Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-30

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there after my father died. My uncle, who
lives with me, Major DupIay, is her broth
er; he was in the Swiss service
"A pleasant society at Heidelberg, dare
say?"
Rather dull" said Nina. 1t seemed
ment.
liver strolled out from his study on to the
lawn. He cast glance toward his daugh-
Ter and Harry, frowned slightly. and sat
down on Mfnas other side. He had a news
paper in his hand and he held it I'D as he
spoke to Neeld across Nina.
Your books promised for the 18th.
see, Neeld.''
Yes, it's to be out then"
Nina was delighted at being presented
with topic Sometimes it is the most
precious of gifts.
"oh: Mr.. Neeld. have you written a book?
my dear Madame zabriskar' murmmred
Neeid; reeilng as If he were being made
d run o. dd,tsA q IT'S not really my book I've
amiably. DO tell me what it is" 0'e0
Here you are, Nina, There's q f,u
title and description for YOU There's poth-
ing ing else IN the paper" liver handed it to
head. 'e'A VI ner
~ " Journal and Correspondence of Josiah
to know Mr.. Cholderton'' why we USED
You knew Mr. cholderton?" said Mr..
M Isetior In mud surprise Then. with recoi-
child?'' -'"'e oeeh a
berg?" 'A "oout Heldei-
He mentions it once or twice" Tn s,,te
of himself Neeld began to feel that he ' p,as
within measurable distance of getting a ao
difficult ground. e vi
What fun if he mentioned me. Oh but
child of five" s ""ouI
The slightest start ran through Nee,d,s
igure; 1t passed unnoticed; he looked
sharply at Nina Zabriska
He knew my mother quite well. he mead
Nine. de kries?" "e
Ihere was a perceptible pause: then
I'm afraid you won't find vour ,,,o.,
name mentioned In Mr. Cholderton's iourS
nal, Nine. Zabriska." 'ooi-
d, sa anns,I hosridS' remarked Nina, greatly
disappointed; she regarded Mr.. Neeid witt,
new interest all the same
iney were both struck with this strange
coincidence as it seemed to them. thoueh
In fact it was not properly a coincidence
at all, that they should meet at Blents
mouth. ieii'-
she urged.
You'll not find wood, fAe replied, stick
6bSePtI0O
his conscience. He Iookedeacross the lawn
again but jamie and Harry, had disappear
ed among the bushes. "
You're sort Of old arquaintances at Sec
ond hand, them" said Iver smiling. .ChoI.
derton's the connecting link"
HE didn't like me- remarked Nina. He
used to call me the imp ~
Yes, yes" said Nesid. in absent minded
aeauiescence. "Yes. 1.-THE imp"
You don't seem much surprised" cried
Nina in mock Indignation
surprised" He started more violently.
Oh. yes-I-I-of course I'm A laugh
from his host spared film the effort of fur-
shaken; he had very neaxiy BETRAYED hts
knoWiedge OF the Imp Indeed, he could not
r1d himself OF the idea that there was a
very inquisitiVe look IN Madame Zabriska's
Nina risked one more question, put very
carelessly.
II think he must have met Lady iris
ANYTHING about herr"
MOT word" said Neeld. grasping the
nettie firmly this time
Nina took another look at him. but he
blinked resolutely behind his glasses.
We'll. it's just like Mr.. ChoIderton 70
observed resignedly. 'tOnly I wonder WHY
you edit his book If it's like that Won
know
''Hullo. what's thatz" exclaimed Iver
suddenly sitting up in his chair.
They heard the sound OF a horses GAL
looping on the road outside. The noise of
the hoofs stopped suddenly; they sat lis
led a groom In the Tristram livery on to
the lawn. He came quickly across to
lyer, touching his hat.
Beg pardon, SIR but could see Mr..