The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1895-09-28

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-
atives to consider. He might either write
to Iris, and ask when it would be conven-
lent to her to receive him-or he might
present himself Unexpectedly in the cot
tage ut Passy. Reflection convinced him
That his best chance of placing an obstacle
In the way OF deception would be to adopt
the second alternative, and to take Lord
Harry and the doctor by surprise.
He went to Pussy. The lively French
taste had frightened the cottage with col
or; the fair white window curtains We're
tied with rose-colorcd ribbons. the blinds
were glyly painted. the chilnneys were
ornan,ented, the small garden WAS a par
adise of flowers. When Muuntjov rang
the bell. the gate was opened by Fanny
Mere. She looked at him in grave aston
tshment.
DO they expect yous' she asked.
Never mind that" Hugh answered.
"Are they at hometn
They have just finished breakfast, SIR"
dc you remember my names'
Yes. SIR
"rhen show me in"
Fanny opened the door of Il room on the
ground floor, and announced: Mr.. Mount
ICY"
The two men were smoking: Iris was
watering some flowers in the window.
Her color instantly faded when Hugh en-
tered the room. In doubt and alarm, her
eyes questioned Lord Harry. He was in
his sweetest state Of good.humtr. Urged
by the genial impulse of the moment, lie
set the example of n cordial reception.
This is an agreeable surprise, indeed"
he said. sinking hands with Mountjoy in
to come and see ns.S Relieved Of anxiety
levidently when she had not expec: led rs,
Iris engerly followed her husbands exam
frightened with its prettiest smile. Mr..
Vimpany stood in a corner; his cigar went
out: his WI wife would hardly have
known HIM again-he actually presented
an appearance Of embarrassment Lord
Harry burst out laughing. Look at him,
Iris! The doctor is shy for the first time
IN his HE" The Irish good humor was
Irresistible. Tie young wife merrily
echoed her husbands laugh. Mr.. Vimp.
any, observing the friendly reception of.
fered to Hugh, felt the necessity OF adapt
ing himself to circumstances. He came
GU Of his corner with an npologs: Sorry
misbehnved myself. Mr.. Mountjoy, when
\ called on you in London. ShnSe hands.
No offense-chl' Iris. in feverisli high
spirits, mimicked the doctors coarse tones
when ne repeated his favorite form of *.
cuse. Lord Harry clapped his hands. de-
lighted with his wife's clever r%ailiery.
"Ha! Mr.. Mountjoy, You don't find that
her married life has effaced her spirits!
And1 hope that you have come here tc
breakfast The table is ready as you
see--' And l have been taking lessons,
Hugh, in French ways of cooking eggs,''
Iris added: pray let me show You what /
can do The doctor chimed in Factions,
ly: Pm Lady Harry's medical referee:
you'll find her French delicacies half di.
gested for ou, sir. before you can open
your mouth: signed. Clarence Vimpany,
member of the College of Surgeons Re.
hembering Mrs. Vimpany's caution, Hugh
concealed his distrust Of this outbreak OF
hospitable gayety. and made his excuses,
Lord Harry followed, with more excuses.