New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-25
Lady BeIJoys Dilemma.

Sir John BellIoy. N P. and his pretty wife are.
Of course we'll known in London society. And
many people. not necessarily smart" have heard
Of Lady BeIIjoy's splendid diamond necklace. or
have admired her adyship's portraits In the Illus
trated papers. But the tale about the necklace
cannot be widely known. and II Is strange enough
to be worth the telling. The names are. OF course
fictitious.
To begin N the middle. come TO a foggy
morning in January. when all London Town
seemed inclosed in a dishcover Lady BellJoy and
her husband had finished late breakfast, and
were Swimming through their letters Sir Jonn
you should know. Is an earnest politician. whilst
his wife Is devoted to pleasure BelljOy rescued
her about two years ago from the seclusion OF a
country village. Since then the fair lady has
passed through succession Of social trtumphs'
which is an expensive amusement. and has won
admirers innumerable. Sir John IS liberal Except
in his politics. but there IS reason to suppose tn3t
he IS ignorant of his wifes liabilities He Is known
10 be not a little Jealous. but the fault Is almost
excusable Lady BellJoy has always meant to pay
her debts but her luck at bridge is deploraoe-
There was one debt in partcuiar-there always IS
which she shranl from revealing more than all the
rest So on this foggy morning. as certain letter
caught her notice. her lovely hazel eyes suddenly
filled with tears
whats the matter. Paulne?' asked Sir John.
Rlancing up from an of'cial letter NO bad news
from your people. hopeF
mo: It's only the fog making my eyes water.
she told him whats that important looking
letter abOut?' ,,,
THE usual notification Of the opening OF Pnrfs-
mont Nv the way Pauline" he added. I par
ticularlv want you to wear your diamond necklace
on that occasion. Aunt Julia was saying Only TIC
other day
something horrid and spiteful. no doubt
mo no. not at ALL She merely said-and
mite agree with her-that a necklace OF sueh re-
markabIe beauty ought always TO be worn on state
occasions $50. ,,. o.,
II hate wearing diamonds IN daylight want 10
wear my pearls" -. vi.
..yv dear we can't afford to OFFEND Aunt julia
7 hone vouu obige me n this little mater. I'
rose and kissed her half averted cheeA' .,-
inst q, please me- he persisted. rather Wls'luiS-
ct A., often ask n favor. little woman
wien a sudden pretty impulse Pauline put her
arms about his neck and returned the Caress IL
most passlonately. ., ..,Y
..Dear kind old thing" she said gently. HOW
,-o,, spor me don't your A moment later she TO
lea sed herself and to mirror TO see II ne haI
rrmpled her hair. He assumed tH.t MS i1tue9
was granted. but just then caught sisht OK one 0i
her letters and his face clouded-
.s7bst fellow writing AGAIN." he said. as ne
walked to the door. .
Mr. Ieftwich? Pooh! don't even Ike Nm
Then why not drop him?'
You're not going TO get jealous Of him surely
II am never Jealous" said her husband. lof'ily-
His wife laughed 49,.
ole is an undesirable friend for any decent
,,oD,.D " added Rellioy Ills morals are Turkish
f1a Daused for a moment then quilted the room
Pauline called him back. but the closing or the
door drowned her voice. Returning 20 the break
ct table she opened the letter from Mr.. Left
vIch and read Il. frowningly
Dear LADY Beujoy: Sorry can't comply with
borrow the necklace. II Is in the bond, as you
know. that you ransom it. without repayment