The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-01

respectfully cloaked admiration. Tn
lady obviously returned his interest.
why, If you're the Baron de Gros;,
she exclaimed. didn't you marry V
Brown? She used to be at the Gayet,
with me. years ago."
Il certainly did marry Violet Brown.
! Peter confessed. and, if you will allow
me to say so, Mrs. Heseltine- Wrigge
! should have recognized you anywhere
from your photographs"
Say, isn't that queer" the little lady
remarked. turning to her husband. 81
should love to see vi again
IF you will give me your address.
Peter declared. promptly, my wife viii
be delighted TO call upon you"
The man looked up from the note.
DO YOU want TO talk business with
me. Baron?" he asked
For few moments only" Peter an
swered. Il am afraid | am great nui-
sance. and if you wish it | will come
down to the city again"
That's all right" Ms. Heseltine-
Wrigge replied. "Myra won't mind
waiting minute or two. Come through
here"
He turned back and led the way into
a quiet-looking suite of offices, where
one or two clerks were engaged writing
at open desks. They all three passed
into an inner room.
ANY objections to my wife coming
in?" Mr.. Heseltine- Wrigge asked
There's scarcely any place for her out
there"
Delighted" Peter answered.
She glanced at the clock.
Remember we have to meet the
Count Won Hern at half past one at
Princes, Charles" she reminded him.
Her husband noddc! There was
nothing in Peters expression to denote
that he had already achieved the first
object of his visit!
Il shall not detain y9u," ne said.
Your name has been mentioned to ME,
Mr. Heseltine-Wrigge, as a fnancier
likely to have large sum of money at
his disposal | have a scheme which
needs money Providing the security
is unexceptionable. are you in po-
sition to do deal?"
How much do Yet WANT" Mr.
Heseltine- Wrigge asked
"A million to a million and half,
Peter answered.
'Dollars?'
Pounds"
1t was not Mr.. Heseltine -Wrigge' S
pose to appear surprised. Nevertheless,
his eyebrows were slightly raised.
Say, what is this scheme?" he in
CURED
First of ALL" Peter replied. II should
like to know whether there's any
chance of business if l disclose it."
Not an atom" Mr.. Heseltine-Wrigge
declared Il have just committed my
self to the biggest financial transaction
of my life and it will clean me Out"
Then ] won't waste your time"
Peter announced, rising.
sit down for moment" Mr. Hesel-
tine-Wrigge invited, biting the end off
a cigar and passing the box toward
Peter. That's all right. My wife doesn't
mind. Say, it strikes me as rather a
curious thing that you should come in
here and talk about a million and a
half. when that's just the amount con-
cerned in my other little deal"
Peter smiled.
''As a matter of fact, it isn't at all
queer" he answered Il don't want the
money. came to see whether you
were really interested in the other af-
fair-the Turkish loan, you know"
Mr.. Heseltine- Wrigge Withdrew his
cigar from his mouth and locked stead
lily at his visitor.
Say, Baron" he declared, you've
got nerveP
Not at ALL" Peter replied. "rm here
as much in your interests as my own
Whom do YOU represent anyway"
Mr.. Heseltine- Wrigge inquired.
"A company you have never heard
of" Peter replied. Our Offices are in
the underground places of the world,
and we don't run to brass plates. / am