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This necessitated Vivian's doing so likewise, and if ever Vivian Standish's hand clasped another's emphatically, it did on this occasion.
Standish," coolly replied the other. "I am Gavin Brice, of the United States Secret Service." Standish's bearded jaw dropped. He glanced furtively about him, like a trapped rat. Gavin continued, authoritatively: "You've nothing to fear from me, as long as you play straight. And I'm here to see that you shall. Two hours ago, I was for renouncing my life-work and throwing over my job.
Perhaps it was her dreams of Don Carlos that caused her to be particularly nice to Tony during the next week or two, and to try to persuade herself that she was really in love with him. No word came from Don Carlos, but he duly presented himself aboard the Killarney, Tony Standish's yacht, on the appointed day. And he looked as little like a heart-broken, forlorn lover as anyone could imagine.
Half way between the centerpiece and the plates a line of dancing figures ran around the table linked to each other by chains made of wee golden hearts. Ethel Blue had drawn and painted these paper dolls, so that each represented one of the Club members and they served as place cards as well as ornaments. "I seem to see myself in Miles Standish's armor," said James.
And as she went she burst forth vehemently into the story of Brice's afternoon adventures. Her words fairly fell over one another, in her indignant eagerness. Yet she spoke wellnigh as concisely as had Gavin when he had recounted the tale to her. Standish's face, as she spoke, was foolishly vacant.
The boats will be hidden or padlocked. And here I'll stay, with Roke for a chum. till whatever is going on at Standish's house is safely finished with. It's a pretty program. If I can get away to-night without Roke's finding it out till morning " His eyes were beginning to accustom themselves to the room. Its corners and farther reaches and most of its floor were still invisible.
Not until he dropped out, half breathless, did he see Mary Standish and Keok in the outer circle. Keok was frankly amazed. Mary Standish's eyes were shining, and she clapped her hands when she saw that he had observed her. He tried to laugh, and waved his hand, but he felt too foolish to go to her.
You see what a fabulous value your lover places on you. Sixty pounds! You must indeed feel flattered!" Tony Standish's face crimsoned in annoyance, and a vicious expression flashed into his pale blue eyes. "How much do you want?" he snapped. Don Carlos did not answer. He rose from the table and walked to and fro, reiterating: "Ten thousand pesetas sixty pounds!"
They walked up to the enemy, suddenly seized them by the throat, and drove the knives which the Indians themselves wore through their false hearts. There was no more trouble from Indians in that region for a long time; and Captain Standish's feelings were greatly relieved.
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