The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-02

IN LONDON!
We'll, you see I am in Paris"
when did you arrive?"
This morning.
A little ordinary talk ensued. the
tone of which showed 2 strong desire
on the part of Deering to be civil and
friendly. Glynn at once determined
to accept his advances; he might thus
detect some indications of the secret
which underlay his acquaintance with
Lambert, and the curious influence ne
seemed to have exercised over him.
He could not, however, bring himself
to accept his invitation to dinner,
though he agreed to dine with him at
one of the luxurious cafes which
abound in the great capital of pleas
ure.
Deering talked we'll, of many
things, chiefly political; he also men
toned his wife and home, pressing
Glynn to come down for the 18th OF
August, promising him good sport.
1t was not till they had risen from
the table, and were lighting their
cigars previous to separating, that
Deering made any mention Of the
subject probably uppermost in both
of their minds.
"Of course, you have not seen any,
thing of LAMBERT"
mo, not yet"
"He is a queer fsh-a very shady
member. I knew him under another
| name, and rather doubtful circum-
stances; I am afraid he is not in a
very sound financial position; he is a
thorough adventureT. 1t is a bad
business for the daughter; she is a
very nice creature. I wonder where
he picked her up, for one can't be-
lieve she really is his daughter?"
There is not much family likeness
between them, certainly; but I see no
reason for doubling his representa-
tions. He is evidently devoted to her,
and his surroundings are perfectly
respectable"
Perfectly. Where did you meet
him."
"In America, many years ago."
Indeed! Oh, you are going?
Well, goodnight"
Hugh Glynn was careful to stay in
his room all the next morning, think
ing that if Lambert wished to make
any private communication they were
more secure from interruption there
than elsewhere.
1t was barely II when Lambert
was announced. Glynn was positively
startled by the change in his aspect.
His weather-beaten face was colorless
and haggard, his eyes had a hunted
look, as though seeking a way Of es-
cape, his clothes were carelessly put
on, his mustaches no longer waxed
and fercely twisted; his whole air be-
spoke neglect.
Delighted to see you, Glynn," he
said, a faint CLEAN of pleasure light
ing up his restless eyes. Il was
afraid you wouldn't get back again
this season; business must be attend
ed to. You're in business, aren't
you?"
Yes; but I can attend to it some
times at a distance"
That's fortunate; and you have
been all right"
Yes, quite right, thank you"
"You saw Elsie yesterday. She was
glad you called, but she is not very
bright. You didn't think her looking
we'll, eh?"
Not as we'll as usual, certainly"
mo; she is fretting-fretting
about her old dad. It's wonderful
how that creature loves me. Me!
Sometimes, when she is hanging
about me and singing the songs I
like and making a servant Of herself
for me, I just look back and think of
the scenes I've gone through and the
queer scramble my life has been, and
wonder how the dickens it happens
that an angel like her a be so fond
of an old scapegrace; that she doesn't
shrink from me; but she doesn't"
with infinite exultation, "she loves
me, sir, as we'll as ever a child loved
father"
"Of that I can have no doubt"
cried Glynn. And your affection
for her deserves it,"
"She has made another man Of
me-" continued Lambert. But
though l have not been a regular
saint all my days l am a white as
driven snow compared to some black
guards that hold up their heads in
high places. l am rambling on like
an idiot. I called to ask if you'll
come and dine with us tonight. 1t
cheers me up to. see an honest face"
Glynn accepted the invitation read
lily, and after a pause, during which
he drummed on the table, Lambert
recommended.
To be Continued. 49,