Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-09-24
CHAPTER VII.

IS fast as train and boat could take
her, Sadie fastened off to Monte Carlo
She had reached Paris, and was hurry
IN. on to the platform TO Get a little
light refrcshment when she came face
to face with the missing Kitty, accom-
panied by George Verney
They We're evidently not on the look
out for possible pursuers, for Kitty. in
pretty, soft-colored dress. and q long
coat trimmed with fur. was laughing and
chatting gaily with Norney. and he was
equally unconscious.
The change which came over their
faces When they caught sight of Sadie in
her sable garments was eloquent indeed
Upon Verney's face the expression was
enc of chagrin; upon Kltty's Sadie could
almost fancy look of relief.
What brings you to this part of the
world, Miss Lanef" asked Nerney, braz-
ening it out with his usual coolness.
Il think you know, Mr. Verney," Sadie
returned, as she linked her arm within
that OF Miss Alleyne, and gently turned
her steps in the direction of the waiting
train, and | think | viii trouble you nos
TO look after Miss Alleyne any further
am going to take her to Monte Carlo
myself"
There are two to consider that CUES
ton Verney broke in, 'and Miss Al
leyne has given me her permission to
look after her for the future, so that we
shall not need to trouble you, thanks!"
Have you, Kitty" Sadie asked, look
ing gravely at the girl.
Katherine flushed a little uncertainty.
She looked appealingly at George
Il half promised" she answered nerv-
Ously. George asked me to go back to
England with him, and as | was heartily
sick of Monte Carlo, I thought ! should
like to"
DO you know what you are doingf"
Sadie asked still gravely. You are max
ing the choice between your father and
Mr.. Verney.'
"Oh, if it comes to that" began
Ferney.
But Miss Lane stopped him with one
Of her scornful glances.
Il am speaking to Miss Alleyne" she
said contemptuously. "Come, Kitty,
dear, tell me which you would rather do
land with Mr.. Verney? But | warn You
OF one thing-if you choose the latter, /
shall go with you"
Sadie was watching Nerney surrep-
ttiously out of the corner Of her ewes.
and she saw him start.
"ot course, am very fond of George"
NIFTY returned, and / should like TO 20
with him to England"
Very we'll" Miss Lane was nothing
1t not matter of-fact. You can select
your own carriage, Mr.. Verney, and Miss
Alleyne and l will travel in another"
Size pointed to the boat express. which
was at the other end of the platform, and
turned away with Kitty.
but" Kitty began to object
Sadie cut her short
You have chosen" she said. "and now
] must wire to your father to inform
hlm of your safety"
Kitty began to cry softly, and Sadie
drew her into the waiting room. sending
porter to look after the things in her
carriage
What do you want to do, dear?' she
asked the weeping girl. Il am your
TREND, You know, and | am quite willing
to do anything you like, if you will only
telieve it,"
Father viii be so angry" began Kitty,
between her sobs.
Then go back and tell him yourself,
ana ask him to forgive you"
i DIDN'T tthink l want to-" sobbcd
Altty refractorily.
Sadie sighed She could make nothing
u the girl who looked at the matter
rom such different points of view, all in
The same moment
Then go home TO Project Court" she
SAID In despertion. why did You run
away with Georgef"
DON'T know. He asked me to- muir
INJURED Kitty shamefacedly, 'and /
thought it would be rather fun"
Rather fun!"
he elder girl echoed the words grave
Well" said Kitty defantiy, pluck
ing up little spirit, cit was fun until
you came and spoilt it ALL"
sadie said nothing. She merely slipped
,'et hand out of Kitty's arm. and went
&c lhe door of the waiting room.
hcn Miss Alleyne grew frightened.
Tome hack Sadie" she called. u will
go with you to Monte Carlo. only you
I must tell George. please, for dare net.
ne mas said such lot 10 me abolt le-