The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-03

lisa Joke" he said. staring ut the
letter
He resolutely put IL from him ana
seized his pen again.-bnt he could not
work
IT'S a practical joke" he repeated
rising.
But he grew excited. the more he
thought OF II, and called Rose.
who brought this letterT ne
asked.
"A man. dark blue. with silver;
mean his livery" Rose replied.
Its her footman." Ernest exclaim-
ed oh, Rose, Rose, IL isn't posi-
BILE"
A Prodig ious Coincidence.
In mad excitement he caught her
by the arms and whirled her around
until she was dizzy and gasping for
| breath.
The Joy OF it," he cried. She loves
me whom | love. Don't you under
stand? The woman | love loves me.
What a prodigious coincidence. I'm
as happy as IL the sky had fallen. Give
! me my new coat-my newest coat.
I Half-frightened. Rose ran out and
reappeared with a shining frock. Ern-
est threw his old ono aside and got
into the other. Then he inspected the
room.
Let me see is everything ready?
Perhaps she hasn't dined. We must
have some champagne. Get out some
champagne. Get out some cham
payne Get out some champagne. Get
out some champagne"
| He almost sang IL as a refrain while
his scandalized old nurse helped him
on with his coat.
And we must make the room look
brighter" he went on. Take those
books away. quick" picking up huge
armful and piling them on to Rose.
History OF the Spartans, She
wouldn't like them. Hide them; and
this: and this" heaping more books In
her arms.
What's the matter with the Qan
What's come over him." Rose mutter-
ed. tottering out under her load and
coming back for another.
The only thing that will make the
room look better is flowers Ernest
exclaimed with sudden inspiration.
we must have some flowers
Miss Charlottes gone TO fetch
some" Rose informed him.
Al the mention OF Charlotte's name
| tndHBtu
Charlotte" he exclaimed. Il ask
ed her 10 dine. What's to be done?
How is she to be told that she's not
wanted now? Oh. shall never. new
er. never be- able TO hurt her feelings
What's to be done?'
What are YOU talking about"
Rose asked watching her master pac
ing auXfously up and down the floor
oh. Rose. my dear. listen. Ernest
said. catching her by the shoulders.
An npheaval Is about to take place
in my life-a great change
"You Mustn't Let Her Mind"
You're going TO do something Sill
ly.' Rose said. promptly.
Yes. yes" admitted Ernest. but,
now Charlotte will be coming back. |
want 10 he absolutely frank. loyal and
courageous with her. SO | am going
away. while you explain things. Be
very careful with her, Rose. BE tact.
full and considerate. I'll leave you
with her. I'm going Tell her, tell her
all
He started toward the door. but the
bewildered Rose grabbed him by the
tails OF his coat
"All what?" she demanded
That she mustn't come to work any
more" Ernest said hurriedly. THAT
I'm obliged TO go out this evening;
that I'll call OH her tomorrow, or may.
be very soon that I'm deeply sorry,
but II can't be helped
"Oh. the poor creature" Rose cried,
In rush for sympathy for Charlotte.
whom she liked and whose secret
love for Ernest she understood.
And Rose. | particularly want you
to promise me one thing" Ernest eau
toned. standing In the doorway lead
ing to his bedroom. She's not to
mind; you mustn't let her mind"
But" Rose began protest, but
was interrupted.
IF you want TO please me, arrange
for her not to suffer-" Ernest said
earnestly. II will not have her suffer"
he went on vehemently. And, II she
insists on suffering any way. don't
let me know tat least. not today.
Are you sure you understand"
(To He Continued.)