The Huttig news., 1911-02-11

msa preaEs uWay n tfe othcr ear. -,-n1e manages to climb In behind, throtties the Jap and ditehes the machine. He forna servant and asked for the Wallii ghams.
 Mr Nottingham has left. sir said the man, but Mrs. Wallingham is here"
 Ask her if Mir. Orme may speak to her"
 servant departed, for he anticipated Bessie's laughing accusations.
 And presently she came. an admon- ishing finger upheld.
 "Robert-Orme,' she exclaimed, "how dare you show your face now?"
 'I couldn't help 1t, Bessie Honest, 1 couldn't. l must ask you to forgive and forget"
 That's a hard request. Bob. You have broken two engagements in one day-and one of them for dinner But never mind. l have a weakness that l acquired from Tom--I mean the weakness Of believing in you. Go ahead and explain yourself"
 Tt would take too long, Bessie. Please let me put it off
 Until you can manage a good ex- euse? You want all the trumps"
 My explanation is all tangled up with other peoples affairs Where's Tom?"
 He went back to the city carly awfully sorry that he couldn't stay to have dinner with you. There is com mittee or something this evening""
 Bessie, you know what asked you over the telephone? Can you-can you help me-"
 "What-Now?"
 Yes"
 Why Bob, what's the matter with you? This is no time of day to make a call.p
 It's very important, Bessie. It doesn't concern the young lady alone. l simply must be at her house within the next two hours''
 She eyed him earnestly of you say that Bob, must believe you And. of course. I'll help all can
 Orme sighed his relief. Thanks. " he said
 She flashed a speculative glance at him.
 I'm sorry" he said, that I cant | tell you what it's all about. You'll just l have to take my word for it."
 Have I asked you to tell me?'
 "No, you marvel of womanhood. You are dying of curiosity, l don't doubt. but your restraint Is super human,
 Again she looked at him keenly. Bob, you are dying of curiosity your self. Don't you suppose I can sec"
 Its something harder than curi- osity," said Orme simply.
 How eager are your She laughed Now, there is plenty of time. The trip won't take us more than half an hour; so come along and meet some friends of mine.'
 "Bessie-if you could hurry"
 'We can't start until the car comes. I'm expecting it any moment. So be good, and come along. There's such an interesting man-and very distin- guished We don't try to pronounce his name. Just think, he was en- gagged for dinner here, also, and came too late. And ever since he arrived he's been called to the telephone at l five-minute intervals. So exciting, Nobody can guess what he's so busy 1 about"
 She threaded her way through the 1 lively groups on the veranda, and re luctantly he followed. The voice which he had so nearly recognized l sounded closer. then stopped with | curious little laugh that was loudly echoed by others.
 Bessie broke in upon the lull that followed. "Excellency, may I present another man who missed his dinner?' she said saucily. MT Orme.' The man addressed was sitting com l fortably in wicker chair that was several sizes too large for him. At the mention of Orme's name he got to i his feet with startling alacrity.
 "Mr.-Orme?" His surprise was un- mistakable
 MT. Robert Orme," said Bessie.
 Some one struck a match to light I clSitT, ana III tne Suuuen llSul Oiih found himself looking into the face of the Japanese minister
 "I think have never met you be- fore" said the minister slowly.
 'I think not" replied Orme.
 He was much disqueted by the en- counter Now he understood that Ari- ma had been bound for this very place.
 If only he had refused to let Bessie drag him into her circle! The min ister would not have known his face, but the mention of his name gave full enlightment.
 The minister resumed his seat. and chair was brought for Orme. There were other introductions.
 A womans voice renewed the con versation "Fxcellency, won't you tell us another of your very interesting stories2' 2''
 The minister turned to her T will