New-York tribune., 1905-02-25

sion Lucas had not, however, c0nfded the cause
of his anxiety TO verschoyle. yerschoyle was
scarcely the kind OF for this sort OF confidence
although he asking Lucas for some Of that
valuable commodity-his advice.
You know that Dixon made me his executor"
ne was saying Among his papers 1 found a
bundle of-welI. Of love letters"
You read them. then?' asked Lucas lifting his
eyebrows.
Why. yes: looked at the first. and was
led on"
The best thing to do IS to throw them in the
fire" said Lucas
Nerschoyle looked doubtful
Inc woman gives herself away so Thoroughly"
ne ne answered that fancy she might sleep better
II she got them in her own keeping"
! ou know where to find herr"
Oh. she signed aer name in fun. ana see IL is
doubt" "Ou7s' "o
Not Not her husband's?' asked Lucas.
1tt- 4sH inarried-at least. she wasn't when the
'0.CItS I We're written. four years ago.
ny didn't Dixon marry herr
S+senoyle laughed a little significantly
- rum any unwilingness on her side Never
was more cominE-on disposition"
AHyho", said Lucas rising and straightsuipe
ms nat IF you take my advice vou'u pitcb the
things in the fire"
lIA that' he went away and although II was
o-ilS nait-past three he at once turned his steps
co"aFd Montagu Square. Calling in Moutagu
square mad become the chief purpose OF his life but
vf0
10 enjoy any pleasant anticipations
arriving at the house, he found EVELYN Rensbavv
aIohe- her mother had been dead for some years
ne4 oHiS sister had married Dick Carthew six
months ago and her father was always away at his
chambers the most of the dav EVELYN Oras a
charming. fairhaired gray-eyed girl in her tvrar+,
H'SI year and she looked delightfully."- bright and
-resh as she rose TO receive him
KNOW I'm rather early" said Lucas ''but
'He lact Is that l wanted particularly toto see
you alone"
I shall not be alone long" she returned. IT ex-
pect my sister every moment. You must stay to
her
before he could frame hts next important sen
eeNce' beatrice Carthew entered the room She was
very sayIy dressed and her manner was a little
0yerwhelming; year older than her sister she
was shorter, less slender and there were warmer
zones in her hair and skin. She took the lead in
me, me conversation. which turned entirely upon
ti%Tii'oI3ole ti topics Although Lucas stayed some
nrst 10 go away and at last he reluctantly de-
~ Ie[1nlned 70 postpone his announcement until to-
Mr. ~ ever Some here again without meeting
closed. ''eu Beatrice Is the o00r
II Don't You like meeting hmr' asked Evelyn.
oY YoH show your own prediction rather plainly"
sag sag Beatrice. and Evelyn resolutely changed the
the rhf resFagp es mn1g she felt surprised TO md
Beatrice Renshaw" in full
n 7 should have thought that everybody knew
Better open it" suggested @ MT F RensSaw
=, thtnk will take IL to Lancaster Gate" was
the answer. and, on leaving the house at 1913.
seH the rain foEaa %ae + fS s to put up her urea
n.,lr dozen PAGES she saw Lucas turn corner OF
he exclaimed. Il made sure Of 6ndIng YOU at
home at this unearthly hour. Do you mind my
his life depended on her consent consent earnestly as II
Then et me y ride with y you" he urseda
Two make such crowd in hansom." said
important to say 'A''"S very
Then what Is the object OF telling rne?" she
cried with smile
Suppose" she returned you come to hear It at
with II the intention to go first to his club and then
qrEen 20 Lancaster Gate where she az once handed
rs it anything Important she asked noticing
the expression OF CONSERVATION on her sisters face
The most dreadful thing" said Beatrice, excited
May see?';; asked Evelyn. and. after a slight
is Mr %erschoye she deasd LS her os5t nae ,at
10 Ia dqnt know the man from Adam, except that
But wRoNwRo AG'i was Beggie Dlxonr'
e,,, oh: man ! met while you were at Brussels
You used to write to him."
I Yes answered Beatrice with her face eHame
feae e N GnS Pef65s @ a Es% Pck lex
those letters for the world"
BidPt Bnh, " you t.i tell him? z, asked Evelyn
IL think should have told him." murmured
Evelyn.
: Il made sure Reggie had destroyed them" con-
tnued thu Beatrice. In state Of extreme agitation.
moments peace until see them in ashes o' And nSTe vet
l can't dream Of going to Mount-st."
Tell Mr. Verschoyle to send them to me-" Bvelyn
Suppose father should ask questionsq" said
added, suddenly.
What is that?''
You must go'-
oh. but how can ~" exclaimed Evelyn. with
Why nOt?" demanded Beatrice. 1T is nor
you were married. II any one sees you, II will be
nd 90 one d eoDd ss went
But who shall tell Mr. Verschoyle that am?-'
ID Don't ten the man anything. Simply
He would imagine wrote themi'
What does Il natterP' cried Beatrice. 'T can't
m ss6 % f0f h w BE dS4s Se9xdes az
and !. You may just as well so straight from
Evelyn did not yield Immediately but at last
ef shs bessn to ~ @ he r
must contain something very undesirable. and.
aso she began be s to share Beatrees I fears
Well" she said Il suppose l must go, but
Il will come to fetch the letters at g." answered
oh not quite so early. please!' cried Evelyn.
II met him on my way here was the answer:
and l said ne might come At S
trice. al and Insisting that Evelyn should take Yer
schoyles letter as a guarantee of good faith.
Never had EVELYN set forth on any errard 50
tiunorously Miserable as the drive was in the rain.
which now fell faster than ever. she wished the
Journey might last much longer. On reaching the
house in Mount-st she reluctantly aHghted. and
rang the bell with a trembling hand. The door
was opened by a servant. who asked her to
ent~r a room on the left Of the hall
Having closed the door. the servant went up
stairs TO Verschoyie. who was stil talking 10
Lucas
lady to yog sir .saaSots said the man E6..
face lighted for a moment.
"She didn't give a name" was the answer.
'Briug the lady up when I ring said Verschoyle,
and a the servant left the room. he faced Lucas
Il didn't follow your advice. after al' he cried
About those letters?"