Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21

What must he think Of NET Yet he seem.
ed to like me-" as a comforting Thought
crossed her mind. And % at last she fell
happily asleep.
Lady Henry drove to the beach the hext
morning in a very bad humor. 1t was too
provoking. really most tiresome OF Marjorie.
As Lord Melville hurried to Join her she
smiled family; IL would not do to appear
troubled. no matter how she might feel.
GOOD morning. Lady Henry. Blooming
and fresh as ever. What is your secret OF
perpetual youth and spirits? / have been
awaiting You impatiently"
oh, Melville. Flattering as usual
1t IS the truth, but am seeking to find
out about some one. girl"
"A girl repeated Lady Henry Surely
you know all the girls
This one came only yesterday from
Paris guarded by a strange ehaperon."
strange chaperon.' uttered Lady Hen
II have enc clue" added the diplomat.
looking steadily at Lady Henry. The girl
admitted that her mother was an American
you for help.
But Marjorie is only a little girl" cried
Lady Henry unguardedly
Melville smiled
is here?" '"' "'''
Yes. admitting TIE fact reluctantly.
But am positive that she is not the one
herr ~ ~
The diplomats eyes sharpened.
VI course this Is confidential" Lady
Henry nodded. 'Merioneth. then. He came
attractive giri-to him. He is most anx-
ious to meet her again. Martin"
Martin" gasped Lady Henry
MeVliles affectation OF surprise was per-
Surely you knew Merioneths Christian
name is Martini
Martha she repeated, mechanically.
Then II was the duke whom Mar jorie treat
N a hrg ffNtl nj
vile's eager look
What. what" keenly
BY a supreme effort Lady Henry rallied.
Il must have misunderstood she said
sweetly. Il feared that he might have
been offended by Marjories chaperon''
Not at all. On the contrary he ad-
mlred her Immensely. Said she was the
most effective chaperon he had ever met
so judge that he had but little conversa-
eron?'
whom l have every confidence" returned
Lady Henry brayely. Melville looked a
trifie disappointed.
And your daughter She remains here?'
Il had intended sending her to America"
hesitatingly. "She is very young
An. Inn. Yes. that is a good idea OF
course What a pity that young mems
| memories are so short" smoothly. But
about Miss Marjorie. / can easily see when
l look at you that she must indeed be too
young to make her debut. Yes send her to
the rlcn grandmother Dy all means. Yet"
he paused.
Yes?" queried Lady Henry softly.
<The young so enjoy a taste of pleasure"
with great suavity. Suppose first you
bring ner to the luncheon today"
Lady Henry looked at Lord Melville and
Lord Melville looked at Lady Henry Both
smiled.
L will go and fetch her." said Lady Hem
rye
Marjorie sat by the window in her dainty
peo room. looking out with melancholy eyes
To nave thus gained Paradise only to lose
1t! As her mother entered, then crossed
the pom and patted her on the cheek, tho
girl looked up in surprise.
Are you not dull, dearest?" asked Lady
henry. Would you like to come out?''
with calm ignoring Of unpleasant topics
COILS, do you think that Miss Marjorie
could wear one OF my frocks? Bring my
lawn with the Irish lace"
collins and Marie worked busiiy with
pin-hlled mouths, pulling here looseninR
there Then they put on a white plumed
hat, handed her white gloves and parasoI
and led the girl to a long pier glass Mar
| jorie started. A tall, stately young lady
confronted her.
Lady Henry hurried to her daughter and
kissed her affectionately And now" she
! SAID. now we will go to the Casino for
luncheon"
The girl gowed like a rose in the sum-
shine
ITO the Casino-for luncheon-we-,.shs
gasped.
| Lady Henry smiled.
| Come" she said. I'VE must not he LATE
MI. Martin is waiting to be presented"