Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-11-16

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opposing this decision, tne respJusiDIe
directors reminded him that it had been
adopted on i~pulse, and decided that it
ives their duty tn give him a little time for
consideration.
In the meanwhile some Of the gentlemen
assembled ut the bedside. looking ut OK.
bve aud then looking ~ Lord Harry. had
observed a certlih accidental likeness be
tween the patient aud Milford. the phil.
anthropist," who was willing 10 receive
him. The restraints OF politeness had
only Dermitted them 10 speak OF this cur
iouS discovery among themselves. At the
later time. however. when the gentlemen
had taken leave of each other, Mr.. Vimp
~Hny-1nlinI himself alone with Lord
Harry--h1d no ne station in intrO lncing
the subject. on which d~elicacy bad pre-.
vented the Frenchmen from entering.
odd you look at the Daue?" he began,
abruptly.
"Of course ! did"
And you notice the likeness'"
"Not ~
The doctors uproarious laughter start.
led the people who were walking near
them in the street. Here's another
proof he blrst ont, ''Of the true saving
that no man knows himself. You don't
denv the likeness. | suppOSe!"
do you yourself see it?' Lord Harry
asked.
Mr.. vimpany answered that question
scornfully: us IL likely that | should
have submitted to all the trouble | have
taken 20 get possession Of that man, il |
had not seen a likeness between his face
aud yoursf"
The Irish lord said no more. When his
friend asked why he was silent, he gave
his reason sharply enough: II don't like
the subject
CHAPTER xL-THE M-EDDLEsOME MAID.
On the evening OF that day Fanny Mere
entering the diutng-rOom with the coffee,
found Lord Harry and Mr. Nimpany
nlone, and discovered (as soon as she open.
ed the door that they changed the Ian
gusge in which they were talking from
English To French.
She continued TO linger IN the room, ap.
parently occupied in setting the various
objects on the sideboard in order. Her
master was speaking at the time: he asked
IL the doctor had succeeded In finding a
bedroom for himself ia the neighborhood.
To this Mr.. Vimpauy replied that he had
got the bedroom. Also. that he had pro
yided himself with something else, which
IL was equally important TO have at iis
disposal. II mean" he proceeded, in his
bad French, that | have found IA photo
graphic apparatus on hire. We are ready
now Tor the appearance of our interesting
Danish guest"
And when the man comes" Lord Harry
added, what am 10 say to my witei
How am | 10 find an excuse, when she
hears OF a hospital patient vino has taken
possession OF your bedroom at the cottage
and has done it with ms permission, aad
with you TO attend on him
The doctor slipped his coffee. I'VE have
~ d. .HA.. NLAN hAan aN ia I'll IL cha n9.H EA-t
ties" he said coolly. Repeat the story
TO your wife"
'iShe won't believe it," Lord Harry re-
piled.
Mr.. Vimpany waited until he had lit an.
other cigar, aud had quite satisfied him
self that il WAS worth moking
You have yourself 10 han for that
obstacle ne resumed. "lf you had taken
my advice your wife would have been out
of our way by this time. | suppose must
manage it. II You fail, leave her ladyshiT
Ia me. In the meanwhile, there's a matter
OF more Importance to settle first. We
shall want "A nurse FOR our poor, dear IN
valid. Where are we TO fluid hefg'
As he stated that difficulty, he finished
his coffee, and looked about him Tor the
bottle vi brandy which always stood Oh
the diuner.ta0le. In doing this, he hap
peued TO notice Fanny. Convinced that
her mistress was in danger. after what
she had already heard. the maids anxiety
and alarm hSd SO completely absorbed hei
tAAt she had forgotten TO play her part
Instead OF stu bnsyiny herself at the
sideboard. she stood with her back 70 II.
pslpably listening. Canning Mr.. Vimp
any, possessing himself OF the brandy,
made "A request too entirely appropriate &c
excite suspicion.
Some fresh cold water. IL you please"
was all that ne said.
a.. -. Ia sl.n .aanx tha
doctor addressed his friend in English,
with his eve on the door: News for yon,
my boy! We are in q pretty picSle-Lady
Harrv's maid understands French"
"Qnite impossible!' Lord Harry de-
clared.
1--WE will put that to the test" Mr.
Vimpany answered. watch her when
she comes In again"
What are YOU going to dof"
81 am going To insult her In French
Observe the result"
In another minute FANNY returned With
the fresh water. As she placed the glas:.
jug before Mr.. Vimpany he suddenly ialo
his RAND on her arm and looked her
straight IN the face. "Vous sous avez mis-
dadans drolesse." he said. "Vons enten'
dez lie Francais!' ia ElI lish: "You have
taken us in, you jade. You understand
French.')
An uncomfortable look of mingled rage
| ana leAI UlAlt us DltNV =
Fanny's face. She had been discovered:
she had heard herself called "drolesse:"
she stood before the two men seitcon
demned. Her angry master threatened
her with instant dismissal from the house
The doctor interfered.
mo, no." he sard, you mustn't de-
priye Lady Harry. ut q moments notice.
OF her maid. Such u clever maid. too,'
he added, with his rascally smile. AZ
ACCOMPLISHED person. VINO understands
French, and is too modest to W it!'
CHATTER xLI.-FIcrIoN: ATTEMPTED BY ny
LORD.
The doctor had led Fanny throu I'll man,
a weary aud uurewarded walk. when now
she followed him to the hospitals: he had
inflicted "A deliberate insult by calling her
s'drolesse." and he had completed the sum
OF his offense by talking contemptuousls
OF her modesty aud her mastery OF tht
French language. Tue IN ae.esta
tion of him. which under ordinary cT
cumstances she might have attempted t.
conceal. was urged into a~udaciously as
sertipg itself by the strong excitement
that now possessed her. Driven 70 bay.
Fanny made up her mind to discover
the conspiracy OF which Mr.. vimpany
was the animating spirit by metfou oar
ing enough to be worthy of the doctor
INV knowledge of French has told ms
something" she said. IL have just heard.
Mr.. Vimpany. that you want y nurse foi
your invalid gentleman. With my lords
permission, suppose you try mey'
Fanny's audacity was more than her
masters patience could endure. he or
dered her to leave the room.
The peace making. doctor ipterfered
again: my dear lord, let me beg you
will not he too hard on the young wo-
man, He turned to Fanny, with an ef.
fort to look indulgent. which ended In the
reappearance OF his rascslly smile. .'rhanh
ron- INV dear, for your proposal" he said
III Viii let you know II we accept IL. to
morrow"
Fanny's u~nforgiving master pointed &c
the door: she thanked Mr.. Vimpany, and
went ont. Lord Harry eyed his friend in
angry amazement. Are you mady" he
'Teil me something first" the doctor
rejoined. "Is there any English blood II
your familyw
pafrlotic feeling. II regret TO say nv
FAMILY in adulterated In that manner. Ny
an a. ~