The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-26

7 never could find out" confessed Dur
ham.
Then I can tel you. Durham. Michael
saw him in New York"
"Where2r
In some low slum. very ragged and
poor He didn't see Michael. or he might
have troubled him He has taken to
drink, / believe-Beryl. / mean: so some
day he win die. and a nice fate awaits
MIN where he will 60, said Miss Beren-
garia grimly.
Durham rose and removed his straw
hat. We'll" said he. looking down on
the two ladies' the whole case is over
and ended. / don't See why we should re-
Five such very unpleasant memories. The
past is past, so let 1t rest. Bernard has
the title and the money and"
Here's Lucy said Alice, rising. Dear
girl, how sweet she l0Oksr'
Il was indeed Lucy tripping across the
lawn in the Iightest OF summer frocks.
she looked charming. and greeted Alice
with kiss. Il am 50 anxious she
whispered. The train viii be in soon.
You are anxious to see Conniston2"
said Miss Berengaria.
Yes. And I am also anxious to hand
the Hall over TO Bernard. I have had a
lot of trouble looking after il. Haven't
/, Alr. DuTham?"
Durham bowed You have been an
admirable Lady Of the Manor" he said
But soon you will be Lady Commission
And Alice viii be Lady Of the Manor"
laughed Lucy 'Oh, by the way. Mr..
Durham, I forgot to tell you that Sirnor
lolomeo called at the Hall yesterday. He
thought Bernard was back. and came 10
thank him for his allowing him an in.
come"
I thought he had gone back to italy"
said Durham
He is going next week, and talks OF
marriage"
I don't envy his wife" said Miss Ber-
engaria, rising. Girls, come into the
house to see that everything is prepared
for our heroes"
The girls laughed and tripped away.
Durham left the garden and drove to the
station TO fetch back Commission and Rar-
nard. They did not come by that train.
however. much TO the disappointment Of
those at the Bower. 1t was before they
arrived. and then the three ladies' came
out TO meet them on the lawn.
Dear Alice said Bernard. who had his
arm in a sling. but otherwise looked what
Commission called "ft!' how glad I am TO
see you.''
And you, Lucy" said Commission. TAX
ing his sweetheart in his arms.
Really" cried Miss Berengaria. while
Durham stood by laughing, 1T is most
perplexing TO assist at the meeting Of a
quartet of lovers. Gore. how are you?
Commission, your fever has pulled you
down. I hope you have both sown your
wild oats and have come back TO settle for
good
With the most charming of wives.
said Dick, however. we have"
Miss Berengaria took Durhams arm. Il
must look out wife for you. sir" she
said, leading him to the house. Come
away and let the turtle doves coo alone.
1 expect dinner will be late"
And dinner was late. Commission. with
Lucy on his arm, strolled away in the
twilight, but Bernard and Alice remained
under the elm. When it grew quite dusk
a red light was seen shining from the win
dow of the drawing-rOOm. Gore pointed it
out
THAT is the signal Lucy used to set in
the window at the Hall TO show that all
was WELL he said. putting his unwound-
cd arm around the girl: and now it
CLEANS as a sign that there is q happy
future for you and ], dearest"
"A red light is a danger signal" said
Alice, laughing.
This is the exception that proves the
rule, said Gore. 1T once led me into
trouble, but now it shines upon me with
my arms around you. Thank Heaven
that, after all our trouble, we are at last
in smooth waters. There's the gong for
dinner"
Alice laughed "A prosaic ending to |
pretty speech" she said
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