Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

In tne contours OF ROAD map OF SSSeX, when sweet
If somewhat petulant voice. apparently at his elbow,
complained that its could not Simmonds any,
where. He turned instantly. slim, straight figured
girl wearing dust cloak and motor veil had come out
from the Savoy Court doorway and Scrutnizng
every automobile in sight Near her short stout
woman whose personality seemed to be strangely ia
miar to Medenham. He never forgot anyone, and this
woman was certainly not Of his acquaintance;
nevertheless her features, her robnike strut her very
amplitude of grth and singular rotundity of FORM
definitely within the net of his retentive memory
To be sure he gave her but brief survey, since her
companion, in all likelihood Miss Vanrenen might
quite reasonably attract his attention Indeed she
would find favor in the of young man. let alone
one who had such cause as Viscount Medenham to be
interested in her appearance In her amazingly lovely
face the naughty beauty of arisocrat softened
by touch OF that piqlant tenininty which the we'll
bred American girl seems to bring from Paris with her
clothes mass of dark brown hair framed forehead
nose, and mouth of almost Grecan regularity while her
firmly modelled chin slightly more pronounced in type.
would hint at unusual strength of character the
impression instantly dspeled by the changing lights in
apar of marvelousy blue In the of single
second Medenham found himself comparing them to
blue diamonds to the depths of snlit sea, the
exquisite tint of the myosotis Then he swallowed his
surprise and lifted his cap.
MAY ask if YOU are Miss Vanrenen?" he said.
The blue eyes met his For the first time in his life he
was thrilled to the core by womans glance. Yes.
she answered wit, with smile, an approving smile per
haps, for the Viscoun looked very smart in his tight
fitting uniform, but none the less wondering.
Then l am here instead of Simmonds. His car was
put out of commission hour ago by brutal railway
and will not be ready for the road during the
day or two. May offer my services in the meantime?
The girls astonished gaze travelled from Medenham
to the spick and span automobile. For the moment he
had forgotten his role and each word he uttered deep
ened her bewilderment which grew stronger when she
looked at the Mercury The sleek coachwork and spot
less leather upholstery the shining brass fittings and
glistenng WINGS every visible detail fact gave good
promise of the excellence of the engine slowed away be-
meath the square bonnet Evidently Miss Vanrenen had
cultivated the habit of gathering information rapidly
This carr" she exclaimed with delightful lifting OF
arched eyebrows
Yes, you will not be disappointed in it; assure you
am doing Simmonds friendly turn in taking his place;
so hope the slight accident will make any difference
to your plans.
He could leave his car which is in side street
OH P1ccad1lly. He would have sent note; but he
membered that you had his handwriting, So
as proof OF my genuineness, he gave me timer
Medenham produced closely written sheet of note
paper, which Miss Vanrenen presumably recognized
She turned to her stout companion, who had been
ming up car and chauffeur with careful eyes since
Medenham first spoke.
What do you think Mrs Devar?" she said
When he heard the name Medenham amazed
that the last vestige of chaufeusm vanished from his
Devar's mother' he gasped
Mrs. Devar positively jumped. If look could have
slain he would have fallen then and there As it
she tried to freeze him to death. do understand
that you speaking of Captain Devar of Horizons
Horse?" she said, aloof an iceberg.
YES" he said coolly, though regretting the lapse
He had stupidity brought about an awkward inc1ert
and must remember in future not to address ei;.
equal.
II was not aware that my on familiar terms
with the chauffeur fraternity.
"Sorry; but the slipped out unawares. Cap
tain Devar used to be- very easygoing in his ways
you know"
80 it would SEEM She turned her back on him dis
danfully In the circumstances, Cynthia, she said,
Il am inclined to believe that ought to make further
inquiries before exchange cars and drivers in this
fashion,
But what is to be done? All arrangements
made rooms ordered, have father each