The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-13
CHAPTER XVI.
The Second Encounter.

The Second Encounter.
/ Both trudeed rapidly homcward ar
{ ter leaving Hctty at tho lodge. He was
7 throbhinG ali over with tho love or
her. The thrill OF conquest was in his
/ blood Shc had raised mysterious
barrier. all the more zcst to tho in
, evitabio victory mat would 10 his
He would delight in overcoming OBJ
/ staclcs-thc bigger tho better-for his
heart was valiant and the prize so
: sn"licr than those which the ancient
/ knights went out to battle for IN tho
I lists of love lie had held her in his
arms. he had kissed he, he had
orcathed OF her fragrant hair he had
folt the beating Of her frightened heart
against his body With tho memory
OF all this To lift him 10 tho heights
I OF divine oxidation. he WAS unable TO
/ conjr'" UP a finer triumph than tho
winning or her after the manner Of the
knights Of old 70 whom opposition was
F life, denial "A boon.
II was enough for the p,csent 10
know that she loved him
what II she were IIotty Glynn? VIVA,
II she had been an artists model The
look he had had into the soul OF her
through those pure blue eyes was all
| convincing She was worthy OF tn.
! nobl"st love.
-hiIcE CHcOi--ScrNcQ with some
aNasperation by Patrick an hour and
=. half later than usual--he smoked his
pipe on the porch and stared rem:nis-
Gently at the shifting clouds above The
tree tops. aud with n tenderness about
the lips that must nave surprised and
Tratined the STUDY, .ll-used bricr. in
animate confederate in many a lofty
pot iic recalled all She had said 10
aim Ia that sylvan confessional. and
IL
had sou! Of his own L, needed it,
mate.
lie dld not see the wrandall motor
Ct his garden gate until a lusty voice
brought him down from the clouds into
the range OF earthly sounds Then no
dashed out 10 the gate. bnrchcadcd ana
coat!css. forgetting that uc had been
sitting IN Tia" obscurity OF trailing
vines ana purple blossoms tho while
lie thought OF her
Leslie Was sitting on the widc seat
between has mother and sister
Glad to SEQ YOU back, old man"
satd Hcoth, reaching in TO shake hands
ood-afternoon Mrs Wvandall Won't
YOU come in?'
He looked at Vivian as he gave the
invitation.
no. thanks" she replied won't
.ou come TO dinner this evening""
He hcstated I'm not quite sure
Whether can. Vivian. I've got half.
way sort Of"
"Oh. do ola chap" cut in Leslie. more
as command than an cntreaty. Sorry
can't be- there myself. but you'll fare
quito as Well without me. I'm dining
al Sans. Wants my private car about
on" thing and anothor--scc what
mean
"wc small expect YOU, Brandon SAID
Mrs. Wrandall, hning him with her
lorxncttc.
"rll conc thank YOU" said he
lie felt disgustinFiv transparent un-
der that inquisitivc glass
Wrandall stepped out Of the car "rlI
stop OF for chat with Brandy.
mother"
shall I send the car back, dear"
"Ncver mind. I'll walk down"
Tho two men turned in Mt the gate
as the car sped away.
well" said BOOTH. its good to see
you Pat!" He called through a base
ment window. Come up and take the
! gentlcman's order"
mo drink Tor me. Brandy. I've been
/ in the temperance state Of Maine for
two weeks. One week more of II and
Ia have been completely pickied
shall always remember Maine" He
dropped into Il broad wicker chair and
felt tendcrly Of his nose. "'Gad I'm
not quito sure that the sun did It, old
man. 1t was dreadful"
Booth erinned. do any fishing"
Yes. The first day. Oh, you needn't
look at me Ike that I'm back in The
! narrow path" After a moment OF
! painful reflection. he added. 1--WE didn't
see water after the first day. I'm just
| beginning to get used to the taste Of
II again
Never mind Pat" said Booth. as
the servant appeared in the doorway.
"Nr. Wrandal is not suffering"
You know I'm not II drinking man"
declared Leslie. Il pathetic note Of APP
peal in his voice II hate the stuff"
1T is a good thing to let alone
and don't let ii alorc? You never
saw me tight in your life"
! Booth sat down on the porch rail,
hooked his toes in the supports and
proceeded To fill ,his pipe. Then he
struck "a match and applied it. Leslie
watching him with moody eyes.
GLOW do you like the portrait, old
/ MANI" he inquired between punctuatlng
/ nuffs.
ITS bully. Sargent never did any
/ thing finer Tipping"
! 81 owe il all To You, Les
"To me-"
| You induced her to sit TO me"
| $50 I did" said Leslie sourly. "I
was Mr.. Fix-it sure enough" IIo al
! lowed a short interval to clapsc be
! fore taking the plunge. ~ suppose. old
! chap. IL ! should happen TO need your
/ valuable services as best man in tho
near future, you'd not disappoint me?'
| Booth eyed him uuizzically. II trust
/ you're not throwing Yourself away
/ Les" he said drily. II mean to say. on
some onc--wcll. some one not quite up
| to the mark"
Leslie regarded him with some Sc.