The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-18

daughter Of the great capi-
talist. and Robin, prince Of Grau-
stark. A queer little smile played
about her lips as she folded the paper
for future perusal. Turning the cor
ners of the deck building. she almost
collided with r. Schmidt, who stood
leaning against the wall. scanning the |
little newspaper with eyes that were
blind to everything else.
"Oh!" she gasped.
I'm sorry" he exclaimed, crumpling
the paper in his hand as he backed
away, flushing. Stupid Of me. Good
morning"
Good morning. Mr.. Schmidt. 1t
wasn't your fault. should have look
ed where was going. see you have
paper 1t appears that Miss Blith-
ers and the prince are to be married
after ALL"
''Yes, 1t is quite apparent that the
Blthers family wants a title at any
cost" he said.
Her eyes flashed with amusement at
his reply
Would you like to take a few turns
around the deck, Miss Guile?" he in
quired, a trace of nervousness in his
manner
Before deciding she shot an investi.
eating glance into the corner. Mrs.
CASTOR was not only there, but was
engaged in conversation with the gray
mustached gentleman in a nearby
chair. 1t required but half glance
to show that Mr.. Totten was unmis-
takably interested in something the
voluble lady had just said to him.
mo, thank you, Mr.. Schmidt" said
Miss Guile hastily, and then hurried
over to her chair. distinct cloud on
her smooth brow. Robin, considering
himself dismissed. whirled and went
his way, a dark flush spreading over
his face. Never in all his life had he
been quite 50 out of patience with the
world as on this bright, sunny morn.
ing.
Here comes Mr.. Schmidt" whis-
pered Mrs. CASTOR excitedly a few
moments later and at once made =
movement indicative Of hasty de-
parture.
''sit STILL" said Miss Guile peremp-
torily.
r. Schmidt again passed them BY
! without 80 much as a glance in their
directtsa. There was q very sweet
smile on Miss Guile's lips a. she
closed her eyes and lay back In her
chair. Once, twice. thrice. even ~
many as six times r. Schmidt strobe
rapidly by their corner. his head high
and his face aglow.
At last . queer little pucker appear
ed on the serene brow Of the far from
drowsy young lady whose eyes peeped
through half closed lids. Suddenly
she threw OF her rug with . brief re.
mark to her companion. arose and
went to her cabin Mrs. CASTOR fol-
lowed. not from choice, but because
the brief remark formed a command.
Soon afterward r. Schmidt. who had
been Joined by Dank. threw himself
into his chair with a great sigh Of
fatigue and said:
"'Gad, I've walked hundred miles
since breakfast. Have you match?"
! Hobbs has made a very curious
discovery" said the young lieutenant.
producing his matchbox. There was
a perturbed look in his eyes.
If Hobbs isn't careful he'll discover
new continent one Of these days. He
is always discovering something"
said Robin. putting away at his pipe.
But this is really interesting. 1t
seems that he was in the hold when
Miss Guile's maid came down to get
into one Of her mistress's trunks.
Now. the drst letter In Guile Is G.
isn't It? Well. Hobbs says there are
at least half dozen trunks there be-
longing to the young lady and that all
Of them are marked with a large red
B. What do you make Of IT,"
The prince had stopped pufnng at
his pipe.
Really, you know. Dank. ought to
dismiss Hobbs" said Robin irritably
HE is getting to be a dreadful nui
sance. Always nosing around trying
to-
;'But, after all. sir. you'l have to ad
NIT that he has made a puzzling dis
covery. Why should her luggage be
marked with a b."
II should say because her name be-
gins with B" said Robin shortly.
In that case it isn't Guile"
"Obviously." The young man was
thinking very hard.
And II 1t tsnt Guile there must be
an excellent reason for her sailing un
der false name"
Have you theory?"
There are many that we could ad
vance, but, Of course, only one of them
could be the right one. even If we were
acute enough to include 1t in our list OF
guesses. She may have an imperative
reason for not disclosing her identity
For instance. she may be running
away to get married"
That's possible" agreed Robin.
But not probable. She may be a
popular music hall faVOrite or one OF