The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

ed Burgess. Giles was lucky to get her
Certainly she's smartened him up. but
inside he's Mottisfont 10 the core.
never saw such family, never! And
the Jallands and Bungays are nearly as
bad. They think this lovely forest was
created for them"
! Aren't they more than half right?"
Burgess filled his pipe. He was astride
/ his hobby horse. and ready for a gallop
Hugo smiled as he watched the eager
] face. afame with enthusiasm. He found
himself wondering why he was so drawn
to Burgess Was II merely charm OF
manner, good looks. or that personal
magnetism which is so much harder 10
analyze? He liked to hear the boy talk
not for what he said. but for the way
/ he said IT,
Their selhshness Is astounding. Char
ters. IL is, indeed. And they don't know
II. George Vennable and Sir Giles be-
| lieve that they are doing their duty as
squire and parson. but between ourselves
the parish would go TO pot II JOY left il.
Mrs. Giles Mottisfont would Ike TO
carry of Joy TO Hans Crescent, where she
] has the most charming house. but JOY
ioathes smart people. although she
rather fond of Mollie. I dare say you've
I
OF II. The aunts. for instance. disap-
prove Of her. l heard Cousin Priscilla
the old cat.-saying 20 Mrs Pundle after
dinner that Joys manner was not en-
gaging. JOY started a hockey club for
the villagers. The aunts and all right
/ feeling people think the lower classes
ought to work from s In the morning till
at night. They have nice little par
Tor maid. as good as gold JOY asked IL
she might play hockey for one hour once
week. The aunts were indignant. Ac-
cording 20 them. Esther-thats the name
or the. maid-can find relaxation after
polishing the silver and waiting at, table.
in taking her needle as they put II, and
doing some plain sewing IN the house
keeper $ room. Esther has 70 part her
halr In the middle brush the natural
wave out Of Il with a wet bush. and tie
it into the tightest OF knots behind her
head. Bah, However. the new broom 8
going TO change all that"
What do the aunts think Of Won. Bur
gess?"
I'm not soundr He threw back his
head and laughed gayly. That's Sir
Giles great word Hes-sound, Col jail
land, who can hardly spell, ls-sound. old
Admiral Pundle. who's not nt TO flv his
nag IN Christmas pantomime. is-sound
Why Because they all swear solernnlv
by Joe Chamberlain and protection. They
know nothing Of political economy: they
couldn't answer a single question on the
subject that any intelligent boy might
put to them. They are not moved an
inch by the fact that the professors. the
men without an ak TO grind. are in favor
OF free trade; but they cherish the con-
viction that protection will bolster M the
Int
value OF their land. They detested Joe
TIL he promised 10 add 10 their incomes
Now he's as sound as they are"
I wonder that you are asked 10 dine
az the Park"
m a kinsman. that counts. And Joy
can do anything with Sir GHes-except
to mako him part with money. I saw
Charters. you were rather ohurl this
morning"
Sorry"
George Vennable hoped you would
make a fourth al bridge"
There was a pause; then Hugo said
slowly:
He Is very kind but 7 didn't come here
10 entertain or tc be entertained" He
rubbed his chin, adding genialy: I'm
not going to carry an unshaved face into
Miss Nennable's drawing-room."
You'd enjoy talking TO JOY"
I'D sooner listen to you"
II you really knew her"
It's quite impossible for a man 70
know. really. any woman"
Burg SIS laughed with the conpIacency
OF youth
she's fresh as foam. and crystal clear"
You're green as the grass. II you think
you see through her"
I've studied her pretty we'll" He