Instantly the
meaning of all the excitement of the past few days flashed upon his
mind. It was for her that the Britts had been getting ready. He
seemed almost dazed as he stood there watching the wonderful woman
coming forward. He joined the others in the cheer of welcome which the
captain ordered to be given; he felt her hand grasping his, and saw the
smile of pleasure upon her face. But it all appeared like a marvellous
dream, too good to be true. He walked by her side with the rest of the
scouts, and listened to her conversation with the captain. But he said
nothing, unless directly spoken to. He was too happy for speech, and
he preferred to remain silent that he might think over the joy which
had so suddenly come into his life. The singer held his hand that
evening as he was about to leave the Anchorage. He promised that he
would come to see her every day, and then sped home to impart the great
news to Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal.
There was considerable excitement throughout Hillcrest when it was
learned that the famous Anna Royanna had come to the Anchorage to stay
for several weeks. It caused the greatest stir among the people from
the city, especially the ones of the fashionable set.
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