The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-06-02

no compuucflQn ABOUT leaving Acl
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-
tlon which brought him there, and she
had a sense Of guilt towards Miss Da-
ere which oppressed her
However. she win 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 a Jet comb shining among the
abundant coils OF her rich. dark-chest-
nut hair.
7 am so glad you could come,"
cried Miss Dacre. when she got into
the carriage Il cannot 90 quite by
myself. and there is no one else in
Paris cars to have Do you know.
my father says he thinks he saw
George Lumley on the Boulevards this
morning
Indeed Wen. We have seen moth
fng OF him"
The house was crowded with a bril-
liant audience. The music was Iight
and sparkling. Many glasses we're
turned to the box occupied BY the two
misunderstanding Engllshwomen-
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 bright
color and a smiling face. Even Miss
Dacre, seItabsorbed as she usually 4
was. thought. How handsome Hope is
lookings-
That young lady. who had been
sweeping the house with her opera
glass. suddenly started. and exclaim-
Sd. Why. there IS George Lumlev IN
he balcony opDositei He is with Lord
EVerton- Is It not extraordinarve-
soon as come to Paris he appears
Stay. be sees Us, they are coming
over. don't know how II Is bnt
felt should meet him here
In few minutes the door Of the box
opened to admit Lord Everton and his
young nephew
Wen Miss Dacrs, this IS an unex-
pected pleasure" said the Gallant Old
peer. i met CastleS0n a coupIe Of
hours ago. and he told me You we're
coming here tonight Then this young
seapesraee called at ny an quatrieme.
and We agreed 10 look you I'D.
7 saw Richard SaFille fn town the
day before yesterday" said Cautaln
Lumley as he shook hands with Miss
Desmond He told me you we're 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 Ores ,
den"
I hope there may be change from
the Dresden tone" he replied. with
some significance. Then be turned TO
greet Miss Dacre with great cordial
ity. and while they talked with much
animazon Lord Everton addressed
1liss Desmond.
Delighted to see you'll So glad you
have not deserted my distinguished
sister-inlaw. You remind me OF Una
and the Lion. OF I might say the IT,
ger. The softening power you have
exercised is amazing only wish the
process extended in widening circles
% embrace . few more than your "a
zored sell"
Il wish ] possessed the power you
'redit me with. returned Hope. snfI- =,
ng. as she made room for him beside =
Ter. She was always amused with the h
loyish old peer, who showed her a de- \
'ree Of kindly attention which touch I
d her. 2.
And how are you getting on7" he D
ontinued. IN & confidential tone. Il
now that good fellow Rawson count nj
d On you as an ally in the cause OF y
fadame's prodigal SON." y
Il do not get on at all. I have had L
ut one chance OF pleading Tor him Al
nd am afraid ] made little or no Ia
Mrs. sagille has been W
profoundly offended Naturally. she
rifi md It hard 10 forgive" m
"She Is somewhat adamantine. II 70
'ou succeed with her shall say Won he
re a deucedly clever young woman. II
'till. am inclined to back you. to
must tell Hugh what a nrstrats ad-
'ocate he has. had a letter from Pa
lin few days ago. His ship viii Be VI
ut Of commission me see. IA less ed
han I'VE months. The present FIRST hu
ord Is an old schoolfellow Of mine. ca
nd be wants a lift with him. He must
eep up, you know. now he Is a mar to
led man-poor beggarl Then. IN vi
'ay. am responsible for his slnas vi
"Oh. indeed" said Hope. looking at va
i'm with eager. earnest eyes be
''Yes; knew old Hilton for years. HI
q and on. He wasn't bad fellow at ten
livery much 10 my own line; and tea
am not at an . bad fellow. assure he
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