Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
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his bad luck have reached the house
in GroGyenor Square, where Lady
Letchford sits unutterably wretchei
and miserable, hearing stories of his
wild life and helpless to mend It,
But once since she has been in
town, and she arrived three weeks
ago. has he been near her, and then he
stayed Dare quarter Of an hour, re-
fused to live in the house, or even to
dine with her and wore such an ex
preston on his pale, stern face. mat
she did not dare to put one Of the
questions or circumstances which
lowered on her lips.
Although he has lost May, although
she as proved false and unworthy, he
cannot forget or forgive his mother
for prophesylng her mworthiness,
cannot endure TO meet tho proud, COR
rowfu face that reminds him so vivid
~ Of Mays.
"Halon. Heron" says Vane. Just
got back? Had a good rum"
Heron mods every eye is fixed on
him, Eyes, fairly so. ! came by the
mail"
The duke whistles
"The mail, by George, Letchford,
Won don't 10 things by halves. You
started yesterday, or was II the day
before--ono never knows which was
yesterday It's morning now, OF
course and here you are back again.
Don't You ever sloepR'
Heron smiles grImly.
Not much" he says, What Is
it?"
"Baccarat," SAYS Vane, rising.
Come and take my place, I've had
the most confoundod luck
Heron drops into the chnir YEARLY
and takes up the cards, and Vane
signs 10 fOotman TO bring more
champagne
you missed good thing last
night. Heron" says the duke, About
the best BAH Of the season. wasn't IL,
Vaymour2 Everybody there, and
quite fight for the best dances,
managed to get ono from Miss Vavn-
sour but only by the skin of my
teeth. And shouldn't be surprised
II get called out by Cornyale."
Heron looks mp The Marquis of
Cornvale is one of the best known,
the most famous, or infamous, which
you please, men about town.
He was a shining light when Heron
first made his entrance In the fa-
shonable world, and hal bCan 10 the
fore many, many years before thai:
In fact, the marquis's age Is one OF
The standing topics of conversation,
is ConyAle back" he asks with
faint interest
The duke mods, and glaucng Mt
Vane who has moved on NJ hearing,
lowers his voice.
Eyes, and looking younger than
ever, by George he says "They
were saying las uirht that he was hit
hard by Miss NaVasom, ! saw him
dance four limos with her Pom my
word, think it'3 case"
A slight frown crosses lIeron's
brow He Is not himself in love with
Rose, but--hut he knows the Mar
quis Of Cornvale, and
1T Is your deal" he says, almost
sharply,
The play goes on until the wintry
sun forces It's way between the chinks
of the heavy curtains. until the world
awalies to life and activity. until even
Vane gets tired and sleepy.
Haven't YOU had enough, You fol
lows?" he asks, coming up to the
table.
Heron looks up, his pale face calm
and impressive.
quite" he SAYS, in lining his
head.
And SO have l." says the duke.
Wonderful bad luck yours Is, letch.
ford"
Heron smiles irdinerently.
1T win change some day. he says,
Meanwhile" and he counts out rolls
of notes, for all losses are paid on the
spot at the "Rookory"
A footman brings him his hat and
helps MIN on with his coat. and Nane
takes his arm
You must he awfully tired old
mani" he says,
Heron shakes his head
u ought to be- he says, "hut am
not got forty wiuks in the carriage "
Nane looks ut him, and shakes his
head
Aren't you look here Heron, |
jou't want 70 be Intrusive, you know
but aren't YOU going It 4 little too
stronr, CHI"
Heron looks AT him ahsently
How 20 YOU moar?' he says,
What does Il matter?"
Wen, don't know, says vane.
seriously I, doesn't matter for
come Of lis, I'll admit, it doesn't. for
Instance, much matter for poor
devil like mel haven't much to lose,
and when I've lost 1t, why. here am
where | was before. hut you--it's a
different thing with YOU, YOU know
What's the tune tonigNt?n
Ny loss, do you mean says