Guffy, the officer succeeded in recovering the lost fan, and started to
return. Just without the hotel door, under the confusing shadows of
the wide porch, he came suddenly face to face with a young woman, the
unexpected encounter a mutual and embarrassing surprise.
CHAPTER VII
AN UNUSUAL GIRL
The girl was without wraps, her dress of some light, fleecy material
fitting her slender figure exquisitely, her head uncovered; within her
eyes Brant imagined he could detect the glint of tears. She spoke
first, her voice faltering slightly.
"Will you kindly permit me to pass?"
He stepped instantly to one side, bowing as he did so.
"I beg your pardon for such seeming rudeness," he said, gravely. "I
have been seeking you all the evening, yet this unexpected meeting
caught me quite unawares."
"You have been seeking me? That is strange. For what reason, pray?"
"To achieve what you were once kind enough to suggest as possible--the
formality of an introduction. It would seem, however, that fate makes
our meetings informal."
"That is your fault, not mine."
"I gladly assume all responsibility, if you will only waive the
formality and accept my friendship.
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