Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-01

sagerness. He came quite close to
them before they saw him. Exhilara-
ton no doubt was responsible for the
very agreeable smile of recognition
that she bestowed upon him. The en-
envy could do no less than go.to them
with his pleasantest acknowledgment.
His rugged face relaxed into most
charming. winsome smile, half diff
dent half assured.
He passed among the wives of his
clients without SO much as a sign of
recognition. coolly Indifferent to the
admiring chances that sought his face
The dark, ;anguorous eyes that flashed
eager admiration Il moment before now
turned su!len with disappointment. He
had Ignored their owners.
II have heard that you expect Wis
itor," said the enemy i'll his most agree
able manner.
Wont you go aboard with us?'
asked Deppingham. ut loss for any
thing better to say. The enemy shool
his head and smiled.
You are very good, but believe my
place is here"
THE princess is to be with me for 9
month. We expect more sunshine than
ever at the chateau" ventured hel
ladyship.
Il sincerely hope you may be disap
pointed" said he commiseratingly
tanning himself with his hat. She
laughed and understood, but DeppIng
ham was halfway out to the yacht be
fore 1t became clear to him that the
enemy hoped literally, not fguratively
The enemy sauntered back to the
American bar. lonelier than ever befor,
in his life. he now knew what it wa.
that he had missed more than all elst
woman.
Britt and Saunders were waiting fol-
him under the awning outside.
Hello" called Britt. I'VE saw 70,
down there. but couldn't get near. B,
ginger. old man. | had no idea your
Persians were SO beautiful. They urt
oriental gems off,
My Persians? What the devil dt
you mean. Britt? Come in and ST
down; ! want to talk to you fellows
See here. this talk about these womel
has got TO be stopped. It's dangerous
for you. and it's dangerous for me.
is so full of peril that don't care t,
look ut them. handsome as you say the,
are. Do you know what was think
ing of as came over here after leav
Ing one of the most charming of won
en-your Lady Deppingham? wa
thinking what n wretched famine Their
is in women. I'm speaking of womel
like Lady Deppingham and Mrs
Browne. neither of whom know, an,
yet I've known them all my life-th
kind Of women we love. not the kin,
we despise or pity. Don't you see
I'm hungry for the very sight of
woman
You see Miss Pelham often enough.
said Saunders surlily. The enemy wa
making Il pitcher of lemonade.
My dear Saunders. you are quit
right. do see Miss Pelham ofte
enough. In my present frame Of min
Id fall desperately in love with her |
! saw her oftener." Saunders blinke
and glared at him through his pal
eyes.
My word" he said. Then he got Vi
abruptly and stallked out of the room
Britt laughed immoderately.
He's lucky dog" reflected the en-
envy. You see, he loves her. Birth
loves little Miss Pelham. Do yo
know what that means? 1t means ey
erything is worth while. Hello! Her
he is back. Come in, Saunders. Here
your lemo"
Saunders was excited. He stoppe,
In the doorway. but looked over hi
shoulder into the street.
Come along!" he exclaimed. 1.-THE
are going up to the chateau-the prir
cess and her party. My word. she
ripping!"
At the corner they stopped to avail
the procession of palanquins and jlr
rikishas which had started from tn
pier. The smart English victoria fror
the chateau. drawn by Wyckholme'
thoroughbreds. was coming on In I'D
vance of the foot brigade. In the rea
seat of the victoria sat Lady Deppine