The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-06-01
CHAPTER XXXv.

Whereupon the bediamonded individ-
ual indicated about whom an entire
chapter has been written by an observ-
ing English tTaveler) came forward
leisurely. a Brummel in attire, an
Aristarchus for taste. Since his period
or reign-there have been many imi-
tators. but he was the first-indeed,
created the office, and is deserving of a
permanent place in American annals.
His Formally just bordered on stiff
ness" wrote the interested Briton, as
though he were studying some new ex-
ample of the human species; "his con-
versation was elegant, but pointed, as
he was gifted with a cultured economy
of language He accomplished by in
Election what many people can only at
tain through vOlubility"
Eyes" he interrogatively remarked,
gazing down at the caller in the pres
ent instance.
as Colonel Saint-Prosper stopping
here"
Yes"
send this card to his ROOM"
"Yesy" doubtfully.
us there any reason why you should
not?"
There was a military banquet last
night" interpOsed the quiet, little man.
Patriotism dubbed over until morn
ing"
"Ah, yes" commented Culver, for it
was he. Fought their battles over
again. Some OF them in the hospital
today. Well, well, they suffered in a
glorious cause, toasting the president
and the army and the flag and the
girls they left behind them. read the
account of it in the papers this morn
ing. Grand speech of the bishop:
glorious response of Old Rough and
Ready. You are right to protect sleep
ing heroes, but I'm afraid | must run
the guard, as my business is urgent"
4 few moments later the lawyer,
breathing heavily, followed colored
lad down a crimson carpeted corridor,
pausipg before "a door upon which his
guide knocked vigorously and then van
ished
Colonel Saint-ProsperT' said the
lawyer, as he obcycd the voice within
and entered the room. where tall
young man in civilian attire was en-
gagged I'm packing q small trunk. "One
moment, pray-lct me catch my breath.
That lad accomplished the ascent two
steps at a time. and. / fear the spec
tlcle stimulated me To- unusual eXpcdi-
ton. We're apt 10 forget we are old
and can't keep mp with boys and mon
keys"
During this somewhat playful intro
duction the attorney was studying the
occupant of the room with keen. bright
eaze-a glance which. without being
offensive was sufficiently penetrating
and comprehensive to convey definite
impression of the others face and fig-
ure. The soldier returned the look Of
his visitor deliberately, but with no
surprise.
won't you sit down. he said.
Culver awaited himself of the invi-
tation. Il am not disturbing you?
have long known Of you, although this
is our first meeting"
lOu nave llliA ALt uuN dHldBt Ol
me-" returned Saint-Prosper for ~
You never heard of me?" laughed
the lawyer. Exactly! We attorneys
are always getting our fingers in every
ones affairs. | am acquainted with
you, as it were, from the cradle to the
present!
II am Unexpectedly honoredw re-
-. 81 no
First. knew you through the Mar
quis de Ligne."
Saint-Prosper started and regarded
his visitor more closely.
81 was the humble instrument of
making a fortune for you. 1t wars also
my lot to draw up the papers depriv-
ing you Of the samew Culver laughed
amiably. loft expectation fails where
most ii PROMISES Pardon my levity.
There were two wills, the first in
your favor, the last in his daughters.
! presume"-with a sudden sharp look
you have no intention of contesting
the final disposition? The paternity OF
the child is established beyond doubt"
Artful Culver was not by any means
NJ SURE III Ohn lldl IL lDe
other were disposed TO make trouble
the legal proofs of Constance's identity
would be so easily forthcoming. Barnes
was dead; her mother had passed away
many years before the child had been
born in London-where?- marquis
nationality just before his demise was
debatable question. In fact, since he
had learned Saint-Prosper was in the
city the attorneys mind+aad been soar
ing among a cloud of vague possibili-
ties, and now, regarding his companion
with most kindly, ingratiating smile,
lie added
Besides. when the marquis took you
as a child into his household there
were, | understood, no legal papers
drawnl'