Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-08-26
THE REAL REASON.

l had arrived Mt Monte Carlo about Q
o'clock and after late lunch set out
in search Of my friends the Verneys. /
found Master Arthur, u serious minded
young politician Of 22, In his room ut
the hotel He was completing an elab-
orate toilet and drinking champagne.
"Aynsleyl" he cried in surprise. ~
Thought you were in London.
"The spirit Of restlessness," l ex-
planned, My eye dwelt for IA moment on
the champagne "A little low, Arthur"
He blushed Arthur was the highly
respectable son Of an eminently respect
able father, who was M. r. and other
things
He glanced at the clock, then rose and
picked up his hat and gloves.
"A stroll |" l finished, with grin
He laughed nervously.
"Look here, Aynsley," no said,
"you'l II find the governor and Evelyn on
tho terrace. Do you mind If run away
now2'
got up and laid hand on his shout
der in II paternal fashion. "She IL u
woman in Thousand, Arthur. Au re-
voir and good luckP
He blushed again--he was really u
most nervous young maitland hurried
away. followed him out Of tho hotel,
then stroled leisurely through the gar
dens and round TO the terrace espied
Mr.. Verney and his daughter sitting al
most Immediately In tho rear Of the Ca
sino. l walked up to them.
well, pom my wordr' cried Mr..
Varney. A smile dimpled round Miss
Verney's mouth AZ she took my hand. l
explained luoidly how IL was l came to
leave London In 10 unexpected u fashion.
at enslaves us all, " finished, with
graceful wave Of my hand toward the
casino.
Indeed" said Miss Verney politely.
After few minutes conversation
Mr.. Verney pulled out his watch.
"I'm very glad you came, Aynsley,"
he said "as left Off last night in the
midst of littlo mathematical expert
ment with trento ct quarante, and
Thought that il you would kindly look
after Evelyn Id"-
Delighted" | said quickly. II trust
the experiment will be brought TO n sat
isfactory conclusion.
As soon AZ no had taken his departure
/ glanced at Miss Verney. Sho was OK
aiming the handle Of her parasOl with
some intentnoss. | made mental noto
that white suited hor admirably-in
fact, better than any other girl OF my
acquaintance.
perfect weather." remarked ut
length. She nodded in prcoccupied
manner.
81 have been wondering" sho said
after moment, "why you camo here"
"Did you not hear mo oxplainl"
began.
She smiled.
ooh, yes, but
"Surely nothing further IL needed
The attraction Of Monte Carlo IL world
famed. ="
81 do not believe, Mr. Aynsley," she
said deliberately, that you have ever
gambled In your life"
tried another tack
"Wcll, then, I'm rather delicate, and
the chill damp fogs OF London arc
rather trying to an invalid.
Again Miss Verney laughed.
Glow uDsympathetio you arer'
"Tho deep sea fishing last winter
must have boon rather bad for you. No.
Mr.. Aynsley, I'm u clear sighted young
person, and | can quite 400 what has
brought you 10 suddenly TO Monte Car
To-"
"Well2' said, with an air Of indif-
ference.
She played with tho tassel ON her
parasol for moment. Then she smiled.
Mrs Fairfax, she said at length
| laughed outright.
"How amusingi Nothing Of the sort
The usual attraction, assure you"
MRS. Fairfax. A"
"GamblinR 49, or invalid's natural
aversion TO chill, damp fogsp'
Mrs. Fairfax" repeated Miss Yer
ney once again, with just shade Of
emphasis.
gave it up.
"a very charming person, said.
"YOu admit it," and her voice held
tiny note Of triumph.
Don't your" replied wonderingly.
"She is talented, pretty. agreeable
and"--
"A widow" put in Miss Vernoy.
Eyes, but her husband was hardly
more than an acquaintance. lilo went to
India, you know, shortly after their
marriage, and was killed. DO you not
think her fascinatinpf'