have ever seen."

"Yes, she is a beautiful girl," assented his companion.



"Where have I seen her before? I recognize those eyes."

"You are not captured, are you, Jaffray?"

"Well, I don't know." And they both laughed. "Let us go
inside."

They threw away their cigars and went in.

"Miss Jewel, Mr. Starr would like to be presented to you, may I
bring him to you?" Renestine looked up and found a friend speaking to
her, but before she could answer the tall stranger was at her friend's
elbow.

"This is a great pleasure for me," said the newly introduced
guest. "But, Miss Jewel, it has been an impression of mine since I
first saw you this evening that we have met before. Can you help me
settle upon the place, time and occasion?"

"Why, no," laughed Renestine, showing two rows of small, white
teeth that enhanced her charm.

"I am sure if we try hard enough we shall soon discover," Jaffray said.
"May I sit down?" Renestine drew sideways to allow him to draw up a