Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24

tell you," she exclaimed
tragically pause
81 shanf tomorrow.
It's bitter disappointment My aunt in Wales is dying
l have been telegraphed for, and I must CO."
She sat the end of the couch where was lounK-
Ing and took hands.
1T isn't my fault"
Ny spirits fell headong
L would just keep blind" said 1, bankly
Il thought you would say that
a tear dropped on my hand. felt that it brutal
of her aunt to make Valerie cry. Why could
hurmured however. 1e" decent words OF coincidence
THANK Mr.. Winter said Valerie. 81 fond
of my aunt; but had my your seeing
And she may not die for weeks and weeks! She
dying for so long last and got again.
ventured about her shoulders and spoke
consoingy. The day would come when our eyes would
1 called her Valerie and babe her address
Harold.
have come to the conclusion that the man who
strikes out a line love making is genius
III don't hurry shall miss train.'' she sighed
on my cheeks, kiss futtered my lips heard
the light her skirts the quick opening and
shutting the door. and she gone.
Valerie's aunt, like King Charles III.
considerable time a-dying When note from Valerie
her return to Grandchildren. had already
gone blue spectacled away For some time was not
allowed to write and during this period Of
baton urgent affairs summoned me to Vienna Such
letters as I be OF the most ee
mentary nature If you have heart of any capacity
worth troubling about cannot empty 1t on one sdo
Of sheet of notepaper. For mine reams would have
inadequate also longed to empty 1t in her pres
ence, my eyes meeting hers for the first time Thus
haunted by the beloved plain face and the mem
orable voice, 1 remained inarticulate.
AS my business far adjusted that
I could leave Vienna 1 flying visit. post
haste, England. The morning after my arrival be-
in frstclass smoking compartment at Euston
waiting for the train to carry me to Grandcheser
had telegraphed to Valerie; also to Mr. Deane the
ocust for appointment which might give color 10
my visit the carriage. My thoughts. far
away platform eaped the four hours that
separated Grandchester. For the thousandth
lime meeting / fOreShadOWed speeches.
burning the homely features trans
figured closed my eyes retain beatifc
vision. The train began to move Suddenly the door
opened. grlsh figure into the compartment
and porter. running by the side of the train threw
a bag and bundle of wraps and slammed the door
violently The young lady stood with her PACK 70 me,
painting for breath. The luggage lay on the floor.
stopped to pick the bag did the young lady our
hands lifted it to the rack
'Oh, please. don't troube!' she cried in a voice
whose familiarity made my heart beat.
caught sight of her face. for the first time and
my heart faster than 1t was her face-the
face that had dawned upon my blndness-the face
had grown to worship. transfixed with
wonder She herself unconcerned in the further
corner of carriage. 1 took the opposite seat and
leaned forward.
'sYcu are Miss / asked TREMENDOUSLY.
She drew herself up. on the defensive.
That is my name,' she said
Valerie" cried in exultaton.
.She half What right have to address me-?
II am Harold Winter said I. taken aback by her
outraged demeanor rs it possible that you don't recos
me?"
Il heard of before in my life,
replied the young lady tartly land 1 hope won't
force take measures to protect myself against
yolr impertinence"
lay back against the cushions gaspng with dsmay.
beg pardon" said I. recovering: Il am neither
going modest you be Intentionally impertinent.
But, as your has never been out Of my mind for
months. travelling straight through
from Grandchester 1t for the first time
I may excused addressing YOU
She glanced hurredly at the communication cord aud
then back at me. II lunatic.
you Miss Deane of Observation-Disclosures OF
Doctor Deane?" asked.
valerie Deane. then?"
II have told So
stony heartlessness that turning
honest. decent man into a besotted fool. and then
damnable. The language hasn't to express it,
She stood with her hand the
garding coolly.
You are quite free t. do So" answered But if
you do shall show your letters sheer
defense: am not going to spend the day in police
station"
She let go the cord and down again.
took a bundle of letters from pocket and tossed
to She glanced it quickly. started if
IN great surprise and handed it back with smile Il
thought had never equal for unbIushins
impudence Her m mellow tones made the mockery appear
IF you didn't write it, T. Il should like
My Cousin Valerie
II don't understand said l.
My name is Valerie Deane my cousins name is
Valerie Deane. and this is her handwriting ~
Bewidered passed hand my eyes What
Her