The Meeker herald., 1914-02-14


gased intsntiy after them. He saw
hsr bend over and speak to HINT in .
hurried, anxious way.
He turnsd bis borss's hsad and fol-
lowed at = respectable distance. but
mot until 10 had given the carriage
ample dine 70 disappear. ~ be fol-
lowed q turn In the road b aaw 1t pass
his own property and turn into the e.
tate adjoining him. Then the light
broke over him. and b. saw through 1t
all. He made quick dash for home
and to change his riding costume. hav-
ing presentimsnt that ~ was going
to have cali from Miss Blaney.
"A lady called and asked for you,
Mr.. Bsntly. She would not come in. 80
i gave her seat In the summer house
while hunted you up."
Bsntly spranS to his feet and has
tened to the summer house. Before
reaching the house he saw her ap-
preaching.
.Mr. Bentiy, have discovered my
mistake" she said before he could
speak, land have come to apologize for
my inexcusabie rudeness. I am GER
tainly Inundated" ~
Her cheeks were crimson, and the
expression ON her face was one Of gen
uine distress.
"why, Miss Blaney." began Bently.
II consider 1t beneath any notice"
But she interrupted him. mo; please
allow mo to explain. About = year ago
my uncle purchased the next property
and made me present Of 1t. saw It
once, but for few minutes only, just
before We went east. Several days
ago returned to take possession. On
Tuesday Of last week drove out to
see It. / was to have met Mr.. Hunt at
Barclay station, but missed him. !
never dreamed would make mis-
take In the place. but they are quite
alike from the road. drove in. The
garden looked 70 inviting sauntered
in. You know the rest"
Eyes. You found q cranky looking
fellow In rough clothes digging In the
garden, and you naturally supposed
him 10 b the gardener"
'.rhe idea! Think Of how behaved:
ordered-yss. ordered-you to cut me
those lowers. Ohr' She covered her
face with her hands for 4 moment.
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