Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-09-15

dits-at least not after they've got
beyond my control. Besides, If the
worst should come they won't discrim-
mate in my favor"
"Why do you stay here, Mr.. Chaser
asked the princess. you admit that
they do not like you or trust you.
Why do you stay?"
81 came out here to escape certain
consequences" said he candidly. 'I'll
stay to enjoy the uncertain ones. |
am not In the least alarmed on my
own account. The object of my visit,
Lord Deppingham. is to ask you to be
on your guard up here. After the next
steamer arrives and they learn that
Sir John will not withdraw me in sub
mission to Rasula's demand, with, the
additional news that your solicitors
have filed injunctions and have begun
a bitter contest that may tic up the
estate for years-then, say, we may
have trouble. 1t is best that you
should know what to expect. am
not a traitor to my cause in telling
you this. 1t is no more than would
expect from you were the conditions
reversed"
.'It's mighty decent in you, Chase, to
put us on our guard. Would you mind
talking it over with Browne and me
after luncheon? You'll stay to lunch
con, of coursem
'Thank you. 1t may be my death
sentence, but I'll stay"
In the wide east gallery they saw
Lady Deppingham and Bobby Browne
deeply engrossed in conversation. Dep
bingham started and inyoluntarily al.
lowed his hand to go to his temple as
If to check the thought that fitted
through his brain.
Good Lord" he said to himself, "is
1t possible that they are considering
that - Saunders proposition? Sure
ly they can't be thinking of that!''
AS he led the way across the green
Brownies voice came to them distinct
~. He was saying earnestly:
''The mere fact that we have come
out to this blessed isle is point in
favor of the islanders. Chase won't
overlook it, and you may be sure Sir
oOAAh oAoadSs 40 iuuhiliSs lAS luOol VI
1t. Our coming is II guarantee that we
consider the will valid. 1t is an adj
mission that we regard it as sound.
If not, why should we recognize its
provisions, even in the slightest de-
tail? Britt is looking for hallucina-
lions and all'--
"Sh!' came in a loud hiss from some
,r,I,o at
the gallery looked down with startled
eyes upon the distressed face of Lord
Deppingham. They started to their
feet at once, establishment and wonder
in their faces. They could scarcely
believe. their eyes. The enemy!
BE was smiling broadly as he lifted
his helmet. smiling in spite Of the dis
comfort that showed SO plainly in Dep
pinghan's manner.
Chase was warmly welcomed by the
two heirs. Lady Agnes was especially
cordial. Her eyes CLEANED joyously as
she lifted them to meet his admiring
gaze. She was amazingly pretty. The
conviction that Chase had mistaken
her for Lady Agnes the evening be-
fore took a fresh grasp upon the mind
Of the Princess Genevra A shameless
wave of relief surged through her
heart.
Chase was presented to Drusilla
Browne. who appeared suddenly upon
the scene. coming from no one knew
where. There was certain strained
look in the Boston woman's face and
Il suspicious rcdncss near the bridge
of her little nose.
ITS very good of you,' said the en-
envy after all of them had joined in
the invitation. why is it that am
more fortunate than your own attor-
neys? nm but humble lawyer,
after all, no better than they. Would
you mind telling NE why am hon
ored by an invitation to sit at the table
with you!" The touch OF easy sarcasm
was softened by the frank smile that
went with it. Deppingliam felt it his
duty to explain.
"It's-it's-er--oh, yes, it's because
you're a diplomat" he finally remarked
in triumph. 1t was Il grand recovery,
thought he. Saunders is an ass, and
Britt would be one if Browne could
only admit it, as l do. Rubbish! Don't
let that trouble you. Eth, Browne?"
Besides" said Bobby Browne breez-
lily, u haven't heard of your clients
inviting you to lunch. Mr. Chase. The
cases are parallel"
"I'm not so sure about his clients
wives" said Deppingham. with vast
haw-haw. Chase looked extremely I'm.
comfortable.
Il am told that some of them are
very beautiful" said Geneva sedately.
"Other mems wives always are, I've
discovered" said Chase CALAMITY.
The party had moved over to the
great stone steps which led down into
the gardens. Chase was standing be-
side Lady peppingham. and both of
them We're looking toward his distant
bungalow.
'"Thut is my home princess. 1t is
the first time have seen it from your
point of view. Lady Deppingham. 1
must say that it doesn't seem as far
from the chateau to the bungalow as
ii does from the bungalow to the cha
tcau There have been times when
the chateau seemed to be thousands of
miles away"
When i'll reality it was at your very
feet" she said, with Il bright look into
his eyes. For some unaccountable
reason Geneva resented that look and
speech.