Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
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 By GEORGE BARR l MCUTCHEON
Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
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 His manner changed as soon as that horrid little wife of Selim came to the chateau. 1 don't like the way she makes eyes at him. and I told him So this morning down in the storerooms. My. but he flew up! He said he'd be - if he'd marry me" She began to use her handkerchief vigorously. The men smiled as they looked away.
 Fl intend to sue him for breach of promise" she said thickly.
 .Is 1t as bad as all thatr' asked Deppingham consolingiy.
 What do you mean by bad as ali thatT He's kissed me time and again. but that's all"
 .sI'l send for Saunders," said Dep bingham sternly
 Not while I'm here" she exclaimed.
 Just as you like. Miss Pelham. I'll send for you after we've talked it over with Saunders We can't afford scandal in the chateau. don't you know"
 No. should think not.' she said pointedly Then she looked at Chase
  the unobserving Deppingham. Chase 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 10 be troubling you Miss Pel- ham is going to sue you for breach of promise"
 Good Lerdi's
 What have you promised herr"
 That l wouldn't marry her: that's all sir 1oundered Saunders. she's got DO right to presume. sir. Gentle men always Indulge in little affairs firtations, might say. sir. It's most common. Of course I thought she'd understand"
 Don't you love her. Saundersf'
 eOh. I say. my lord. that's rather pointed question. My word, it is, sir. There may have been a bit of-er- well vou know-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 you say in my presence.
 Britt said Saunders distinctly, you are blooming traitor. You told me yourself that she was used to all that sort of thing and wouldn't mind Now see what you do, It's-it's out faeeous." He was half fin tears. Then. turning to Deppingham. he went on fercely: T won't be bullyragged by any woman. sir We got along beau tifuily until she began to shy fguratiye pots tt me because Selim's wife looked tt me occasionally. Hang it all, sir. can't help it if the ladies choose to look al me Minnie = Miss Pelham - was perfectly silly about it. Good LordP he groaned in recollection. 1t was very trying scene she made. sir. More than ever it made me realize that cant marry beneath me-
 Saunders said Lord Deppingham steruly, 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 Bridge is no reason you should become snob. l dare say she stands just as well at Brooklyn bridge as you do at Hammer smith She's a fine girl and would be an adornment to you such as Hammer smith could be proud of. If you want my candid opinion, Saunders. think you're silly assr'
 Do you really, my lordr' quite humbly
 Shall 1 prove it to you by every man on the place? Miss Pelham IS quite good enough for any one of us. Id be proud to have her as my wife if l lived at Hammersmith Bridge.
 You amaze me. sir
 She's a 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 looking chaps too" The sarcasm es- capped Saunders. who was fidgeting un- comfortably.
 "of course. you know. the breaking sf the engagement-I should say the row-wasn't of my doing" he submit ted. pulling at his finger joints nerv- ously.
 I'm afraid 1t can't be patched up either said Britt dolefully. Sne's been insuited. you see"
 Saunders, we can't have our only romance marred by a breach Of prom ise suit" said his lordship resoiuteiy' There has simply got to be wedding in the end or the whole world will nate us. So far you have been our prize young lover. You are the undisputed hero. Don't spoil everything at the last moment Saunders Patch II up and let's have a wedding in the last chapter. You should not forget that 1t was you who advocated muitimar- riage Try it once for yourself. and II you like it. by love. well all come 10 your succeeding marriages and piess you. DO matter how many wives sou take unto yourself"
 Saunders. very much impressed oy these condolences. bowed himself out of the room. followed by Brift- oi whom he impiored help in the euol' to bring about a reconciiiation- was sorelv distressed by Brffrs ap- parent reluctance to compromise the case without mature deliberarion-
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