Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

bourne and the probability that | should have to
leave London within forty-eight hours. She inn
parted the news to i'm in voice that must have
reached Annes distinctly; but she made sign.
Was she going to continue my punishment right
through the evening? 1t looked like it. If could
only have speech with her for minute, should
win her forgiveness!
MY opportunity at last when, after the toast
AvA to The King, chairs pushed back and
people formed themselves into groups
pretty at the next table-how blessed
her in my heart!-summ oned Cassavett to her side,
and boldly took the place he vacated
Anne flashed smile at me-a real smile this time
and said demurely so you re not going to sulk
all the evening -Maurice!
This carrying war into the opposite camp with
vengeance; but that was Annes way.
expect Jim Cayey set me down poor spirited
fellow for showing resentment; but certainly
felt none now. Anne was not girl whom one could
Judge by ordinary standards. Besides, loved her,
and she knew well that smile gracious word,
would compensate for all past capricious unkndness.
Yes, she must have known that; too we'll perhaps,
just then.
Il told the truth just now though not all of it,
/ said in a rapid undertone
Il knew you keeping something back she
declared merrily. "And now you have taken your
punishment, sir, you may give your full explana-
ton.
Il can't here; I must see you alone 1t is
thing very serious, something that concerns you
nearly"
ME! But what about your mysterious old man,
"It concerns him too, both of YOU.
Even as spoke, more the incredlbil1ty OF any
connection between this glorious creature and that
poor starved half demented wreck of humanity
struck me afresh.
But | can't tell you now, as | said, ambush!
don't let him hear!-and beware of him, | inplore
YOU! No, it's not mere Jealousy-though l can't ex-
plain here" | had indicated Cassavetti with a
scarcely perceptible gesture for knew that though
he still talking to the pretty woman in black he
furtively watching us
curious expression crossed Anne's mobile face
as she glanced across at him from under her long
1ashes. But her next words, spoken aloud had no
reference to my warning.
is it true that you are leaving town at once?'
Yes. l may come to see you tomorrow!
Come early you l1ke-ln reason.
THAT was all; for Cassavetti rejoned us, dragging
up chair in place of the one had appropriated:
$50 you and Mr.. Wynn neighbors," she said
gaily,-"t though he never told me So
Doubtless he considered me too insignificant
replied Cassavett suavely enough, though felt.
rather than saw, that he eyed me Indignantly.
oh you not in the least insignificant, though
you are exasperatngly- shall I put it?--opin-
donated" she retorted and turned to me- - Mr. Cas-
savetti has accused me of being Russian
Not accused, complimented,' he interpolated
with a deprecatory bow.
You see?" Anne appealed to in the
light tone; but eyes met in significant glance,
and | knew that she had understood my warning,
perhaps far better than did myself; for after all
had been guided by instinct rather than knowledge
when uttered it.
Il have told him that have never been in Russia
she continued, and he is rude enough to disbeleve
lady,.
Il protest and apologize also' asserted Casa
vetti though you smoking Russian cigarette
"As wo-thirds of the women here are doing" She
laughed.
But you smoke them with such singular grace"
The words and tone courtier like; but their
inference unmstakable could have killed him
for it! swift glance from Anne commanded silence
and self restraint.
You are a flatterer, Mr.. Cassavett' she said in
mock reproof Come along good people, there's
plenty of room here' other acquaintance joined
us. "Oh, some ones going to recite! Hush!'
The next hour or SO passed pleasantly and all too
quickly. Anne the center of merry group and