Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-23

young people, who were beginning to
arrive. AT a message from Bates
she quietly went toward the open
easement to meet her guests. Henry
followed.
AS the others started to follow. Sir
John and the Bishop held whispered
consultation Then the Bishop. burst
Ing with Importance turned to Sir John
and said:
"Shall we take the ladies' into our
confidence, Sir John?"
By all means, Bishop; yes, do
Mabel and Mrs. Jones Joined in the
supplication.
Bishop began, "have purchased very
beautiful loving-cup In appreciation Of
his work for the fund, which we have
arranged to present tomorrow after.
noon to the Earl"
"Oh, how charming, and what de-.
lightful surprise!" Lady Elizabeth
said. These moments OF Joy in Henry
were rare events IN her existence
But" sair Sadie Jones, "isn't Cap.
tain James Wynnegate to get a Low,
ing-cup, too?"
| Sir John answered. "oh, he's only
tn0 secretary OF the 1unQ.
The waltz tune with It's enticing
beat, grew louder and louder, and soon
the garden was deserted by all save
Sir Charles, who remained there ab.
sorbed in his thoughts
Diana, having seen her guests
dancing, and fearful that her father
might remain too long in the garden
hurriedly returned to him. She stood
in the open window and tenderly
watched the closely wrapped figure
The moonlight intensified his pallor:
1t had been an event that he should
come to them that night She saw
him smile.
well. father" she said, "are you
having happy time /"
He rose and drew her close to him
"My dear child, can't tell you how
much this has pleased me. 1t is q
great Joy to me to know that my
daughter Is married to the distinguish.
ed head of one Of our great families
man so loved, SO honored-a pillar
of society and bulwark Of the en-
! pre-"
| Never for a moment had he suspect.
ed the misery of Diana's marriage
Not CULVER of emotion showed On
her calm face as she drew her arm
into his and said, quietly, Eyes, faith.
err"
81 haven't forgotten your opposition
to this match" Sir Charles contin.
ued. although dare say you have
indicated me. Your husband outs q
noble figure in the world and am
grateful beyond words to see you sc
happy"
AS Diana gradually led Sir Charles
from his seat to the house, she again
answered, Eyes. father"
During the past months her life
had grown more dreary. If 1t had not
been for Jim-dear Jim-what would
she have done? Her fragrant mind
had never been disloyal to Henry
Often she had longed to go to her
father, but her solicitude for him pre-
vented her from bringing disaster ,c
him. As they reached the door Lady
Elizabeth called:
Have you seen Jim, Diana?"
Jim had been down In the park do
ing some service for sick trooper;
Diana explained this to Lady Eliza
beth. He had promised to return n
time for the dancing.
"By-the-way, my dear" Lady Eliza
beth began, "lf you get an opportunity
wish you would say judicious word
in praise Of Mrs. Hobart Chicheste,
Chichester Jones. Jim, you know, seti
such an extraordinary value on your
opinion"
A quick feeling Of dislike filled
Diana-why, she could not explain
What do you wish me to do?" she
Ice A =.
her American money!" Before she
had finished the sentence she was
ashamed. She, really liked Sadie Jones;
the sheer had been unworthy. She
was about to retract her words wfer
Jim hurriedly came up the garden
walk. AS she entered the library witt
Sir Charles he called:
i Don't forget our waltz, Diana"
II won't, Jim"
Lady Elizabeth sank on the stone
bench. She watched Jim, whose eyes
were still following Diana's recedinl
figure. This was the moment in which
she might serve Henry. In the music
room Sadie Jones was singing:
"Tput lasse, tout passe-"
Jim began hnmming the tune; h,
crossed to Lady Elizabeth and light
Il ~ puI LIS arm dDOuL u9T dS ne Sdlu
well, Auntie miner
CHAPTER VIII.
Lady Elizabeth watched Jim will
4 curiosity. The voice from the draw
I ing-room grew louder:
"Tout casse tout passe-"
deeper grew Nm's voice as he softl.
sang the refrain. Quite abruptly Lad.
Elizabeth began:
She's fine woman. Jim"
AS she spoke, Jim caught sight )
Diana crossing to the piano in smiling
appreciation as the song ceased, an,
answered:
"Diana?"
7 Diana! Nonsense" Again she
watched Jim's face, but it's grave ser
entity gave no sign. "I mean Mrs
Hobart Chichester Chichester Jones
She's quite the type that men admire
is she not?"
!. That's the most offensive thing tina
one woman can saw about another
Jim laughingly replied as he turned
from watching the group il the music
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