Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-08-18

tleman who served as Mr.. Brownies
attorney. The Americans were being
swiftly. coZily carried to their new
home in litters of oriental comfort and
elegance. famed vigorously from both
sides by eager boys. lFirst came the
Brownies, eager faced, bright eyed,
alert young people, far better looking
than their new enemies could conscicn-
tiously admit under the circumstances;
then the lawyer from the States; then
a pert young lady in pink shirt waist
and Il sailor hat; then two giggling. ut
terly un-English maids. and all of
them lolling in luxurious ease. The
red jacket was conspicuously absent,
1t is not to be wondered ut that his
lordship looked ut his wife. gulped in
sympathy and then said something
memorable.
Almost before they could realize
what had happened the newcomers
were chuttering in the spacious halls
below. tramping about the rooms and
giving orders in high. though appar-
entity cfiicacious voices. Close ut their
heels trooped. the servants. ali of
whom took part in the discussion in
cident to fresh discoveries. At last
they came upon the great balcony,
pausing Just outside the French VIM
| dows to eXclaim anew III their delight.
Great" said the lawyer man after
Il full minute. Finest I've ever seen!
Isn't it picture. Browne?"
"Glorious!" said young Mr.. Browne,
taking y long breath. The Depping-
WAS Il tall, good looking fellow. They
We're Internationally amused when he
suddenly reached out and took his
wife's hand in his big fingers. She
was very trim and cool looking in her
white duck.
What does Baedeker say about it,
Bobby?" asked Mrs. Browne. Her
voice was very soft and full-the quiet,
well modulated Boston voice and man.
ner
The pert girl in the pink waist
opened 4 small portfolio. while the
others gathered around her. She read
therefrom. The lawyer drew n COM
pass from his pocket and pointed
vaguely into what proved to be the
southwest.
1--WE must tell Lady Deppingham not
to take the rooms at this end" was
the next thing that the listeners heard
from Mrs. Brownies lips. Her lady
ship turned upon her husband with n
triumphant sniff.
What did l tell you" she whis-
pered. II knew they'd want the best
of everything. Isn't it lucky pounced
upon these rooms? They shan't turn
US out. You won't let 'em. will you.
Deppy?'
'The impudence of 'em! was all
that Deppy could sputter.
AT that moment the American party
caught sight of the pair in the corner
For a brief space of time the two par
ties stared at each other, very much
as the hunter and the hunted look
when they come face to face without
previous warning. Then friendly,
half abashed smile lighted Brownies
face.
II beg your pardon" said Browne.
This is Lord Deppingham?"
"Ya-as," drawled Deppy. with look
which was meant to convey the i'm
preston that lie did not know who
the deuce he WAS addressing.
Permit me to introduce myself. /
am Robert Browne
Oh" said Deppy. us if that did not
convey anything TO him. Then. as al
aftcrthought. "Glad to know you, I'm
sure" Still he did not rise. nor did liz
extend his hand. Fora moment young
Browne waited. n dull red growing in
his temples.
Don't you intend to present me tc
Lady Deppingham?" he demanded
bluntly without taking his eyes from
Deppy's face.
"Oh-er--is that neces"-
Lady Depliinghlln." interrupted
Browne. Il am Robert Browne, tho
man you are expected 10 marry. wv
are here for the same purpose. sus
pcct. We can't be married to euct
othcr. That's cut Of the question. Blu
we can. live together us il We
Good Lord" roared Deppy, comm:
to his feet in Il towering rage. Brown,
smiled apologetically and lifted hi.
hand
las if we were serving out the pre-
scribed period of courtship set dow
in the will. Believe me, am very
happily married, as hope you are
The courtship. you will perceive. il
neither here nor there. Our every is
sue is identical. Lady Deppingham
Doesn't it strike you that we will b,
very foolish il we stand alone ant
against each other!"
MY SOLICITOR began Lady Dep
J, bingham and then stopped. She wa
!. smiling in spite of herself.
Your solicitor and mine can get to
gether and talk it over" said Browne
blandly. We'll leave it to them. an
quite ready to be friendly ally, not ;
foe"
let me understand you," began
Deppingham. cooling off suddenly
do you mean to say that you are no
going to fight us in this matter?"
Not at ALL your lordship," sale
Browne coolly. II am here to tigh
Taswell Skaggs and John Wycllhomc
deceased. think both of us will rul
no risk if we smash the will. If w,
don't smash it the islanders will cheer
fully take the legacy off our hands"
by Jove. muttcrcd Deppy. lookin
at his wife.
"Tlank you. AIr. Browne. for bein:
so frank with us" she said coolly. Il
you don't mind, l. will consult my so
.icitor." She bowed ever so slightly
Indicating that the interview was u
an end and moreover that 1t had no
been of her choosing.
ANY time. your ladyship." sal,
Browne. also bowling. II think Mrs
i.rownc wants to speak to you abou
The rooms #H
we are quite settled. Mr. Brownie
and Yer:, well satisfied" she SAID