The evening world., 1915-01-26

elderly one. as II II were . necessary
the rug away and three pairs Of eyes
examined the place where II. Schmidt
had been reclining. That's odd. Did
you happen to sec 1t when you sat
down, sir?" ty.,...
II am confident that thsrN waA mo
letter. began he, and then allowed
his gaze to rest on the name card At
the top of the chair. This happens
TO be my chair. madam" he went on,
pointing to the card. "'R. Schmidt
l am very sorry"
The steward must have put that
card there while you were at lunch
con. dear. What right has he to sell
our chairs over again? I shau report
this to the Captain"---
81 am quite positive that this is
my chair. SIR" said the girl. spot
Of red In each cheek. 1T was en-
gagged two days ago. l have been &C.
cupying 1t since--but 1t really doesn't
matter. II has your name ON 1t now.
30 ! suppose l shall have to-
mot at ALL" he made haste to say.
TT Is yours. There has been some
miserable mistake. These deck stow
ards are always messing things up.
IL u
letter. l assure you I saw no.
"No doubt the steward who changed
tho cards had sufficient intelligence
to remove all incriminating evidence"
said she coolly. I'VE shall find 1t
among the lost, strayed and stolen
articles. no doubt. Pray retain the
chair, Mr. She peered at the
name card--"Mr. Schmidt"
Her cool insolence succeeded In net.
Ting a nature that was usually most
gentle. He spoke with characteristic
directness.
"Thank you. ! shall do 30. We
thereby manage to strike fair aver
age. l seize your deck chair. you
seize my table. We are quits"
She smiled family. "R. schmidt did
NOT sound young and gentle. but old
and hateful. That Is why seized the
a fat. old German with very bad
manners. Instead. you are neither
fat. old. nor disagreeable. You took
It very nicely. Mr.. Schmidt. and I am
undone. Won't you permit me to re-
store your table to you?"
The elderly lady was tapping the
deck with q most impatient foot.
REALLY. my dear. we were quite
within our rights In approaching the
head waiter. He'-
"He said II was engaged" inter-
rupted the young lady. "'R. Schmidt
was the name he gave and Informed
verv sorry. Mr.. Schmidt. I suppose
II was all because am so accustomed
to having my own way"
"In that case II Is all very easy to
understand" said he, "for have
always longed to be In a position
where could have my own way.
l am sure that II I could have It,
would be Q most overbearing, selfish
person"
1--WE must inquire at tho once for
the letter. my dear. before
1T may have dropped behind the
chair" said tho girl.
"Right!" cried II. Schmidt. drag
ging tho chair away and pointing In
triumph at tho missing letter. He
stopped to recover the missive, but
she was quick to forestall him. With a
little gasp she pounced upon II and.
like a child proceeded TO hold II be-
hind her back. He stiffened. II re.
your father"
She hesitated for an instant. and
then held It forth for his inspection.
rather adroitly concealing the post
mark with her thumb. It was Ad-
dressed to Mise Il. Guile. 8. 4. Jupi-
ter, New York City. N. r." and type
written.
ut Is only. fair that We should be
quits In every particular" she said.
with a frank smile.
He bowed. "a letter OF introduo-
tlon," he said. "in the strictsst sensa
Of tho word. You have already had
my card thrust upon you. so every
thing is quite regular. And now II Is
see what has become OF your chairs.
Permit me-
Really. Mss Guile" intsrpossd her