The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

a check is to some women. Even John
who knew, was sorry for her.
And such is the power Of beauty in dis
tress that Guy. too, felt a poignant re
gret that things had not been ordere,
otherwise so far as he was concerned
Her responsibility quickened the sens
Of responsibility dormant in him. Sh,
must have guessed what was passing il
his mind, for, with sigh and a quive
Of the lip, she abandoned the central 20
sition on the sofa. and. turning aside
hid her face in big silk cushion. Guy
whispered a few words of comfort
Presently she spoke OF her plans Will
increasing satisfaction and assurance.
You must nip off 10 Newfoundland anC
shoot caribou. It's a comfort TO think
we've the right sort Of pals. isn't it,"
"Ye-es."
In six months people will have for
gotten the trial. We must 80 very cann5
at first; but with the best cook in Lon
don and the best shooting in the country
all will yet be we'll You were so clever
Guy. as the devils disciple; and It wa.
dear Of you to let me appear as more
sinned against than SHINING, You know
I'm thinking Of wearing alf-mourning
black and white is becoming TO fail
women"
'Wfl you dine with me tonight"
She laughed.
Most certainly not, that would bC
brazen. After this afternoon we don't
meet for six months. That is in the
bond. Now, I'm going 10 ring for Pop
pet. No; don't run away She Will be
SO disappointed II she misses you. She
simply adores you"
Poppet appeared within a minute.
The child. like her hother. was irresis-
tible: but. unlike her mother. happily un-
conscious of the fact. She hailed Guy
with a soft little purr Of satisfaction and
cuddled close 10 him. holding up her face
to be kissed again and again. The three
on the sofa might have been painted as
Domestic Bliss" A picture postcard
entitled: Monsieur. Madame. et Bebe.
would have an enormous sale amongst
those who maintain that the family is the
unit Of national life.
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tie, feeling her lips upon his cheek. hel
dimpled hands upon his neck. told him
self that he was a serpent IN what should
have been Eden. Poppct could not see
his scales; but when she did, Sooner
or later-and modern children learn these
things sooner than later-POppet would
know everything and think-with horror
rF -.
lavished upon. him. Suddenly he un-
clasped her clingilg arms put her from
him. and stood up. Angela OWNED easily
enough what was in his mind. Where
Edward had failed. a child might sue
ceed. Innocence stood between her and
twenty thousand year. Why had she
not foresecn this situation.
Uncle Guy is going abroad, Poppet
Kiss him good-by. and run on"
Daddy said he was going abroad. too. "
She spoke very 4isoonsolately, turning
large. troubled hiue .o',aa from her moth.
er TO Guy, who stood lookius uUwn az
her tugging at his mustache.
Yes; We are all going abroad; but
Uncle Guy is coming back. aren't you?
Perhaps" said Guy gravely.
Mrs. Tempest gave vent to a tiny cry
OF protest.
How dare you tease the darling Sh,
caught the child 20 her bosom. flashing
an indignant and piteous glance at Guy
Then holding her up to kiss him. she
said. cooling: Make him promise TO com,
back as soon as he can. Poppet. Make
him swear-do you hear?'
You'll come back said the chill,
earnestly.
yes"
"On your Sam
"On my Sam"
She kissed him and ran out Of TIT