The San Francisco call., 1910-02-13

Unless quite forget everything he has taught me
positively feel shall be credit to him with my little
three lines"
Dorling recovered awkwardly. Carter had rattlec
on for some minutes before he able to respon<.
The Virginian wholly unconscious, at his ease,
the of the world who can not be placed at .
loss in the wrong.
Dorling Is Won
Subtly he emphasized the absence of sulkiness or
resentment from his manner Delcatey he conveyed
the impression that his idea to relieve Dor
ling courteously from all embarrassment proceeding
from an i'll considered act The audience he was
playing to was Bonsart He could read Dorling with
glance. The boy his creature from that
ment if he so wished.
Bonsart's face a study Schooled to reserve
and self-command though he was, he could not keep
of his surprise and change of feeling from
showing. Watch he might, there false
note in the Virginan Word and act those OF
the truest gentleman As Carter had figured from
the outline picture of the mans character supplied by
Mrs Hope, the affair had irresistible appeal for
him. He could argue against his convictions.
Affecting precise notions of conduct. he found Car
ter perfect, conforming to his ideals Slowly he
readjusted his ideas about this stranger
But Carter minded to force home his advan-
tage For some time he had contemplated a certain
incidental move in his scheme of advance and he
now the way in which it could be made OF service,
immediate and future he CneCked MS HOW OF SuldIl
talk with another glance at his watch
81 say, isn't it about time for Mrs. Pusain to be
found in the tearoom? Let's wander in there and
look for her. This is rather dull"
The others assented readily and they passed down
the corridor They found Mrs Pulsain the Vir-
ginan had suggested. She with Mrs Gatz-
Brown and the young joined them at their table
The chatter of the hour engaged them and Carriers
sparkling wit kept him continually though not OBJ
trusvey, forward.
By deft management he then gradually led the
conversation to a point where he had Mrs. Pulsain
for vis-a-vis and the other three formed second
group, of those divisions that fall naturally when
four persons are together His immediate
purpose was to tune the talk the personal note,
matter which could not be naturally or gracefully
adjusted in the general flow of comment Since the
incident at the Gatz- Brown home the Vir
ginan had been conscious of Mrs Pulsalns interest
in him He could understand her feeling lie had
shown himself polished and clever yet witha a
what mysterious figure in the world of which he
appeared to be part He had meant to clear that
mystery before her October reception and there was
no time propitious the present
Il hear you highly commended for your work in
Mrs Hopes play" said Mrs. Pusain. 1T IS even
intimated, the risk of causing trouble, that you
should have been cast for more important part"
Carter laughed the compliment aside
I'm afraid my friend the director has been doing
detected some superficial indications that had trOd
the boards before
"oh no, you have performed for the groundlings
then?"
Merely as an amateur, in Virginia"
Wonders on wonders First yachtsman
thespanl How did you happen to transfer your
talents to New York Mr.. Carter%
Would you like to hear a dull but brief account
of that operation Mrs PuIsain? l warn you that It
will include revelation of deceit and perhdy'
Carter or carteret
1.-TWO things that | particularly adore" she
turned Let US have the story, by ali means.
Il have never told this before, but to whom should
confess if not tc my mentor and guide?" he said,
recalling their previous understanding with a smile
My qualifications must have been examined at
time, and think of more kindly eye than your
to scan them.
He could see that the others were lending ear to
what he said while continuing their chatter per-
functorily
Family reverses before my fathers death left me
paterna estate the visible assets of which were
crop of mortgages, three chests full of papers in in
conceivable confusion and the promise OF lengthy lit
igation' he went Il did not care for the pros
pect 1 determined to New York Mean
while l had no friends in the north On impulse
decided to leave my OF the situation, since
if bore it l might be led to expect aid from it and
suffer accordingly.
Bonsart's glance was turned toward him expect
antly.
$50 I came here as plain Robert Carter incognito
it were, to what l could see"
We'll" said Mrs. Pulsain this is thrilling What
next?"
That's all, dear madam. Am I to be forgiven?"
But if you're not Robert Carter, who you2'
my is Robert Pendleton Carteret" he
answered.
Dear me. How romantic Oh, folks-people,"
she called to the Others though there was no need
for all had heard. Il have acquaintance here that
l would like to present to you Mrs. Gatz-Brown,
Mr.. Dorlng. Mr.. Bonsart allow me to introduce Mr.
R. Pendleton Carteret late of Virginia"