Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
IN, concluding

what do You Want to Go to Paris
probably that this queer-looking fare
was an emissary from some one of
mademoiselle's countless admirers,
grinned intelligence, and pursued the
brougham to within twenty yards of
its destination-No. III Avenue Ma
rigny. near the Champs Elysees. This
address Billy carefully wrote down on
scrap of paper, and was driven to
the Care Saint Lazare, near which ter
minus he had discovered cheap lodg-
ing house kept by an English-speaking
Dutchman. Billy was four francs the
poorer for his drive, but immeasurably
rich in the knowledge that he had as
certained his idols whereabouts.
Punctually at the hour named, Rich
nrd Somerville presented himself at
No. Ill Avenue Marigny, and was ad
mitted to Zana's presence.
81 have come, Miss Clifford, as you
aee," he began, bowling low, and in
tone of the most marked Difference, "in
glad response to your implied permis-
sion"
''You mean because wore the brace
lett" replied Zana. half-inquiringly.
Certainly" he assented. '"That, and
the non-receipt of any countermanding
message from you. May fatter N.Y.
self that the trinket meets with your
approval?'
ut is very handsome" said Zana,
coldly. land, think. very uncommon"
"Like its new mistress" put in Som
erville, CALAMITY. land, like her, Of
Eastern origin, I believe. In fact,
have rather weakness for Oriental
workmanship, and have quite a collec-
ton of such gewgaws at home"
Instantly it flashed into Zana's brain
that sight OF these other jewels
would go far to remove or to confirm
her doubts as to the identity of the
bracelet; but she was resolved that her
visitor should remain under no appre-
pension 2s to her motive in wearing his
gift.
81 must tell you. Mr.. Somerville,"
she said. speaking very calmly and de-
liberately, that. although have worn
The ornament, cannot accept it other
wise than as a loan. 1t suits the part
/ am playing, and I am we'll aware
that. as an artistic, it is my duty to
look my best-if only III compliment to
the audience which has received my
poor efforts so kindly. Most Of the
jewelry wear has been borrowed for
the occasion, and l can regard your
bracelet in no other light"
Somerville smiled, as little cynically
as he could. He did not believe word
Of this loan theory; but, after all, what
did it matter SO long as the jewels were
q passport to ripper acquaintance with
the girl herself?
"Well, Miss Clifford" he remarked,
good-humoredly, ''let us make n COM
promise. must absolutely decline to
take back a gift; such a proceeding
would entail I know not how many
years of bad luck. But, as regards the
other trinkets, you shall please your
self. Select those you deem most suit
able, wear them, and, if you still re-
main obduratc, return them to me
when your engagement is over. Dia-
monds are meant to be seen, not to lie
buried in leather cases. Do you agree?
Believe me, you will be comforting g.
very great pleasure on me, If you will y
Still haunted by a conviction that
she must see these other Eastern gems,
Zana consented to the proposal, reserv.
ing, however, the right to restore the
bracelet with the other things. Then
Somerville played his best trump card.
Would she honor his abode by calling
and inspecting the collection? 1t was
hazardous card to play, and he knew
monty visit bachelor chambers, even to
inspect jewels. He was therefore more
prepared for refusal than for the
consent which, with little hesitation,
sheSgave for the following afternoon.