Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
with Saunders. We can't afford a scandal in the chateau. don't you

| and winked. with meaning nod at the unobservlng Deppingham. Chase l followed her into the hall.
 "None of that. Miss Pelham" he said severely.
 Saunders came In few minutes lat CT. nervous and uncomfortable
 You sent for me. my lord" he said weakly.
 "Sit down. Saunders. Your knees seem to be troubling you Miss Pel. ham is going to sue you for breach of promise"
 Good Lordr'
 "What have you promised her?"
 "That l wouldn't marry her: that's all, sir" ioundered Saunders. She's got no right to presume. sir, Gentle men always indulge in little affairs firtations, might say. sir. It's most common. Of course thought shed understand"
 Don't eou love her, Saunders?"
 "Oh. say. my lord that's rather q pointed question. My word. It is, sir. There may have been bit of-er- well. you know-b between us, sir, but that's all, that's quite all. absurdly all, 'pon my soul"
 Saunders" said Britt solemnly. Il am her attorney. Be careful what yol. say in my presence"
 Britt" said Saunders distinctly, "you are blooming traitor You told tI,t ,l,n fe nIl that sort of thing and wouldn't mind. Now see what you do! It's-it's out. rageous." He was half in tears. Then, turning to Deppingham. he went on fiercely: "I won't be bullyragged by any woman. sir. We got along beau tifully until she began to shy fgurative pots at me because Selim's wife looked at me occasionally. Hang it all. sir, can't help it if the ladies choose to look at me. Minnie = Miss Pelham - was perfectly silly about it. Good Lord!' he groaned in recollection. Tt was a very trying scene she made, sir. More than ever 1t made me realize that l can't marry beneath me"
 Saunders" said Lord Deppinghan sternly, "she loves you. l don't under stand why or how, but she does. Just because you have obtained an exalted social position at Hammersmith Bridg, is no reason you should become snob l dare say she stands just as well al Brooklyn bridge as you do at Hammer smith. She's fine girl and would be an adornment to you such as Hammer smith could be proud of. If you wan' my candid opinion, Saunders, thinb you're silly ass!'
 Do you really, my lordr' quite humbly.
 Shall I prove 1t to you by every man on the place? Miss Pelham Is quite good enGSgh for any one of us. I'd be proud To have her as my wife if lived at Hammersmith Bridge"
 You amaze me, sir
 "She's very pretty girl" volunteer. ed Chase glibly.
 "Oh. she could marry like flash In New York" said Britt "A dozen men l know of are crazy about her-good '''hihS Nhtl'o. lVo. tt SdlNdSIh tS- caped Saunders. who was fidgeting un- comfortably.
 "Of course. you know. the breaking of the engagement-l should say the row wasn't of my doing" he submit ted. pulling at his finger joints nerv- ousy.
 I'm afraid it can't be patched up either" said Britt dolefully. shes been insuted. you see"
 Saunders. we can't have our only romance marred by breach of prom ise suit" said his lordship resolutely ''There has simply got to be q wedding in the end or the whole world will hate us. So far you have been our prize young lover. You are the undisputed hero. Don't spoil everything at the and let's have a wedding in the last chapter. You should not forget that 1t was you who advocated multimar- riage. Try it once for yourself, and if you like 1t. by love. we'll all come to your succeeding marriages and bless yOu, nO hoW iuully WIVES you take unto yourself"
 Saunders. very much impressed by these condolences. bowed himself out of the room, followed by Britt, of whom he implored help in the effort to bring about q reconciliation. He was sorely distressed by Britt's ap- parent reluctance to compromise the case without mature deliberation.
 The charity ball began at 10 o'clock. schedule time. Drusilla Browne. as- serting herself as an American ma tron, insisted that the invitation list should include the l0wly as well as the mighty. She had her way. and as a result the bank employees, the French maids, Antoine and the two corporals of Rapp-Thorberg's Royal guard appeared on the floor in the grand march directly behind Mir Britt. Mir. Saunders and Miss Pelham.
 "One cannot discriminate at the charity ball." Drusilla stoutly main. tained "The hoi polloi and the riff raff always get in at home, so why not hcreg
 (To be continued.)