The Washington herald., 1906-11-20

bring her back safely at eleven. or there
a5Outs.
Very good; but no suppers. mind I
don't approve Of Mrs. Weber taking
Lucy to the Cecil or the Savoy"
There Is on danger Of that, uncle"
said Lucy, delighted at gaining permis-
sion.
Il hope not said the old man. un-
graciousiy. You can 20. Lucy. want
to speak to Julius"
A look. unseen by the baronet, passed
between the two, and then Lucy left
the room. When alone. Sir Simon turned
to his nephew. Where is Bernardo he
asked.
A less clever man than julius would
have fenced and feigned surprise. but
this astute young gentleman answered at
once. He has enlisted in the Imperial
Yeomanry, and goes out to the war in a
month";
Sir Simon turned pale. and rose. He
must not-he must not he said, con-
siderably agitated. He viii be killed.
and then
What does il matterT' said Julius.
eoolly you have disinherited him-at
least understand 50"
He defied me- shivered the baronet.
--s-@tt1
face; but / did not think he would en-
list I won't have him go to,the war. He
must be bought out"
I think he would refuse 10 be bought
out now said BeTyl, dryiy. i don't
fancy Bernard, whatever his faults. is a
coward"
My poor boy" said Sir simon. who
was less hard than he looked. 1t is your
fault that this has. happened. julius"
Mine, Uncle?'
Yes. You told me about Miss Male
son"
4 knew You would not approve Of the
match. said Julius, quietly.
And you wanted me TO cut of Ber-
nard with a shilling
Not for my own sake" said julius.
calmly You need not leave a penny 10
me, Sir Simon"
Don't ou want the money? It's ten
thousand a year"
I should Ike il very much. assented
Beryl, frankly; but I do not want il al
the price Of my self-respect"
The old man looked at him piercingIy,
but could learn nothing from his in
scrutabie cOUntenauce. But he did not
trust Julius in spite OF his meek looks,
and inwardly resolved to meet craft by
craft. He bore q grudge against this
bauishmeHt Of his grandson. and felt In
clined to punish him. Yet If Julius did
not want the money, Sir Simon did not
know how TO wound him. Yet he doubted
II Julius scOrned wealth so much as he
pretended. therefore he arranged how u
circumvent him.
Very we'll" he said, "s.nce Bernard
has disobeyed me. you alone can be my
heir. You viii have the money without
any loss Of your self-respect. Come with
me this morning 10 see Durham"
I am at your service, uncle said
Julius, quietly. although his eyes flashed.
But Bernardo
We can talk Of him later Come
The attentive Beryl helped Sir Simon
on with his Overcoat and wrapped a
muffier round his throat Then he went
out 10 select a special fOur-Wheeler in
stead of sending the page-bOy. When he
was absent Mrs. GilTOy appeared in the
hall where Sir Simon waited. and, seeing
he was alone, came close 10 him.
'Sir, she said quietly, 'this girl Jane
has described the young mans looks who
comes TO see her
We'll. well. well.''
'The young man-the soldier" said Mrs
Gilroy, with emphasis" has come only
since We arrived here. Jane met him q
week before our arrival, and since We
have been in the house this soldier has
visited her often
What has ali this to do with me?''
asked Sir Simon.
Because she described the looks Of
the soldier Miss Randolph says he Is
an Imperial YeOman.'
Sir Simon started. Has Miss Ran
dolph seen him." he asked.
no. She only goes by what I said this
T---r
Simon" Here Mrs GiirOy sank her
voice To whisper and looked around
suits Mr. Gore
Bernard. An" Sir Simon caught hold
Of q chair 20 steady himself Why
what-yes. Julius said he was an I'm
peTlal YcOman. and
And he comes here TO see the house
maid" said Mrs. Gilroy. nOdding.
ITO spy out the land" cried the bar
Onet. in a rage. DO YOU think that my
grandson would cOndescend 10 house
maids? He comes to learn how I am dis
posed-if / am H. The money-the money
all self-self-self.' He clenched his
hand as the front door opened. Good
by, Mrs. Gilroy; If YOU see this Imperial
Yeoman. say I am making a new Will,
and with a sneer SIR Simon went out.
Mrs. Gilroy looked up 70 heaven and
caught sight OF Lucy listening Oh the
stairs
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.