Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-25

Il didn,t expect to see you here
| rant" ne stammered. Tt How
8 the Duchess?"
| At that pointed question Grant look
| d swiftly and earnestly at the grea
| nan. Then ne spoke. Il believe the
Duchess islYery we'll, Sir Anthony
| les said--.'as far as | know"
"Oh, ah, syes!p Sir. Anthony return
d. yes, quite sol"
The old Duke had been watchine
| his curious scene with his ancient
yes, and nov. its meaning seemed to
lave penetrated to his BRAIN
He had been great courtier OF
he past, he was still courtier with
marvellous aplomb and readiness.
When such an occasion as this de.
.nanded it. Glad to see you back,
.irant,' he said, and l suppose that
Ill this is now over?'
1T is over, Duke Michael Grant
replied. The little incident of the
Dukes disappearance has been proved
to be nothing, after all
Nothing, after ALL" Basil Marriott
echoed.
All this is little bit beyond us,
my dear boy" the Admiral rejoined,
catching the note at once; but still, |
am glad it is coming to happy con-
clusion"
Then there was curious and en-
barrassed silence, while the three ell
derby men looked strangely at the two
immaculate young aristocrats who
stood before them, showing no sign
Of any emotion upon their faces.
Grant spoke and broke the silence.
i am surprised" he said. ITO find
that there are still quite lot of peo-
pie in town"
They're not left in town, my dear
'rant,' the Duke replied; but we're
all up for couple of days because,
as you probably know. the Shah is
here. and will go down to the Isle of
Wight after the usual receptions and
SO on" yG&
oh, that's it, sir?" Grant answered.
Il had been out of town for severa!
days, and SO 4 did not know .a-4Then,
suppose the Park will be full this
afternoon? 1t is fine day. -.
BY Gad!" the Duke replied, .tf be:
lieve there WILDE good many car
riages in the Park"
May say. something to you pri-
vately, sir?" said Grant 1is5 #
With all the pleasure in the world, >"
the Duke answered And Grant led
him a little way from the others.
May suggest" said Grant that
your Grace drives in the Park this
afternoon? Perhaps your Grace might
ask Sir Anthony Heller to occupy
seat in your barouche, and perhaps,
ALSO you will allow Captain Marriott
and myself the two front seats?'' He
said no more, but looked very earn
estly at the two old men.
The Duke realized in moment that
something was afoot. He said moth
ing except. Delighted. my dear Mr..
Grant, am sure. 1t will be pleas
ant drive IN the afternoon, and + be-
lieve that the Shad and the Prince will
he in the Park about four"
Thank you, sir" Grant answered.
Grant bowed, left the Duke for
moment, land spoke quickly to Basil +:
Marriott. Basil nodded. Then Basil
went to his father. - .s,. .c,.+z.. +, i, 49,
"Father,"'Ehe said, quietly, you must,
get into riding kit this afternoon, and
be iii the Park towards four o'clock.
l will tell YOU everything later ~ >:
Sir Hercules looked strangely at his
son for a moment. "All right, Basil,n3
he said. What all this means | have
not! an idea, but trust implicitly in
you"
The Admiral turned. Goodbye,
Duke. Goodbye, Heller" he said,
briallly. Il think l am going to get
home and take asride in the Park be-
fore tea. Glad to have met you, Mr.
Grant" And the gallant old sailor
trotted away out of the club.
Now, then gentlemen" said the
Duke, "sslpposing we go down to Carl
ton House Terrace together?"
And in company the Duke, Sir AM
thony Heller, and the two young men
descended the stairs into St .James's
Street.
~