Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-07-02
CHAPTER v.-(contlnusd.)

CHAPTER V.-(contlnued.)
My courage came back, and / man.
aged to dislodge my tongue from the
roof Of my mouth and say something
l noticed the way she put II about
the Abercrombies, and | began to feel
sorry that / had to tear Hap out of
her life for ever and give him to
some other girl. But she was too old
for him; she looked like his big sis
ter. thought of that coffee at the
breakfast table while she chatted in
a droopy, bored fashion so wholly
part Of her It didn't appear IN the
least as a pose. ! knew she would
never pour coffee in that dear homely
way for any man.
While rather admired her and her
beautiful poise-opposites do attract
Il could imagine the effect she had
on Mrs. Hazard. She wore jewels, a
great many Of them, and very hand.
some ones. although on her they did
not look offensive or even ostenta-
tious. She had certain eccentrieities
in wearing them, too, that were ra-
Their fetching. One thing particularly,
she affected bracelets and wore them
all on one arm. They we're very gilt
terry and handsome, but | can't say
particularly noticed the emerald brace
let that played such an important part
afterward.
She melted forward while l trailed
looking back now and again to see
that we hadn't lost Hap. | didn't
know what moment some one would
claim Natalie, and would be adrift
Don't be afraid; you can't lose
me-" Hap assured me as looked back
once more.
It wasn't exactly what he said, but
the tone was so odd on the you" and
me" that I didn't look back again.
knew, though, he was just trying tC
be kind, for of course Natalie was in
his head, or his heart, or wherever
she was, and l was perfectly foolish
thinking-anything
She introduced me here and there
wasn't brilliant; couldn't be, skip
ping from place to place. l was
examining names anyhow to remem
Der afterward. Many of them wer,
familiar, and had only to pin then
to the individual for future reference
The older people put me at my east
and the younger ones upon my met
tie. Occasionally a very young chat
would frankly push toward us, ogl,
me, shout bid for dance in tn,
same breath he murmured my name
sigh Lovely weather." or Awful
jam!" and push on. began to enjo!
myself, when l found that Hap wa
sticking close to me and that l didn'
lose my head at impertinent remark
only intended to be witty.
Finally some one took Natalie away
and 1t just happened that Hap and
were left alone. Our eyes FOLLOWED
her retreating figure
Were deserted" laughed, "bu
II you'll find Mr.. Abbott for me 20,
may follow and get her back"
why do you think l want to TO
low?" he asked, looking squarely II
to my eyes.
ooh, don't your" l parried.
Il asked you why?" he laughed
'but since you don't choose to answe
me I'll answer you'll do not"
IT'S awfully good of you," l mul
INJURED, but If you'll find Mr.. Abbot
for me, or Mr.. Crowninshield-?"
do you want to get rid of me?
he demanded.
why, no." l replied, but I've prom
ised your sister to look after M
Abbott so he won't run away, and NJ
Crowninshield is to tell me who ever
one is"
81 can tell you that, II you care I
know" he persisted.
"Why, don't care" | replied, obi
your mother wishes 1t. It's what II
here for" 1t was the first time an
reference had been made to my pos
ton. | did IT purposely. 1t was
good thing for him to remember. "B,
If you insist you'll have a tireson
time Of 1t. Remember I have give
you your chance to follow Mi'
Agazziz."
Eyes, I'll remember" He stared /
to my eyes with an expression in h
own that wasn't exactly able to tai
care Of, tried to keep my ga
steady, but faltered and locke
down.
"Awfully good of you" he laughe
wanted 20 whack him. | don't b
iieve he was ever serious about an
thing.