The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-10-09

what else was there to dot" he
said simply.
Her gaze returned to the fire. "But
the tide was rushing. in-rushing! II
was right upon mel"
She looked again toward the pockets
into which his hands were thrust; OBJ
served his shirt, torn at the shoulder;
then arose unsteadily. 81 know-it
was not SO easy!" she said. ut was
brave Of you"
"Your Ladyship is no coward" he
interrupted, a sparkle in his eyes.
when you turned the horse toward
the tide. was Watching; hoping you
would dare, and you did,"
About to reply, she became once
more aware she was still very dizzy
from the fall on the sand; the shapely
figure swayed and she put out her
hand with a gesture of helplessness.
At the same time, the man reached
forward quickly and caught her. A
moment was she conscious OF firm
grasp; a dark, anxious gaze bent upon
her; then, slid gently back to the
stone seat.
A brief interval, and gradually she
began to see again more distinctly
a mans face, not far from hers; a face
that drew back as her own look
cleared. At a respectful distance he
now STOOD, his bearing at once erect
and buoyant. and more curiously she
regarded him. A distinct type, here
pride and intelligence stamped them
solves strongly on the dark, handsome
features; courage and daring were
written on the bold, self-reliant brow.
And with this realization of something
distinctive. compelling. in his person.
ality, came another.
before! On the beach-the night OF
the dance!"
The young man turned. "Youl
Ladyship SO far honored meas to
dance with mel" he said. in his eyes a
touch Of that brightness that had
caused her to regard him imperiously,
as he had swung her to the measure
Of the music, on the occasion In ques
ton.
Started TOT" She corrected him
suddenly at the recollec
ton of that evening. when humility
and modesty were virtues conspicu.
ously wanting in his demeanor.
your Ladyship is right" he said
quietly. IAN alarm from the Mount
She glanced at him quickly. His
eyes met hers with q look Of uncon.
Germ.
Are you-a fishsrman?" she asked
abruptly.
"On occasions."
"And when you are not one-what
Ire you thenr
AT times-a hunter"
"Ah!" Her eye fingered on some
hing bright ON the ledge beneath the
"And that II the reason you
Exactly. my Ladyl"
She continued to regard the
Weapons. Of finest workmanship. In
aid with q metal that cleaned DULY.
ike gold. In the light from the fire.
His glance followed hers; she was
about to speak. when quickly he inter.
,upted.
Has your Ladyship thought how
,he is going to get back to the
My lady's questioning. along the line
II personal inquiry. ceased; the Gov
srnor's daughter looked a little blank.
'No-that is. haven't you q boatf"
Not here"
Then you walked over?"
He neither affirmed. nor denied.
"And the tide will not be out for
lours!" Her look showed consterna'
ion; she glanced toward the opening
N the wall. Isn't It becoming dark
now?"
yes, my Lady"
"Of course. 1t was almost shutdown
But I must return at once!
Don't you understand"
He regarded her silently; the beau
tiful. impatient eyes; the slim. white
fingers that tapped restlessly. ore
against another. II will do what ]
can!" he said at last slowly.
But what?" she demanded. what
can you do?"
He did not answer; my lady made Q
gesture. "How ridiculous! A prison
er on an island!"
There may be q way" he began.
my horse?" she said quickly. what
became OF him?"
He was swept away by the tide!"
Iptfa ho n a0&fal