Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-10
CHAPTER X.

remarkable ae it may read, his first
impression was Of her gowt-a gown
Such as women wear on those after
Moons. when they are free Of social oblf- /
cations. gown to walk in OF to lounge
In. The skirt which barely reached to!
the top Of her low shoes was OF some
blue stun tstuff. because to a mans
mind the word covers feminine dress
goois generally, liberaly. and handily)
overshot with gray. Above this she
had put on a white gOlfing-sweater
a garment which at that time was fust
beginning 70 find vogue among women
who loved the fields and the road.
only men who own TO stylish sisters
appreciate these things. and Warbur-
ton possessed rather observant ewes.
She held a bunch of freshly plucked
poppies in her hand. It was the sec
ond time that their glances had met
and hello. In the previous episode ION
the day she had leaned out Of the cab)
hers had been the first to fall Now it
was his turn. He studied the tips of
his shoes. There were thres causes
why ne lowered his eyes: First. she
was mistress here and he was an appH-
cant for employment; second. he loved
her. third. he was committing the first
bold dishonesty in his life. Once. IL
was on the very tip OF his tongue TO
confess everything. apologize. and take
himself OF. But his curiosity was OF
greater weight than his desire. He
remained silent and waited for her TO
speak
Celeste. You may leave us" said
Miss Annesley.
Celeste courtesied. shot a killing
glance at the tentative grov-a. and de-
parted the scene
You have driven horses for some
length OF time:" Che girl BEGAN.
II he might only look as calmly and
fearlcssly az herl What a voice. now
that be beard 10 in it's normal tone,
Yes. Madam. have ridden and driven
something Ike ten years"
Where"
in the west. mostly"
"YoI arc English
NO, MFdam." He wondered how
much she had heard at the police-court
that morning. 81 am American born"
! Are you addicted to the use OF IN
| toNicants mentally noting the clear
ness of the whites of his eyes.
The barest flicker Of a smile stirred
his lips.
"No, Madam 7 had not been drink
/ ing last night--that is. not IN the sense
the officers declared I had. Il is true
that / take a drink once Ia a while.
when I have been riding or driving
all day, or when I am cold / have alb
solutely no appetite"
She bru he'd her cheeks with the pop-
pies. and for a brief second the flowers
threw a most beautiful color over her
face AMI neck.
what was your object in climbing
on the box of my carriage and run
ming away with it?"
Quick as a flash OF light he con-
ceived his answer. Madam, il was a
jest between me and some maids" He
had almost said serving-maids, but the
/ thought OF Nancy checked his libel.
Between you and some maids ?"-
I family contemptuous. Explain, for I
believe an explanation is due me-"
His gaze was forced TO rove again.
well, Madam. IL is truly embarrass-
Ing. Two maids were 70 enter a car
riage and was TO drive them away
. from the embassy and once I had them
In the carriage thought it would be
an admirable chance TO play them a
trick"
Pray since when have serving
maids been allowed exit from the main
hall of the British embassy"
Mr.. Robert was positive that the
shadow Of a sarcastic smile rested for
a moment on her lips. But il was in
stantly hidden under the poppies.
THAT is something of which have
no intimate knowledge. a groom is
not supposed TO turn his head on the
box unless spoken to. You will readi-
ly understand that, Madam. / made a
J mistake in the number. Mine was n,
4 and l answered number II. was con-
fused
Il dare say. Seventy one" shemused.
1T will be easy TO verify this. to lind
out whose carriage that was"
! Mr.. Robert recognized his mistake.
but he saw no way to rectify 1t. She
stood silently gazing over his shoulder.
into the fields beyond.
Perhaps you can explain TO me that
remarkable episode at the carriage
door? | should be pleased to hear
your explanation"
1t had come.-the very thing he had
dreaded had come He had hoped that
she would ignore IT, Madam, l can
see that you have sent for me out OF
curiosity only. If | offered any disre-
spect to you last night, pray you to
forgive me. For, on my word of honor.
1t was innocently done" He bowed,
and placed his hand on the knob of the
| door.
Have little patience prefer my
self to forget that disagreeable incl
dent" The truth is, ION my word of
honor" coming from a groom. sounded
strange in her ears; and she wanted
TO learn more about this fellow. Mr.