The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
BY kATHERINE HopsoN.
Upright, 1912. by the Associated
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athletic figure of Jean McNarth, who
had agreed to Join him there in
game. sunny haired. organdy-clad
vision seated on the bench in an atti-
tude of strained expectancy.
At his approach she rose and be-
gan 10 spell rapidly on her fingers
and to motion across the lake.
Deaf and dumb" he calculated,
and mentally called down maiedic-
tons on the faculty for not including
the mute alphabet in his college
course.
where are your friends? May
not see you TO the hotel?" he, began
confusedly. and motion In that direc-
ton.
Her blue eyes watched his hands,
and she shook her head. again point
Ing toward the lake
He motioned inquiringly in the d.
rectiop~ of Glen Echo. q small summer
resort on tho opposite shore She
nodded. a relieved smile breaking
over her face.
IF / could only find out vino she
lis. and why she happens be here
alone" he exclaimed. ala vanity
searched his pockets for pencil and
paper "Of course those articles are
missing when l most need them Well
anyway, it's evident she wants to 60
across the lake"
BY the waters edge was tied
small rowboat, and he led the way.
thither, pointed toward it. then again
motioned questioningiy toward Glen
Echo She nodded, SO he helped her
into the boat, united it, took the oars
/ and they started in that direction,
The boat was supplied with eush-
ions. and she leaned back like
contiding child. Though hatless. she
carried q pale green paraso Whlch
brought out the exquisite shell tim
/ of her cheeks oCCasionaily she
| glanced M with smile, hut fer the
most part, kept her blue gaze down
/ east and watched the water. - she
/ traied one little hand among the my
pads.
After Maldon had guided the boat
+ into the current, he put down the
oars rested against the cushions, and
! took out his pipe which he held up
| inuuiringly. She shook her head, SO
| he lighted it, and watched her
| through the smoke.
Il don't want to stare her out OF
| countenance. just because she cannon
speak nor hear, bat the temptation is
| great" he brcathed Perhaps her
nuny femininity made stronger APP
peal because Of the fact that khaki
and camping outfits were the rule
among the girls at the mountain re,
sort where he was spending ms N"ea-
| ton.
such loneliness, and such an ~
/ fiction he Said' Every once :"
/ awhile, forgefful Of the fact mat st1'
/ could not hear Maldon broke op' WIN
a remark; but she Pa'd no Hee"' t'l.
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