The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-06
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Rosette laughed softly. Its OF no
use, Aunt Louise. I'm going on the
next boat. Jim has hoisted the flag
and it will be here in ten minutes"
DO be careful about missing the
train" cautioned Mrs. Oxley Il shall
worry If you are out late; remember
your failings."
The young woman pouted. Il never
can go anywhere without peck OF
advice. just as though | was an In
FAINT. You haven't said what you want
ed, Aunt Louise"
What's the use." retorted Mrs
Pierce; its no more nor less than a
can of that potted chicken at Lovell's.
What do you say to that, young LADY,"
"Hm-hm!" murmured Rosette faint
". I'll think about It auntie. Good
bye"
AS the boat splashed around the
point Rosette looked dismally at the
little red station planted upon the
bare, sandy knoll like danger signal.
1T will be perfectly horrid In the city
hot and stupid-but Aunt Louise
must be taught lesson. won't have
her making any matches for me- Cas-
sius Lanford. indeed"
It lacked an hour Of luncheon tine
when Rosette sank exhausted on the
nearest seat In madam's cool partors.
How will I ever get through this at
ernoon?" she inwardly groaned. I've
great mind to take the next train
back, but then I'd be sure to see that
that creature! And II I should stop
at any Of the resorts the folks would
ind It out No. I'll stay until the b:l0
II melt"
Rosette looked out Of the window
listlessly. Across the way two huge
cray lions summed themselves on eth
er side Of q wide-pillared portico.
There" Rosette started with renewed
energy. T1l go over to the gallery
right after lunch and look at those
etchings Miss Carew was speaking OF
yesterday"
A tall, fne built young fellow was
bending interestedly over collection.
HE must b an artist" thought Ro.
sette covertly cycling tho strong. intel
lectual face.
Suddenly, the stranger looked at his
watch and hurried away. Rosette's
interest began to wane: she wandered
through the rooms absent-mindedly
When . clock struck she started in
astonishment; the afternoon had
slipped away without her realizing
It
A dun. rayless sky hung gloomily
above the waters Of the lake as SIN
gle passenger alighted at the little
red station.
Rosetts peered beneath the awning.
"Capt. Duggauld!"
"Ay, ay," responded a blum. deep
chested voice from the depths Of the
shadows, and the owner Of the Water
Sprite appeared-a thick.set person
age with grixxled hair and beard and
the rolling gait Of sailor.
"Will you take me across, capta.n?'
Rosette put the question anxiously.
Couldn't think Of It. ma'am-jest
one passenger. I'm lookin' for tick
lish night, but ye can't tell. FL 1t wal
OIL Huron. now. I'd know just what t.
depend on: ef the signs wus fer foul
wy foul it 'ud be. but this 'ere's thu
most spiteful capreeshus teacupful!
but | must get over some way
Rosette started as though she had sc
rious intentions Of wading the dis
lance.
"Ef It amt that Oxley girl! wy
didn't know ye! An your mas worry
in most likely. Well. now, seein' IT.
you mebbe might make Il.
A grinding shock sent Rosette iron
her seat to the bottom Of the boa
with a heavy jar. There were muttere
ordinations from Capt. Duggauld. u
suddenly arrested In It's course th
boat With one brief fiuttering like
disabled bird. gave . sidewise lure
and settled helpIessly upon some ol
5 structioo mderneath-thc evidea
cause Of The catastrophe.
"Halloot Halloo!" called . strun
voice vhea within speaking distance
whats IL tTouble!"
CIT hR round t'othef side." havla
he captain. were stnek On III
euofoanded o. stump.
Nsafiy drenehed Rosstte was .
sA1ed into The resczing boat apd n
nnso foand hes1eaf fAclns hee athlo
q IL alIesnooo.
4 hs1 MT reached H. hotei whea
bard ye1r signal!" b explained
wy. II II amt NJ. LAnfosd.' Z
elnlnsd IL Old man Win snthuzaaa
Wed probably BIN playins With q
Ashes loot this tine q - had
stesEsd ~ ~ = ~ dM. Lo
tAssos' A AaVpaAg awning and
mohoofack Vas IN thak ~ leN
he ooes vigorous Watsr Spite.
Rasstte pushed hack IL muslin 4,
peerless q har vinAov and bolster
her curly bad upoa . round. Vii
an. Through . breach in the d,
ness above . stream Of Hight tra1
a9uos The lake and TUNED to sily
Tie tossing whitecaps in its path.
o. instant III rays fell upon laun