Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13

his wife and his maidservants and
 his ass. for that was the name which
 his lordship subsequently applied. with
 no moderation. to the unfortunate gen tleman who served as Mir. Browne's attorney. The Americans were being
 swiftly. coZily carried to their new
 home in filters Of oriental comfort and
 elegance. famed vigorously from both
 sides by eager boys First came the
 Brownes, eager faced, bright eyed,
 alert young people. far better looking
 than their new enemies could conscien-
 tiously admit under the circumstances;
 then the lawyer from the States; then
 a pert young lady In pink shirt waist
 and sailor hat; then two giggling. ut
 terly un-EnglIsh maids, and all of
 them loIling in luxurious ease. The
 red Jacket was conspicuously absent.
 It Is not to be wondered at that his
 lordship looked at his wife, gulped in sympathy and then said something memorable.
 Almost before they could realize what had happened the newcomers were chattering in the spacious halls below. tramping about the rooms and giving orders in high. though .appar- ently efiicacious voices. Close at their heels trooped the servants. all 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 win dows 10 exclaim anew in their delight.
 "Greatw said the lawyer man after a full minute. Finest I've ever seen. Isn't 1t a picture. Browney"
 Glorious" said young Mir. Browne. taking long breath The Depping- hams. sitting unobserved. saw that he was tall. good looking fellow. They were unconscionably 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 small portfolio. while the others gathered around her She read therefrom The lawyer drew com pass from his pocket and pointed into what proved to be the 
 We must tell Lady Deppingham not to take the rooms at this end" was the next thing that the listeners heard from Mrs Browne's lips. Her lady, ship turned upon her husband with a triumphant sniff.
 What did l tell you" she whis- pered. q knew they'd want the best ,f everything. Isn't it lucky bounced upon these roomsy 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 taught sight of the pair in the corner. For brief space of time the two par .ics stared at each other. very much 1 IS the hunter and the hunted look 1 when they come face to face without | previous warning Then friendly, l ialf abashed smile lighted Browne's | 'ace
 "i beg your pardon" said Browne. This is Lord Deppinghamy"
 "fa-as." drawled Deppy. with look which was meant 10 convey the im- ,ression that he did not know who he deuce lie was addressing.
 Permit me to introduce myself. m Robert Browne"
 Oh" said Deppy. as If that did not onvey anything to him. Then. as an fterthought. "Glad to know you. I'm ure." Still he did not rise, nor did he xtend his hand. For moment young Browne waited. dull red growing In lis temples.
 Don't you intend to present me to .ady Deppingham?' he demanded lantly without taking his eyes from )eppy's face.
 Lady Depplngham." interrupted Browne, "I am Robert Browne, the nan you are expected to marry. We re here for the same purpose. l sus- ect. We cant be married to each ther. That's out of the question. But Te can live together as if we"-- Good Lord!" roared Deppy. coming } his feet in a towering rage. Browne miled apologetically and lifted his and. -"as if we were serving out the ore ,ribed period of courtship set down l the will. Believe me, I am very apply married. as l hope you are. he courtship. you will perceive. Is either here nor there. Our every ls- le Is identical, Lady Deppingham. 'oesn't it strike you that we will be cry foolish if we stand alone and yainst each otherg" My solicitor began Lady Dep ngham and then stopped. She was milling in spite of herself. Your solicitor and mine can get to- ether and talk it over." said Browne apdIv .Un'n laav1, if tr thap, |