Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-28
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CHAPTER TX.
FoOLHARDY JULIEN.

CHAPTER TX.
FoOLHARDY JULIEN.
The luncheon in the beautiful restau-
rant Of the Ritz was a meal after the
duchess own heart. She was at home
here and received the proper amount Of
attention. Not only that. but many ac-
quaintances-mostly foreign, but a few
English-paused at her table to pay their
respects. To every one OF these she
carefully introduced her daughter and
Sir Julien The situation was not with
out its embarrassments. Lady Anne,
however, dissipated them by an unaf-
fected ut OF laughter.
Mother thinks she is putting every
thing quite right by lending us the sane
tity Of her presence" she declared. I'VE
have been seen lunching at the Ritz.
After this. who shall say that I ran
away from home to meet a riding mas
ter in Paris, or some other disreputable
person? I may perhaps he pitied as the
victim OF a hopeless infatuation for you,
Julien. but for the rest. IL we only sit
here long enough I shall be white
washed"
The duchess. was a little uneasy.
II must say. Anne. she protested.
that you seem to have developed
great deal Of levity during the last few
days. It's not a subject to be alluded
to so lightly. An now let me tell you
who this is. wonderfully interesting
person. can assure you. She was born
in Paris of American parents. very
wealthy indeed. married when quite
young TO Prince Falkenberg. and sepa-
rated from him within two years. They
say that she is still great person when
she chooses. My dear princess!
Madame Christopher, who had entered
the room on her way to a luncheon
party. paused for moment and shook
hands. Then she recognized julien.
Really" she murmured. this is most
unexpected. My dear duchess, you have
quite deserted Paris. is this your
daughter-Lady Anne? I scarcely re-
member her. And yet"
we met yesterday" Lady Anne inter
rupted promptly You know, 1 want
to be your secretary. Madame Christie
phor. II you will let me. My mother has
entirely cast me of, so it doesn't mat
ter"
The duchess made a most piquant ges-
ture. II was really an insufferable po-
sition. but she was determined to remain
graceful.
my dear Madame Christopher" she
said. you have no grown-up children.
Of course, so I cannot ask for your SYM
pathy. But I have a daughter here
who is giving me a great deal Of trouble.
1 fiatter myself that I have modern
views OF life, but Anne-wen. I won't
discuss her"
Madame Christopher smiled.
young people are different nowadays,
Duchess she remarked. IF Lady Anne
really wants to come into life on her
own. why not? She can be my secre-
tary IL she chooses. 1 shall pay her
just as much as / should any one else,
and I shall send her away If she Is not
young people nowadays. Duchess" she
continued, "in very much your daugh-
ter's position. who do these odd things.
I always think that It is better not to
stand in their way. Sir Julien, 1 want
to speak to you before you leave this
restaurant. I have something important
TO say"
The duchess was a little taken aback.
To her ii seemed a social cataclysm. some
thing unheard OF. that her daughter
should propose to be any ones secretary.
Yet this woman, who was certainly of
her own order. had accepted the thing
as entirely natural-had dismissed IL,
even. with a few casual remarks. Julien,
who since Madame Christophor's arrival
had been standing in his place, was some
what perplexed.
You are lunching hereT' he asked.
with the Servian minister's wife.
SIaA excuse ul1SGiA carly ~ 70 q VIA
necessity that we talk for few mo-
ments before you leave here. Five min
utes ago I sent a note to youE rooms"
II shall be at your service" Julien re-
piled slowly.
Il shall expect you in the morning"
Madame Christopher said smiling at
Lady Anne. Don't be later than 10
o'clock. ! am always at home after 4,
duchess. IL you are spending any time in
Paris" she added.
They watched her as she passed to the