The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-07-29
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by this he had got over his dsappoint-
ment. III he had really had any such
feeling. Now was the oportune mo-
ment for visit. In the morning there
would be the chance of going too early
TO see Camilla, or too late to find her
In. Tonight she was certain to be
at home. This last reflection decided
Dick. He left his rooms again. and
walked quickly to Bedford Square. He
reached the doorstep flushed and
GREATNESS. and rang the pell. 1t was
exactly half an hour. to the minute
since he had turned away to go home
after seeing the shadow on the blind.
The servant appeared.
rs Madame de Montaut at homer"
asked Dick. stepping forward to enter
as he spoke.
Not at home, sir"
Colonel de Montaut. them? said
Dick.
Not at home. SIR" repeated the man,
in the same formal tone.
Thank you. I'll call tomorrow,
stammered Dick, in utter establishment,
and he turned mechanically away.
The footman nodded after him, and
grinned maliciously. Then he closed
the door and went to report to his mas
ter. M. de Montaut took out his watch.
Very good" he said; don't forget
again tomorrow" And then, as the
man left the room, the colonel. too,
smiled with secret satisfaction.
MY poor friend" he murmured,
gently; my poor young friend does not
know Captain Estcourt as well as do
He says Tomorrow say. in half an
hour, and here he Is again in twenty
nine minutes!'
He rose and went to the table, took
up his half-empty glass and raised 1t
to the light.
las for rebuff or two at the door"
he continued, with the same noiseless
laugh, my poor young friend must not
mind that. We shall all meet again
before long! Au revoir doncw And he
tossed off the wine and went upstairs
That night Dick slept uneasily, and 1t
was late in the morning when he awoke.
However, by half-past ten he was again
In Bedford Square, and rang the bell
with an outward appearance of calm
ness, though his heart was beating fast
within.
The same footman came to the door.
rs Madame de Montaut in?" Dick
asked.
Not at home, sir"
Has she gone out this morning al
ready?"
Madame de Montaut is not at home,
SIR" repeated the man. in the same in
variable formula.
Dick thought he detected imperti-
hence in his voice, and flushed indig-
nantly.
What do you mean" he said.
Those are my orders, sir"
did you tell Madame de Montaut
that l was intending to call upon her?"
Dick asked this In a still more peremp-
tory tone.
Certainly. SIR
well, and what did she say?"
She said that she was not at home"
mot at home to me?" said Dick.
choking with rage at the mans grow
Ing insolence OF manner.
Particularly not at home to YOU"
replied the footman, calmly closing the
door in HIS face.
Dick stood for a moment petrified
with anger and dismay: then with an
effort he reused himself and walked
steadily away, but with a terrible pain
gripping at his heart the while. Not
that he could yet believe any serious
harm to have been done: his reason told
him that Camilla was merely mistaken.
and that 1t still needed but a few words
from him to change her disappointment
into sympathy, but his feelings were
sharply hurt, and would not let him
hear the voice of reason without inter-
ruption.
To the colonel, as distinguished from
her, he did not give a thought. II he
had done so, he would hardly have
treated him with the same leniency;
for he had been unable, from the first
moment, to think 1t possible for him to
be genuinely mistaken as to the duty
of an English officer. A woman might
be excused for not thinking of such con-
siderations, but to a man, and especi-
ally to a soldier, they should have ap-
pealed at once, and with unanswer-
able force.
He decided that he must see Camilla
at once. He would write note beg
ging for an interview. insist on its be-
ing delivered to her while he waited
and, II absolutely necessary, make his
way to her presence In defiance of this
insolent servant. In twenty minutes
after coming to this resolution he APP
peared for the third time upon the door
step VI the mousse III 1euIOfd square,
with the note in his hand. and look
of determination upon his face. This
time the door was open, and sc'Gp men
were carrying out heavy packac to
wagon that stood before T. inuse;
the cook was standing by, with arms
akimbo, experimenting the wo.k. She
was stout person with a red good
humored face, and she looked upon Dick
with an eye of kindly commiseration,
for she had heard In the servants hall
of his present turn of ill-fortune, and
thought her mistress unhccountably
hard upon so handsome and pleasant
spoken a gentleman.
So she came out to the door, and bade
him good afternoon with an affable
smile.
IF you're looking for madame or the
colonel, sir" she said, I'm afraid
you've come too late"
Dicks heart stood still TOO later
he said, in faltering voice.
yes, sir; I'm afraid so. They've been