New-York tribune., 1908-04-05


self She laughed throaty, silverv note that
charming. And Tomorrow She went on
tomorrow YOU will have greater task. for dip
lonatlc society must be opened 10 me, | must have
the entry everywhere. The details of inter
est to me whatever; YOU Will arrange them
The Ambassador was respectfully silent and
deeply thoughtful for time There was, perhaps.
something of resentment struggling within him.
and certainly there feeling OF rebellion
1t being unceremoniously thrust forward violate
all precedents, even to obhge an attractive woman
Whlm
Is it absolutely necessary that YOU attend the
ball to-nlght: ne inquired finally
There was no trace of mpatIenCe in the woman
manner, she was still smiling. Ii Is necessary.
she said. Il sailed from Liverpool SIN days ago,
reaching New York at half-Past three O'Clock this
afternoon; and at halt-past four | was on my way
here. | have been here less than one hour. | came
from Liverpool to attend this ball; and even
dressed on the train so there would be no DELAY.
Now do YOU see the necessity of II -
Diplomatic procedure is along we'll oiled grooves.
and the dpIomatst who steps out OF the rut for an
instant happens upon strange and unexpected OBJ
stacles. knowing this, the Ambassador still hest
tated. The woman apparently understood
Il had hoped that this would not he necessary
she remarked and produced a small sealed enveloP-
" Please read it
The Ambassador received the envelop with up
lifted brows, opened it, and rcad what was written
preston OF his face. Again he bowed low.
l am at Your service. madam, he repeated. Il
shall take pleasure N making any arrangements
that are necessary. Again beg Your pardon.
And it won't be 50 difficult after ali, will it,"
She inquired, and smiled tauntngly
II viii be a pleasure. madam the Ambassador
assured her graVely | shall take steps at once
to have an invitation ISSUED to YOU for tonight,
and to-morrow shall ne pleased to proceed you
may suggest
She nodded He folded the note, replaced 1t III
the cnvelop, and returned 1t 70 her, She drew her
skirts about her and sat down,
Il will be necessary for Your name to appear
he invitation" the Ambassador went explain
" If YOU will give me your name III have my
retary-'
Oh yes, my name" she interrupted gailv
really, l have no name. Isn't it awkward"
understand perfectly, madam, remarked the
Count - should have said a name
Ihome Miss Isabel Thorne." She suggested at
last. That viii do Very nicely, don't YOU think
Very nicely, Miss Thorne, and the Ambassador
Il give my secretary instructions how to proceed
There Will be delay of a few minutes"
tie opened the door and went out. For minute
or more Miss Thornc sat perfectly still gazing al
The blank wooden panels then She rose and Went
10 the window again. In the distance hazv in the
SOFT night the dome of the Capitol rose mistilv.
over 10 the left was the Congressional Library and
"ut there where the lights sparllcd lay Pennsyl-
Vania-aVc., thread of commerce Miss Thorne
saw II all. ana suddenly stretched out her arms III
an all enNel"pnG gesture. She stood 50 for Il min
ute. then they fell beside her. and She was thoughtful
for a long time.
Count ii Rosin raped on the door and entered
Everything Is arranged Miss Thornc.' he an
rounced " VIII YOU 60 with me in my, autonlofir,
i Il 90 alone, please She answered after q mo-
Hent. shall not be there until nearly eleven
The Ambassador bowed himself ont
And 50 My Lady of Mystery came to Washinqtof,t
lust IS il is mans business to sell shoes. and
. another man business to manufacture loco
motives, It was Camphclls business to know things
He was a sort of human card ndcN governmental
ready reference. posted 70 lhc minute and backed