Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18

with her. have hoped they would have a great
liking for each other when they met; but ths-why,
Governor he will forgive her either. tell
you it is no joke!"
Think what would happen if he walked up now, Bobe"
well, We'll 60 below and talk.
THAT was why Miss Grace Elaine Ormesby was sur
prsed with unexpected invitation to have
luncheon down town the next day, and why she
kept waiting for explanation till the table cleared
and hen with his gravity betrayed only by the twinkle
in his eye, Robert Harrison drew out the little gold
lock sst and laid it open on the table, saying;
There is the charming picture of the beloved and
betrothed of one Robert Harrison Beside it he laid
the picture puroined from the lads treasure drawer
and this the equally charming picture of the adored
and aianced of Bertrand Stuyvesant Harrison his SON.
Robert My Sir Bertrand" she gasped, bending
quickly over them then dropping back with her palms
known he yours! Now l what it is in his face
that love SO much But Robert darling, this is
nble Think of his PRIDE think of his little soul-hs
The smiles faded from their faces. Their fingers
touched the table. Their eyes questioned each
other for solution Of the tragedy At last she spoke
live, and think | know how to feed its fame. l
going to send him Knight Grants quest, quest
for-et me see7oh this is it. for an ogre or giant in
why, I'll send him to Cousin Halls place in the
Adirondacks. You get him moved on the quest, and
will do the rest. He will soon forget"
Il do not think SO, Robert. Dearest-Dearest for
his sake it must be another year yet with us
Robert Harrison met her eyes, trying to keep the
shadow out of his own as he nodded his head slowly.
60 it came about that the following Saturday morn
ing, after farewes had been said at home Bertrand
StuyveSant Harrison started on Sir Bertrands quest
and the carriage whrled along the the
ton he watched the eagerly till he sped on one
that figure of the Lovely Lady whose favor he should
She stepped in with him. and hand in hand they
rode to the station and she him into his seat then
stood beneath the window, giving him her address.
For the first time the altitude that gave him level
superior to her eyes gave the boy glimpse OF what the
dream years of the future would bring That she should
change to his mind
They talked of all their love and all the things that
had been said and the made and at last when the
porter was bawling "All aboard! All aboard" she
drew down his face and kissed him almost ercey the
tears weed into her She drew back her hand still
holding his and he said little hoarsely:
Remember Elaine remember:
-. TITS love that makes the sweet accord.
The hearts Tyre than gold more fine;
Our souls shall endless music make.
If thy love keep the key with mine
It's love that makes the sweet accord"
Then the train under way, and station
pillar hid the slowly waving cap. She ceased uttering
her handkerchief and pressed it to her eyes.
"Poor little man! Poor little dreamer'' she said
TT than the sixth night thereafter when as
Harrison called early before the opera, she came
down. strange look of chagrn and amusement mingled
on her face.
Robert" she said as she drew back from his arms
after he had kissed her. am in something of the mood
of Peleas when he fled the Round Table. See what
came in this evenings mall
carefully. boyishly penned-out letter.
DEAR ELAINE.-I would have written to you sooner;
but have been thinking about for four days spose you
will think dirty churl; but it is best get
with and not keep you in suspense You the
first love of life and loved you truly and WE'LL but
afrade am like Gawain-though. geewhiz hope not
so-ght of love- for as away from your side could
things before anyways till got up here
Maggie. She is the child of the gentleman who
the threshing mazhyeen the road
and is very fair to pale gold long
waves hair like yours which is very fine but