Dodge City times., 1890-06-27
CHAPTER XXvL-LONDON AND PARIS.
Informed of all that HUGH cnnld tell he]

ChAfIEh AAVl-LONDON ANU fAfiS
Uniformed of all that Hugh could tell hel
lating to his interview with her hus-
s,snd, Mrs. Vimpany understood and ap-
oreciated his fears for the future. She
Ailed. however. to agree with him that he
fould do well to take the journey to
rance under present circumstances.
"Wait a little longer In London" she
laid. "If Iris doesn't write to me in the
Sext few days there will be reason for
seady told yOu) shall hear from Fanny
Mere. You shall see me when get let
ter from Paris"
On the last morning in the week, Mrs
Vimpany was announced. The letter that
she brought with her had been written by
Fanny Mere. With the pen in her hand.
the maid Is remarkable character expressed
itself as strongly rs ever:
MADAME: / said I would let you know
what goes on here. when thought there was
need Of 1t. There seems to be need now. Mr..
Vimpany csme to us yesterday. He has the
spare bedroom. My mistress says nothing,
and writes nothing. For that reason / send
you the present writing. Your humble Ger
want, F.
Mountjoy was perplex ed by this letter,
''It seems strange" he said, "that Iris
herself has not written to you. She has
never hitherto concealed her opinion Of
Mr.. Vimpany."
''She is concealing it now," Mr.. vimp-
any's wife replied, gravely.
"Do you know why?"
Il am afraid do. Iris will not hesitate
at any sacrifice Of herself to please Lord
Harry. She will give him her money
when he wants it. If he tells her to alter
her opinion of my husband, she will obey
him. He can shake her confidence in me,
ly done it already"
Surely, it is time for me to go to her
now" Hugh said.
Full time" Mrs. Vimpany admitted
"if you can feel sure of yourself. In the
interests Of Iris, can you undertake to be
cool and carefuls"
I'm the interests of Iris, can undertake
ANYTHING"
'One word more" Mrs. Vimpany con-
ttnued, before you take your departure.
No matter whether appearances are for
him or against him, be always on your
guard with my husband. Let me hear
from you while you are away; and don't
forget that there is an obstacle between
you and his which will put even your
patience and de yotion to hard trial"
"You mean ner husband."
lido"
There was no more to be said. Hugh set
forth on his journey to Paris.
On the morning after his arrival in the
French capital, Mountjoy had two altern-
Rtives to consider. He might either write
TO Iris, and ask when IL would be conven-
;ent to her 10 receive him-or he might
present himself Unexpectedly in the cot
.age at Passy. Reflection convinced him
that his best chance of placing an obstacle
IN the way of deception would be to adopt
she second alternative, and to take Lord
Harry and the doctor by surprise.
He went to Passy. The lively French
taste had frightened the cottage with col
Or; the fair white window curtains were
lied with rose-colored ribbons, the blinds
we're gayly painted, the chimneys were
ornamented, the small garden was par
adise of flowers. When Mountjoy rang
:he bell. the gate was opened by Fanny
Mere. She looked at him in grave aston
shment.
DO they expect your" she asked.
Never mind that" Hugh answered.
"Are they at home.'
They have just finished breakfast, Sir"
! DO you remember my name?"
Yes, SIR"
'Then show me in"
Fanny opened the door of room on the
Ernnnd floor, and announced: Mr. Mount
10y"