Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-04

remaining out OF bed till two o CLOCK! Couldn I that
precious of yours be cleaned this morning. and by
else?"
He found his tongue at that Mercury obeys none
but Jupiter, he said
the first conceited thing have heard you say. she
cried. "and-by Jove!-aren't you flying high?'
Jupiter assumed DISCUSSES, he reminded her.
"Once when he peered into an Oympian grove, he
To- and took the form of youth that he might talk
with her. He found her SO ovable that he passed many
pleasant hour in her company wandering the banks
of the classic stream that flowed through the wood,
and in those hours he not Jupiter but boy,
boy very much in love. Every man has, or ought to
have something of Jupiter good deal of the boy in his
makeup.
He turned and looked at the Wye and its shaded
banks. Then he faced Cynthia again, and his hands
rested the barrier that divided them For one mad
instant he thought of vautng it, and Cynthia read his
thought-she drew back in panic A less infatuated
than Medenham might have noted that she
seemed to fear interruption than any too mpulsve
action his part
Il sent for you tell you that Mrs Devar is ill., she
said in a furry of words. Il am afraid she suffered
from the fright than imagined last night. Any
how she has asked to let her remain here to-day.
You won't mind am sure, though it must be bother
to have your luggage. Can't you in to Hereford
and get it? quite content to rest in this pretty
place and write letters"
Il do honestly believe that Mrs Devar is more
frightened than i'll, he said.
"Oh, she isn't making fuss about it. Indeed, she
willing to go Hereford this afternoon if partic
uarly wanted to attend service at the cathedral.
did. matter of fact but it would be real mean to
insist it after soaring the poor thing into
headache.
1.-The affair arranges itself admirably" he said "At
most cathedrals there is anthem, followed by
by some eminent preacher, about three o'clock.
Write your letters this morning. better STILL climb to
the top of the Vat and the glorious view from the
top. Come back for lunch at one, and"
"I'l see what Mrs. Devar thinks of it." broke in
Cynthia, whose cheeks were borrowing tnts from the
red roses and the white with astonishing fluctuations of
color. She off. like 10 the syph than ever and
Medenham stood there in brown study
self AT any minute now shall be taxing her in nv
and kissing her, and that will not be fair to
Cynthia, who is proud and queenly, and will strive
against the dictates of her own heart because it is not
seemy that she should wed her fathers paid servant
So must tell her to-day perhaps during the home
from Hereford, perhaps tonight. But-dash it ALL
that will break up tour One ought to consider the
world live in Cynthia will be of its leaders, and
it will never do to have people saying that Vscount
Medenham became engaged to Cynthia Vanrenen while
acting the ladys chauffeur during thousands mile
through the West of England and Wales. Now.
what am to do!
THE answer came from bedroom window that over
: looked the veranda. Mr.. Fitzroy!"
He knew he looked up that Cynthia dared not face
him again; for her voice was too exqustely subtle in
its modulaons not to betray owners disappointment
before she uttered another word.
Il very sorry she said rapidly; but feel
ought not to leave Mrs. Devar until she is better
| mean remain indoors all day. | shall require
the before nine o'clock tomorrow If you like
visit Hereford, 60 at any time that suits your
venience."
She seemed to regret the curtness of her speech
though indeed she raging inwardy because of GER
tain babed shafts planted her breast by Mrs Devars
faint protests. and tried mitigate the blow she had in
hcted by adding with valiant SMILE For this occa-
sion only Jupiter must content himself with Mercury
a companion.
If had Jove's power" he began wrathfully
If you Cynthia Vanrenen you would do
actly what she is dong!" she cried. and fed from the
window.
1t is be denied that he extracted cold
fort from that last cryptic remark. Cynthia wanted
come: but Mrs. Devar had evidently burked the ex-
cursion. Why? Because Cynthias escort would be