Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-05-14
CHAPTER XIV.

alone. though she was by no means
anxious to accompany Miss Dacre,'
whose constant condolences about Lum-
Icy made her feel uncomfortable; for
during his visit to Dresden she had
perceived what was the real attrac-
ton which brought him there, and she
had sense of guilt towards Miss Dar
ere which oppressed her.
However, she viii be going away
soon." was her reflection as she Cress-
Cd. always In black. but not now in
such mourning--black lace over black
Eatin, her snowy neck and arms show
ing through their Transparent cover
ing, and Jet comb shining among the
abundant coils OF her rich, dark-chest-
nut hair.
81 am so glad you could come%
cried Miss Dacre, when she got into
the carriage. II cannot go quite by
myself. and there is no one else in
Paris I care to have Do you know.
my father says he thinks he saw
George Lumley on the Boulevards this
morning.
"Indeedi Well. we have seen moth
ing OF him.
The house was crowded with a bril-
liant audience. The music was light
and sparkling. Many glasses were
turned to the box occupied by the two
MISUNDERSTANDING Englishwomen.
Hope Desmond had had budget from
her faithful friend Miss Rawson that
evening, and something in the con-
tents had sent her forth with a bright
color and smiling face Even Miss
Dacre, self-absorbed as she usually
was, thought How handsome Hope is
ioolringi"
That young lady. who had been
weeping the house with her opera
glass, suddenly started, and exclaim-
3D. why, there is George Lumley in
he balcony oppositei He is with Lord
Everton. Is 1t not extraordinary?-as
loon as l come to Paris he appears.
5tayl he sees us; they are coming
over. / don't know how It is. but I
felt should meet him here"
In a few minutes the door of the box
opened to admit Lord Everton and his
young nephew.
Well, Miss Dacre. this is an unex-
pected pleasure" said the gallant old
peer. II met Castleton a couple of
hours ago. and he told me you were
coming here tonight. Then this Young
scapegrace called at my au quatrieme
and we agreed to look you up"
L saw Richard SavIlle in town the
day before yesterday" said Captain
Lumley as he shook hands with Miss
Desmond. He told me you were In
Paris; and-here / am"
1T Is the best time for Paris. every
thing looks so bright and gay" she re-
turned, with some slight embarrass-
ment Rather different from Ores
den"
hope there may be a change from
the Dresden Tone" he replied. with
some Significance. Then he turned TO
greet Miss Dacre with great cordial
ity, and while they talked with much
animation Lord Everton addressed
Miss Desmond
Delighted to see you'll So glad Won
have not Deserted my distinguished
sister-in-law You remind me of Una
and the Lion, or l might say the tt.
ger. The softening power you have
exercised is amazing, only wish the
process extended in widening circles
to embraces few more than your ia.
vored self"
Il wish I possessed the power you
credit me with" returned Hope, smil
ing, as she made room for him beside
her. She was always amused with the
boyish old peer, who showed her a de
gree Of kindly attention which touch
ed her.
And how are you getting onr" he
continued, in confidential tone. 81
know that good fellow Rawson count
cd on you as an ally in the cause o.
Madame's prodigal SON."
II do not get on at all have hat
but one chance of pleading for him
and l am afraid I made little or n,
impression. Mrs. Saville has beef
profoundly offended. Naturally, sh,
will find It hard to forgive"
"She is somewhat adamantine. I
you succeed with her l shall say yo,
are a deucedly clever young woman
Still, I am inclined to back you.
must tell Hugh what a flrst-rate ad
vocate he has. I had a letter fror
him a few days ago. His ship viii b
out Of commission-let me see, IN les
than five months. The present FRS
Lord Is an old schoolfellow OF min,
and he wants lift with him. He mus
keep up, you know, now he is a ma
ried man-poor beggarl Then, in
way. am responsible for his sins.-
'Oh, indeed" said Hope, looking 8
him with eager. earnest eyes
Yes; knew old Hilton for year
of and on He wasn't a bad fellow
all-very much 10 my own line; an
am not at all bad fellow. sxsui
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