The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-26

Gray Eyes.
u.r~onx Waller.l

~" d.rS ~ the wide veranda and for
the most mart were exchanging HUG
opinions that would perhaps noas ."
one ear and out the other.
A slim little flgure IN . PINK so"n
Of soft clinSy material $1,000 ior q
moment at the edge OF the circ,e ~
II she fain would penetrate the oaZA-
mes. and find a familiar face. She
finally slipped along ana sat down Oe-
side Emily Banker.
s.No. SIR" continued .Haldane, pur-
suing his subject. there IL only one
type Of a girl never could feel at
tracted to-"
"Then there really IL .one?" ques-
| toned q railing voice.
"And what affiiction has this odd
girl?"' asked Emily Banker. this one
who has not and never could affect
| the beatings Of your tickle hearth"
"One who possesses gray eyes," Hal
dane admitted. 'Gray-eyed girls are.
without exception. cold. calculating
and without q sense Of romance or
emotion"
mented some one.
And last. but not least" added Hal
dane, laughingiy. II was Tilted most
heartlessly by a gray-eyed damsel."
80! That IL where the shoe pinch
es," Miss Baker put in. by the way.
Hal you and Violet Gray have not met
Let me introduce you. Miss Gray Mr..
Haldane."
In the darkness Violet held out a
1t. A soft laugh accompanied the
kris movement. Haldane wondered at
it; also he marveled at the sudden
thrill that swept up his arm. He
was reluctant to let go the cool ing
ers he had grasped there In the dark
ness Of the veranda.
Il sincerely hope your eyes are not
gray" he remarked quickly. Had I
known there was a stranger in the
crowd would not have aired my opin-
ions 30 blatantly." He tried to fathom
the darkness between himself and the
girl. hut All he could see was q blur
| Of pink gown and the contour Of DELI
cate features. The eyes were q pair
Of glowing stars.
ut would not offend me. even 20"
Violet said In her musical, unruflled
voice. Tastes must differ. know
many persons who would climb that
mountain opposite for just one glance
from a pair OF gray eyes"
Speaking Of mountain" said Emil
~. ut II time We were all seeking
our undowny couches II we are to climb
that mountain tomorrow. You are COM
ing. vi. aren't your"
impatiently for the girl in pink to re-
ply.
IT am sorry. DEAR" she said. II have
promised Dicky to go fishing with
him."
Bring Dick along" urged some
one.
Impossible" laughed Violet. HE
would consider that I had deserted
him. However, IL we catch enough
trout we will keep the catch and at
night we can all meet on the beach
and roast the fish,"
Luck 90 with you! Brook trout
, roasted on q beach IRE! Joy! We
, will all be waiting!" laughed an ad-
) mirer of violet's. Though suspect
Dick OF taking you along merely az
/ lure to trout"
i. Haldane was conscious OF a feeling
Of irritation. He tried vainly to gel
!. a glimpse Of the girl who had started
unusual emotions within him, but
either by guile or innocence she man.
aged to keep well concealed in shad-
ows.
It was not until the next evening
that Violet and Haldane met again
Even then it seemed as II he waa
never to get glimpse OF her face
. When the beach nre reared it's bril-
{ liant flames skyward and the semi.
circle Of friends clustered about II
| Violet managed to sit 30 that her col.
/ oring remained a mystery.
: She was exceedingly alluring to Hal.
{ dane. 1t was as II she were tfelfbera re.y
ensnaring him within the meshes Of hel
( charm. When she permitted him tt
: draw her away from the others and
3 stroll along the white sand Haldana
was In q transport OF delight. Nevel
{ had he found the girl who held for hin
: the universe In the palm OF her hand
Z ~ .oerned a.. If Violet GRAY was xoiua
) to prove that girl.
"You will come for . long traml
3 with me tomorrow, will you not?" n
t asked before leaving her.
Il am engaged for the day." she re
: turned reluctantly. it seemed to Hal
/ dane.
, Canoeing. then-in the evening ?
! he persisted.
violet smiled at his persistence.
al Might 1t not be dangerous-sinct
i there Il no moon to light the wayr
a she asked.
Il s.rhere IL only danger to myself.
t Haldane answered quietly. begin q
= think. Miss Gray. that would Draw
: 20 win q smile from your eyes," ii.
spoke half jestinsly. yet there was SUIT
q ncient Of depth in his voice to give
{ quick sense OF passion
]. Before Violet could speak. however
Haldane added: Then you are en-
/ U889O " NO 4VH eDsAH~sAsV~ AsAoA.Ss go
a. many other nights ~ you WIN CIV
4 me-
The girl laughed quickly to hide ,
: swift little intake Of breath For u
: treason that Haldane could fathom he
= voice was . trtfle wistful when sh
answered:
you may have every dark night nm
{ I'll leave for home Dick has Al tn
. days..
: .sDsck has more time than have.
& retorted HAldane impatiemt1y.
81 tHo has known ma lougos VNole
to1d HIM Besides. It = quite roman