Saint Mary's beacon., 1916-08-17
She ARRIVES


expects anything at all Of one. The
girls had gone motoring. mother and
dad were away and the two maids
were out.
Maggie win leave everything fixed
for your supper Marjorie had ex-
planned I'VE won't be home until
late, and told her there was no use
coming back to get dinner for just
you. You'll find the table In the break
fast room all set. Now be a good
boy"
Laurie had played tennis until four.
Then he came home, had a shower
and put himself info fresh white linen
clothes. Then he chose a secluded
corner OF the vine-covered veranda,
and threw himself down on the cush-
ions Of the swinging seat. And Just
because he had so much time to en-
Joy, to do exactly as he pleased. he
elected. manlike. to fall asleer Inn
mediately and waste the best part Of
summer day.
slowly hid over the edge of the world,
| ana Silli Laurie slept.
A taxicab stopped at the curb, and
q girl with a travelling bag got out.
Helen said directly across from the
library" she solIloquized. so this
must be the place. wonder II they
got my telegram There was no one
at the station, and It must be that
they didn't"
mot light It's perfectly evident
they didn't get my word. I'll Just
make myself comfortable. until they
come back. It's lucky they leff the
door open"
She found a switch finally, and a
light flashed on. THAT'S better. What
lovely roomi Now for the dining
room. I'm nearly starved. and maybe
l can find some bread and butter"
The dining room produced nothing,
however but the breakfast room re-
vealed a table set daintily for one.
"Well. someone's expected that's sure,
and who else, II not me myself7' The
girl proceeded to enjoy herself.
II wonder what my new cousin.ln.
law II likef I was away when Helen
was married. 80 I've never seen him.
There comes somebody now. thank
goodness"
A man. coatiess, in white flannel
trousers and wrinkled silk shirt, stood
In the doorway staring unwinklngly
at the candles.
"BIll," he said. 'you tell Jimmy Dale
he's got to let me see him do II before
I'll believe lido ron henr1 why. no
man living can make number six hole
In three" He rocked unsteadlly on
HIS feet.
"Cousin-in-law's drunk" concluded
the girl. scrambling to her feet. But
something in his manner struck the
girl as exceedingly peculiar.
By this time he was out In the han
and turning up the stairs. She fol.
lowed, fascinated.
Hes asleepi" she gasped. Good.
nessi He'll FAM I'd better waken
him. Mr.. Howelll Consln-er- Robert
Stopi Wait a minuter"
But Laurie proceeded on his way,
She caught his sleeve and pulled gent.
! ly. Cousin Robert wake upf'
Jimmy Dnlel" Laurie turned his
staring eyes full upon her. She skrank
back. but not IN time. "Jlmmy Dale.
don't touch me. You are a liarr And
he struck out with all his might II
caught her on the side OF the head,
which fortunately was partly protect
ed by her soft straw hat. She stag.
gered an instant. then ran. and IN ner
flight she picked up her travelling bag
| In the hall.
I'm not going 70 stay alone in that
house with mailman" she gasped.
Laurie .wnkened with the blow. Tie
saw a remarkably pretty girl give him
one terrified look over her shoulder
and run.
whats her hurry. wonder7" he
said 'Blame II, do you suppose I've
been walking in my sleep agaln1 ri
bet that girl was scared But who
the deuce can she be and how did she
get here1 Geer' he yawned "T'm
hungry. I'd better eat my supper"
And just then the girls came In to
discover, with their hungry brother.
that the unknown visitor had already
disposed OF his meal.
II don't care, she was a peach I" de.
| Tended Laurie. "She may have my
dinner any day"
That was all--untii a week later.
The moon had grown and was look
Ing benignantly down upon the rose
| garden.
'B'ggs-come here. Biggsl !" Laurie
had followed the dog that had chased
| the cat Into the flowers.
"Kitty--here. kittyi' called another
voice from the adjoining garden.
"Where are you. pussf'
Then Laurie recognized her.
Your he said. II began to think
I had dreamed you, Why did you
run away the other night"
She evaded the question. II must
apologize to you and your sisters.
came to visit my cousins, the HoweIIs,
and mistook the house. got into
yours by mistake and ate your sup
| per-"
''Give me a chance to atone for my
atroclous conduct, won't your he
begged. "Ill do II II It takes a life
| time."
Il suppose the moon is responsible
for that gallant speech, Mr.. Sleep
| walker" she laughed. "Come over to-
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