Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

during COwes week. The yacht. however,
is entirely at your disposal. and l nave
written Capt Masterton to that effect
Pray extend your cruise. if you feel in
clined to- remain. yours sincerely, W..
Mr.. Darlington looked at his wife In
quiringly.
Ruth" he said Il think that he might
have added a word or two of acknowledge
ment for what you did for him. There
is no doubt that but for your promptness
things might have gone much worse.
Yes" Lady Ruth said slowly, Il think
that he might have added a few words"
Her husband regarded her critically :,
II am afraid, dear" he said. that all
this anxiety has knocked you up little
You are not looking we'll
II am tired" she answered calmly. 1T
has been long season. l should like to
do what Wingrave has done-go away some
where, and rest.
harrington laid his hand upon hers af-
fectionately. 1t seemed to him that the
rings hung a little loosely upon the thin,
white fingers. She was pale, too, and her
eyes were weary. He did not notice that.
as soon as she could, she drew her hand
away.
'.'Pon my word" he said; Il wish we
could go off somewhere by ourselves. But
with Wingrave's yacht to entertain on. We
must do something for a few of the pao-
pie. 1 don't suppose he minds whom we
ask. or how many
MOT" she answered, Il do not suppose
he cares
1T is most opportune." harrington de-
clared II wanted particularly to do some
we'll disposed. and his influence means
everything just now. Really, Ruth, l be-
lieve we are going to pull through after
all
She smiled little YEARLY.
DO you think SO. Lumley?'
II am sure of it, Ruth" he answered.
Il only wish 1 could see you little more
cheerful. Surely you can't still-be afraid
of Wingrave,' he added, gianclng uneasiiy
across the table.
She looked him in the eyes.
THAT is exactly what l am" she an
swered. Il am afraid of him. l have al
ways been afraid. Nothing has happened
to change him. He came back to have
his revenge He will have it,
Lumley Darlington, for once, felt him
| self superior to his clever wife. He smiled
| upon her reassuringly.
My dear Ruth" he said. ''if only you
would reflect for a few moments l feel
| sure you would realize the absurdity OF
| such fancies We did Wingrave service in
| introducing him to society here and | am
! sure that he appreciated it. If he wished
| for our ruin. why did he lend eight
| does he lend us his yacht to entertain cur
| friends? Why did he give me that infor-
| nation. which enabled me to make the
only money 1 ever did make on the stock
| exchange"
! She smiled contemptuously.
You do not understand man like Win
grave she declared. Nothing that he
| has done is inconsistent with my point of
| view. He gave you a safe tip, knowing
| very well that, when you had won a little.
| you would try again on your own account
| and lose-which you did. He lent Us the
| money to become our creditor; and he lends
US the yacht to give another handle to the
| people who are saying already that he oc-
| cupies the position in our family which is
more fully recognized on the other side OF
the channel!'
harrington rose to his feet with burn
"You are talking rubbish" he declared
vehemently. mo one would dare to say
| such thing of you-of my wife,"
She laughed numerically.
III you were not my husband" she said
| cruelty. you would have heard 1t before
now. 1 have been careful all my life
| more careful than most women, but I can
hear the whisperfngs already. There are
more ways to ruin than one. Lumley.''
| I'VE will refuse the yacht" Darlington
| said sullenly, land l will go to the Jews
for that eight thousand pounds"
| I'VE will do nothing of the sort Lady
Ruth answered. Il am not going to be a
/ laughing stock for Emily and her friends.
through now! only-it is best for you to
know the risks. - !"
! Wingraves second letter was to Juliet.
| She found it on her table one afternoon
! when she came back from her painting
| class. She tore it open eagerly enough, but
! her face clouded over as she read.
! Dear Juliet: am sorry that l am unable
to carry out my promise to come and see
you, but l have been slightly indisposed
for some days. and am leaving London, for
! the present. almost at once. L trust that
you are still interested in your work. and
| will enjoy your trip to Normandy.
| Il received your letter, asking for my
/, help toward re-establishing in life a poor
| family in whom you are interested. / re-
greet that l cannot accede to your request.