The Washington times., 1913-12-27
Author Of .'Cheadle & Son." etc.

ordinary type of .'litt . thine.'
Within ten minutes, however, he ac-
knowledged himself to BE- utterly and
completely wrong. Remarks which had
an instantaneous effect on tie Skindles
damsel left Toinette puzzlGd and won
dertng. She failed to understand them.
and Legion found that she was new
and fresh and different.
She knew nothing. and was to all In
tents and purposes a child. 80 he began
again and said nonsensical things which
set her off into peals Of laughter. He
told her all about London, drew sarcas:
tic pictures Of people and things, ana
all the while watched with growing APP
and the graceful attitudes assumed In
absolute self-unconsciousness.
Toinette enjoyed an experience which
was different from anything that had
ever entered her life before. She
laughed excitedly at eyry little thing.
although there was nothing humorous
She chartered and Eesticulated with
an abandon which would have amazed
her father or her uncle: She reit Q
sense Of freedom, of having rounded q
corner In her life. No one had ever
points Of view OF anything and every
thing had remained bottled up inside
her.
But the EngHshman liked to hear
them, and So Toinette, without reah1lhg g
that she was doing 50; let them r.si9 S@me ie
him as she had never shown herself
The minutes changed into half hours
and hours, and still the two sat on. The
chocolates were all eaten. Leydan nao
emptied his cigarette case. and Marine
had fallen asleep bsAind ths tuft. The
tide had gone out before Toinette sud,
denly looked up quickly and realized
how long they had been there.
She sprang to her feet and shook inc
sand froia her frock. =. q.
"Ohr' she exclairaed, how iate ~
getting. must 60. monsieur.
Leyden iose slowly. There were SWo
fairies listening to YOU" he said. you
frightened them away by jumping up ~
quickly" .r. -.
fairies VIII not ges ., my Z. fasnsE: aa;sk o'hne
Come along. then" said Leyden'
holding out his hand; I'VE will run.
Now, then. one-two-three"
The girl gave hiJn her hand with
laughter IN her eyes, and together tnsy
clambcred up the sandy hollow AMI sno
down the other side. ankle-deep' onto
the half-fiI,ished digue and ran until
"Pouf!" said Leyden. Il can run no
more am finished"
Toinette stopped, painting. and they
walked along in step. Leyden did not
let 60 her hand. He looked at her Whim-
socially. IT am your fathers friend. D99
friends call eadn other monsieur anu
mademoiselle?'
IN France, yes, monsieur. Toinette
laughed and looked away. There was
cause. Then she ADDED hesttatingly:
T do not know your little name
'It is Everard," said Leyden.
Toinett. remained silent. and he felt
her hand wriggie to free itself from his.
let IL escape as they came up from the
dixue onto the road by the golf links.
Toinette gave a sigh and quickened
her pace. "Do not come right back to
the cafe vith me-" she said
Leyden smiled. VERY well,' he saA.
but first when can we orsds nave y, tSInss
want to ask and tell you. VIII you
come to the sand dunes tomorrow after
Toinette looked away over the links.
II do not think ] shall be able to- she
"Oh but you must said Leyden.
This place Is a desert without you. and
there is not much time now before
must return to England"
Toinettes eyes returned from the
links. But suppose my father
Surely he can spare you you & for AN. an
Very WE'LL" said Toinette. II will
Thank YOU" Leyden spoke quickly
and eagerly. Il shall be there at 2
O clock waiting for you
The girl hesitated and then nodded
IT win try" she repeated.
Until tomorrow, Toinette.' He held
out his hand.