New-York tribune., 1903-02-01


happiness Yes all things considered, l must
help it along" 1 summed up. with sigh.
Ihen presently, Kitty came back and we set
off gayly to Pianos. where had the jolliest
little dinner Imaginable After Libertys she
had worked in a visit to the costumer and was
in the highest spirits
or gray wigs for John Chichester, the tempted!
she cried. The hair is just like yoursr'
cannot help my burden of years., SAID,
But Kitty only laughed
I'm taking you as my model. I'm just long
ing to play the part"
It'll simply turn the poor authors heads
they'll begin to write novels about you! And,
talking of turning peoples heads paused.
'Well?" she inquired innocently.
Il was wondering whether Park Lane is a
nicer place in which to reside than saxbury
Court" | continued.
She gave little laugh and 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 joilier at the
moment"I paused to work up my COURAGE
| but the other is far satisfying in the
! long Yes undoubtedly il ought to be the
! one chosen-parJicularly if the opportunity Is
giVen,' / finished deciSiyely.
Kitty selected an orange and started to peel
! it. You'd be disappointed If any other cholce
! were made?' she asked, in a low voice
Saxbury Court without Kitty! But there's no
good in half doing thing, and L became quite
| brave again.
Bitterly. There are some people I should al
ways like to see do the best possible
There was long panse. Then, at length, sne
raised her head, and there was u curious little
! look in her eyes
| Il suppose the least one can do is not to dis
| appoint friend?" she said, very quietly.
quite the least I agreed cheerfully and
| the most is to always lend and never borrow
that is ideal friendship / added.
And so, with laugh, it was all settled
Three days passed and then an incredible
| thing happened This was nothing less than an
! appointment as consulting lawyer to rlc1
company! / was amazed at the oliSr, anu AT
! first thought that my abilities had at length on
tanned recognition When learned that ar ar
| John Gretton, Lady James husband, was a di-
rector of the company, my amazement SUP
sided. but 1 was none the less delighted WIN WIN
my good fortune. 1t was Just like the uetr
| old creature to think of me-
I returned to Saxbury Court earlier than
| usual that afternoon, ard, going TO my beu-
! room. proceeded to make a change OF clotnes-
| A few minutes later stepped into the passage
that led to my sitting room. 1 noticed that the
door at the end was open, but the curtain WAS
/ drawn almost across the entrance
| AS I approached 1 caught sight of a man IN
| my room. l was a little curious, as dld not
| recognize my visitor from his b&ck-he nau
gray hair and wearing a Velveteen coat.
| Then. the figure turned ana 1 caushe u IT,, d
! glimpse of the face, chuckled softly 10 my
self 1t was Kitty, made up comp.e,ely .e1 "a as
John Chichester, the tempted hero of the mat
inee piece. She had evidently planned dress
rehearsal for my benefit, and she certainly
looked the part remarkably We'll
I was about to step forward and congratulate
her on the impersonation. when there was tap
at the outside door. ani Kitty, who had sunk
into armchair, SpTaIlSs 10 Hei Aeet III ILL.,
I drew back behind the curtain, IN antlclpa,
ton of fun. Without being seeH' hdu Soou
view of the room myself ,oz
The door opened and tall, wen oresSeu
voung lady came in. Kitty looked terrlply
nervous for a moment, but the girl advanced
into the room she faced her boldly.
Mr. Helder?" queried the visitor, a trlhe
nervousv. .,.s r. ;+o
Kittys eye She threw her ciearet'e lii'o 'he
yes" she said, in John Chichester's deep
tones. r.. ,o
II was impudent, of course. But always
had q weakness for amusing situations. SO L
settled down to enjoy this one. turned my
attentinn TO the visitor. She was refined look
inp girl but painfully nervous at the present
M name is Lady Delcia Brymour.' she
began. ,..., -hared
that the Hon Gerald was private secretary
70 the great Lord Brymour. What on earth
couId his daughter want calling on me!
II know it must seem strange my coming 10
Won in this fashion," the girl continued. but
she said she was sure you wouldn't mind ana
thar She p used, hestatingly.
"Of course any friend Of Lady Jane IS wei
come" said Kitt,, coming to the rescue, ana
l shall be only too pleased to do anything l
I should think so! If the young scamp had
only hnown about the appointment obtained
through the dear old soul!
LADY Delicia's embarrassment increased, but
st length she managed to stammer out her
story And a very pretty one it was! 1t ap-
peared that six months ago the Hon. Gerald
! ad proposed to her. Lady Delicia was will
ing but her father, the great Lord Bry-