Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-01-20
CHAPTER XIV.

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dine with her that day. so Hope felt
no compunction about leaving her
alone, though she was by no means
anxious to accompany Miss Dacre.
whose constant condolences about Lum-
ley 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 Da-
ere which oppressed her.
However. she will be going away
soon." was her reflection as she cress-
ed. always in black. but not now in
such mourning-black lace over black
satin. 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.
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 care to have. Do you know
my father says he thinks he saw
George Lumley on the Boulevards this
morning"
Indeed! 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 a 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
lookingl"
That young lady. who had been
sweeping the house with her opera.
glass, suddenly started, and exclaim.
ed, Why, there is George Lumley in
the balcony opposite! He Is with Lord
EVerton. Is 1t not extraordinary?-as
soon as 1 come to Paris he appears
stay! ne sees US; they are coming
over. don't know how 1t is. but I
teh should meet him here"
In a few minutes the door of the bor
opened to admit Lord Everton and his
young nephew.
Wen. Miss Dacre. this is an unex.
pected pleasure" said the gallant old
peer met Castleton a coupIe of
nours ago. and he told me you were
coming here tonight. Then this Young
scaDegrace called at my au quatrieme
and we agreed to look you up."
i saw Richard Saville in town the
day before yesterday" said Canta,n
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 Dres.-
den.~
i hope there may be change from
the Dresden tone" he replied with
some significance Then he turned m
greet Miss Dacre with great cordial
ity, and while they talked with much
animation Lord Everton addressed
Miss Desmond.
Delighted to see you, So glad you
have not deserted my distinguished
sister-in-law. You remind me of Una
and the Lion. or might say the I'll
ger. The softening power you have
exercised is amazing. / only wish the
process extended in widening circles
to embrace few more than your ia.
yored self"
Il wish / 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 on?" he
continued. in confidential tone. "I
know that good fellow Rawson count.
ed on you as an ally in the cause of
Madame's prodigal son."
Il do not get on at all. / have had
but one chance Of pleading for him
and am afraid made little or NO
impression. Mrs. Saville has bean
profoundly offended. Naturally. she
will find It hard to forgive"
She Is somewhat adamantine. 7,
you succeed with her T shall saw vou
are deucedly clever young woman.
Still. l am inclined to back you. I
must tell Hugh what first-rate ad-
vocate he has. I had letter from
him few days ago. His ship win be
out Of commission-let me see, IN less
than i've months. The present First
Lord Is an old schoolfellow Of mine.
and he wants lift with him. He must
keep up, you know, now he Is a mar
ried man-Door beggarl Then, In a
way, am responsible for his sins."
"oh. indeed" said Hope, looking at
him with eager. earnest eyes.
| Yes; l knew old Hilton for years.
of and on. He wasn't a bad fellow at
all-yery much in my own line; and
am not at all a bad fellow. I assure
you--