Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-10

voice to his thoughts. TWixt love
and duty-my career, the old position
You understand He held out his
hand to me. 'Goodby."
4.Goodby," l answered. "And if it's
really a question of ,twixt love and
duty to yourself. try love first and fit
the duty in afterward.'
He went, and l stood staring at the
door through which he had disappeared.
"A fair sized young prig, but honest"
l reflected. And the marriage would
mean such a lot to her-she's far too
good to spend her life waiting for two
pound treasury days. And l fancy
she loves him, and. of course. that
spells happiness. Yes. all things con-
sidered, l must help it along l summed
up with sigh.
Then, presently Kitty came back and
we set off gayly to Pianos, where we
had the jolliest little dinner imaginable.
After Liberty's, she had worked in
visit to the costumer and was in the
highest spirits.
1--WE got a velveteen jacket and the
loveIiest of gray wigs for John Chic
hester, the tempted" she cried. THE
hair is just like yours
Il cannot help my burden of years"
/ said, sadly.
But Kitty only laughed.
I'm taking you as my model. I'm
just longing to play the partn'
It'll simply turn the poor authors
heads-they'll begin to write novels
ABOUT you And, talking of turning
PEOPLES heads paused.
We'll? she inquired, innocently.
Il was wondering whether Park Lane
is nicer place in which TO reside than
Saxoury Court I continued.
She gave little laugh and a spot of
color came into her cheek. Then the
smile died from her eyes and she looked
very straight at me.
What do you think, Chris" she
asked
Il think one might possibly seem
jollier at the moment paused to
work up my courage-"but the other is
far more satisfying in the long run.
Yes, undoubtedly it ought to be the one
chosen-particularly if the opportunity
is given,'' l finished, decisively.
Kitty selected an orange and started
to peel it. You'd be disappointed if
any other choice We're made?" she
iShcd. III al INV tolIC.
Saxbury Court without Kitty! But
there's no good in half doing a thing,
and | became quite brave again.
Bitterly, There are some people
should always like to see do the best
possible
There was long pause. Then, at
length. she raised her head, and there
was a curious little look in her eyes.
Il suppose the least one can do is not
to disappoint a friend?" she said, very
quietly.
quite the least" l agreed cheerfuly.
And the most is to always lend and
never borrow-that is ideal friend
ship" l added.
And So with laugh, it was all set
tied.
Three days passed and then an in
credible thing happened. This was
nothing less than an appointment as
consulting lawyer to a rich company!
l was amazed at the offer, and at first
thought that my abilities had at length
obtained recognition. When l learned
that Sir John Gretton. Lady James
husband. was a director of the COM
pany, my amazement subsidized. but 1
good fortune. 1t was just like the dear
old creature to think of me.
/ returned to Saxbury Court earlier
than usual that afternoon, and, going
to my bedroom, proceeded to make a
change of clothes. A few minutes later
! stepped into the passage that led to
| my sitting room. l noticed that the
door at the end was open, but the cur
| tain was drawn almost across the en-
trance.
AS approached I caught sight of a
man in my room. | was a little cur
| ious. as did not recognize my visitor
| from his back-he had gray hair and
| was wearing a velveteen coat. Then,
as the figure turned and l caught a
| glimpse of the face, chuckled softly to
myself. 1t was Kitty, made up COM
pletely as John Chichester, the tempted
hero of the matinee piece. She had
| evidently planned a dress rehearsal for
my benefit. and she certainly looked
the part remarkably well.
| / was about to step forward and con-
| graduate her on the representation
| when there was tap at the outside
| door, and Kitty, who had sunk into my
armchair, sprang to her feet in alarm
! drew back behind the curtain, in an
ticipation of fun. Without being seen
/ | had a good view of the room myself
The door opened, and tall, well
dressed young lady came in. Kitty
looked terribly nervous for a moment
but as the girl advanced into the room
she faced her boldly.
Mr.. Melder?" queried the visitor, E
| trifie nervously.
I saw a sudden twinkle of mischiei
come into Kitty's eye. She threw hel
cigarette into the CRATE.
"Yes?" she said in John Chichester
deep tones.
1t was imprudent, of course. But
always had weakness for amusing
situations, so l settled down to enjo.
this one. I turned my attention to the
visitor. She was a refined looking girl
but painfully nervous at the presen
moment.
My name is Lady Delicia Brymour,
she began.
The name startled me little. / re