White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-04-13
BY Irving Bachelor
Copyright 1882. by irving Bachelor
WNU Service
CHAPTER VIII-Continued

II like men,"
"Still, fear that you have no high
opinion of Them" he said.
II have been warned"
sand no wonder. There is lot OF
gunpowder in men and women and
often they are near the fire. II you
could see yourself in that black cos
tune with the waving plume and the
golden braids, If you could see the
glow in your face and eyes, am sure
that you would think of US with
charity"
But you-you are glow-proof. You
are buried treasure. You are in love
with Pat. You could not be induced
to think of other girls"
Il am in love with Pat but l have
not ceased to be human. l can still
enjoy beauty"
"And love it," she answered with
smile. you were quite frank about
that at the dance. Don't worry. I
shall not tell her."
"What said do not remember. If
my gallantries were excessive, | should
be pardoned. Your grace and beauty
filled my eyes, and then was not
quite myself"
"Yes, I am not deceived. 1t was
you and the old Madeira"
ut gave me headache"
'And me a heartache-an amusing
heartache."
"Why?"
"You spoke like knight of old and
my heart ached because men are not
sincere. You do not care straw for
me- and yet, when we went out for
a look at the stars, you kissed my
You deceiver! Look into my eyes and
tell me how may one know when a
man is speaking the truth? Have
changed or have you?"
She drew close to him and her eyes
were filled with that power which has
often checked and turned the currents
of history.
He laughed saying: "Coquette! You
are the most charming privateer in the
world" aT t}
as such amusement only for gentle
men?' she asked with red glow in
her smile.
you are better armed" he said.
"Lets have truce and parley."
There was an unexpected note in his
voice. His gentle words had some
how suggested that he thought this
playing had gone far enough. Her
manner changed. Her face had turned
serious.
II want you to be worthy Of Pat"
she said. pat is my dearest friend.
Are you quite sure that you love
her."
"As sure as yon bluebird that the
spring is here"
There's only one way to keep sure
Of it,"
''And what is the way?"
"Give up the good things Of life
Stop drinking wine and kissing girls
and go to meeting and to prayers.
Some day I want to see you mar
ried.' n
Having heard galloping hoofs behind
them, Colin turned his mare and saw
a familiar horse and rider rapidly
approaching. The rider was Amos
Farnsworth. He slowed his pace and
drew up beside them asking:
BE this Miss Woodbridge?"
ut is,' she answered.
II have message from Lady Wash
ington which it's very particular"
Amos began "She wants to see ye
as soon as horse-foot can take We to
gineral headquarters, which I'm to es-
cort We. She says there's robber on
this road" Es 5k
"Oh, d--n the robber!" Nancy ex-
claimed in whisper.
She drew on her glove and smiled
as she turned to the young man say
ing, 1--WE must delay our parley will
lend you little token. There's magic
In it. Perhaps 1t will bring Pat to U.S."
She withdrew her glove and took
from her breast small arrow of per-
fumed ivory. Breaking the slken
cord that held 1t, she gave him the
token. Thereupon she wheeled her
horse and rode away at swift gallop
with Captain Farnsworth. Colin sur
veyed the shining trinket still as warm
as the blood Of Nancy. On its surface
he found the legend:
This talisman worn on your breast
Will lead to the one that you love best.
"Oh the superstitions of women ~
he exclaimed as he resumed his jour
ney. He laughed as he put the curl
GUS trophy in his pocket. Pat would
have been above that kind Of folly.
He was now in thrilling part Of
the pretty comedy of young gentle
mans life. The indirect methods and
subtle motives of women were now q
part of the play. Those of Nancy were
easily discovered. Her black plume
was pirates flag. Her beauty lent
its power to her purpose and excited
his interest. Still, he felt secure and
quite innocent. He knew all the i'm
plications in the coming of Amos
Farnsworth. Nancy's character was