The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-11-26

II didn't expect TO see you herr
rant" he stammered. L How
the Duchess
At that pointed question Grant look
d swiftly and earnestly at the grea
nan. Then he spoke II believe tn
Duchess is very well, Sir Anthony
ne said -"as far as | know"
oh. ah, yes" Sir Anthony retu~
Il. Yes. quite so!'
The old Duke had been watchin'
his curious scene with his ancien
yes, and now its meaning seemed tC
ave penetrated to his brain.
He had been great courtier o.
he past. he was still a courtier witt
marvellous aplomb and readiness
when such an occasion as this de
manded it, Glad to see you back
rant" he said, and | suppose that
I'll 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 a 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 a curious and EN-
barrassed silence, while the three ell
derly 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.
Il 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 were
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"
"Oh, that's it, sir?" Grant answered
Hdu DttI OuI VI tON IA lOi otNCi ui
days, and so | did not know Then,
suppose the Park will be full this
afternoon? 1t is a fine day."
by Cad" the Duke replied, Il be
lieve there will be good many car
riages in the Park"
May / say something to you pri
vately, sir?" said Grant
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
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
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
be in the Park about four"
Thank you, sir" Grant answered.
Grant bowed, left the Duke for
moment, and spoke quickly to Basil
Marriott Basil nodded Then Basil
went to mis- father.
Father" he said, quietly, 'you must
get into riding kit this afternoon, and
be in the Park towards four o'clock
| will tell you everything later"
Sir Hercules looked strangely at his
son for moment. All right, BASIL
he said. What all this means have
not an idea, but | trust implicitly in
you"
The Admiral turned. Good bye,
Duke. Goodbye, Heller" he said,
briskly. Il think l am going to get
home and take ride 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. tnen, gentlemen said the
Duke, "supposing we go down to Carl
ton House Terrace together?"
And in company the Duke, Sir An.
thony HELLER. and the two young men
descended the stairs into st. James,
Street