The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-11-26

quaintanceS would consider me insane
if they knew [ was thus encouraging
you in so wild project" she said.
'"That can be of small consequence
to you"
Hum! 1 shouldn't liked to be
looked upon as an idiotic old woman.
AS to you-you are past praying for"
mot past returning thanks for, I
hope" said Glynn, as he handed her
into the brougham, and told the
coachman to drive to Easton Square
station. Arrived there, Lady Gethin
said she would not require the car
riage again, as Mr.. Glynn would see
her home; and as soon as they
reached the arrival platform they
took a cab and drove to within an
easy walking distance of Garston Ter
| race.
81 never was so far north BEFORE"
said Lady Gethin. "How long has
this poor girl been shut up here?"
'She has been secluded altogether
for nearly nine or ten months
Nice old woman," calculated
Lady Gethin, as Mrs. Ritson, the
landlady, opened the door and
dropped courtesy.
walk in, please" she said.
Lady Gethin Immediately took a
tour of inspection. Il don't know
how it is, but this doesn't look quite
like lodging she said, sitting down
suddenly. 81 don't think that old
woman furnished this"
81 suspect you are on the lookout
for mysteries" Glynn began. when
Elsie came in, dressed in her Or
binary costume of black, with a nice
little scarf of fine creamy lace round
her throat. and a bunch of daffodils
beside it.
The excitement of seeing a stran-
ger had brought little color to her
cheek, and as she stood still for
moment of graceful hesitation,
Glynn's heart throbbed with tender
ness and pride, and he thought 1t
must puzzle Lady Gethin to find fault
with so fair creature. He turned
to read her opinion in her counte-
nance. She was gazing at Elsie with
a curious expression of startled sur
prise, almost of recognition, and
seemed too absorbed to remember
the ordinary observances of first
Introduction.
81 have brought my aunt, Lady
Gethin, to see you, Miss Lambert"
said Glynn.
"She is very kind to come" re-
turned Elsie.
"And l am very glad 1 came" said
Lady Gethin, rising and holding out
her hand, gravely but cordially. "Mr.
Glynn's interest in your father and
yourself has induced me to offer
visit, even though not quite sure it
will be acceptable"
ooh, yes it is most acceptable"
cried Elsie, her eyes filing with tears,
and feeling stangely fascinated by
Lady Gethin's gaze.
II am pleased to think so," said
Lady Gethin.
''In few minutes my father will
be ready to receive you, if you will
be so very good as to visit him-he
has been so ILL.,
Eyes, certainly, I want to see him
very much. You do not look particu-
larly we'll yourself! too much confne-
ment in a sick room, 1 suppose" A
pause and long searching look.
ri have gone out very little for
months"
Excuse me, my dear, you will
think me an intrusive old woman,
but what is your name? Elsie, Elsie!
that is quite strange to me. Do you
remember your mother at all?"
"No-that is, like faint, far-aWay
dreami'
What was her nlme?"
81 think 1 was called after her. I
never speak about her, for my father
cannot bear it. His sorrow must
have been great"
81 suppose sol suppose so,"
thoughtfully. "You will forgive my
abruptness, am not asking from idle
curiosity
81 have nothing to forgive" Here
the tinkle of a bell was heard. my
father is ready; will you Gomez" said
Elsie, rising. She conducted them
into the drawing room, where Lam
bert sat in his easy chair.
Lady Gethins quick eye noted ev-
erything Lambert frightened lit
tie as he thanked her with simple
courtesy for her visit. Glynn saw
that she scrutinized him with pro-
found attention.
Glynn himself had various matters
to speak of with Elsie.
To be Continued.