Evening capital., 1895-08-22

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Theu yon really believe. Lady Hill
yard. that adult. sensible people do con-
ceive such abrupt attachmentsss
II am convinced that il happens fre-
quentiy.
sOls. come. not frequently?"
Well--sometimes she amended.
u could give you dozen instances. "
He lacked the heart 20 argue with her.
1t would have been like breaking but
terfiy ON a wheel. and, after all. there
might be more sentiment in fin do steele
humanity than he thought. Women have
wonderful intuition in these matters.
well. suppose we let that slide for
the moment and proceed 70 indictment
No 2 What other phrase of mine do
you take exception TOP
you said that / had not the renlotest
idea Of construction, and that Fashion
and Foothghts' was evidently speci-
men Of that objectionable class Of fic-
tion which you regretted to see was
growing so prevalent-the amateur now
Ell. born of vanity and lack of whole
some occupation.
Her voice died away with a tremor.
He had only stated the truth, hut the
fact did not prevent the speechless Mr..
Everdene from feeling as if he had com
mitted particularly brutal murder and
the ghost of the victim had come 20 ar
raign him before all the people whose
opinion he valued most
I'll cried. she murmured pathet-
ically.
Her lips auivered. Beads Of perspira-
tion rose TO the mans forehead.
Good heavens, if had only guessed
how much ] should hurt you II WAS
harsh, monstrous. No doubt was in a
bad temper, and your unfortunate book
was the first thing that afforded me an
opportunity TO vent my spleen. y
Then you acknowledge that you
were needleesly cruel?''
"I was brutal /" lie would have COM
mtted blacker perjury as she wiped that
tear away.
'And that had just cause for indig-
nation?"
lyon were perfectly right. +"
A smile broke like April sunshine
over her face
I'm that case suppose must forgive
your"
He was ridiculously grateful He
heaved a sigh of relief and hesitated
with his hand on the button Of the cleo
tric bell
Lady Hilyard, you know the Arab
custom of taking salt with ones friendss
AS a token of good win permit me to
give you the prosaic English equivalent
of cup of tea. "
The offer was tempting, the weather
was hot, and she had talked great
deal. She yielded. When the refresh
ment came, accompanied by wonderful
sweetmeats from round the corner, she
asked permission to pour it out for him.
with winning graciousness which
charmed him. 1t afforded him an odd
sense of pleasure, too, to see her white
fingers moving about the china. He was
unaccustomed to the presence of women
in his home.
With the japanese tables between
them they chatted for awhile, and then
the clock on the mantelpiece struck 6.
She rose with pretty gesture OF dis
may, like a second Cinderella
"Do ycn know, Mr.. Everdene, that
laaKe besn here whole hour wasting
your valuable timer"
II thought it had been ten minutes,
he answered, land the pleosantest Of
my life.
Every pretty'' she said, blushine
family. "And in return for it let me
tell you that my address is ON my card,
and that my day is Thursday; also
must thank you very heartily for your
kindness and courtesy to an impertinent
intruder. Very few men would have
been so considerate.
s'Please don't thank me. 1t is who
owe you a debt of gratitude. You have
taught me something never expected
to learn.
''What?''
"That the conduct of your hero and
heroine was not improbable at all. .
Their eyes met, the woman s drooped,
self conscious, pleased.
"You really mean that?'
''On my soul do. =
The most delicious softness was in
her voice.
1t makes me SO proud and happy tc
think have convinced you.
There was silence. She smoothed 9
wrinkle in her suede glove. He twisted
a button on his coat Then she aroused
herself, with little laugh, and extend
ed her hand.
"Well, goodby. Mr.. Everdene, and
once more, thank you'll
He pressed her fingers ever so lightly
her proselyte.
'Not goodby, he murmured. "Au
revoir F''-Black and White.
Saved His whisky.