Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-23

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talked with her two hours every night
before he went 10 bed
On a certain forenoon Mrs. Saints
bury went shopping, and In one OF the
stores she met an old acquaintance.
This was a Mrs. Lowell of Davenport,
widow with abundant means and q
child's vivid JOY in living. She greet
ed Mrs. Saintsbury with enthusiasm.
"Tve been in New York a week."
said she. II came up from Palm
from abroad this morning."
Mrs. Saintsbury knew that young
Mr.. Lowell had been in Italy studying
music, for which art he was supposed
to have unusual gifts.
Il have invited some people for this
evening-mostly musical people, of
course" continued Mrs. Lowell. "You
and Ethel must come"
As result of this chance encounter
Mrs. Saintsbury and her daughter went
out for the first time In the evening
since their arrival In New York.
About $50 Of the evening Ethel
Saintsbury and Arthur Lowell sat I'm a
corner Of the ornate drawing room.
Lowell, who was a creature of en-
thusiasm and superlatives, was telling
about a wonderful man whom he had
met abroad and had had as q compan-
ion OF the voyage across. This gentle
/ mqn'G nadn 4.
possessed miraculous powers Of diyina-
ton.
81 hope he'll come" said Lowell for
| the tenth time.
did he tell your fortuneT asked
Miss Salisbury, whose disbelief in
psychic marvels was based upon the
firm rock Of scientific education.
"Rather!' exclaimed Lowell. HE
read me through and through" And he
proceeded to give details of the usual
! sort-such things as may be read at a
glance by any shrewd and practical
man. In the midst Of this recital Red
mond arrived.
Look at him." whispered Lowell.
Wouldn't you know that he was a
wonder? See how queerly his black
hair is spotted with gray. Somebody
on the ship said that an angel had laid
her hand on Redmond's head and left
the print Of her fingers. Doesn't 1t
! look so?"
YES" said Miss saintsbury. "But it
didn't happen"
"Oh, you're skeptic. You don't be-
lieve in anything"
Il believe in nothing except the
scientific method, and only very mod
erately in that"
You'll believe in my friend Red
mond IL you ever give him a chance
to convince you"
In view Of this situation nobody will
be surprised to learn that Redmond
got his chance.
1t is only just to say that Redmond
bore no likeness to the conventional
dabbler in wonders. His manner was
easy and natural, recognizably British.
yet softened by contact with CONT
mental society. He did not thrust
his special gift upon the attention of
others, but he showed no embarrass-
ment about 1t. When Lowell urged
an immediate humiliation Of Miss
Saintsbury's skepticism Redmond
smiled at his friends impetuosity and
agreed to do his best
They were seated in q large bay
window and partly shielded from the
observation Of the other guests. Red.
mond took the girls right hand by the
tips Of the fingers and looked steadily
into her eyes.
Perhaps" said he, ''as we have only
a few minutes you would like to ask
me some direct test questions"
1t was the idea that had been In her
mind, but she perversely denied hav.
ing any such desire.
~ will ask them myself" said Red
mond, with smile. First, why have
you come to New York? Second, wha,
have you done since you came? Third
what is 1t that you think me least
likely to know?"
"My wordw said Lowell under his
breath. That last question is g
poser"
with your permission?" said Red
mond, and the girl inclined her head
81 must be very brief, for I see thai
we shall be interrupted almost imme
diately. You have come to New Yorl
upon a legal matter which in some
of its aspects touches not only tn.
civil but the criminal statutes. Sinc<
you came here you have been very
quiet, because you sprained your righ
ankle on the day Of your arrival. TIL,
matter which you think me least likely
to know Shall proceedT
"Yes," said she, but not without ex
citement.
"It is your interest in a tall yount
man of the blond type" He glanced
over his shoulder and saw that he hat
but a few moments more in which t,
speak. II foresee much happiness To-
you in the direction have indicated,
he continued. But ! feel bound t.
warn you that the young man stands
in some peril Let him guard himsel
carefully against man about fort.
} years cid, of medium height and yer.
heavily built. This man has short
curly, iron gray hair. He has a sea
passing diagonally downward acros
his right eyebrow and appearing upol
the cheek
"Mr. Redmond'-it was Mrs. Lowell
who spoke-"you will sing for u
| now?"
"With pleasure" he replied and de
parted with his hostess.