The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1909-09-10

ing a query as to her past life, the
drift of which Glynn thought he per-
ceived.
'Is it North or South America
which has the honor Of claiming you,
Miss Lambert?"
Neither; I have never been in
America; was born in Australia"
Australia! so much for precon-
ceived ideas. I was disposed to swear
that you were English born and
bred"
II have been more in England than
anywhere else"
'Indeed! whereabouts, may I
ask"
'Look! what a splendid effect!"
exclaimed Glynn, who was not too
pleased with this new acquaintance.
"Oh, how lovely!" exclaimed Elsie,
her attention quite diverted. A large
star @of silvery light had suddenly
appeared over the waterfall, through
the spray of which it shone in varied
prismatic colors, and Vincent coming
up at the moment to speak to Deer
ing, Glynn managed deXterously to
lose himself and his companions in
the crowd, and for a delicious half
hour had her all to himself.
''It is nearly over" he said at last.
'tLet us make our way to the cafe;
we are to assemble there; you are
tired, I am sure, and I am afraid
Deering has bored you"
II never knew what being bored
means exactly. I did not like speak
ing to him at first, but he can make
himself very pleasant, and he looks
well. How did Ile come to know Mr..
Vincent? Really Mr.. Vincent scarcely
seems fit to be his servant"
"That is rather strong" said
Glynn, laughing, yet with sense of
annoyance at her words; "but his ac-
quaintance with Vincent does seem
inexplicable. I wonder if he would
ask him to Denham and introduce
him to his wife, Lady Frances?"
"Is Mr.. Deering's wife a great
lady?"
Eyes, thoroughbred, and 1 suspect
with a thoroughbred's power of en-
durance."
SIS she not happy, them"
''Elsie, my child" cried Madame
Davilliers, close beside them, 1--WE are
going to return home. You must go
in the carriage with monsieur, Henri
LIE Clerc, and Madame Dubois; they
await you in the veranda. Antoinette
is speaking English quite well, but
exceedingly well, to M. Derin. He is
really most distinguished. He ought
to learn French"
81 am afraid he is a little too old,
madame" said Glynn.
They were soon at the rendezvous;
the carriages were ready, and Glynn,
having wrapped Elsie's cloak round
her, was obliged to let Deering hand
her into the carriage, as he had sta
toned himself at the door.
Goodnight, Miss Lambert; l hope
to have the pleasure of seeing you
soon again"-with a little ring of
triumph in his tone, and she was
whirled away into the soft darkness
of the summer night.
Are you going straight back to
your hotel?" said Vincent to Deering,
when Madame Davilliers had driven
off,
Yes; I shall return with Mr..
Glynn, if he will allow me-" cour-
teously to the latter, then abruptly to
Vincent, "but 1 shall expect you tcr
borrow at 1890 or II. I want to
Eear more about this wonderful coli" :"
"Very we'll; I will wish you good
evening. Oh, by the way, Madame
Davilliers' address is IA, Rue de
C, in case you think of honorinC
her Friday evenings
''Thank you; good-evening. Then
20 Glynn: "Shall we stroll toway"
the lakes? 1t is such fine night,
and we shall find a facre nearer
town"
The two men walked on in silence
for a few minutes, and then Deering
exclaimed: Zone is prepared to pay
for tips in racing matters, but not
quite so high a price as associating
with such men implies; that is all
awful cad"
He is; I was infinitely surprised
when I saw you appear in the charac-
ter of his protege this evening. How
did you come to know him?"
Deering laughed. 'How did you?
But forgot-he is evidently popu-
lar member of your society. II met
him in Count Latour's stables, and
found he was we'll up in sporting, or
rather turf, matters. There is very
little sport in them. He told me a
thing or two, and may be of use.
81 did not know you were going
in for racing" said Glynn.
To be Continued