Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-12


dark congested throng.
1t was all half lighted only by the street lamps geam-
ing through the trees In the of the park the
gress had its CENTER and Wenck escaping from the tur
gid eddy of beings, came Fastening back to report.
"Pelevin he said to his chief at once, and Thurley
nearly sank where she stood
Someway, the creature, with a gas-ppe eng ne of
death and destruction his hand had exploded his hor
rble implement prematurey there at the wall OF the
frozen park his way to the and enter
Aice'S basement.
The Duke was gray as ashes. "My God! what
should bring this housed" he said, and Thurley,
dimy hearing, understood.
They were spared detailed account of the mangled
form the crowded thoroughfare; but of fright
they could not be relieved. The Baron the Duke, and
Wenck at length departed rWilhelm matured in
his manhood and resolution suddenly by the shock to
his nerves and his heart
He took the time for one long look of gravity into
Thureys eyes, while her fearless gaze met his own.
You had already taught me my duty believe me, he
said, his face strangely hardened to that of
trust shall always merit little of your admiration
Princess Thurley." He raised her hand to his lips,
kissed it reverently and rereated backward from the
ROOM
ATE that night, when Thurey looked down on the
avenue and park, at last once more deserted only
great gaping orifce where snow and earth and rock
had been marked the spot of Pelevns last venture.
Then Alice in, still white and quaking, dressed for
retiring, but too disturbed for bed.
Dear child, dear chd she said as she and
took her Princess" r her arms No more of my in
nocent game. release you from every single prom
1Se!'
Thurey looked at her unwnkingly, afraid it meant
that the game being DONE she due to be dismissed
and return whence she had come.
"No more?" she said. "You won't need any
longer?"
For Heavens sake, Deary, what do you mean?" de-
manded Alice, equally disturbed "Need you? never
needed anyone so much in all my life | simply in
tended to release you from all the foolish agreements
exaced! l realize the dangers have plunged you in.
realize how selfish should be- after all you've under
gone to deny you the slightest speck of happiness.
NO. o11 Il, ho+o 1o~I
"Ace! cried Thurley, all but ready to laugh despite
Gaill sl1fiS OUTCOME u '''' evening '' ''
You lent him your money, and
"Oh I'll get it all back and return it to you gladly"
interrupted Thurley who had troubled her mind with
out respite all the things she had done ~ didn't
beat the Count he did! / acted impulsively, of
course know but I'll surely restore every cent used
and"
"Thurley Ruxton what are you talking about you
silly little thng? demanded Alice unable to let her
continue further THAT money was just much
yours the hair of your head You ought to be spanked
the girl against her breast and strained her there with
all her strength "You know that | love you. You
know approve of every single thing you've done
at last If you wish to marry Mr.. Gaillard, | know
that-someway-he must be Splendid
But DON'T objected Thurey. Il don't see why
you thought l coud!
Alice pushed herself away and looked her squarey in
the eyes. I'm kitten under nine days DID, she said.
Maybe you'd rather not marry anyone at all -
Thurley suddenly crimsoned; but the light in her
eyes increased. Il admit it would have been awfuliy
sweet to let Robley ask riding that morning in the
snow, she said but l wanted to keep the promise
made to you.
Alice's eyes were abruptly trimming "You poor,
dear, darling little gir she said attempting to laugh,
but achieving something nearer to Sob Let me call
him up the phone"
Chapter XIX. Trysting Place
THE telephone not disturbed that night. A
mere metal wire has frequently warmed and tingled
at the voice of Cupid, speeding down its length; but
Thurley had plans that all her own, well a