The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-20

do any harm TO anybody? Its preposterous
Il suppose you're mad really she said. thoughtfully
Then let's be mad together for just little whiie'
nc suggested Come, now. you're finding this quite en-
joyabe1"
What will Willie be fecling-and thiuking7" She
gave slight laugh oh, I'm so glad mamas gone to
bedl she added the next instant.
cded
"You will take me back'"
The Duke looked at his watch you shall be at the
veaIage not later than half-past ten
oh, but that's very late"
Earlier if you wish-but in later. After ALL
Mrs Hordern has gone 10 bed-and Captain Anderson
IS probably very busy
Angela looked at him; her eyes twinkled littIe-or
maybe that only an impression OF the Dukes
I've always heard that it's dangerous to thwart mad
people, she said.
The Duke has been heard to remark that this Young
lady, whom he entertained that night manner which
may be termed purely fortnous. ono OF the most
agreeable companions whom had ever been his forum,
to meet There be tdc doubt that Miss Angela
Hordern her felt the attraction which the Dukes
good breeding and Intellectual alerncss seldom failed to
should love motor!" sighed Miss Angela
You're gong to have one said the Duke But Wa
must have something to cat first"
You talk as II you were prince in disguise she
laughed.
The Duke laughed too rejecting tha. as matter of
strict formaly, he entitled the style she men
toned In of this fact he did feel called upon
expressly to deny her suggestion There can be little
doubt that his silence to which, perhaps, she attributed
much significance enhanced the pleasure of her ride
I'm to know you. then, only by that very funny
namc?'
In an examination of her pro6le-for which the light
still sufhced-hc Duke had grown abstractcd. What
name'" he murmurcd, vaguely.
The one you told mama-Dev1l That's not really
your namc?"
Not exactlyl" concurred the Duke
1 should think not laughed the lady Herself some
what addicted TO colloqual expressions, she failed
understand with what accuracy the Duke had phrascd
his reply,
she, with the klndJicSt glance
doubt whether much of this is not wasted on a
Chief Constable thought the Duke
Five minutes later they stopped before the Dukes
small house in a lane adjoining the Heath
Monsieur Alphonse. here is your opportunity. A
nice little dinner quarter of hour for Made
moselle and myself" "
It shall be So Monsieur L."
Quick, quick! interrupted the Duke Excuse me
moment Frank, show Miss Horden in and see to
her wants I must have word with Ferdinand"
Angela Hordern entered the little house full of
,plcaSurable anticipation All was ready for them fresh
flowers bloomed everywhere; the Obssr0sr and the
Referee lay the table She turned to Frank in sud-
IIe meant to come here all the tmei"
No madam. But this is always kept ready by his
Gr-by my masters orders.
d" ! given TO understand that the revenue has de-
creased slightly of late was Franks answer. given with
admirable carclessncss-
That's all settled said the Duke entering the room
with cheerful air I'm night, Frank, supposins that
Sir Gerald standiih is still in the Bahamasf"
ously ended" quite right. sir
Then his car will do capitally" said the Duke
"You have idea, he continued. to Angela, how
convenient is to persuade two three friends to al
low to register two in their names-es-
pecially when they chance be leaving the country
don't happen be whether the practise is legal
Frank brought in an omclctc
Pray be seated continued the Duke " This par
ticuar will take YOU home in fortyhvc minutes
Ferdinand has gone to bring 1t here-and most trust
worthy to drive YOU
But-but what am | 10 do with them1
The man will the number of the car, and
himself return by train"
There isn't any tram this time of night-or rather
at the time it will be by then
Oh yes thercll be train. Ferdinand won't forget
that"
Really" said the Duke with the slightest air Of hsv-
ing been questioned enough, they have many diff
fcrcn names for trans that don't cucumber my
the car-What's this, Frank"
Monsieur Aphonse offers his sincere apologies. But
the design at least Is novel The way the tTuhles are
arranged
Miss Hordcrn will excuse our shortcomings Where
is the champagnc?
"Ycs, yes As for the car, Miss Hordern I venture
to hope that you will accept token OF my regret
and as reminiscence of evening which has turned
out not hope, altogether unpleasantlys'
You accepted the Chief Constabiel"
But hc-hc's very delightful" Angela cried appar-
emily to convince hun of the soundness OF her
Judgment
So is tho car" said the Duke. tactfuly evadng the
discussion.
Angela swallowed her last morsd of truf1e- The
sound of motor was heard in the lane outside.
The Duke looked at his watch and sighed She came
up to him and stretched out her hand.
And so you-very delightful" she said
The Duke bent low and lightly kissed her hand
How am / to think of you7' she asked.
wen each think of the other of evenings hoi-
day" nc said. Some streak of variety life-a
dream, if YOU villa sample OF what seek and
and lose Or do put my claim too highf
mo" she said. softly - But must go back to my
home"
And 10 your Chief Constablc?"
She drew away from him. saying. little dehanty, - :
love him
"Ycs-but you've enjoyed your EVENING" asked the
Duke
laugh
She darted her hand out him again This time he
pressed it She turned and ran out of the house.