Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
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(copyrisbt 1911 by BObbs-Mernu Company

dip at Cambridge-seems she has
friends there among the residents;
and they were kind enough to tell
her of these things of the year before
as soon as they noticed how devoted
Francis was to her. At least this is
what my daughter suspects-Miss
kirkland is not the kind to talk, you
know"
Oh, wasn't she! BY Jove, won.
dered what he would think if he had
heard our conversation in the hall!
But it wasn't for me to tell him he
was warming a what's-its-name to his
bosom, so l just mumbled reply.
Nevertheless" he shrugged, lit is
easy to see that she can't stand the
sight of Francis" He shook his head
dismally. Charming girl, Mr.. Light
nut-a rare and perfect type OF the
English beauty at her best"
Oh, was she! Not if | knew any,
thing about it, and I had seen three
seasons in London. By Jove, I was
30 terribly shocked l could just feel
1t in my face!
He seemed surprised. Don't you
think SOP" he insisted.
We'll, rather don't, you know!"
1t just blurted out of itself. "Oh, l
Say-now, you're not really in earn.
est?" And 1 screwed my glass so
hard In my embarrassment, hurt my
eye-"You know she's freak! Why,
dash it" pulled up, for after all,
she was a fellow guest.
He stared, damned his hands deep
in his pockets and bent toward me.
Nov, look here, my boy, do you mean
90 say you don't think Miss kirkland
% beautiful and winning grip
guess he did see I meant 1t, for he
slowly emitted an expressive whistle
well, you are hopeless then-utter.
ly hopeless!" and dash 1t, he just
sgroaned!
But now, my dear young friend,
he went on, and with q glance at the
Uttered table. II want you to go Out
and get some fresh air before the
bloom Of the morning is past--if YOU
go out this way, you will avoid en-
countering those girls'-his hand gen
.tly but firmly urged me. 1T has beer
Just abominably selfish Of me to have
kept you stuffed in here; know
have bored you to death with all this
talk about the family black sheep
feel that now must let you escape"
"Oh, no-not at ALI" l protested
hastily and pulling back. Never woulc
do to let him feel that way, yon know
Really, pom honor now, thing wan
20 do Is just stay here and talk to yor
about Frances"
"Oh, damn Fran-h'm-I NEAR
Francis will keep!" He caught him
self hastily before the stare OF my
glass. fumbling with the papers tc
cover his confusion. Then he clappet
me on the shoulder. pressing me agar
toward the door. You Just 60 aheac
and do whatever you can with Fran
els, yourself-you are my only hope!
Or wait, and I'll prepare the way fol
you tonight-that's It; that's best!"-
and he went to nodding. Then h
halted my progress and eyed me in
tently. "There's another thing'--hil
voice dropped-'I think it's just a!
we'll Jack shouldn't know OF your in
tentions about Francis; he woul(
never approve-oh, never!"
He pursed his lips to Just q THU
curve as he shook his head positively
His eyes bored at me over his glass
es. / moistened my lips.
II know he feels you have alread!
concerned yourself enough abou
Francis" he said deliberately. 18th,
other night at your rooms-er, yol
know! Jack is SO particular in thos'
little things. All. there's model TO
you'll"
He looked upward and wagged hi
head as he laid his hand upon the
door-knob. BY JoVe. how wished h
would open it, for the room was get
ting devilish warm!
"And as for things I deplore II
Francis-oh, no, never any OF tina
with Jack!"-he stiffened proudly
-'he may. as have said, imbibe a Lit
tie too much, now and then; blu
when 1t comes to scandal-well.
have yet to hear the slightes
breath"
A sharp knock cut in abruptly.
"Come ini" And he swung the doc
open.
It was Jenkins to say a person wa
waiting to see me on important bust
ness.
CHAPTER XIV.