Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18
CHAPTER XVI.
Mrs. Tudor's Little Move.

On the afternoon succeeding her Sensa
tional drive. Mrs. Tudor. still feeling con-
siderably shattered. was keeping to her
sitting room, when the door opened and
the servant said:
Madame peut-eile recevoir Monsieur lie
Marquis de Sa-azin?''
Madame" nodded a brisk assent, and
instantly Paul entered. clad in q cool
gray suit. carrying in one hand a superb
bouquet. in the OF he- he held his panama
hat upon his heart. Even In her preju-
diced eyes he looked a remarkably hand
some. gallant Fellow.
oh SO it is you." cried his hostess;
'have you brought me the money!"
do ever fail lady?" he exclaimed.
laying down his hat and offering the
flowers.
They say you do. Paul, You are a
sadly tickle creature. Yes, I see these
roses are exQuisite-now let me see my
hundred louis. my little fine
1T is here" he said. drawing out a
leather pocketbook. ''Oh, unbelieving
friend" and as he spoke he handed her
notes. Il give 1t to you just as it came
10 me-.
Yes" running over the bundle with her
keen eyes. this will be boon to many
poor here. / know some dying people:
his will brighten their last days. 1 am
dcing we'll. for The young lady who was
with me is adding the same sum to my
quote as a thank offering for our merciful
escape.
oh. then. she is both charitable and
rich?'' he said. indifferently.
Very rich. suppose. among all your
escapades, this Is the first time you have
run away with an heiress?'
Il suppose 1t is" He paused and looked
at her fixedly as he asked What Is
your idea Of an heiress. dear madame?
Ten thousand pounds a year solidiy
invested. replied Mrs. Tudor; and she
has no relations
Fortunate demoiselIe" he exclaimed
Yes and an amiable demoiselle too.
Some day she will make some good man
NO doubt" lie assented. or n bad man
good A pause. and then the visitor
added. in grave voice: MY father
wishes that I would marry
He is by no means the only one who
wishes that" replied Mrs. Tudor, with
deadly significance.
All. bah. but you Jest and 1 am seri-
Gus. My brother Leon has chosen a love-
" donzella without a single peseta. She
Is poor a homeless dog Now
therefore. I must choose--otherwise"
oh. must you said the old lady
dryly.
Yes la Duquesa is expensive God
knows where she gets tie money and
Low it goes, But 1t goes! There Is see
l tell 10 you as cid friend-her suite,
her villa. her Monte Carlo. her dresses
her fetes. and
Her cards" added his listener. In a
tone OF coatemptuous irritation.
Yes, and my fathe--poor. good man
has no wants. "A little glass of wine. a
cup Of coffee. a ciRarette-that IS all he
cares for. besides his ancestors and his
historical heirlooms."
All. Ills heirlooms. Yes. the Luck OF
the Sarazins--it IS his amulet and sacred
some holy relic
rfS f.T r1
good fortune. madame. Well" after a
long pause ard heavtng profound sigh.
Il suppose soon / must marry.
Il shall sincerely Pity tie poor bride, -"
remarked Mrs Tudor. buntly.
No. no! but you must pity poor Paul.
VINO gives UP so much.
In marriage you Spanish give up moth
ing she answered, inpat!ent!y. Il
know you we'll"
""ha- did you say was the name Of
this young Lady," he inquired. after sew
eral minutes complete silence.
"Fcrde-Hester Forde She is OF good
birth"
AT this moment the door again opened
and the heiress. carrying some books.
made her appearance. She gave a slight
start as she caught sight OF Paul de
Sarazin. but came forward at once. bowed
and sat down.
He has been paying for his pranks. -
explained Mrs. Tudor. patting the notes
with her wrinklad hand.
II hope mademniselie is none tn"
wOrse?" he inquired. and he looked at
her as he spoke with grave. measuring
eyes. IL was possible that he was con-
templat.ng the future Duquesa de San
TelnO.
She was at least ycurg. tall. ladylike-so
much he had ga hered TIE previous day.
Her features were good. her color pale
her hair splendid-she had pretty hands;
buy. y her feet were lnrge-Caranoa.
there was an end 10 her prospects OF a
ducal corolet.
Not at all. thank you she replied as
she lifted her eyes 10 his. and quickly