New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JULY ~. 1910

if somewhat petuant voice. apparently at his eIbeI
complained that its could not see Sinrnonds ~
where He turned instantly. A slim, straight SolyY-
girl wearing dust cloak and motor veil, had cone -
from the SAVOY Court doorway and scrl1tini,:a a
every automobile in sight. Near her a short srcs
woman whose personality seemed to be -trangeIv =
rniar to Medenham. He never forgot anyone and ~;
woman certainly not one OF his acqUaintancas
nevertheless. her features, her robnke strut her v
amplitude of girh and singular rOtundIty Of form ca
definitely within the net of his retcnt1vc memory
To be sure, he gave her but brief survey, since be
companion in all likelihood Miss Vanrcnen rnob.
quite reasonably attract his attention. Indeed g.
would find favor in the eyes of Young man LEI afo
one who had such as VScOunt Aledcnharn to be
interested in her appearance In her amazingly Iovat
face the naughty beauty of aristocrat of.enod
by touch OF that pquant femininity which the well
bred American girl seems to bring from Paris with her
clothes. of dark brown hair framed forehead
nose and mouth of almost Grecan regulartv 11ile no.
firmly modelled chin, slightly pronounce in tvDe
would hint at unusual strength OF character were not &
impression instantly dispeled by the changing lights in
pair of marveously blue eyes In the course Of single
second Aledenham found himself comparing them 70
blue diamonds, the depths of Snlit sea- 70 he
exquisite tint of the myOsOtis Then he swallowed his
surprise and lifted his cap
''NIav ask if YOU are Miss Vanrenen: he said
The blue eyes met his. For the first time MS life be
was thrilled to the core by womans glance Yes"
she answered with smile, approving smile, per-
haps for the Viscount looked very smart IN his tight
fitting uniform but none the less wondering
Then | am here instead OF SImmOnds. HIS car was
put out of commission hour ago by brutal railway
Val 1eY
day or May offer my services in the entires"
The girls astonShed gaze travelled from M-denharl
to the spiCk and span automobile For the moment he
had forgotten his role and each word he uttered deep
ened her bewldernent, which grew stronger waen She
looked at the Mercury. The sleek cOachwOTk and SPOT
les leather upholstery, the shining brass fittings and
glsteng wings, every visible detail IN fact gave good
promise of the excellence of the engine slowed away De-
meath the square bonnet. Evidently Miss NanT had
cultivated the habit of gathering information rpy.
This carr? she exclaimed, with delighfu ing Of
arched eyebrows.
'Yes, YOU will not be disappointed in it. assure 5ou
am doing SirnnOnds friendly taking his place:
so hope the slight accident viii not make any difference
He could not leave his car which is in a side stree.
off Piccadilly. He would have note; bu ne re-
nembered that YOU had never seen his handWrI ng So
as proof of my genuneness, he gave your timer
ary.
Mecienham produced closely written sheet IF note
paper which Miss Eanrenen presumably glized.
She turned TO her companion. who had been
ming up car and chauffeur with careful eyes since
NIedenhan first spoke
What do YOU think. Mrs. Dcvar?" she said.
When he heard the name Aledenham was 80 a-azed
that the last veStigc OF Chauffeur vanished from his
manner. You don't mean to say YOU are Jimmy
Devar's mother he gasped-
Mrs Devar positively jumped If a look CCr have
slain he would have fallen then and there. y was.
she tried to freeze him death. DO urd stand
that YOU are speaking OF Captain Devar Of Horizons
Horse she said. aoof as iceberg
Yes ne said COOy. though regrettTng the apSe.
He had stupidity brought about awkward n-iIenc,
and must remember in future not to address either
equal.
Il was not aware that my was on fai,ia- terms
with the chauffeur fraternity
Sorry; but the name slipped out unaware-. Cap
tain Devar is. used to be- very easygoing IN his ways
YOU know.
So it would SEEM" She tcrned her back on him dis
dainfrly. In the circumstances Cynthia. She said
Il am inclined believe that ought make further
inquiries before exchange cars and driver IN his