The Washington herald., 1906-11-20

VENEER 20, 1905.
man comes nearly every evening, and
makes love to Jane"
What whatr' said the barOnet, setting
down his cup irritably. Tell the hussy
to go at once. Lover This in a tone Of
scorn- AS though I've not had enough
worry over that with Bernard. Tell her
to go.'
Mrs. Gnroy shook her head we can't
dismiss her, sir. She belongs to the house,
and Mr.. Jeffrey"
'I'll see him about It later. If he knew
he certainly would not allow such things.
A solder-eh-what? Turn him out, Gil
roy turn him outl Won't have Il: won't
have him. Therei You can GO
'Will you be out to-day. sir?''
Yes. 1 go TO see my lawyers. Do you
think I come TO town to waste time, Gil
roy? Go away"
But the hOUsekeeper did not seem eager
TO go. She cast ! look on Lucy eloquent
Of a desire 70 be alone with Sir Simon.
That look Lucy took no notice Of al
though she understood il plainly. She
suspected Mrs Gilroy Of hating Julius
Beryl and Of favOring Bernard. COnse-
quently all the influence Of Mrs. Gilroy
would be put forth 10 help the exiled
heir. Lucy Was fond of Bernard, but she
was engaged TO Julius, and, dragged both
ways by liking and duty. she was forced
to a great extent 10 remain neutral But
she did not intend 10 let Mrs. Gilroy have
the honor and glory Of bringing Bernard
back 10 the Hall. Therefore, she kept her
seat by the window and her eyes on her
book. Mrs. GiirOy tightened her thin lips
and accepted defeat. for the moment. a
ring at the door gave her an excuse to go.
It's Julius, said Lucy, peeping out.
What does he want?" asked Sir Simon,
Grossly Tell min TO wait, GilrOy. I
can't see him at once. Lucy, stop here;
/ want 10 speak"
The housekeeper left the room to detain
Mr.. Beryl, and Lucy obediently resumed
her seat. She was a handsome, dark girl.
with rather a high color. and a temper TO
march. But she knew when she was well
of and kept her temper in check for fear
Of Sir Simon turning her adrift. He
would have done so without scruple had it
suited him. Lucy was therefore astUte
and assumed a meekness she was far
from possessing. Mrs. Gilroy saw
through her. but Lucy-as the saying goes
pulled the wool over the old mans eyes.
room. What about Bernard?' he asked,
abruptly stopping before her.
Lucy looked up with an innocent smile.
Dear Bernard" she said.
do you know where he is2" asked the
baronet taking no notice Of the sweet
smile and sweet speech
mo; he has not written TO me-"
But he has TO that girl. You know
hergs
Alice yes. but Alice doesn't Ike me.
She refuses 10 speak 10 me about Ber-
Eard. You see,' said Lucy, pensively. i
am engaged TO Julius. and as you have
sent Bernard away
Julius comes In for my money, is that
lt?"
Not in Hy opinion" said Miss Ran
dolph frankly; but Alice 8IalIeson thinks
So
Then she thinks rightly" Lucy start
ed dt this and cOlOred with surprise az the
outspoken speech. Since Bernard has
behaved so badly. julius shall be my
heir. The one can have the title, the
other the money. All the same I don't
want Bernard TO sJarve. daresay
Julius knows where he is, Lucy. Find
out and then / can send the boy some
thing 10 60 on with"
"Oh" said Lucy, starting to her feet
and clasping her hands, the Red Win
dow-I mean"
i should very much like 10 know what
you do mean. said Sir Simon, eyeing her
The Red Window, Are you thinking of
that ridiculous old legend Of Sir Aymas
and the ghosty'
Yes, assented Miss Randolph, "and
OF Sernard also"
What has he 20 do with the natter"
He asked me, II YOU showed any signs
OF relenting, 10 put q light in the Red
Window at the hail Then he would come
back
on Sir Simon did not seem TO be
displeased. "Fhen you can put the light
IN the window when We 90 back In three
weeks"
You viii forgive him."
i don't say that But 7 want 10 see
him settled I'm some reputable way. After
all. added the old man, sitting down, II
have been hard on the boy lie is Young
and. like all fools. has fallen in love with
q pretty face. This Miss NaIIeson-If she
has any right 10 a name AT aII-is not the
bride / should have chosen for Bernard.
Now yOu, my dear Lucy"
4 am engaged to julius" she inter
posed quickly. and came toward the fire
Il love Julius"
Hum. there's no accounting for tastes
! think Bernard is the better Of the two %
Bernard has always been a trouble"
said Lucy, anu Julius has never given
yOu a moments uueasiuess."
Hum. said Sir Simon again. his ewes
fixed on the fire. Il don't believe Julius