The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-06-14
CHAPTER v-(contInued.)


CHAPTER v-(continued.)
Ny courage came back, and man
aged to dislodge my tongue from the
roof OF my mouth and say something.
noticed the way she put 1t about
,,fhe Abercrombies. and l began to feel
ssorry 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. l thought Of that coffee at the
breakfast table while she chatted in
a droopy. bored fashion 80 wholly a
part Of her 1t didn't appear in the
least as pose. l 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 eccentricities
in wearing them, too, that were ra-
ther fetching. One thing particularly.
she affected bracelets and wore them
all on one arm. They were very gilt
terry and handsome but l 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.
II wasn't exactly what he said. but
/ tie tone was SO odd on the you" and
me" that didn't look back again. l
knew, though. he was Just trying to
his head. or his heart, or wherever
she was. and was perfectly foolish
thinking-anything!
She introduced me here and there.
I wasn't brilliant: couldn't be, skip
ping from place to place. was
cramming names anyhow to remem-
Der afterward. Many OF them were
familiar, and I had only to pin them
to the individual for future reference.
The older people put me at my ease
and the younger ones upon my met
tie. Occasionally very young chap
would frankly push toward US. ogle
me. shout a bid for dance In the
same breath he murmured my name.
sigh Lovely weather." or Awful
JAM" and push on 1 began to enjoy
myself. when found that Hap was
sticking close to me and that didn't
lose my head at impertinent remarks
only intended to be witty.
Finally some one took Natalie away,
and 1t just happened that Hap and I
were left alone. Our eyes followed
her retreating figure
We're deserted" I laughed, "but
II you'll find Mr.. Abbott for me you
may follow and get her back"
why do you think want to fol-
low" he asked. looking squarely in
to my eyes.
"Oh, don't you?" I parried.
'T asked you why?" he laughed,
''but since you don't choose to answer
me I'll answer you'll do not"
TITS awfully good of you." mur-
INJURED, but If you'll find Mr.. Abbott
for me- or Mr. Crowninshield-?"
do you want to get rid OF me?"
he demanded.
why. no." replied, but I've prom
1sed your sister to look after MT
Abbott SO he won't run away, and Mr..
Crowninshield Is to tell me who every
one is"
II can tell you that, If you care to
Rknow," he persisted.
"1Nhy, don't care" replied. but
your mother wishes It, It's what I'm
here for" It was the first time any
reference had been made to my POSI-
tion. did 1t purposely. fc vas a
good thing for him to remember. But
II you insist, you'll have a tiresome
time of 1t. Remember I have given
you your chance to follow Miss
Agazziz."
Yes, I'll remember" He stared in
TO my eyes with an expression In his
own that wasn't exactly able to take
care Of. tried to keep my gaze
steady, but faltered and looked
down.
lawfully good of you" he laughed.
wanted to whack him. don't be-
Flisve he was ever serious about any
thing.
CHAPTER VI.
The Lost Bracelet.
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