The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-06-11

In this document Mr.. Roderick Fitz-
george advised her briefly that, owing
to several unhappy circumstances, he
was forced to leave for the far west
and, being lightly supplied with funds,
would be grateful if she could spare
her devoted lover a hundred dollars
for the journey.
In case she found it inconvenient he
still had in his possession a dozen let
tiers which would not look we'll If
printed in the newspapers. In case she
did find it convenient to make the
loan, which, knowing her generous ma
ture, her correspondent did not doubt,
she was first to tie a piece Of white
string on the left post of the Rem
wycks' front gate as signal Of as
sent, then open the library window at
3 o'clock on Friday night, when Mr..
Fitzgeorge would enter, exchange her
letters for the sum above mentioned
and bid her an eternal farewell. If
Miss Chittendon played him false-of
which perish the thought-a friend had
copies of said correspondence which
would Immediately be published, to-
gether with the garbled details of the
former romance, condition undesira-
bic for lady so widely known in the
social world. The letter ended with
the hope that Miss Chittendon was en-
joying good health and spirits and
that she might persuade herself tc
meet him on Friday, as requested.
TO say that Miss 1mogene was terri
fed would be putting it mildly. Her
resulting condition bordered upon
complete collapse, mental and phys
ical.
ooh, Harriet, Harriet!' she sobbed.
whatever shall do?"
my DEAR" returned her friend as
she bathed the sufferers temples with
cologne, lit is perfectly simple. You
need give yourself no uneasiness. Fa-
ther will quietly put the matter in the
hands of the police. We will then tie
the white string on the gatepost, and
when this wretch enters the library
window he will find himself in the
arms Of our officers, and we will not
only have the letters, but the man."
Miss Renwyck's plan was based
upon wisdom and sound common
sense, yet to the frightened Miss Imo-
gene it was the worst possible thing
to do. She felt certain that if caught
the man would put his threat into exc
cution and expose the copies Of her
letters to the eager gaze of society. To
prevent such happening she would
gladly pay five times the sum demand
ed. Therefore she decided hysterical-
~ that Harriet's plan was out of the
question.
"Oh, Harriet, DEAR" she walled, "you
don't know how silly my letters were,
and I'd 60 through anything to get
them back again. Why, the pet
names I called that creature good
gracious, Harriet-they were positively
mushy"
"What did you call him?'' asked Miss
Renwyck, humorously interested in
this phase of the romance.
'Roddy-poddykins' was one" cone
fessed the debutante, with a vivid
blush. 'Then there were a whole lot
more like that and worse-really, dar-
ling, I'd rather not tell them even to
you. should die Of shame If Mr.. Van
der Awe or Lord Croyland or any one
knew"
Miss Renwyck smiled, while the in
discreet Juliet went on tying her hand
kerchief into hard, wet knots.
'1've just got to see him, Harriet. l
know I shall be just scared to death;
but, no matter. what you say, I'll not
allow you to tell single solitary soul,
and If I'm found dead on the library
door In the morning nobody will care
anyway-so therev'
The sufferers state now became so
alarming that her friend was forced to
suggest another plan. It was against
her better judgment, but something
had to be done at once, for otherwise
Miss 1mogene would never be in a
condition to act the part of the bird
In the play that evening.
"1mogene," she said sternly. "stop
crying this instant and listen to me.
I believe you will do a very wrong
thing in seeing Mr.. Fitzgeorge in the
middle Of the night, but Of course I
nave no right to Interfere against your
wishes. I am older than you. and
tell you candidly I don't like it. How
much money have you with you?'
Fifty dollars, and I'll give him Jew
elry enough to make up the balance"
'"That won't be necessary. I'll lend
you whatever you need, and If you still
insist upon seeing the man I will go
down with you.'
In an instant more two very shaky
little arms We're twined about Miss
Renwyck's neck and a sobby voice
was pouring delirious thanks into her
ears.
When the fear Of creeping down a
fight Of dark stairs alone was eased
by the thought Of companionship the
sentimental young lady began to view
the affair In an entirely different light
It would be an adventure which ap-
pealed to her strongly. There would
be no earthly danger. she argued. as