Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-09

answered Il always thought So
"One associates all sorts of terrible
things with millionaires-especially African
and American ones" she remarked. Nov
you could pass anywhere for the ordinary
sort Of decent person."
Wingrave nodded.
Il was told the other day." he remarked
ref1ectively, that If 1 would only cultivate
two things, I might almost pass as mem
Der of the English aristocracy."
What were they?'' she asked rashly.
Ignorance and impertinence, he an
swered.
The marshioness was silent for moment
There was a little more color than usua
in her beautiful cheeks. and a.dangeroui
glitter in her eyes.
You can go home, Mr.. Wingrave." She
said.
He rose to his feet imperturbably. The
hand, and gently forced him back again.
You mustn't talk like that to me- she
said quietly. Il am sensitive"
"a privilege. believe. of your order.
he remarked.
"of course. If you want to quarrel
she began.
II don't" he assured her
Then be sensible! I want to talk te
YOU"
Sensible, alone with you!" he murmured
Il should establish new record"
You certainly aren't in the least like a
you are more like a.
please go on he begged.
Il darent," she answered, shaking hel
head
"Then you aren't in the least like q
marchoness," he declared. at least, not
like our American ideas Of one
She laughed outright.
Bring your chair quite close to mine
she ordered. 4 really want to talk te
you"
He obeyed, and affected to be absorbed
in the contemplation Of the rings on the
hand which great artist had called the
most beautiful in England. She withdrew
it little peevishly, after moments pause
Il want to talk about the Barringtons,
she said. DO you know that they are
practically ruined?"
II heard that Darlington had been
gambling on the stock exchange the last
few days" he answered.
He has lost great deal OF money, she
answered, and they were almost on their
last legs before. Are you going to set
them straight agaln!
mo idea," he answered. II haven't been
asked. for one thing"
Ruth will ask you, of course" the
marchioness said impatiently. Il expect
that she is waiting at your fiat by now.
want to know whether you are going to
do It,"
The hand was again very close to his.
Again Wingrave contemplated the rings
Il forgot that you were her friend, and
are naturally anxious" he remarked.
Il am not her friend" the marchOneSs
answered, "and-I do not wish you to help
them
Wingrave was silent The hand was in
sistent, and he held it for a moment lightly,
and then let 1t go.
well. don't know, he said doubtfully
| THE Barringtons have been very hospita-
BILE to me-"
"Rubbish,"' the marchioness answered.
You have done quite enough for them
already. OF course, you are a man-and
you must choose. l am sure that you under
stand me-
He rose to his feet.
Il must think this out" he said 1.-The
will let you know which way l decide"
She stood close to him, and her hand
fell upon his shoulder.
You are not gong!" she exclaimed II
have told them that l am at home to no
one, and thought that you would stay and
Sorry he answered, Il have a lot to do
this afternoon. l came directly l had your
| note. but 1 have had to keep some other
people waiting.
! You are going to see Lady RUTH
Not that I know Of" he declared. Il
have heard nothing from her. By the bye,
/ lost some money to you at bridge the
other evening. How much was it? Do you
remember
She looked at him for second, and
turned away.
DO you really want to know" she asked.
IF you please. Put the amount down on
a piece of paper, and then l sha'nt forget
She crossed the room to her desk, and
returned with folded envelope. He stuffed
| 1t into his waistcoat pocket.
Il shall be at the opera tonight" she said
will you come there and tell me what
which you decide?"
With pleasure" he answered. IF can