The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-04-11

eron's meeting and reconciliation with
his old friend DR.. Addison was one
Of the brightest spots in delectable
constellation. The meeting between
Evelyn and her uncle was an episode,
too, to touch the sensibility Of the
most apathetic. And II there had lin
gered a single doubt as to the wisdom
or expediency of accepting their COM
partnership on my expedition Of rescue
It must have been dispelled by the
emotional thrill which these scenes
provoked.
Our homeward voyage. which all
of us were anxious should not be de-
layed, was by way of Naples. Hartley,
who appeared to be able to go and
come as he pleased, accompanied us
that far, and our farewells to him, on
the deck of the Koenig Albert, were
combined with a fervor of gratitude
that exhausted our powers of express
sion.
Evelyn begged me to be permitted
to kiss him goodbye, but there was
forced to draw the line. Her caresses
in my own direction had not, up to
that moment, been SO lavish that felt
l could spare any Of them, even for
this young Englishman, notwithstand-
ing my abundant appreciation Of the
inestimable service he had rendered.
and that was precisely what told her,
when on the first evening out, she had
demanded to know my reasons for re-
fusal.
You're a very selfish man." she re-
torted, with pout. And I'nh not at
all sure. now. that shall ever kiss
you again. Besides" And there she
stopped.
We had reached the after end Of the
deck in our post-dinner promenade,
and had paused there, leaning on the
rail, to watch the phosphorescent
CLEAN and glitter among the turbulent
white wake-waters. Cameron and DR..
Addison were talking over their cigars
in steamer chairs amidships, and the
girl and were alone together for the
first time since her uncle's restoration.
"Besides?" l repeated, questioningly.
The big blue eyes she turned to me
were never more roguish.
Besides" she said, low-voiced and
with a just perceptible culver, until
you keep your promise, don't see
that you have any right to dictate to
me-"
knew very well what she meant.
Ever since Cameron had come running
backward around that deck-house cor
ner-I think even at the minute
recognized his naked, smut-covered
shoulders-I had had that promise in
mind, and had longed for the moment
of its fulfilment. But till now not
even the briefest opportunity had
offered. Nevertheless, her present
mood was too entirely winsomely low
able to be neglected, and the impulse
to prolong 1t by teasing too strong for
resistance.
Keep my promise?" l queried, min.
Cling with assumed perplexity a Ger.
tain suggestion Of injury. Have
ever failed you In anything?"
She turned away now, silently, and
the eclipse of the eyes loved left me
suddenly .repentant; still l persisted
Have l ever failed your" ! asked
again.
Quickly her gaze came back, and her
eyes had taken something Of the cold
swapping fire of the phosphorus
Since you don't remember" she
said, its of no consequence. Only you
were SO sure that you couldn't for
get"
GIVE me a hint" l begged, still
cruel when did promise?"
81 couldn't be so unmaidenly," was
her Tetort, looking away again.
WAS 1t before we came over here
or SINGER"
Before" after a pause.
"Long before?"
mot very"
Where? At your house?"
"Yes."
''In the library?" l asked, with a
glance behind for possible intruders
She turned quickly and found me
laughing
"Oh, you dear, silly. lovable, delight
full child" l cried, and the echo OF
my words was carried far astern, as
my arms went about her and held her
close, and my kisses fell thick and
fast on her ripe. tender little mouth
what need had l to keep such q
promise?" / asked, when in mercy ]
paused that she might get her breath
why should l ask you to tell me that
you loved me, when could read II in
letters as long as your glances and az
bright as your smile2"
And If we left Cameron and DIR. Ad