The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-10-01

f0rlSulNS lOr laCk o. II, answered
Louise promptly.
Gormly summoned the butler, gave
the necessary directions, showed Hal
dane where the telephone was, invited
the other men into the library also,
where there was we'll stocked buffet
and excellent cigars; after which he
showed the women into a small recep.
ton room on the other side o! the
hall, and left them to divest them
selves Of their wraps
The men refreshed themselves &C.
cording to their fancy at the buffet,
lighted their cigars, which. as Chal-
oner had been careful to send a sup
aply of Gormly's favorite and private
brand, they found excellent while Hal
dane vainly endeavored to get in COM
munication with his own house. Such
was the severity Of the storm for a
country Ill prepared for it. however,
that the wires were broken in every
direction. Even that to the lodge Was
found to be out of order at last.
Gormly had not waited in the II.
orary to hear the result of the tele-
phoning. As soon as he had the men
comfortably provided for, he had gone
back to the great hall, which WAS
more Of a living room than anything
else. The first of the women, of the
party to present herself was Miss Hal
dane. She was In full evening dress.
Her noble head rose grandly from her
exquisite shoulders. In her dark hair
she wore diamond coronet. Her
dress, soft, shimmering stuff OF white,
trailed behind her.
He had never seen her except In the
quiet conventionality of street dress.
He, had imagined her in all sorts of
guises. When she burst upon him
that way however. the sight dazxled
him. 1t was so far beyond any dream
he had ever INDUCED that he could
scarcely comprehend 1t. He stopped
and stared at her For once his iron
control deserted him. There was that
frank, open admiration in his glance
Of which no one could mistake the
meaning.
you must pardon my SURPRISE"
said Gormly; Il have never seen you
In, an evening gown. and l confess my
Imagination unequal to"
DO you like it?" said the girl nerv.
ously.
Il am scarcely conscious Of 1t, Miss
Haldane," he returned directly. II see
only you"
How singularly unobservant," she
said lightly. recovering her equipoise,
for man whose business 1t is to buy
and sell such things not to notice
them"
IN your presence tonight. Miss Hal
dane, business is as far from me as
II 1t was on the other side Of the
world 1t is on the other side of the
world" he continued swiftly; for this
Is different world from any in which
I have ever moved, and l."
His speech was broken by the en-
trance OF Mrs Haldane and Miss Stew
art. The latter was fragile, grace
full. charming girl, who would have
attracted instant attention and notice
anywhere, except beside her regal
companion and friend. Mrs. Haldane
was a not unworthy complement to
the other two. These two also were
wearing elaborate dinner gowns.
At this moment Haldane, followed
by the two other men, came in from
the library.
Mr.. Gormly," began Haldane. sen.
Tor. II am unable to get anybody over
the telephone"
Il am sorry to hear that suppose
that the wires are down on account of
the storm"
Exactly. Meanwhile, scarcely
know what to do. Could you send
man on q horse over to my placer"
II should be glad to do So did l pos
soss the horse"
1.-THE pair that brought us UP from
the lodge?'
Neither is broken to saddle, I be-
heve, and--but l can send man over
on foot. l have no doubt"
II hardly think that would be pos
sible." interposed DR.. Deveaux. II
should not like to be responsible for
any man on foot in such a storm al
this"
"1'll go myself" said Gormly quick
ly.
q you, Mr.. Gormfy!" exclaimed Mrs.
Haldane. why, We couldn't think of
such a thing. The danser!"
Madam, have been afoot in worso
storms than this" he answered, when
l was q mere boy in the far west"
1t was the hrst intimation anybody
from New York had had as to any
period OF 0ormly's life outside Of New
York, and one Of the company at least
prfcked up bis ears at this remark
and listened attentively.
I'VE couldn't think of allowing you
70 do so" said Miss Haldane.
II suppose that pair you have could
hardly take W. over!' questioned Lv.
ingstone Haldane.
II am afraid not" answered Gormiy.
they have been driven rather hard
today, and they are light pair at
best, 40 you notice."
well, We are thrust upon you, then,
marooned 40 It WERE"
II hope you won't find my house the