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Show mim miTim REAPER. friii? THE STORY THUS FAR: Lark Shannon Is heartbroken when she learns that her beloved horse, Madoc, Is to be sold, bnt can do nothing about it. Her father, Rector Shannon, known as the Riding Parson," had ' recently come Jogging home In a pony cart, dead. Bethel North, nearest neighbor to the Shannons, held a note against Rector Shannon, and the sale of the horse, she said, would clear the note. Lark, now 18, tells Bethel she Is planning to leave England for America, to marry David North, Bethel's son. A few days later David arrives from America and Lark goes to see him. J aggers, Bethels husband, offers to steal f .. some money from Bethels box nnder the bed, to help Lark. CHAPTER III middle-age- d Mr. David North, has been delayed. He isnt here yet, but hes coming, He promised. sure. Im quite M ... There was genuine concern in the mates voice. But the Old Mans said the word.-Wevgot to take advantage of the tide, you see. thats David now! Maybe Larks straining eyes quickly seized on a figure running down the hill toward them. But it wasnt David. Lark could see that now. This was a slighter figure, a ragamuffin boy. As he Im sorry. . Larks heart was thudding rrian and a stylishly dressed young girl got out of a coach and came on board. They stared at Lark curiously as she turned and walked away from them, of disappointtrying to hide the tears ment in her eyes. ' , The gangway was being drawn up now under thevdirection of the mate. Lark ; came to him and laid her hapd on his arm impulsively. Couldnt we wait a little longer . . . just a few minutes? My friend, A in slow, .heavy, pounding beats. David frowned, t Im troubled about taking you on the long voyage over. . .r. Norfolk is a great town for gossip, and I would not want to treat you in any way not right, Lark. Oh, you wouldnt! I know that, , ' David. He shook his head impatiently. You know nothing of loose tongues, r. . . . It here in this might be just might be the best for you to marry me. Lark. I must think about it. I dont want you to marry me, ' David. I You will have to leave decisions like that to me, David said sternly. I must judge what is right and best. . .All right, David Dont you want to marry me. Lark? I thought But you act Oh, David, no girl wants a man to to marry her if he doesnt love her very much. I couldnt bear a thing like that, David. I have said I was fond of you. They could hear Jaggers coming down the stairs.. I think it would be natural, even seemly, Lark, for you to for me to kiss you, Lark. . . Warm, quick with love, Lark lifted her face to David, her lips tremulous against his firm straight mouth. She opened her arms to him, drew her-'se- jf into his arms, clinging to him lovingly, her eyes suddenly brim-- . ming over. David said. There, there, There, now, Lark. Jaggers tiptoed in looking knowing and pleased. Bethel forgot her keyring, he said. I havent seen the inside of that box for years. Shes got a sight of money. I found my own old money belt. I wore it in America. Its . still filled with my bounty money, my money. Theres no question of taking from Bethel, because it is my own money. Lark, and I give it to you. David left on the day of his arrival, to see 'to the Cargoe Riske affairs. He was to meet Lark on the Tempora at the Liverpool quay. It was hard for Lark to believe in , his ever having been in this house, to know she was set to go, even to call up Davids face, clearly, in her mind. Lark closed and snapped the little leather trunk that had been her mothers. She said, "Bethel, youve been charitable to me, and I want you to have the things Im leaving my furniture, and Lark thought, I really am going. David will be at the ship. . . . And Bethel, after saying she didnt know what use Larks oddments would be to her, broke into one of her fits of remorse. You dont leave this house, Lark Shannon, without being married tight and proper to David. A marriage knot is a thing to hold to, now. Whats to keep David from forgetting all about you, in that savage America country? Hes got a head full of business now, always has had. Its a penny here, and a pound there, and thats what hes thinking about. Jaggers stood silently by, during these farewell threats dnd tirades of Bethels. But he thought about them. He and Lark had barely started their drive to Liverpool in the hired trap; when he said, Bethel do have some right to what she pointed out, Lark. David was ever full of business. He was too busy to marry you proper, at home, because of that Runny-mead- e ship he was searching. . . What Im thinking, is well David will take care of me. Oh, Jaggers, Im so happy, so For a long time Lark just sat . there on the deck of the Tempora. The ships bells marked the hours. And still David did not come. She shivered in the chill night wind and listlessly fastened he coat more . snugly about her. Presently dawn began to wash out the lantern and the moon. David hadnt come . . . not yet . . . but there was still time. There was .a stir and bustle on the quay below and Lark sprang to the deck-ra- il with all her courage and hope renewed. , Miss. . back-wate- . cross-stitche- just-awaken- ed half-cover- ed . . said hed see her at breakfast before long. His tone was cordial and distinctly hopeful. Entering the large saloon, Larks searching glance took in a strange scene. A smoke-grime- d lamp burned pallidly in the dim morning light, showing the recumbent figures of the dozen sleeping women in the hammocks which lined the walls. Minnie was squeezed in the central hamd mock. Above her a motto was tacked to the wall. Lark paused to read it. But who is this, what thing of sea or land, ' . Female of sex it seems and so That gay, bedeckd, ornate, Comes this way sailing Like a stately ship. Lark chuckled. Minnies quotation was so extremely apt. Her amused eyes caught those of a girl who was watching her. This girl was more refined looking than the others. She motioned for Lark to wait for her as she climbed down out of her hammock and, opening her portmanteau, took out a bit of soap and a linen towel, and pointed to the adjoining washroom. With a nod Lark drew back the curtain before her cubicle, opened up her bag, and got out her own toilet artifcles. Her nose wrinkled fastidiously in the airless stuffy room. Most of the bound girls, she noticed, didnt even have on night-robbut were lying in their homespun shifts, by the soiled blankets. But the girl who had preceded her into the washroom was fresh and clean, and her dressing sacque had a breath of country lavender caught in its newly ironed folds. she whisMy names Clelia, pered, pouring water into the stoneware bowl from the crockery jug which stood on the shelf. ' What a pretty name, Lark said and introduced herself. The only thing I know much about is sewing, Clelia confided. Im going over as an apprentice to a mantua maker in Philadelphia. Lark smiled at her companion-ablShe felt as if, already, she had found a friend. She hummed happily as she unfastened the little silver Scotch brooch from the rumpled frill at her neck and laid it aside on the shelf, while she fastened a bit of fresh linen about her throat. Clelia said, That isnt quite straight. Here, let me help. Lark, as her deft fingers found the inside button at the back of the collar line. Lark gave a quick little tug to straighten the frill, land the button popped off in Clelias hand. This was enough to send the two girls into peals of childish laughter. In an instant the curtain was flung back and a cross and sleepy Minnie stood there scolding them. Drat you two crowing roosters, she said crossly, waking, a body out of a sound sleep. Were terribly sorry, we just didnt think. Clelias voice was genuinely contrite. Minnie ignored her , and stood watching Lark thoughtfully.. Youre the lass, she said, who was asking after David North, aint ye? Well now, I know that lad, well as the corn on my great toe. Tried to tell you that last night, but you wouldnt ' listen. You know David Lark said, North, my David North? wondering if there might be another one. It was not a name. Well now, I wouldnt know whether you might rightly call him yours or not. Maybe a certain young lady named Mara Hastings might have a word or so to say on that. Ever hear your David mention her? Of course Ive heard him mention Mistress Hastings, Lark said with spirit. David said she was a good friend of his and that shed welcome me. Minnie considered this for a moment. Ive heard their two names linked in Norfolk-towshe said. Aint often a woman o thirty cot tons to a young skit frpm a mans home town. . . . Wheres your fine David now? Minnie asked with sly humor. His plans changed, Lark said briefly. He couldnt sail with me. Maybe he come ahead on the Runnymead, Minnie hazarded. I seen him in town night fore last with a huddle o heathen gipsies who was sailing on that ole tub. He was dressed in pagan rags like them an jabbering their own gibberish to em. I hollered at him, friendly-lik- e, but youd a thunk hed never passed the time o day with me at house to see him stare my toll-game through. I couldnt make it out for a caution. What tricks he up to now? Id give a mint to know! She eyed Lark with sharpened interest and frank curiosity. es , , RANDOLPH, UTAH To absorb contaminating odors in the icebox, mix a tablespoonful of dry mustard with cold wa- ter to form a paste, then place in a saucer in the icebox. 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The territories which comprise our 48 states were once ruled by one or more of six foreign countries, all or part of the areas of 30 states having been under Great Britain, 25 under France, 19 under Spain, 8 under Mexico, 4 under the Netherlands, and 2 under Sweden. MSS dis- - panted on. to the wharf he shouted and. waved a note ..high above his head. Mr. 'Swalters gave the word of command for the gang to be lifted and called out to the boy to toss the note to him. .Its for you, Miss Shannon, he said, catching it expertly and reading the address quickly. Lark tore it open. Her fingers shook, and her heart was fluttering. "Quick' Miss, Swalters said imDo you want to disempatiently. bark? Theres not a second to lose. No time for your bag. The anchors already weighed, but I could send you ashore in a jolly-boa- t. No, Lark said in a small tight voice. No, he says for me to go ahead. He had to make other arrangements. He sailed last night on another boat. Thats hard luck, a beastly shame. Clink Swalters didnt, quite know what to say. . That was plain enough to Lark. "It wasnt his fault, she said His business quickly. plans changed at the last minute. You see, he was sent over by his company, the Cargoe Riske, on an important mission. Naturally, that had to come first with him. Clink Swalters said "I see, thoughtfully. So youll be traveling alone. Thats not very pleasant v sometimes, for a lady. I Lark dont mind," said. And , now, Mr. Swalters, if youll tell me where Ill find my quarters. Theyre not much in the way of quarters, he said apologetically. second-clas- ... s The only arrangement we have is a tiny curtained cubby-cabi- n off from the main womens lounge where Minnie Buxtree sleeps with her bound girls. I wish wed something better to offer you. Ill be comfortable there, Lark said easily. Id- like to wash up " ' before breakfast. "You look worn out, my dear. 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