Dodge City times., 1890-06-20

better Christians than the Sisters. l am
not talking about nv own poor self las
you will soon see) without a reason. My
experience in the hospital led to other
things. 1nursed a lady through tedious
illness, and was trusted to take her to
some friends in the south of France. On
my return, thought of staying for few
days in Paris-it was an opportunity OF
seeing how the nurses did their work in
the French hospitals. And, oh, it was far
more than thati In Paris, l found Iris
again"
by accidente" Hugh asked.
Il am not sure" Mrs. Vimpany answer
ed, that there are such things as meet
ings by accident She and her husband
were among the crowds of people on the
Boulevards. who sit taking their coffee in
view Of the other crowds, passing along
the street. Invent by, without noticing
them. She saw me, and sent Lord Harry
to bring me back. l have been with
them every day, at her invitation, from
that time to this; and / have seen their
life"
She stopped, noticing that Hugh grew
restless. 81 am in doubt" she said,
whether you wish to hear more of their
life in PARISH
Mountjoy at once controlled himself.
'GO on" he said, quietly.
Even if l tell you that Iris is perfectly
happy"
go on" Hugh repeated.
"May confess" /" she resumed, ''that her
husband is irresistible, not only to his wife
but even to an old woman like me! After
having known him for years at his worst
rs well rs at his best I am still foolish
enough to feel the charm of his high spirits
and his delightful good humor. Sober
English people, il they saw him now,
would almost think him . 1T subject to be
placed under restraint. Ono Of his wild
lsish ideas of expressing devotion to his
wife is that they shall forget they are mar
ried and live the lives Of others. When
they dine at a restaurant he insists ON
having q private room. He takes her to
public balls and engages her todance with
him for the whole evening. When she
stays at home and is little fatigued he
sends me to the piano and whirls her round
the room In waltz: Nothing revives a
woman he says, like dancing with the
man she loves When she is out of breath
and shut up the piano. do you know
what he does? He actually kisses mo
and says he is expressing his wife's feel
ing for me when she is not able to do it
herself. He sometimes dimes out with
men, and comes back all on IRE with the
On these occasions his pockets are full Of
sweetmeats. stolen for his angel from the
desert Am l little tipsyr he asks.
oh, don't be angry; it's all for love of You.
] have been in the highest society, my
darling, proposing your health over and
over ana over again. and drinking to you
deeper than all the rest of the company.
myself. l was wrong to leave you and
dine with men. What do 1 want with the
society of men, when have your society,"
Drinking your health is a lame excuse. ]
will refuse all invitations for the future
that don't include my wife Aud mind, he
. -
days later, he fOrgets his good resolutions,
and dimes with the men again. and comes
home with more charming excuses, and
stolen sweetmeats, and good resolutions.
am afraid weary you, Mr.. Mountjoyi"
You surprise me, Hugh replied why
do hear all this Of Lord Harry"
Mrs. Vimpany left ner chair. The stage
directions of other days had accustomed
her to rise when the character she played
had anything serious to say. Her own
character still felt the animating iuflu.
ence of dramatic habit: she rose now and
laid her hand impressively on Mountjoyi
shoulder.
tience." she said. Now that am away
from the influence of Lord Harry 1 can 70
call my former experience Of him, and ]
am afraid l can see the end that il com
ing. He will drift into bad company; hs
will listen to bad advice. and he will d.
things in the future which he might shr1nl
from doing now. When that time comes
fear him! fear himr'
when that time comes" Hugh repeat.
ID. 'ff have any influence left over his
wife. he shall find her capable Of protect
IN Paris.''
"Willin2ly-if you will promise not 70
90 to her till she really needs you?"
who is to decide when she needs mel"
Il am to decide" Mrs. Vimpany an
.wered; Iris writes to me confidentially.
q ANYTHING happens which she may be
unwilling to trust to letter. I believe /
shall hear of it from her maid"
Are you sure the maid is to b relied
,nC M0untjoy interposed.
She is . silent creature, 50 far as know
Of her." Mrs. vimpany admit
ed. land her manner doesn't invite conf
6.se sPot n. WITH i lns Fanny
her mistress aud grateful to her mistress
10 her own strange ,vay. II Iris is in anv
hanger, shall not be left in ignorance Of
t. Does this incline you to consult with
ne before you decide on going to Parisf
Don't stand on ceremony: say honestly,
Yes or No."
Honestly, Hugh s.'.s yes.
He was at once trusted with the address
II Iris. At the same time. Mrs. Vimpany
undertook that he should know what
news she received from Paris as soon -
Ihe knew It herself. On that understand
ne they parted. for the time being.
HAPTKR XXv.+rHE DOCTOR n DIFFlCUr
TIES.
Slowly the weeks passed Strictly Nm.
Vimpany kept her pr,mise.
when che heard from Iris the letter was
llways sent to Hugh, to b returned altar
10 had read It Events In the lives Of the
pair, many Of which point
a to the end that Ma vimpany cav and /
!rea6ed. wsse nenf1y. sonseim,s 1e,5ne /