New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

a moment plunged in thought Then he got to
his feet with a brusque movement
'WlIl you excuse me for ten minuteS2" he
begged MIR Somers. Go on with dinner, please,
and I'll be back before you are through with the
fish"
He out of the room like an eel
What's the natter" asked the amazed
Dole, is Mr., Chisholm i'll or has unload any
thing to do with him, pray?"
Eather- ~ more urgent form Of sell
that's all Wonder if he's gone to act on it? But
I'm not SURPRISED ne feels bit staggered. I've
got a sIooky feeling myself"
4 do hope that nothing is the matter with
baby, walled Kitty with tragic eyes
Baby Baby doesn't come into it at ALL"
Hugh r. assured her briskly. Now, just get on
with dinner, please, like good girls. for I sup
pose bollie doesn't want to miss the first act of
her play
the very best part of all is to sit and thrill be-
fore the curtain goes up
The entrees were being handed when CHS
holm slipped into his seat again, and he returned
an altered man. DolIie could scarcely believe
her senses, he changed. He had dropped
a burden Of care and some ten years of age
side the room He was grown young. gay.
amusing. and gallant and he made no further
references to business.
Indeed when on the way to the theatre SOM
ers wanted to buy another newspaper Chisholm
stopped him.
Let's forget it he urged Lets enjoy our
selves for this one night at all events. To-mor-
row shall take care of itself. Don't you think
that's the best way, Miss MaSsingham?"
Dolle certainly thought that the way which
he now adopted Of appealing to her for her
opinion was very good way indeed Although
she could really be quite happy without attract
ing any h2uce at all still she found the ex-
perience of being treated "A little lady Of
Importance as novel it was pleasing
Mr. Chisholm seemed suddenly 10 have dscov-
eyed her existence so to speak. while formerly
only dimiy aware OF it through mist of stocks
and shares
He showed too. the laudable intention of not
letting his discovery elude him for the future.
Thus. although Dollie had intended returning
Ne She hers I,af,r
evening Was.cver involved in all kinds of agree
able arrangements proposed by Chisholm and
accepted by Kitty. which would keep her in
town until the end OF the week. She consoled
herself for the disappointment which Mumsie
might feel through her absence 10y the knowl-
edge "t the larger budget OF news she would
have take back.
If only 1 can remember it all she said to
herself as she went to bed that night with her
head in a whirI
But wnat was this compared to her state of
excitement next day when Mr.. Chisholm came
In with the news that the great American boom
had burst. and that he had sold out the top
OF the market.
Il owe that YOU Miss Massingham" he
said When left the table last night took
a cab To the nearest telegraph office and cabled
instructions to my brokers to sell everything
London time being fortunately five hours later
than N~w-Iork time he got the message at
y. m. yesterday afternoon, and was able TO put
the thing through. The consequence is that to-
day I'm wealthy man instead Of a ruined
That unload did il. l couldn't resist such direct
guidance from ProVidence-or anyhow from old
But ii funny he sent the message in my
soup. wasn't it, said Doliie, who really
awed. yet half inclined to laugh too.
Seems queer, doesn't it," Chisholm agreed.
Yet after all spirits have to act matter
somehow, and they have neither hands
feet. nor tongues nor bodies. they make of
psychic force. isn't il called Mr.. Somers? And
| expect they found you sympathetic medium.
Miss Massngham. | know l find you sympa-
thetC." he added in a tone sufficiently lowered
that only Dollie could hear. And l want
you to let ask question this afternoon when
out driving for the first Of the charm
ing engagements for which Dollie was remain
ing in town a coaching excursion that day
to OatlandS Park.
phisticated little person since ChiSholm'S queS-
ton. when he put il after tea beneath the chest
nut trees. surprised her more than anything
which had occurred in her life before: but
when she had grown accustomed To the idea
and her happiness she reflected with delight
that here at least a most exciting piece OF
to take home to AIumsie.