Evening star., 1905-11-04

It was no less distinguished a person
than the Earl of Chtlcote, described in the
peerage as John Lawrence Renshaw. Wis
count Renshaw of the County OF Essex,
and ninth Earl of Chilcote,'' who finally
clnched the matter.
Up to that time James interest in socio-
logical research had wavered, and her ac-
tivitics in that field had been limited to
the donation of an occasional check. But
when the Cunard liner presumably bearing
the distinguished person of the earl left
Liverpool, that irate young lady, In fine
glow of purpose-and most becoming
gown-descended upon the east side and
was welcomed by the college settlement
there with hattering enthusiasm.
"And may / live with you here at the
settlement pleaded the would-be sociolo-
gist. II wish to give myself entirely to
the work and be free from distracting sur
roundings-and earls." she added, under
her breath.
I'VE have great need of such earnest
cooperation" said DIR. Weston, beaming
approval on the alluring face under the
soft brown hair
"She has an unusually beautiful and
self-sacrihcing spirit" he commented later.
"She has an unusually beautiful figure,
answered his wife, dryly. Mrs. Weston
was a woman, and ten years of east side
hardship had not dulled ner appreciation of
the trim lines of London tailor-made
gown
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city,
in a great house by the park, there rose
chorus of James exasperated relatives,
whose emotions gained in force and fiuency
as the days went by "Burying herself
down there Refused even to meet him"
Think of the opportunity And of the
title-an EARL" such a brilliant marriage"
Providing she was lucky enough to land
him." suggested a frivolous young cousin
who was not old enough to appreciate the
tragic interest of the situation.
1t was not Jane Renwick's fault that she
had been inconvenienced by inherting all
of "Old Job Renwick's" millions at the age
of eighteen. nor was she responsible for
that gentlemans wish that she place her
self under the guardianship of her dead
mothers eastern relatives. Jane had loved
her rough. good-natured father, and in obe-
dience to his last request promptly betook
herself and her millions eastward. In the
three years following that event she had
occupied her time in shifting her western
theories to meet the realities of eastern So
ciety, and In regarding her responsibilities
and restrictions (as represented respective
ly by the millions and the relatives) in ir-
ritated dismay.
However Jane had managed to get on
very well. according to her own lights-one
aunt had gone under the care of nerve
specialist In the meantime-untilthes shadow,
so to speak of the Earl OF Chilcote fell
across iitI NOIlZOU ana SllIItu IeI ~ OpSi
revolt.
III not be dragged around for his ap-
prevail she exclaimed. her voice ringing
with the dominant note that had been old
Job Renwick's own. Earl, indeedi Ad-
venturer would be the better term! And
half the women in New York on their
knees to him"
But Jane
The protest was swept aside in the rising
tide OF James wrath.
How much am I offered for this title?"
went on that young person vehemently.
'''This mothy. worm-eaten, worthless old
title? Two millionsi Three millions! Five
millions! And more? Six millions! That's
right ladies' bid against it. Nine millions.
Going at nine millions. Sold For nine
millions to the young lady in front"
Jane stopped for breath.
"Hooray for Jane!' murmured the ire
pressible younger cousin.
The relatives sat, nervously eXpectant as
to what might happen when she should
next open her mouth.
She stood before them, slim. pretty, de-