The San Francisco call., 1907-03-31

He, with the others, was now in Lon
don.
Then came my own summons thither.
was told to report myself immediate.
ly on arrival at Rowchester House. and
TO my surprise was informed by the
servant who answered my inquiries
that a room was reserved for me there.
/ had no sooner reached il than Lady
Angeia's own maid arrived with a
message. Her~iadyship would be glad
IL l could spare her a few moments
in the drawing-room as soon as pos
sible.
Lady Angela was standing upon the
hearthrug. ! stepped a little way
across the threshold and stopped short
She held out her hand to me with
quiet laugh.
Have you forgotten me?r she asked,
'or am I so alarming?"
set my teeth and moved toward her.
You took my breath away" I said.
with an ease which 1 was very far
from feeling. Remember that have
come from Braster."
gown seemed to me to be of some soft
crepe or silk. and the color of it was
a smoky misty blue. There were pearls
around her neck, and her hair arr
ranged with exquisite simplicity,
seemed TO be drawn back from her face
and arranged low down on the back of
her neck. She had still the fresh, de-
lightful color which had been in her
cheeks when she left Braster, and the
smile with which she welcomed me was
as delightful as ever.
This is a charming arrangement"
she declared. You know that you are
such an important person, and have to
be watched so closely. that you are
TO stag here. / went up myself with
the housekeeper TO see to your rooms.
] do hope that you will be comfortable
Comfortable is not the word | an
swered. II have never been used TO
such luxury
She laughed.
Dear me.' she said. 81 have so
much to tell you, alsds the carriage is
waiting already. Thank goodness we
dine alone tomorrow night. But there is
one thing which must tell you at once.
Sir Michael Trogoidv is in town, you
know. He took me in 70 disner at
Amberley House last night, and we
talked about you
Il had a letter from Sir Michael
few days ago. / answered. He made
a proposition to me-and asked me to
call and see him."
Something in my voice, ! suppose be-
trayed my feelings. She laid her hand
upon my arm.
Mr.. Ducaine,n she said, II do hope
that YOU mean to be reasonable. Sir
Michael is a dear old man.
HE is my mothers brother. ] an
swercd. land ne left me to starve.
HE had not the least idea she de-
clared. that you were not reasonably
well Off He is most interested in hear
ing about you. and he was delighted to
have you accept the allowance he Of
fered you. You will go and see him?"
Yes, l shall co. I promised. Il
scarcely see the use Of il. but I Will CO."
You must not be foolish" she said
softly. "Sir Michael is very rich. and
YOU are his only near relative. Besides,
you have had such a lonely time, and
II is quite time that you saw little
OF the other side of life. Sir Michael
is particular friend OF mine, and |
promised him that ! would talk TO you
about this. ] am most anxious TO hear
that you get on well together. You can
tc dllfdplt II YOU 4iHts 9OA hstON- duQ
you can be very much the other thing"
Il will try" ] assured her, mot TO be
the other thing"
She smiled.
And tell me all about Brgster."
There is not much TO tell" | an
swered Il have been hard at work all
the time, and 4 have scarcely seen a
soul"
The womau-Ars Smith -Lessing?'
she felt Braster before you I have
not seen her since the evening of the
day sew her last.
she appeared relieved.
May : ask you question: I asked
She nodded.
About Colonel Ray. Has the Duke
forgiven nim:"
.'On tie contrary. he is more bitter
than ever" Lady Angela answered. Il
have seen him once or twice only. He
does not come here"
Il saw In the paper" / said. that
.'ouT ngagemcnt-"
II Is not true" she interrupted
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