The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-11


MEANING Of the prophetic words
With a profound bow TO the lady and
a Ieer for King, he departed. boiling the
door behind him Instantly King was
at her side
An idea has come TO me-" ne whis-
pered. eagerly. Il think I see a way.
By George. If it should only happen as
hope it may"
Tell mel" she insisted.
Not now. 1 must think il all out
carefully II won't do 10 get your hopes
up and then fail.
Whatever the thought was that had
come to him. it certainly had put new
life and hope into him. She nibbled at
the unwholesome food. never removing
her eyes from his tan restless figure
as he paced the door, his srows knit in
thought Finally he sat down beside
her. calmly helping himself 10 a huge
slice OF bread and boiled carrot.
i've never liked carrots before.
love en- now. / n taking them for
my complexion
Don't Jest, Mr.. King What IS it
you intend 20 dO2 Please tell me. 1
must know. You heard what he said
about taking me to the counts lie
meant MaTlanx. / viii die first
mo. I win die first. By the way,
may as Wen tell you that 1 WASH t
escape. There was something else on
my mind. He stopped and looked at
her puzzled face. why should j save
you from MarlanX just 10 have you
hurry of and get married 20 N0s EugD2
It's a mean thought, i know hastily,
and unworthy OF a typical hero, but
Just the same. I hate to think Of YOU
marrying some One-else.'
some one elseE' she questioned a
pucker on her forehead.
-'Oh. 1 know ] wouldn't have a ghost
Of a chance, even If there wasn't a Nos
EngO. II isn't that he explained Il
recognize Ihe-er-di1ereuce in our sta-
tons and"
Are you crazy Mr. King2'
Not now. i was a bit touched,
think, but m over Do now. / dare say
IL was caused by excessive reading OF
improbable rOmances. Life rather takes
II out Of a fellow don't you know. It's
all simple enough ln books, but i'll
" hat has all this got to do with
your plan of esCapeT'
Nothing at ALL IL merely has to do
with my ambition 10 become q true
hero You see, Pm an amateur hero.
OF course THIS IS good practice for me.
IN time may become an expert and
have no difficulty in winning a duchess
or even a princess Don't misuudeF-
stand me. intend 10 DO an I can to-
saEu FesculnE you tonight The point
m trying 10 get at IS this, Don't YOU
think ~ s pretty rough on a hero 20 save
the gil for some other fellow 10 snap
up and marry
II think begin 10 see." she said a
touch % pink coming into her cheeks
mats encouraging lie said, staring
gloomily the food be had put aside
You are quite sure YOU promised Eos
lingo that you'd marry him?'
NO ala not promise him that I'd
marry Aifns she said leaning back and
surveying him between narrowed lids
..-.,l 9sss your pardon. You said you had
You did not allow me 10 finish. ]
meant 10 say that I had promised 20 9ei
him know ia a day or two That is aI
MI KING There was a suspicious ire
NOR IN her voice and her gaze Wavered
beneath his unbelievine stare.
WHAT'S thatE' he demanded. you
you oon mean 20 say tHat-Dh, Lord
] wonder! wonder II have "A chance
Just ghost of a cIauceg'' He Leaned
very close lncrcdulous. fascinated
what Is u that you are going 10 let
him know Yes or no.
That was the question 7 was con-
sideriug when the brigauds caught me. %
she answered meeting his gaze fairly
i haven't thought o. 30 since"
'Of course, be is iu your own class
said Truxtou glumly.
she. hesitated an instant. her face
growing very serious 'AF. King has
no one told you my name-who / amp
You are the princes aunt. that's all
'No more his aunt ia reality than
JACK Tullis IS his uncle. thought you
who are you. theng'
81 am Jack Tullls' sister. New
Yorker bred and born, and ] i've no,
more than two blocks from your"
''For the love Of he began bIa nix.
Iy; then words failed him, which ggas
just as well He gulped twice. ioy oi
unbelief choking him. The smile that
crept into her face dazZlcd hIm- Hi
stared az her BE speechIess amazement
''Then-then. YOU are not a duchess oI
A." he began again
Not at all. A very plain New York.
err" she said. laughing aloud iu sad
den hyeteria. For some reason shs
drew quickly away from him "Yog
are not disappointed, are you2 Does
Il spoil yonf romance To-"
spoil t2 Disapuointed2 no! Bl
George. IL can't believe that any suci
luck-no, no, / don't mean il jus. tina
wayi Let ne think il ont. Let me &c
~ through my head" Tie leaned haci
against the wall and dev0ured her witt
eager disturbing eyes. "Hou are Tullis
sister2 You live Eear--Oh. j say. this :
glorious" He arose and took a tE1
about the room. IN some neryOuFnes