The Washington times., 1912-08-03
CHAPTER xvIIr-(conti.ued)

gather the eggs?"
/, you, Miss Jenny. But 1t strikes
me you've got enough to do. Tell
the truth. I'd like to make Win
take 1t iE hand again. But all my cussl
ing won't bulge him an inch. and you
know. when 1T comes to the rub, I
couldn't wallop a fellow who can hard
ly stand up
rs he really SO weak?' she murmur-
ed.
well, you know how Say, you
don't mean that you think he's sham
II did not say that thought so. Mr..
What wish is that you will let me at
tend to this work"
Couldn't think Of 1t. Miss Jenny.
You're already doing your share"
MT. Blake-if you must know-I wish
to have a place where I can go and re
apart-alone."
Alone with that dude! He'd soon find
enough ugh str strength to climb up with you
,Izah-Mr. Blake. would he be apt to
waS1S IatssI S II Il told you distinctly
would he9 We'll should rather
guess not!' cried Blake, making no al
tempt 70 conceal his delight. I'm give
From now on nobody climbs up this
permission
Thank you. Mr.. Blake. You are
"Kind-to let YOU do more work. But
say, I'll help out all I can on the other
work. You know. Miss Jenny, a rough
fellSW S, like hs me dent don't know how to say
I'd do anything in the world for you"
AS he spoke he held out his rough,
powerful hand. She shrank back lit
tie. and caught her breath In sudden
But when she met his steady gaze her
fear left her as quickly as 1t Rad come.
She impulsively thrust out he~ hand.
and he seized 1t in a grip that brought
Miss Jenny! Miss Jenny!' he muir
INJURED blissfully, utterly unconscious
that he was hurting her. You know
now that I'm your friepd. Miss Jenny!'
turn. blushing and drawing her hard
free. II believe you are a friend-I be-
heve I can trust you"
You can. by.timiny; But say" he
stupidity of a man, do you really inca n
that?' Can you forgive me for being so
confounded meddlesome the other day.
after the snake
He stopped short, for upon the in
stant she was facing him, as on that
eventful day. scarlet with shame and
anger;
HoW dare you speak or it?' she cried.
"You're-you're not a gentleman!
Before he could reply she turned and
left him. walking rapidly and with her
head very high. Blake stared after her
in bewilderment.
Well. what in-what in thunder have
done now?" he exclaimed Ladies'
are certainly mighty funny! To 60 off
at touch. like fulminate-and just
when I thought we were going to be
chums. But then, Of course. I've the
thing IN h1, at -
like her"
"I-ah-must certainly agree with you
there, Blake" drawled Winthrope from
beside the nearest bush.
Blake turned upon him with savage
"You dirty .sneaki You gentleman,
You've been eavesdropping"
Winthrope dropped in an abject heap,
ss though Blake had struck him with
"Ah, I say now, Blake" he. drawled,
pulling together his assurance the In
stant the dangerous light left Blake s
eyes. Il say, now, do you think 1t fair
to pick on man who Is SO much your
er-who is Ill and weak?"
Blake. But. say, don't know just
there's one thing I'll repeat for the
special beneft Of your ludship. TIN be
good for your delicate health to pay at
tention. From now on the cliff-top be-
longs to Miss Leslie. Gents and book
agents not allowed. Understood? You
dent go up there without her special
invite. II you do. I'll twist your cursed
neck"
Blake turned on bis heel and left the
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