New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-10
CHAPTER XVII.
Wherein The Waverton Case" Collapses


portraits published in the press at the time Of the divorce
proceedings would serve Doris cxccllcntly either
disguise or TO prove an abb; and she was quite unprc
r~ci for the presence Of another in the room.
But She was in no wise disconnected An adventures
Of the front rank woman accustomed to carry herself
v. in society she advanced without furry or pcrccp-
-uIc lack of ease.
Sorry if am intruding Clo-Clo" she said, ostcnta-
".1y dsrcgaring Doris after the first glance OF sur
r-.-e The fact IS | rushed here from Albany in
.s.0 as | felt had to have long chat with you on
some very important business. ! came away soon after
5Ebrcak, and stopped only once near Lake George for
mack while my chauffeur replenishing the gaso-
'.na tank Would YOU mind ordering me some break
l-,2 Anything will DO. We talk while eat
Determined to carry Waverton by storm, she evil
IDENTIFY meant TO hold out her well glOved hand; but she
had the sense to refrain when she looked into his eyes
at sounds rather nhOSptable but | would suggest
that YOU run into the town, he said. at IS only
mile away, and you will find a very fair hotel there
OHaraS.'
Mrs Dclamar only smiled. She was sure OF her
quarry: but her sharp scrutiny had detected resem-
bance between the hated and yelled lady seated near
the window and the photograph on the table Inc uS
Coverv induced a certain warnCSS
81 don't wish to disturb your household arrange,
mcnts she said swccty, "and can wait Tor meal nH
| reach the hotel YOU speak Of; but must nave lG"
minutes private talk with you first 1t Is absolutely
Imperative" mid,
Have YOU something. to say that YOU do not wish
Mrs. Wavcrton 10 hear;
Mrs DeIarnar almost started. So her halttormed
.,snicion was corrcct-thc woman whose face was in
-rr shadow was really Doris Wavcrton. Well the po-
.ion brStled with difficulties; but she would not WIN
draw now. Why should shc2 If Mrs. Wavcrton had
rn so cgrcgOuSly deceived, the fact only rendered her
position al the more imprcgnablc.
~Tr.. is exactly as YOU choose, Clo-Clo she sad;
then 81. added, apparently as afterthought, per
r..,.v.- don't ike me TO that name bctorc-beiore
Mrs Wavcr,on; What shall l call you, then; Not
Claude. surely;
XVII. las Josephine Dclamar2" broke in Doriss voice,
.I,,1.. rl4r romeo r1r1fp 2
VAS ,.a preliminary TO a luncheon party
ayes said Waverton, secretly amazed at this girl
Widows attitude; though he had sense enough to play
~, . +, valantly. You see for yourself, Dons that
H.. D.Iamars visit was unexpected, and 1t rests
v. r with YOU whether or not YOU care 10 hear what
81. his 10 communicate.
Sir. Waverton flashed look of unutterabc scorn at
Mr.. Da'amar. 81 prefer to remain, she said Then
sr med a nonchalant gaze on her adversary "Wil
yo. good enough to explain yourself briefly to Mr..
w.. .un and then leave u.s.
Nl.- Deamars urbantv was mistaken by this direct
at,..- Ii would not serve her purpose to unnaSk her
batter before Doris; though she would nave dearly
love. tumble her rivals citadel OF dlSdan IN runs
ablr. ..r feet As il was she disrcgarded her, with
deliberate indifference that intended TO gall, and
v.ss ..~-ainlv well assumed. When all was said and
done he pretty little fool would soon have to abandon
any dream she might harbor OF retaining her divorced
81 I'm onlv urge the cxpcdcncy Of private CONVEX
sa,i.n she said, looking calmly at Waverton Il am
acua.eG solely by regard for your own interests; IN
this matter, at any rate. Atterward you can decide
whc,har or not YOU care to share condolences with
third party"
Can.v would have rcveed in this play Of innucndo
this Gatng Of soft flesh beneath fine ralmcni; but
Wayerou fearful on Doriss account looked and felt
pr,frlrt'v uncomfortable. He knew, OF course, what
law behind Mrs Dclamars scmposed mission and
that he mus, have Mrs. Wavcuons active help II that
mission we're to fail; but he could not bring himself to
seek the operation he needed, and was actually on the
point Of suggesting the transtccncc OF this u"cIcome
visitor to- the drawing room when Doris sprang to the
rescue.
~Ilave YOU come here, Mrs. Kyrlc She said, ITO