The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-15

wore them thin. The new valet Jared
better, as he was deferential, and had
been an attendant in a lunatio asylum.
Moreover. he took a great interest in
the majors ivory leg. and when it was
ried II to his own room to polish up
for the morning. These little attentions
pleased the crusty old man.
One evening In April the curate came
TO dinner. he was a handsome, earnest
young fellow. much In love with Kate
Dreuxheld His affection was returned,
and it seemed probable that there would
be match. Every one favored the idea
save Major Onslow. who hated the
curate like poison. All the scandal he
could gather about the parson he re-
ported to Cecil, but as he had dis
stories. this gossip merely provoked dis
trust. After dinner the curate followed
Kate into the drawing room. where he
made love. with the consent and in the
/ presence of Mrs. Dreuxheld. Cecil. left
alone with Onslow. drank his wine.
smoked his cigar. and listened to the
major raging. He was particularly Of
sensive this evening. and his speeches
need expurgation.
Il hate that snealxing parson," he be
gan, without preamble. Dreuxfeld in
terrupted him smartly
you are in the minority, then. Jen-
ny. Kate. and myself think no end of
him."
particularly Kate" sneered the ma
1or. 7 suppose she wAl marry the fell
low"
If by the fellow you mean Clarence
Newan. have no doubt she will" re-
torted Cecil pointedly. q know of no
man to whom would so willingly give
my sister"
Il Thought YOU didn't like parsons.
Then You thought wrong. sir. am
not aware of having manifested any
particular dislike to the church. Be
sides. was at college with Newali,
and I know him TO be a good. honest
fellow
rye heard different stories" said
Onslow. enraged by these ,contradic-
tons; sit Is said that Newall was in a
fast set"
Maybe; but he was not fast himself
You are thinking OF his cousin. Give
Newall-the initials are the same. the
natures are not"
You believe in him, / see said the
major huffily. making for the door. but
mark my words. he'll sell you yet ]
never knew a person that didn't"
'Newall is quite sound. major-As
sound as that ivory leg you"
His speech was interrupted by the
banging Of the door ODslow did not
like his leg being made a jest of. and
moreover. finding he was getting the
worst OF it, he retired to bed BY nc
means sorry TO see the back Of this cen
tankerous elder, Cecil finished his claret
and went to the drswing-room. Here
he found the two ladies and Newan il
eager conversation.
1.-THE major has gone to bed, Jenny,
he said to his wife. Lost his temper
as usual
What a cross old man he IS" sid
Mrs. Dreuxf1eld. Struggling her should
ers. Cecil dear. hope he has not
vexed you. I really think we ought &c
take away his ivory leg until he prom
ises TO behave better"
Never mind. Jenny" whispered Kate
he is going to town tomorrow. and viii
be away some days"
You look tired. Newall." said Dreux-
field, patting his friend on the shoulder
II have been busy today answered
the curate -'and besides I'm worried
over family matter"
That scamp Give again., asked Cecil
in low voice.
NewaH nodded and would have con
tinued speaking but that Kate inter
posed
What are you two talking about?'
she said; then, without waiting for ar
answer. added. "Oh. Cecil. want you
TO show Mr.. Newan the necklace. H'
has never seen it. and YOU promised me
this morning at breakfast 10 bring II
out"
/
NewalI. said Mrs. Dreuxfield. anna.
bly,. "and you shall see it on my neck
Il think he would Ike a closer In
spection." laughed Cecil. 1In fetch #
down here"
DO" said Newan eagerly, you have
no idea how anxious 1 am to see thu
Dreuxheld diamonds"
what a curious odor." observed
Dreuxheld. smiling; you haven't AM
= drugs IN your pockets. have you. New
aH2'
Not that / know Of" replied tn,
curate. smiling. but I was taking sons
medicine 70 parishioner today. and TIT
. cork came out OF the bottle No doub
some Of the contents were spilled"
'Oh. that is it, You ought to be mor'
careful declare you scent the room
ike a-perambulating drug shop. Sweet
e heavy. sickIy-ahl ali ChIoroforml .
finished Cecil. and departed for th'
, strong room.
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