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ne hid himself abroad, if this painted and
powdered creature was what he had to intro
duce to his family as Lady Beauvoir:
The two ladies refused all offers of escort,
and went home alone.
Once in the broughanl they instinctively
put out their hands, and Kitty held Llian's
in sympathetic grasp, not saying word,
though she felt the tears dropping from the
others eyes.
zee CHAPTER VII
To Ralph, who also was now in town. the
daily meetings with Lillian were almost more
than he could bear.
At last, he could endure it no longer; and
one day, after long evening spent with Lii
ian. he went off to Paris without seeing her
again.
From there he wrote, telling her all, and
his passionate, loving letter almost reconciled
her to his absence.
Some weeks later she received another
anonymous letter
This evening you can prove to your own
satisfaction that Lord Beauvoir is only ANUS
ing himself with you. You think he is abroad,
but he will be at the Academy soiree tonight
with his wfe!"
Lady Carruthers announced as Lillian
finished reading this epistle and hastily
crumpling it up she thrust it into her pocket.
kitty looked pale and anxious
'Lianfdear, she said; Ralph is in Lon
DON" il
All then it is true!" Lillian said When
did he come back?"
Yesterday"
Have you seen him?
Yes, and he looks terribly ILL.,
Kitty Kitty, 1 wish 1 had never seen him.
l wish l was dead!''
HE said almost the same thing; but, Lillian,
will you hm?'
Il cannot him today"
why not? He is wretched, and knows I
have come to you.
II have my reasons. Tell him to come to-
morrow"
Lady Carruthers could not understand her
friend & ~
She knew that Lillian was behaving cruelty
And Lillian knew it too, but she must set
her mind at rest about this evening; she
would not see Ralph till she had been to the
Academy.
go -
Piccadilly was one long line of carriages,
and inside Burlington House a very hetero-
genous crowd was assembled.
Amongst the beautiful women who attract
ed great deal of attention was Miss Nelly
Temple, leaning on Sir Philip Fairfax's arm.
In the course of the evening, she had sent}a
telegram to Lord Beauvoir-
"E. v. is going to Burlington House to meet
Lady B. Beware!"
The telegram sent Ralph flying round to
Lilians house.
She had already left it for the Academy
soiree. .,
He followed her hurriedly
Lillian had not taken her eyes off the popu-
lar actress, who had purposely stationed her
self near her hated rival and presently she
heard Beauvoir's voice saying
Miss Vaughan, why are you here alone?
Will you not take my arm and let me see
you to your carrage?
She was about to assent when Miss Tenn
pie left the crowd of admirers gathered
round her, and came to them.
Going already?" she said. "Why?''
Lord Beauvoir drew himself up
How dare you speak to this lady?" he
said.
"Ha, ha ha!' laughed out his wife. 81
think heard you object to this lady being
here alone. 1, Lady Beauvoir, am also here
alone; do you not object to that?'
The crowd was already stopping near them
attracted by Miss Temples voice.
Sir Philip she cried out, loudly: "since
my husband neglects. me to protect Miss
Vaughn, forced to ask for your protec-
ton. will you give it me?"
Lord Beauvoir paled and flushed under the
insult as Sir Philip Fairfax bowed to the
actress and offered her his arm
L suppose, Sir Philip Fairfax that YOU
hold yourself responsible for that Iady's
words2" he, demanded.
Certainly" said the other; but his attitude
scarcely that of willing champion
Ralph took Lillian to her carriage and
placed her in it without speaking and she
was so wretched she hardly dared raise her
eyes to his; but he closed the door of her
brougham and lifted his hat in farewell, she
could not repress cry of pain
Ralph, will you not see me home?'
II think not tonight; remember I am TO
come to you tomorrow.
But the morrow only brought Lillian few
lines to tell her he was starting for France
and would see her on his return.
She did not cry; her brain seemed on fire
and to burn away her tears.
She knew what the journey to Paris meant
and could not prevent IT,
1t was too late for that, but she would she
must, prevent the duel.
The thought of his possible death made her
of mind