, with his
waiting chauffeur, and Thurley, encoun-
tering Alice on the stairs, paused halfway
up, as if the weight of her news could be car
ried no farther that day. ..
SHORE startling things for you to hear,
she said. "Who do you think we just passed
in the park9'
~ know said Alice, instantly mimicking
soldierly rigidity, Baron Won Hochhaus---
all sorts of things-from Hertzegotha. Am
| right?"
"Good gracious!" said Thurley, once more
trif1e pale from overtaxations of the hour.
@But how"
@He has already been here this afternoon.
He is coming again at eight O'Clock, and has
asked to see you alone"
Thurley sat down on the stairs. aren't
tney gett1ng tn1ck! Sne SaaQ, 1a1lIly SHINING
up at Alice. "But what's the use of worry
ing? Mr.. Stuyverant and | were nearly
killed by a runaway automobile
1t was Alice's turn to feel a willing of the
heart. She too sat down on the stairs. .Thur-
ley! You re pale, Child! Tell me all about it,"
at didn't last long thank the stars!.'
impaired Thurley, and, reducing the story
to the minimum of facts and horrors, she
related what had occurred. at happened
to end all right" she continued presently;
4but it made me little weak. The other
car was damaged pretty badly; but we were
barely scratched OF course. there were
plenty of people to take the children home
and the awful body away"
@Made you little weak!' repeated Alice.
Good Heavens! Robley couldn't have
driven you home. Who did?"
ooh, there was no good reason for hiring
a man. said Thurley simply. Il was soon
all right again. H..
-@You drove the car-after that"
"Why, of course. ,,:t
T.. Alice swallowed hard at her emotions. II
think you are safe enough to meet the Baron
alone" But she put out her arms, slid down
step, and strained Thurley tightly against
her. bosom. @You brighten me, Dear" she
added materially. Il someway feel I'd
rather you wouldn't ride with Robley again.