The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-01-18

said Ernie. twisting his fingers. But"
he went on. almost in q wall, Its be
cause shc-she pities me-
David's heart was touched. He
started of. followed by his unchosen
comrade. and caught the boat almost
as It cast of In the slip.
Mrs. Braddock and Christine were
far forward. They were chatting gay
ly with the blond Mr.. Stantield. Old
Mr.. Portman sat against the deck
house.
David allowed his fancy fun play.
Ills hopes ~rebounded. his confidence
revived. Fly the time the ferryboat
was locked In the Manhattan slip he
was buoyant with the hope and resolu-
ton of ~unconquered youth. lie would
win her away from them all.
He fastened toward one of the exits.
intent on securing n cab. He had made
up bis mind not tn accost them: he
would not present himself unexpected
ly at Il time and place when embarrass-
ment to them might be the result.
Mrs. Braddock was at the counter of
the telegraph office near one of the
street doors. He did not see her until
he was almost upon her. She was
alone and engaged in writing a
telegram. His plans were altered in
an instant. A moment later be was at
her side. his face flushed and eager.
For many seconds she stared won
deringly into his smiling eyes. Before
uttering a word she glanced at the mes
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hand it to the clerk; then her gaze re-
turned to his face.
David Jenison." she said, and there
was something like awe In her voice,
lis it really you? How strange-how
very stranger"
I'm not Il ghost he cried. You
look at me as if | had crept out of my
grave
She looked again at the telegram.
why, David she began falteringly.
Then her face cleared. \ glad smile
broke owe it, and both her hands were
extended. 1T really is you? Yes, you
are flesh and blood! You dear, dear
David! | am 50 glad to see you. How
does it happen that You are here?
Where do You come from, and She
went on with the eagerness of a child,
asking more questions than he could
remember. much less answer. And
how wonderfully you have grown upi'
Il have seen Christine" he said
eagerly. She is perfection-she is
marvellous
Seen her. Where: But we cannot
talk here. We must have hours and
hours all by ourselves. Come to my
fathers house tonight. We are living
with him. you know
Il am here solely to remind you that
the five years are ended. Mrs. Brad
dock. Mahomet has come to the noun
tain, you see."
Her face clouded. She glanced
quickly through the window. His gaze
followed hers. Christine and young
Stanfield were driving away together
in a hanson.
He read her thoughts. "I'll take my
chances" he remarked confidently.
Il know that she has not forgotten.
David" she said after a moment of
deliberation, ''but-well, | will be frank
with you. She has suddenly shot past
my comprehension. 1t is the privilege
of a girl to change her mind, you
know, when she changes the length of
her frocks."
You haven't changed, have your he
asked bluntly.
She stared. az"
II mean you are still my champion"
"Of course" she replied readily. II
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must win for yourself. Do not look to
me for help. She must decide for her
self"
He did not refer to the young man
who had taken her away in the cab.
Mrs. Braddock noted this and was not
slow to divine the well bred restraint
that lay behind the omission.
THAT was young Stanfield." she OBJ
served. HE is delightful. My father
is devoted to him."
David smiled. II hope to have the
pleasure of meeting him soon."
You may meet tonight
If she expected to see a trace Of an
noyance in his face she was d~isappoint-
ed. He gracefully confessed his inter-
est in the prospective meeting.
Il shall be more than delighted to
come.'' he said. And / am glad he
will be there to engage Christine's at
tention while | devote myself to you.
Mrs. Braddock."
You nice boy.'
She extended her hand. Il must not
keep my father waiting out there. You
don't know how glad I am that Won are
here. David" An expression of utter
loathing came into her deep eyes.
Colonel Grand was standing at the
door through which she would have to
pass.
''Confound him. Involuntary fell
from David's lips.
IF he dares to address me"-she be-