Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-17

Ellen, but rather your estimable wife,
who was herself present"
"My wife in the salon? So, So" said
the count, rather disconnected, that is
another thing, of course. 1 beg your
pardon for haring up so. but you under
stand, that I must guard the child. who
has been intrusted to my care"
bowed. spoke a few words to the
other gentlemen, and bade them good
night.
On ascending the stairs, caught
glimpse Of the group through the open
door.
Count Degenfeld was bending over the
lady whispering to her; she broke into
shrill laugh.
Ny short romance with Mrs Clifford
was at an end The count could thank
me, 1.-The old guard had resumed his
rights, and would know how to hold his
own Soft!
The next day was sunshiny- sent
card by Louis quite early to Lapotin,
asking if he would accompany me to
Monaco.
He answered in the affirmative. and
after breakfast we took the train
Lapotin was as usual very quiet
and that / thought it a pity that Mrs
| Clifford was SO certainly compromising
herself with that old ''roue" out of
pique.
You need not pity the lady," said he,
harshly. 81 have had my experience
with her, and can assure you that she
knows exactly what she is about One
might rather pity the poor clergyman;
but, good God. why is the man SO blind?
1 shall not open his eyes"
CHAPTER W
What a magnificent spot is Monaco,
the city upon plateau. and Monte Car
10 opposite, with its fine gardens,
When the fiend of gaming was driven
| out of all civilized places, it found a
| firm foothold on these rocks, and in a
truly 6endish spirit surrounded the
same with all the charms of seduction
in order to entice people there. 1t is a
| paradise, but paradise from which in
! nocence has long fed, and only the ser
pent remains
was surprised at the simplicity of
| the gaming They are much
palmer than those at Baden-Baden-
The company looked insignificant and
commonplace seemed more to me
| celebrated gaming, room
"Wait until evening"" said Lapotin.
''This is nothing; these are tourists and
! q whole regiment of newly-married
couples, who are risking their five-franc
pieces! See how bored the croupiers
look; they are half asleep; but wait
until evening. We will dine at the
| hotel and leave by the last train; by
that time you will have become familiar
with vice in all its forms"
After stalking several times, we We're
leaving, when my friend started sud-
denly, and /, following the direction of
| his gaze, saw our fair blonde at the
| table.
! advanced few steps and stood op-
posite her.
With her usually pale cheeks flushed.
following with strained eyes the course
of the game, and eagerly marking in a
small book, she was blind and deaf to
her surroundings
Still, as If drawn by magnetism. she
raised her eyes, and looked directly at
Us. A deep red blush swept over her
handsome face, and in her eyes was a
| questioning expression.
! As / would not f1atter myself that the
| sight of me had this effect upon her, /
turned to Lapotin-
His face wore an expression of quiet
! seriousness; his eyes were fixed N the
table.
When I looked again. perceived the
man with the spectacles next the
woman, and saw as well that the eyes
behind them stared sharply at Lapotin.
What did it mean? was my friend
lucky, and was it jealousy which di-
rected those eyes?
IF agreeable to you we viii now 60
into the concert room," said Lapotins
| calm voice.
On the way therein I asked him:
''Did you see the pretty girl with golden
hair at the roulette table?''
Eyes, / saw her." he answered short
~.
We entered the superb MUSHROOM.
which was furnished with extravagant
| elegance, and seated ourselves comfor-