Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
CHAPTER TX.
The Prince Chats With Miss Guile.

deck with most impatient
foot. Really, my dear, We were
quite within our rights in ap-
preaching The head waiter. He
He said It was engaged interrupt
ed the young lady. r.. Schmidt was
the name he gave, and informed him
it meant nothing for me. I am very
sorry, Mr.. Schmidt. l suppose it was
all because l am so accustomed to
having my own way"
In that case it is all very easy to
understand" said he. for l have al
ways longed TO be in a position where
could have my own way. | am sure
that if | could have it / would be
uost overbearing, selfish person"
We must inquire at the office for
the letter, dear, before
1T may have dropped behind the
chair" said the girl.
Right" cried R. Schmidt. dragging
the chair away and pointing in tri-
umph at the missing letter. He stoop
ed to recover the missive, but she was
quick to forestall him. With a little
gasp she bounced upon it and, like a
child, proceeded to hold it behind her
back. He stiffened. remember that
you said it was from your father
She hesitated an instant and then
held it forth for his inspection, rather
adroitly concealing the postmark with
her thumb. 1t was addressed to Miss
B. Guile, S. S. Jupiter, New York City,
n Y" and typewriter.
1T is only fair that we should be
quits in every particular" she said
with a frank smile.
He bowed. "a letter of introduc
ion." he said, "in the strictest sense
II the word. You have already had
my card thrust upon you. SO every
thing is quite regular. And now it is
only right and proper that l should
see what has become of your chairs
Permit me-
Really, Miss Guile" interposed he
companion. this is quite irregular.
may say it is unusual. Pray allow III
to suggest
Il think it is only right that Nj
Schmidt should return good for evil,
Interrupted the girl gayly. please IL
quire, Mr.. Schmidt. No doubt the dec
steward will know"
Again the prince bowed, but thi
time there was amusement instead o
uncertainty in his eyes. 1t was tn
first time that any one had eve
urged him, even by inference, t
'fetch and carry" Moreover, she wa
extremely cool about it, as one VIII
exacts much of young men in serg
suits and outing caps. He found him
self wondering what she would say
he were to suddenly announce that h
was the Prince of Graustark. TIL
thought ttckled his fancy. account
ing, no doubt, for the even deepe
bow that he gave her.
''They can't be very far away" h
observed quite meekly. "Oh, l say
steward! One moment, here" A dec
steward approached with alacrity
what has become of Miss Guile
chair"
The young man touched his ca
and beamed 1oyously upon the fai
young lady.
Zach! See how have forgot. 1t
here! The best place on the deck-o
any deck. See! Two-side by side
above the door, away from the drat
sec, in the corner, ha, ha! Yes
Two by side. The very best. Mis-
Guile complains of the draft from tn
door. l exchanged the chairs. See
But forgot to speak. Yes! Sect"
And, sure enough, there were tn
chairs Of Miss Guile and her compaI
ion gnugly slowed away in the col
ner, standing at right angles to th
long row that lined the deck, the foe
rests pointed directly at the chair I
Schmidt had just vacated, not MOI
than yard and half away.
"How stupid" exclaimed MI!
Guile. This is much better. So SORT.
Mr.. Schmidt, to have disturbed yol
! abhor drafts, don't your"
"Not TO the extent that I shall NOV
out of this one," he replied gallant.
snow that I've got an undispute
claim to 1t. Are you not going to 8
down, now that we've captured tn
disappearing chair?"
NO. she said, and he fancied /
saw regret in her eyes. 81 am goin
10 my room-if can find II. No doul
it also is lost. This seems TO be da
for misplacing things"
"At any rate, permit me TO than
you for discovering me, Miss Guile.
ooh, / daresay shall misplace yOl
Zoe. Mr.. Schmidt" She said it SO II
solently that he flushed as he DIRE
himself up and stepped aside to allo
her TO pass. For an instant their ey'
met, and the sign Of the humble W;
not to be found In the expression {
either.
Gwen that will be something f
me to look forward to. Miss Guile
said he. Far from being yexed, 81
favored him with faint smile OF
was it wonder OF admiration?
Then she moved away, followed
the uneasy lady-who was old enoue
to be her mother and wasn't
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