Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

him by George. who was a man in
looks and tastes after the old lords
own heart.
"Mr. Train-Mr. Nane," said Doro-
thy, introducing the two.
Vane stared and muttered something
about .plcasure.'' Leonard caught no
other word He then continued his
conversation with Miss Ward. Il
sneezed twice at the Merry Music hall
the other night"
THAT is where Nelez Dances said
Leonard. determined TO speak.
Vane stared again. and it was Doro-
thy who answered. MY mother went
70 see her and says she is most
extraordinary dancer"
II saw your friend Brcndon at the
hall. Miss Ward the writing man. you
know" said Nane; n fine looking chap,
but sulky
The best man in the world" said
Leonard, whcreupon Dorothy gave him
an approving look. She wondered
what Nanc would say did he know
that the man he criticised so freely
was his cousin and the legitimate heir
to the Darlington title.
"Well. he has his larks like every one
else. They say he is ~, Get on the
dancer"
Mr. Naue.' cried Dorothy, the blood
rushing 10 her face.
We'll good people, cried Mrs.
Ward. entering the room at this very
Opport,lne moment. ARE YOU all here
Nj Nane. am pleased. Mr.. Train,
how good of you to come. All Mrs.
Ward sighed. you have your dear
mothers eyes. ana lovely eyes they
We're"
Having Slipped in this compliment
to put Leonard M his ease and throw
MIN off his guard, Mrs. Ward delivered
him to Dorothy and took Vane into a
shady corner Dinner will be ready
SOON she said, tanning herself. al
though il was cold winters night.
Il hope you are hungry. Mr.. Nane.'
II was" admitted her guest, but |
have to nurse my appetite carefully.
you know. Mrs. Ward. and ! am rather
put out
nice fellow. really. very nice with
money made out of pigs or whisky
or something said Mrs Ward vague
ly. for she was not certain. What
did he say"
He said nothing, bur Miss Ward
did
Mrs Ward shrugged. ooh well. YOU
"a
and all that sort of thing. ! suppose it
was something about books. or philos-
ophieS. or grammar. or something
enough To spoil any ones appetite
! I'm sure"
"No. But mentioned that Brendoil
YOU know. the writing fellow
YES. know said Mrs Ward vi
ciously and AT once on the alert.
"Well. said thai il was rulnored 1t
was sweet on Lola NclcZ. and Miss
Ward fred up Is she SO great friend
of his as all that
ooh, by no means responded Mrs
Ward vivaciously. "A mere acquaint
ance, YOU know I'm sure he's dull
enough Lola Nelcz-oh perfect dear
! How She can kick So Mr.. Brcn1On i.
| III well. | mover should have thought
, il of him; hut these quiet men ar,
! always the worst"
/! SO Mrs Ward rattlcd on in her in
! coherent manner. but perfectly cleal
| in her own mind As 10 the good Nauc',
iniudicious observation would do. il
Hurothy once got il into her brain thu
George was an admirer of Lola. thol
there would he Il chance of breakin-
| the engagement. Before Nanc cOult
make any more remarks the gon.
! Numbered. You take in Dorothy
her shoulders, but not hoping to fine
| Leonard a pleasant change. II vii
take Mr.. Train under my wing"
II this order they entered the din
ing room Mrs. Ward trying to siiflc
yawn and wondering how she wo,l,
get through such Il duh evening. Luck
lily, Naun mentioned that his grand
father had expressed his intention o
looking in during the course of thu
evening. IF YOU Will not mind Mrs
Ward" he said politely.
oh, I'm rather glad replied th'
little woman, such a delightful oil,
gentleman, His anecdotes are quit
IL the best style. DO Try this dish
Mr.. Train II is good
Leonard did try it and did full jus
ticc TO the merits of Mrs. Ward
cook. She kept 4 particularly ZOO
chef. as She knew the value Of goo
cook ing People like nice things I
eat" she explained To Leonard, Will
Dorothy laborcd TO entertain Nant
cone can break all the Ten Command
mentS if only one feeds the men.
Then. thinking she had said too much
she added Swectly. But OF coarse
am only joking. Mr.. Train. rs one mus
be good aud all that sort OF thing"
I'm sure you are all that is goo
and kind, Mrs. Ward.
Nov, that's really very nice OF 70,
Mr. Brendon would never say a reall
nice thing like that. OF course he's
great friend of yours, isn't he? An
he stopped with you when that poo
woman
Leonard uttered an ejaculation.
, seemed to him that he was pursued b
the Amelia square tragedy. First DO
othy and now her mother. Was thel
! no other topic OF conversation? II
| would have answered an ordinary pc
son rudely, being wearied of bell
| questioned, but Mrs. Ward, having IL