New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

vehemence. and flashing her dark eyes on the man
by her side. This in itself would not have been
unusual. but the her husband
She had been somewhat liStless when they took
their seats for the hearing of an opera was to her
a boring function which had TO be supported but
which usually gave her headache and made her
cross. She had raked the tiers of boxes for IA
miliar faces. and had INDUCED in petuant remarks
about the people whom she recognized Then sud
denly she had put down the double barreIled glass
and relapsed into what somebody once called a
burst of silence
Had Sir John Firbright been a close observer he
would have noticed that she first flushed and then
went pale. But he was. fortunately nothing of
the kind. ard her emotion promptly quelIed.
Sir john who was not accustomed be talked
to by his wife. at first made little response. He
did not aaalyze the position, for analysis was
in his line but. IL he had done so. he would prob
ably have decided that she was sparkling to i'm
press some onloOker and that the unusual ehul-
Hence would die down. But she kept it up
and he. at length. was moved to wonder.
You're very chatty tonight. Laura" said he.
Don't you like it?" she asked giving him one
of the chances which had first brought him TO her
feet. but the effect of which he had almost for
gotten
"of I like it, old grl"' said he Go
ahead"
.I She went ahead and appeared 70 want to keep
she in put The her hand on his arm 70 check him
He turned to her I'm in amused surprise. saul
Don't you remember how Jealous | used be
H Eh1es you looked at other women through those
Can 1 make you jealous nowy' He gave her
mischievous glance and raised the binocular his
nervous trembe and he let her 6t secure it, WIN
he said with srsTe tRnk ier something
Don't be horrid! / just feel that 1 want you 10
'@ rs It i5 6iiis." he asked.
II expect its some sort of confession she said
Sne leaned toward him and compelled his eyes
Lots of men would love their wives" said Lady
Eirbrtght' If they didn't happen TO be married TO
We'll. give it up said Sir John; but he was an
easy conquest as he had been on the first memo
she! She talked to him and made him laugh She
pinched ms hand and made him remember. When
save slightest Of Sitting g Closer aP6 TO
Silence ana S stole aS5 more Ss1 dn she into
tne oarhened house at box opposite. which was
looking man and handsome but vulgar looking
When she had first seen them they were staring
hard at her with air of insoleace. and the WON
an had smiled malciously into the glasses when
Lady Firbright in the one surprised moment dur
necklace on the woman's bosom It was a superb
ne S;Ed OF wonderful stones necklace which
peared as much out Of place as coronet on a
She knew the necklace WELL for It was her own.
In the gloom which was necessary TO the per-
upon her. and even fancied that she detected a
What uRS d h 5e hd dfs of hs en 20 do
tney goins 10 shame h9F openly or were they mere
to recognize the jewels, Which had been in his
family for generations did they want other
people 70 recognize them and to make guesses at
She felt her heart grow sick at the possibility
and she dreaded the. moment when the act would
be over and the lights turned UP again. All too
renewed action Her husbands eyes sought hers
with questioning look, as though seeking dis
tinued or whether it had already worn out its
ment gave little shudder al the ordeal. and then.
with heroic courage. made a dash into small talk
1t was with profound relief that she presently
feG sid by intuition that friend had come to
Lady Frbright turned tired but sincere look Of
welcome upon the newcomer. He was we'll turned
secret Of the fact that his eyes were all for her
she she made him see that she wanted him. and he
which comforted her But, even az she abandoned
herself TO the hope OF relief a fresh shock was
That woman in the box opposite keeps staring
1t Inevitable that the eyes Of all three should
be fixed FOR moment on the OFFENDING pair. and.
position to bow markedly.
Lady Firbright. with an effort. assumed an air
box. The and woman bowed again. but this
I've no idea who they are. said she. but was
constrained 10 return the most distant of saluta-
wearing sg gGSd said Sir 5Sh
way which made BERTHE FosTorthy look at her
she aid did not mind what -'f he found out But al
though he stared with desire understand. II was
Funny thing: remarked sir John and he took
UP d t she baS not h sp1 to s Ia ms
Her necklace looks very, like yours said he.
after pause which seemed endless.
nonsense.
It's the very image" said he I'm have little
back. ven compare 1t with yours pair OF gloves
Lady Firbright tried to smile. as she took the
opera glass. The. couple opposite were deriving
SRe esvdted the glasses but unable to the
derlsion OF the woman. closed ner eyes as she
Wen what do YOU say, asked Sir John.
There Is a resemblance" said Lady Ffrbright.
Let. me have a Try" said Fosworthy, and this
time there was intelligence In his eye He stared Ssr
for @9g re SRf Saf he he
TT is yerv like il said he IT'S Just what these
people would do, She's probably seen it on you and
''Beastly cheek remarked Sir John. Lady Fir.
bright felt 9SSspaS s 81 o as peson ey
led the k t When nd h RSe
9a a at a the SSG Gf ca 10
whisper request to the young man TO see neL IA
S 6S Rap s ass
terror lest he should revert to it, pleaded head
In the morning, Berthe turned up an hour before
lunch and Lady B1rbfight received him promptly.
Sorry was such an ass last night said ne.
Tell me all about it,
His name is Beddington.' said she.
els she Mrs. Beddington?"
yes. He got an introduction to me for some
reason other"
"Yes-you know the sort OF thing. replied the
lady. He was told 1 could help him TO know
people"
II see"
TT began by playing bridge and, in one way or
another. / came to owe him quite a lot OF money
You thought hs was good ousiness? said Fos-
Wy ~, knovv what Thought" said LADY Fir