Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
LORD CAMMARLE[GH'S' SECRET
A Fairy Story of Today
By ROY HORNlN1AN,
Author of "The Sin of Ahantis,' Etc.
Copyright reved)
Bv ROY HORNiMAN,

he We're not extremely tactful. unite them
against him OF one thing Anthony was
certain. and that was that they would
never doubt the truth of the story. II
would make Cammarleigh's change or
front reasonable and comprehensive
That he should. like a latter-day Scrooge
have been revolutionized by dream
seemed incredible. That he should con-
ceive with devilish malisnity the notion
of giving his relatives the, impression that
he was about TO blossom forth into be-
nevolerce and benefaction only with the
Interior purpose Of SpringinE upon them
an heir to such of his wealth as he was
able TO leave. an act worthy or tile
Cammarleigh whom they knew ana mated
, The explanation would be complete
Anthony claimed his dance with Sybil.
and as they passed Lady Coleraine and
Mrs. Westerly the latter said:
do YOU think those two are alike
Lady Coleraine. who. of course. at once
thought she saw a family resemoiahce,
answered. unhesitatinsly
"Yes-cousins. are they not
so rumor has it.
And when rumor whispers thing
like that one should make point OF be-
lieving her
Il wonder if the family know
Perhaps Cammarleigh is enjoying the
contemplation Of their civilities to him.
HE has always struck me as being de-
ficient in a sense of humor.
an immense amount of wealth which he
can leave him. My father had something
to do with his estate. and it appears that
even at that time he had six or seven ven
hundred thousand pounds. besides TINS
well, if the family are civil to the
young man without definite understand
ing that he is not to have more than a
competence they will be angelic"
sybil and Anthony were moving rhyth-
r,,tN a1l I'M n
happy two beings who are unac-
knowledged lovers, and are in each other s
arms with reservation. can be. civil
liZatiOn in which the waltz has held the
supreme place for three generations has
little to learn from antiquity in i'm
modesty. OF course. as always it is
pure to the pure. but it has an immense
suggestion for the inf1ammable.
Neither Anthony nor Sybil spoke
throughout the dance. and Anthony could
not have desired a more complete con-
fession of her sentiment for him than this
vibrating silence.
When the music slackened and finally
ceased they moved. slightly dazed, into
he winter garden. On their way Lord
Cammarleigh met them. 1t was an au-
spicious moment, for the prime minister.
cheered by his perfect dinner and the ex-
cellent company which Anthony had pro-
vided. had been throwing out vague hints
to Cammarleigh of an office OF lmpor-
1t was therefore with perfectly assumed
air of geniality that he stopped and, rest
ing his hand for moment on Anthony 8
shoulder. said some kindly words in quite
an affectionate manner.
Poor Cammarleigh should have known
that the prime minister always limited at
advancement after dinner if he thought it
would please those In whose company he
found himself. He had perfect conf
dence in his ability to steer himself out
of the waters of mere promise.
Anthony forbore to congratulate Cam
marleigh on his splendid acting. He
made a point of taking him seriously
whenever possible. The curious paradox
of the situation was that he was aware
that there were two entirely different at
titudes in Cammarlegh's mind toward
him. At times hate, vengeance and spite
cleaned from his victims eyes and
dominated him. but Anthony verify be-
| lieved that at moments when the full sub
servience of his position was not very
keenly felt Cammarleigh was quite fond
of him. Ii was certainly remarkable how
well they suited each other. Putting
aside his rage with Anthony. born Of the
latter being his taskmaster. Cammar-
| leigh found him in most respects very
| soothing, and he had to admit he was
| excellent company, and that his house
| had never before been so comfortable
| He had begun dilnly to appreciate the
| or later become an Offense to his rela-
| tives, and this was certainly a point in
hts secretary's favor. He was quite un-
| conscious that this aspect had been gen
| thy insinuated to him by Anthony. and
congratulated himself on his keenness OF
vision in having detected it. Further
although he had certainly no wish for
Anthony to marry his niece. If his sister
| Icditha could be annoyed by a Irritation
between them he would not go out of his
| WAY To nreNeut il