Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

basy in making the vessel shipshape.
Is she above the horizon2v
Very much laughs Barnes. mo
tice that overgrown girl romping with
the big dog and waving the French
nag at him. That flag. imagine. was
to have been our signal Then he In.
spects the villa carefully and is pleased
TO see that good solid brick wall Of
| sufficient height to exclude any but
very energetic intruders surrounds its
| pretty garden. Only on the water side
are Its lawns open to view. and this
portion of the quiet bay appears 81
| present devoid OF boats.
A light flight OF stone steps that en-
| ter the water and tasty little fioating
wooden landing stage Indicate the for
mer owner OF the villa had been
aquatic.
That's Just the place to put the
ladies' on shore as soon as it's dark"
remarks Edwin. for the two young men
had concluded II would be best to
make their entry into villefranche
very quietly.
Very weil. order the cutter away"
says Harness, and I'll get ashore and
see that everythings all right
In a few minutes the American Is at
the little landing stage. As he runs
up the stone steps, Mauds bright eyes
light upon him. The girl stops her
romping with the big dog. and crying;
Glory. glory. Mr.. Barnes OF New York.
| thought you we're In London!" dies
down to him with additional exclama-
tions OF surprise and delight.
Where 10 your mother, Maudg~ 70
marks Burton. pleasantly, AS the girl
snuggles one Of her rather soiled
hands into his.
She's In the house. there. She's 20
blessed easy. think I'm going TO have
step-papa." answers Miss Chartris.
gaily.
All. Won Bulow," remarks Harness.
sententiousiy.
Perhaps But mamma has other
admirers now" returns Maud.
Thta news Ia not at all satisfactory
10 Mr.. Barnes. Tho more followers
Lady Chartris has longing about, tho
less win be the retirement OF the villa.
Very we'll. run Off and play. Maud;
III see you little LATER" he remarks.
glumly.
They are entering the ample portico
OF the house.
Lady Chartrie at her door receives
generous Mr.. Barnes effusively. 1.-THE
villa is perfectly delightful. thank you.
dear burton" she observes pleasantly.
Il selected It as sou wished---just near
enough to be In touch with tho gaiety
OF Nice and far enough away for the
honeymoon retirement Of Edwin and
his bride"
Leading him into delightful draw
ing-room, she adds: You must soe
what charming home I have TOR ali
OF US. Marina and Enid are on the
yacht. suppose? Z
Yes. the ladies will be here this
evening, my dear Lady Chartris." A.
sents Barnes. Then he asks. DESTROYS
to know II the privacy Of the villa has
been preserved. You have driven into
Nice once or twice since you arriyed?"
Yes, I've only been here Ave days,
aud have been literally overwhelmed
with attentions Prunella remarks,
rather grandly MY horses"---Bar
had paid for thern---''take me into Nice
IN e6 minutes over that beautiful FOR.
est road
eAh, and Won BuIowg' he suggests.
Togulshly.
oh, Baron Won Buiow was In ecstasy
At my presence. Franz gave me .
lunch at the Casino"
Ohio. II has got 80 far as Franz
laughs Burton. And your other adj
mirersy" his tone is insinnating. sYoM
cannot persuade me you hadn't more
than one, Lady Chartris.'
"Ch, several, but I'll don't like "
speak about Them The widows face
becomes rosy.
A good deal Of this has been said
as prunelIa has been showing Mr.
Barnes about the pretty house, and no
has inspected the rooms set apart fcs
Edwin and his bride and Miss An
struther.
Then. despite HIS hostess sugses-
tion, for Lady Chartris has a lovely
chamber overlooking the water for
tAtttt T'AS M tEtttty bNr NtA9tSt VI %HR
villa, Burton selects for his own uas
a much inferior bedroom. but one thtr
gives him commanding view OF al
the country lanes that lead to tie
grounds.
Seeing that everything Is all pre-
pared. Ill bring Marina, Miss AM
struther and Edwin on shore this even
ing Please make no preparations for
u.s. Treat us all en- famille. think
III 30 down to my boat says MIR.
Earnes.
Az he leaves the house he asks:
Are there any letters for me?"
Why, yes. A MIR. Emory. who acts
as your agent. presume he paid yonr
bill at the Grand hotel--came to me as
I was leaving Marseilles and asked me
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