Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb-Jul 1911)

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34 THE MOTION PICTURE STORY MAGAZINE realize that this is private ground," she reminded him, with quaint dignity, even while the note of longing in her voice told of her desire to bid him remain. Redmond's smile was frank and engaging. "Your pardon," he said quickly. "I only desired to ask guidance to the nearest inn." With delicious indecision Chrysanthemum debated the question, conscious that Fusi, from the verandah, was watching, with fear and disapproval in her eyes. Sayo was a master not lightly to be crossed. But she could find no excuse for prolonging the conversation and Redmond passed on with an elaborate bow and Chrysanthemum watched him until he passed from sight. A touch upon her shoulder roused her. "My lord has long ears and a strong arm," she reminded. "It is not well that the Lady Chrysanthemum should speak at the gate with the man from across the sea." ' ' And yet, Fusi, our Emperor 's edict requires us to be courteous to all strangers," she reminded. "Courteous, yes," admitted Fusi, ' ' but — ' ' she did not finish the speech as Chrysanthemum moved away with as much dignity as she could command. How could a mere servant be expected to understand? He came again on the morrow when Sayo had been whisked off to the town in his rickshaw, and this time Chrysanthemum threw discretion to the winds and came to the wall to meet him. "I'm coming in," he announced masterfully, after a moment's chat. "Don't look so alarmed, little lady, I know my way. I came last night when I could not sleep and looked at your window." ' ' You could not sleep ? ' ' she repeated. "Because " "Because of my thoughts of you," he cried, as he took a seat on the bench and drew her down beside him. "I could only think of you as you REDMOND FOUND THE ABSENCE OF SEATS AWKWARD.