The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1905-08-16


are getting too frequent l won't stand
for It, l wonder If Elizabeth Miller
will CO." he mused, continuing his
dressing. NO; I'll stay ut home to-
night. What right has girl to make
Il fellow miserable anyhow leone
in"
And here's your mendin'. Mr.. How
ard said the young woman who en-
tered. She addressed him according to
custom in his family before the death
of his parents had driven him into an
apartment house, where he had found
position for the faithful servant
'Thank YOU, Mary" said Strong
without pausing In his wrestling bout
with n collar button. Mary, have
couple of extra tickets for the thcater
tonight, Can't you get Pat To take
your"
ITS always Pat you're a-teazin me
about. Mr.. Howard, and there amt IL
Pat-not for me | amt pretty enough.
and. then. I'm thlrty-fye. Sure. it's
many Il year since I've seen theater.
All our money goes to the doctor. I'd
have to go alone"
mo, Mary; You must not be neglect
ed In that fashion," he said. turning
abruptly from the mirror. Let me he
Pat tonight"
"oh, Mr.. Howard, couldn't 1t
wouldn't no, sir. oh, Mr.. Howard.
It's jolNn' You are, after ALL" she eX-
claimed rs IA smile spread over his
face
NO, Mary, | never WIS more serious
In my life. am going to give you.
Mary Mct'innis. the best time of your
life Tut ON your best bonnet and he
ready by quarter 10 q You live at
ION Third avenue, 273d, back. three
flights up But. Mr.. Howard
No excuses, Mary. Now goodby, or
we'll both be late"
Throughout dinner ut the club that
night Strong's face repeatedly relaxed
at the oddly of his experiment. Its
nconfcntionallty did not worry him.
for the wealth and social position of
the Strongs put him beyond the sting
of criticism
Opera tonight. Strongy" drawled
young Castlewood whom he particu-
larly dislllcd. dropping into II vacant
seat
No; had planned to surprise Gladys
Hastings with that new play-Mnn-
tons for change, but she's sick.
However,
"WelI, you needn't waste any time
asking Elizabeth Miller" laughed Cas-
tlcwood, for I'm going to take her
myself"
oh don't worry" replied Strong
nettled
mo offcnsc, old man; knew you were
inclined IN that direction. though be
tween two fires Mt present. But, by
the way" he added. aiming n parting
thrust, Il hear that Count de Migny
arrived here today en- route for San
Francisco Guess you've heard Gladys
speak of him. Keep your eye on him.
He's a clever chap"
Smooth might better describe him.
l know absolutely that he's bogus"
replied Strong.
"Oh. have 1t your way" drawled
Castlewood, departing. Strong was be
tween two fires, and. knowing it, re-
scented all the more these insinuations.
Which disturbed him more, the
thought of Castlewood's recent marked
attention to Elizabeth or the arrival of
the count, he could not determine.
At first Mary was Ill Mt ease that
night with Strong, the luxurious cur
manners being strange to her, but his
geniallty soon put her at case. On the
way he stopped ut n florists.
These yiolets are for you, Mary,
and the roses for another nice young
lady who is ILL.," he explained.
Thanks, Mr.. Howard, and it's the
Indy with the beautiful eyes that is
sick? Oh. | am so Sorry she ex-
claimed.
Yes, she has beautiful eyes, Mary.
but whore did you see herr
AT the tea you gave In your apart
ments last year She thinks every
thing Of you, Mr.. Howard | could see
that plain, and II she grows up to be
as fine looking as her mother. why,
you'll you'll''-
"But her mother was not there" he
said, coming to her rescue.
ooh, yes, she kept saying Elizabeth
this and Elizabeth that. She
But Pm not talking about Eliza
beth These flowers are for Miss Hast
ings, the girl with the heavy auburn
hair" replied Strong, amused
ooh, | remember her" she said dis
appolntedly. Pm so sorry. / thought
1t was 1 mean-oh, don't know what
| mean. I'm an old goose, Mr.. How
ard" she finally exclaimed, much dis
freSsed.
They Were now ut the IIastlngses,
where Strong had ordered the coach
man to stop
How Is Miss Hastings:" Strong in
quired at the door.
why why Oh, she's better" re-
piled the well drilled man, recovering
himself Strong left the flowers and
returned TO the carriage with strange
misgiylngs.
Strong did not heed the many won
dering glances his friends east In his
direction that night. for he was doing
his best to make 1t red letter occa-
sion for Mary Moreover, he was hay
ing heart to heart talk with himself.
in which two young women prominent
ly figured. What Mary said and did
In a situation new to her Is another
story, but when 1t was over she sighed
al IL waking from a beautiful dream.
Hello. Strong! Got her, after all,
see" came to his ears as they were
entering the foyer. Turning. he saw
Castlewood with Elizabeth Miller.
How are you, Elizabeth" he In
quired. Miss Miller, let me present
Miss McGinnis, and Mr. Castlewood-
Miss McGlnnis." Castlewood, gazing
Ia wonder, forgot to bow, but Eliza