Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20


Eth investors. promoters and bergars
various denominations. He had Il
|ndncsS for books and art. finer and
pepper than q mere mania for pur-
Rasing rare editions and unique mas
lpicccs. He was a member Of tho
items Union and contributed freely
every effort to suppress political
faft and corruption. He was vice
lairman Of the University Settlement
ciety and belonged to many other
Pltico-cva3gelical organizations. He
hd built two or three model tenemonts
ter that voyage of discovery among
g slums Of London. which had also
suited, as we have seen. in his meet
z the woman who became his wife.
1t was to Richard Delroy that Ire
ainc had applied for assistance in
fomotiug the Martinique railroad.
ow he gained an Introduction / do not
bow. Perhaps from some uncritical
an in the street But gain it he did,
d he used the oppom unity to good adj
ntage. can easily imagine the per
ction of wizardry he brought to bear
ION Doroy, the persuasive cloqucnce,
O irresistible fascination In the end
succeeded not only in persua ling
Plroy of the perfect feasibility of the
Iheme, but in gaining admission to
nlroy's family.
1t had been achieved in this wise:
They were discussing the railroad en-.
prise one afternoon, and finally the
X wandered to art ana then music.
Troy was delighted to find his com
Mon a connosseur of delicate per-
pton and apparently wide expert
&c.
Il suppose you've been attending
opera he inquired finally.
oh. certainly: always whey there is
netting l care especially y hear
De Reszke and Media are on to-
Eht."
Il intend to he there" said Tremaine
Etantly. no doubt guessing at what
build follow.
Then come up to our box" said
Troy, We'll be glad to have you"
shall be very glad to come"
he words were spoken evenly.
ietly, without any indication of that
ep burst Of triumph which glowed
rit1ble one-one for which many
IN and most women would have
dc any sacrifice. He controlled him
+ admirably. too, at the opera, and
that he sought the box. He en-
red quietly. and the introductons
re accomplished in a moment. Be
es Delroy and his wife, Miss Croy-
II and Drrsdale were present. Their
taption of him, it must be added, was
newhat icy, but this he did not seem
notice.
{ was not to be denied that he added
PATTY to the kfe of the party; his
pment was so apt, so brilliant so
Eliminating, yet not in the least self
ured. Drysdalc fell under the spell
once, and even the women, who
turally looked somewhat askance at
intruder-who, indeed, had greeted
n with chances almost Of repugnance
n the end yielded to it.
During n pause in the conversation
lroy's glance happened to fall upon
superb necklace of pearls which
ciroled his wife's throat.
Why, see there, Edith" he cried,
Ow those pearls have changed. They
pm absolutely lifeless."
Mrs. Delroy picked up a strand with
Fmbling fingers and looked at it.
So they do she agreed, a little
hrsely. That's queer. They've
pnged since put them on"
Fortunately" said Tremaine suave
''the defect is one which is very
sily remedied, a few days bath in
water will restore their brilllancy
might be worth asking some jewelel
put. Mrs. Delroy's necklace is worth
wing" and he examined it with The
nee of connoisseur.
invited examina ton. for it was
most unique in its perfection. 1t had
en Delroy's one great extravaganza
had spent many years collecting
stones, which were of beautiful
ieSccncc and perfectly matched, and
~ had formed his wedding gift to his
fe. The value Of the separate stones
S not less than 100000; their value
nbncd in the necklace could be only
halter of conjecture.
Yes" agreed Drysdale, with a little
leh, sit certainly is. You'd better
e it down to Tiffany, Dlckie,"
II will" said Dclroy. And don
NIX anything more about it, Edith,
her eyes unnatural,y bright, Blu
very close in here. should like 1
IS of water"
t appeared that the press of socia
ties and the trying spring weather
re proving too much for Mrs. Del
S strength, which was never great
d which had been especially taxed
S season by the introduction Of hel
ter to New York society. Even the
nparative quiet of the Lenten sea
failed to restore her, and the re
mption of the social whirl aftel
stcr moved Delroy TO protest.
You're going it too hard. Edith" hi
marked. You need n rest and {
hinge of air; SO do |, though perhap,