The Washington times., 1927-06-21
-tcontinued from Flrst Paee.l

the sparkling mouth.
ut must be fun" she muir.
INJURED eagerly.
"Oh, it's joyous, and for one
who's not seen much Of rivers it's
a liberal education"
She chuckled merrily and, but
for the stranger, would have
swooped on Jackie with a hug OF
joy. Imagine such a golden OPP
portunity!
At 10 o'clock that MEMORIALS
day they came hurrying down tire
path. Were here" Jackie
shouted. "And we've got swell
cake that's just out of the oven
-goshr'
Roen, excited, flushing, scarcely
saw Michael's outstretched hand.
She stepped in lightly, the breeze
blowing her full white skirt and
the peoples on her leghorn hat.
Her eyes glanced about, strewing
smiles happily.
Handsome Chap
Now and then they stole to
the stern, where Michael steered.
There was breeze and gaiety and
a great sweetness In his look.
Roen thought him wondrous
handsome.
Look" he said. ''Now watch
him." A kingtisher poised still as
a leaf on the edge of the tree.
Suddenly It made a dive into the
water.
Ibid he catch him?" Jackie
whispered, staring tepsely. Gee!
He did"
And the two who had seen few
Of the wonders of life were
thrilled by this and by the pouch
necked pelicans out fishing. Then
by the widening Of the stream
the swift flying current ard
those arches Of stone the waters
had carved for themselves
Michael told all manner OF
yarns. When he ran out of truth
he filled in as he liked. When
they passed the Indians island
he made the tale haunting. "You
know" he said, ''he loved the
girl so much he brought her
back from death. She was swim.
ming down by a dangerous cliff
early one dawn. And whether
she wanted to die or the tide got
too strong no one knows. But
they found her body floating on
the water.
"And this Indian who'd kept on
searching after everyone else
gave. up wouldn't accept her
death. He worked over her with
out one moments rest for six.
teen hours and he brought her
back to life. Sure as my name
is Michael Scott. I'd like to be
loved like that"
THE girl married him?" asked
Roen eagerly.
Michael shrugged. IT dont
think so,'' said he, suddenly
brooding and melancholy. For
it isn't the way Of woman to
marry the right man." He Kazed
pensively to the shore and with.
out a word drew the boat to the
sand.
Has he loved already?''
thought Roen sharply. Has he
loved and lost?" A pang caught
her.
As he helped her out she stole
a swift glance at his face, not
knowing that her eyes were filled
with gentle eagernesS.
A Guilty Flush
He caught the look and an.
swered 1t with q gay, guilty flush.
He was tempted to say: mo! NY
hearts not broken" But he
liked too well that gentle pity.
Gather up the brush. Jackie, %
he ordered, land we'll cook the
lunch"
He kneeled on the beach and
made d cosy fire and fried steaks.
Come and see If they're done to
a turn" said he to Roen. When
she knelt beside him, he asked
quickly: why didn't. you come
the next EVENING"
Did you expect me?' she
evaded. did you think / had a
habit OF weeping in the moon.
IT hoped 50. Finally I found
out that Jackie belonged to you.
He told me more than the moon
could"
you had no right to pump
him."
Eyes I did. He thought I was
an old friend Of yours. You
didn't deny me to him, did your
well, no; couldn't make you
out q liar ana then come riding
to the ocean with you"
'And you did want to come
with me?" he said delighted. odd
that I found you that night.
didn't know whether you were
real or q woodland nymph. You
seemed enchanted. Did you think
Of me afterward? looked for
you all the next day."
She leaned over the fire, fear
ing that her face flushed, having
never heard word so sweet.
Her Admission
ibid you think Of me?' he re-
peated.
YES"
Noting the sudden pause, Jackie
now came and planted himself be-
tween them. His eyes crinkled
in his freckled cheeks, Gee,
Mike" he offered, cutting q juicy
steak, I'VE were lucky to meet
you. all right. You bet we were!"
Roen, looking toward the ocean,
laughed softly. Her hair blew in
sunny ringlets about her face.
She turned 1t upward and let the
spray dash against it.
Michael watched her. He liked
the dark eyes, the strong, sweet
OF her throat and chin.
He liked the quick, warm way her
arm went hugging about her
brother.
did you enjoy it?" he asked
finally when, sunburned, tired and
happy. they climbed to the beach
at home.
"Oh, did weg' she answered.
closing her eyes. EFT was lovely in
you. Michael--Scott!" The last
named rushed in after a panicky
pause.
He laughed and Knocked her. Ell