Evening star., 1936-11-08
kuguxins Section


paper He took it to Sea0rd Almenares andl
whispered The lady of the house heaved to|
her feet, took it to Miss Kate and doomed i
"POr Ia Settorita Mariquitd Stefanez." Miss
Kate handed the folded slip to Miss Amy and|
without glance Miss Amy passed it on to|
Mary In her amazement and joy. Mary read
its contents aloud.
John Roderc Dahlgren to see Miss Mary
d'Almirante Stevens!" she gasped. all in one|
breath. why, how wonderful How - howl
did he find me?" She started to rise, but atI
that moment Mr.. Dahlgren appeared in the
doorway from the patio
Il wasn't sure they'd let me see you,
Mary" he said calmly. 80 l came along any
way. want to talk to YOU"
Amazement fell upon Mary and the Misses
Ames, for there was nothing harum-scarum
about the intent young man who stood before
them. Dark red hair swept back evenly from
a broad forehead under which burned two
steady eyes. As for his skin, some scorching|
sun had so tanned it as to obliterate every
trace of a freckle.
"Mr. Dahlren." began Mary hastily.
trembling for what might happen, Miss
Kate Ames. Miss Amy Ames. Miss Helen
Seavier. Miss Lucie Conklin -
"Oh, Mary" broke in Lucie, 81 think he's
adorable - even handsomer than you said
Aren't you. Mr.. Dahlgren?"
For breathless moment there was silence
while Johns eyes remained fixed on Mary's
ooloring face. Then they swerved to bore into
Lucie. Possibly they saw her slender lowell
ness. the piquant tilt of eyes, but, if So they
gave no sign.
"Lucie Conklin." he murmured, as if hid
were naming an insect II can remembe1
back to four years old and the day when your
mother let me help her powder you after your
BATH" His unsmiling gaze descended You
were fatter then"
There were several gasps, three shrieks ol
laughter and two splutters. The last came
from the Misses Ames; they couldn't help it,
the sight of Lucie's fallen jaw was too much
for them Mary got to her feet hurriedly.
Miss Kate. Miss Amy. please may talk
to John?"
Certainly" said Miss Kate. giving the
signal to rise. Talk to him as long as you like.
Mary You know the program. We're going to
try out the Caft-Bor Tubinamba and after
that the Estrellita. Perhaps Mr.. Dahlgren
will drop you on his way home"
Mary and John were left alone She led the
way along the patio to cubicle used as an
informal sitting room and motioned him to-
ward chair. He ignored the invitation and
continued to stand. She rounded on him.
John, what's come over you?"
Nothing at all. Why"
You've changed. I - don't know you.
Lets leave me out. What are your plans,
Mary? When are you going away from here
and out of Spain?"
She tried to stare him down, somber look
in her eyes. but it was no use, his were like
wall. What on earth had happened to him?
Why was he in Seville? She decided to humor
him, if only to gain time.
Were leaving tomorrow for one day in
Toledo, then two in Burgos and that finishes
Spain. From there we cross into France"
I'm four days." said John. frowning, five
at the outside; that's all right if you'll stick
to it. Promise me you will, Mary"
"I1l promise nothing" said Mary, puzzled
and angry. why should l? owe you lot of
things but can't recall single favor
"You remember my pulling your hair, don't
you?" said John grimly.
Exactly. and that's all
well, l didn't know how to do it then