The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-29

explained Mrs. Tudor, batting the noteg with her wrinkled hand.
 T hope Mademoiselle is none the worse?" he inquired; and he looked at her as he spoke with grave. measuring eyes. It was possible that he was contemplating the future Duquesa de San Telnfo!
 She was at least young. tall, lady like--so much he had gathered the previous day. Her features were good, her color pale, her hair splendid she had pretty handsI but. finer feet were iarge-caramba! there was an end to her prospects of ducal coro- net
 Not at all. thank you" she replied. as she lifted her eyes to his, and quickly dropped them under their piercing scrutiny.
 ''Wiil you take these roses, dear, and put them into the big green vase?'' said Mrs. Tudor; this room is so hot, they will wither. Bring them back again
 To Hester the errand seemed un- necessarily cruel; but she obediently rose and carried of the flowers, re- turning in a remarkably short time, vase in hand. Coming carefully through the room. she pushed aside a hassock with her foot. Dios! it was a pretty foot. with a high instep, and delicately shod; 1t might have been the instep of an Andalusian. What a relief!
 "Mademoiselle." .he said, as he watched her rearrange the roses "my poor flowers are indeed honored." f"Hester, you need not mind all Monsieur le Marquis says" declared Mrs. Tudor; ito ladies his language is invariably fiowery." Dear Madame, why are you so un. Kind to meT he protested--"you. who have known me since i swan my lit- tie boat, and had a spade on the
 Plage! Now. I want you to be gra- | clous. and permit me to escort you and
 Mademoiselle to the match of La Pe- lote tomorrow
 What is La Pelote." inquired Miss Forde, speaking at last with an effort. Tt is the national game of Spain Have you been here long?" ''Ten weeks" | protest-"and never seen or heard of | the great Basque game. one of the l finest in the world. Why, here it Is | played up in the Rue de Pyrenees ev- cry Sunday!"
 "Ah. but you see I am English, and on Sundays I go to church." At this announcement he shrugged his graceful shoulders and added Well. tomorrow will be Thursday. and not Sunday; so there .is nothing to hurt the conscience of Mademoi- selle. Would you not like to see 1t? It will be such Q match! It is be- tween the French and the Spanfards. ally all for Spain. Will you come, Madame" addressing Mrs. Tudor. "and bring Miss Forde?" "oh. really don't know, thank you. Your Pelotee begins at such an odd hour--s o'clock: and twisting and turning my head after the ball gives
 me a headache. and you all get so ex- cited and shout 50 much"
 T will promise not once to shout. l and you shall have the best seats in the Pavilion; and I will also, if you will permit me, come and fetch you in a carriage"
 Your aunt's again?" and Mrs Tudor burst into a laugh. Thank you-no." nevertheless, you will honor me. Let me persuade Mademoiselle'--and he turned directly to Hester: he was well aware of the power of his own personality. and never hesitateI to give 1t active exercise. ''rhe game is superb. You should see it--golf, ten- his. racquets. what are they to La Pe- lote? Let me persuade Mademoiselle. and Mademoiselle will persuade Mad ame."
 q should like to see La PeIote." said Hester, with an air of soft decis- ion. She was determined to accept the invitation. even had she to go alone. "Oh. very well; you may expect us," said the old lady. with a weary sigh. But I will find my own carriage and coachman."
 Mrs. Tudor and MademoiselIe will fatter me by wearing my-the Span- ish colors?''
 "Given an inch. you take an ell. What would our French friends say to that?" inquired Mrs. Tudor imperi- ously.
 "That all is fair in love and war;" was his audacious reply. La Pelote Is little war, is 1t not? and you will be my allies"
 How quickly this hot-blooded Span iard had thrown himself into his we'll known role of cavalier and courtieri The pose was his second nature; but this time there should be no shuf- fling. no make-believe. He must take the situation seriously for once. He's ter should not be trifed with. Ten thousand pounds a year should com mand at least sincerity and respect.
 (Continued TomOrrOw.)
 The Presbyterian City Mission Board of Dallas. Tex. Is to conduct a large night school this winter.