The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-05-05
CHAPTER XIV.
C'MAI.L.Y SUGGESTS.

little penSiOneS which shoulder
one another along the Riva degli
4 SchiabOni sat three men. All
three were smoking execrable tobacco.
The castaways of the American Comic
Opera troupe were on the anxious seat
"O'A1ally. what's your opinion of La
Signorina said Worth.
"What about her?'
"What do you think of her? She's
not one of US: she belongs to another
class. and the stage is only an Incl
dent"
well. l don't know what to think
I've pumped Killigrew, but she seems
to be in the dark with the rest Of u.s.
That ring and the careless way she
offered 1t as security convince me that
she doesn't belong. But what voicev'
"She is without exception one Of
the most beautiful women l ever saw
or care to see" rejoined Worth.
Smith and O'Mally exchanged a
swift. comprehensive look
Worth rose to 60 to Cooks Office for
possible letters. but abruptly returned
to announce that the two ladies had
returned from Monte Carlo. The actors
proceeded to the parlor and greeted
the prilna donna and Kitty.
I'VE lost" explained the latter.
II was very foolish" said the erst-
while prima donna. II might have
known that when one is unlucky one
may become still more unlucky. But
did so wish to win. l wanted to
hr;np h0n oh, IN
all to America"
"But what was to become Of your"
asked Worth.
The question was not expected.
"Oh. Italy is my home. L shall find
way somehow. Put me vout of your
thoughts entirely. But l am sorry to
bring you this bitter disappointment.
for 1t must he bitter"
''There is one thing ! wish to under
stand thoroughly" put in Worth slow
ly.
you have guaranteed our credit at
this hotel. BY what means?" Worth
held her eye with courage.
with my word" she answered.
IL know something Of these foreign
hotel managers. Words must be back.
ed by values" Worth's eye was still
steady and unwavering. If. as be-
leve. you guaranteed our credit with
jewels we must know"
lis It from a sense-a misguided
sense-of chivalry?" she asked. her
lips suggesting smile.
"You are evading u.s." went on
Worth.
"You insist. them" coldly.
positively insist. II you do not tell
~ We shall be forced to take our
chances elsewhere" Worth pressed 4
button. A servant appeared. 1.-THE
manager at once" .--
In si<norina dropped her veil aud
cat stiniy in her chair. Kitty tnsved
uneasily. The manager appeared. He
bowed.
Madame here" began Worth. indi-
eating La Signorina. has guaranteed
our credit ut your hotel"
Eyes. Is not everything satisfac-
tory :" asked the manager eagerly.
what security did madame nd
vance?"
''Security:" The manager looked ut
La Signorina. but she rendered him
not the least assistance. II have given
my word to madame not to tell"
"Then three gentlemen shall leave.
Make out our bill at oncev'
The manager appealed to the lady.
you are foolish men," spoke La
Signorina. If the manager wishes to
tell you he may do So"
The manager brought forth a fat
wallet and opened it. Out of this he
took fat object wrapped in tissue
paper. Very tenderly he unfolded it.
The treasure was a diamond pendant
worth at least $1,000.
II was to keep this simply till
madame chose to reclaim it. Nothing
has been advanced against it." A new
thought came into the managers
mind. and he turned slightly pale. If
1t is not madame's"-
ut is mine" said La Signorina. She
was very angry. but her sense of Jus
tice admitted that Worth was perfect
~ right. "Once more ask you not to
make me miserable by forcing this
trtnket back upon me. Will you do
me the honor to wait till tomorrow
morning?"
The three men exchanged looks.
IT'LL tomorrow morning. them" said
Worth. The manager was glad to es-
cape.
La Signorina raised her veil. From
her girdle bag she took afletter. This
letter is from a friend l have always
known. Has any one Of you ever
heard Of the Principessa di Monte