Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-11-12
CHAPTER Uu.-contlnued.

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voice and manner. that you did not
approve Of the-er-wicked little
pastebOards."
Il have been converted by"-Ellen
looked around-'by Lord Strathgate's
arguments this afternoon"
Lord Strathgate had not made any
arguments that afternoon, but he was
too clever not to follow my lady's
lead.
you fatter me, dear Lady Caring.
ton" he murmured, with a knowing
glance that made Darlington van to
kill him then and there.
Ellen" whispered Dcbbie, you are
not going to let them play, are your
I'm going to play myself" returned
Ellen recklessly in a loud, clear voice.
but, my dear Lady Darlington, you
don't know one card from another
expostulated the admiral who had OBJ.
served with dismay the course OF
event
Sir Charles Seton will teach me-"
returned Ellen, quickly.
with pleasure, your ladyship," said
Sir Charles.
But you promised" said Deborah
artlessly, turning to that gallant young
soldier, ITO show me that rare old edi.
ton OF Richard Baxter in the library"
Baxter, the Saints Rest" snick.
cred Athelstrong. Good Lord, she's
got him there"
1T doesn't make the least bit OF dif.
ference, Sir Charles" began Ellen,
COMMUNICATING his look OF dismay ut
the sneers and laughter OF the com.
pany. II know you would help me II
you could, but Miss Slocum has the
prior claim and someone else will
teach me-"
Il will take upon myself that hon
Or interrupted Strathgate quickly.
Sir Charles, will you take me to
the library?' now i%ntcrpOsed the
shocked and s%candalized little Puri-
tan.
Lady Darlington. your instruction
awaits YOU" said the earl, bowling.
"On second thought. Lord Strath.
gate" returned Ellen, II don't believe
feel equal to learning a new game"
Have your religious scruples re-
turned. Lady C%arrington." exclaimed
Lady Cecily, in%sinuatingly, cor are you
afraid OF losing money!"
II will cut the cards with you, Lady
Cecily, or you, Mrs. Monbrant, this
instant for a thousand pounds and
then we will see which of us Is
afraid" returned Ellen with wonderful
composure.
you are mad" began Darlington.
as the two ladies' addressed shrank
back In dismay.
Your pardon. my lord, ] am ad.
dressing your friends. not you. DO
either Of you ladies' take me-? No? Is
there anyone then who wishes to
tempt fortune In this way? You only
play for money and o for the game,
] understand. Duke, will you cut me
for a thousand pounds? No? VIII
you, duchess. or you. General Athel.
strong?"
III you make 1t so. my dear lady"
began the general.
Admiral, ] know you don't play"
interrupted Ellen. disdaining the little
man and his little stake. so there
Only TeHldlnb- SHe looked at nj
other two men.
Strathgate stepped CALAMITY into
the breach.
81 have not the honor OF being your
husband. Lady Carrington-'unfortu.
nately.'" he added under his breath
''and I Will cut the cards with you for
any sum OF money--or anything else"
"Done!" cries the lady. "the highest
card takes the thousand pounds. |
\ shall have to depend on you gentle.
men to tell me which is high, II !
have Won"
II shall stand by you" Darlington
said to his wife. with your permits
mission. and see fair play"
"By God, sir" cried S~trathgate,
springing to his feet, does that
mean
1T mean nothing but that a hus.
] bands place Is by his wife's side when
she ventures fortune. reputation Or
honor" returned my lord. very hiak
and mighty.
Madam" said Strathgate present
lng the pack. will you cut nrstf"