New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-14
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A FURRY on the Mendips

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trick some artce of intrigue, which would ind
lis oDDOrtuntv between Cheddar and Bristol The dis
lance was not great-perhaps eighteen mlles-by
fairly direct second class road and this fine June
evening still safe to count on three long hours OF
daylight 1t doubly irritating, therefore, TO think
that by his lack of diplomacy he had almost tor
cited Smith confidence Twice had the man been on
the brink of reveatiOn for he was one OF those
happy go lucky beings fitted for the safeguarding
OF yet each occasion his tongue taItered III
subconscious knowledge that he was about to Detry
his masters affairs
Feeling that Dale would have managed this part of
the days adventures far better than himself Aleder-
ham took his seat and touched the switch
We have to make Bristol by seven o clock; 50 |
shall pull out in front. | suppose Count Aar1gny Will
give the ladies the road?" he remarked casually
Smith listening to the engine Runs IKE a
watch, don it: was his admr1ng cry.
And almost as quietly; you heard what | said
''Oh, hear lots; but reckon it a good plan to keep
my mouth shut, grinned the other.
Exactly what you have failed to 90, thought
Ne,lenha1n though he nodded pleasantly, and, with
= so long," passed out of the yard m
Smith went to the exit and looked after HIM. ne
mans face wore a good hurnored sheer 1t was as
though he said You wait bit, my dandy shutter!
You amt through with his Countshp yet not by any
manner 0 means.
AND nehemiah did wait, till nearly o'clock:
n He saw CYNTHIA and her companions come out Of
Cough Cave and enter COXS. These fairy gTOttOeS
OF Nature contrivng well worthy OF close IN
spcctor he knew; but he fretted and tuned because
IlTTued long IN Jlt1f COiC ltCtHatA
and when last she reappeared from the second cavern
and halted stall to purchase some cur1oS, 1npa-
thence mastered him. and he brought the car slowly on
until she turned and looked at him.
He raised his cap. The gorge Is the hneSt thing IN
Cheddar Miss Eanrcnen he said. You ought to see
it while the light is strong.
We going now, she answered coldy. Mon
seur Marigny will take to Bristol and you will fol-
low with Mrs. Devar
He did not finch from her steadfast gaze though
those blue eyes OF hers seemed definitely to forbid any
expression Of opinion Yet there a challenge IN
them too. and he accepted it meekly
Il was hoping that might have the pleasure OF driV
ing YOU this evening" he said. The through the
pass IS very interesting and know every inch OF it.
He fanciei that She conscious OF some mistake
and eager to atone if in the wrong. She heStated
welded almost; but Mrs. Devar broke in angny:
We have decided differently. Fitzroy. | have some
few postcards to despatch, and Count Mangny has
kindly promised run slowly till we OVertake him.
Yes, YOU ought to have waited in the yard Of the
inn for ORDERS said the ever smiling Afangny- My
hardly pass in this narrow road Back bit to
one side there's good fellow, and when have gone
pull up to the door. Come, Miss Nanrenen. | am
fierce to show YOU the PAGES of a Du Nallon. The
Guiding sentences in French: but Count Edouari
SD Ike English luentlv, with fascinating accent.
Cynthia slightly rlffed by her singular lack OF
purpose. made further demur The three walked off
down the hill, and AIedenham could only obey in Il chill
rage that if Marignv had been able gage intensity,
might have given him furouSly to think.
In a few minutes the Du WALTON scurried by. Smith
was driving, and there a smirll his face
as he glanced Medenham. Cynthia sat in the ton
neau with the Frenchman who drew her attention
the limestone cliffs such that she did not
the Mercury as she passed
MEDENHAAI muttered something under his breath