Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-28

like Madame Christopher
/ 81 had no idea, Julien" the duchess
remarked, that you we're friendly with
her"
julien evaded the question.
AT any rate" he said, turning to
Anne. this will be better for you than
making bows"
II suppose so,' she assented. "All the
same. 1 am very much my own mistress
/ in that dusty little workshop II Madame
/ Christopher. isn't that the name she
chooses to be called by?-becomes exact
ing. 1 am not even sure that I shant
regret my bow-making"
] "Tell me exactly how long you have
known her, Julien" the duchess persist
ed
"Since my arrival in Paris this time"
Julien answered. Il had-well, a sort of
| introduction to her"
l "She is received everywhere" the
duchess continued, because know she
visits at the house of the Comtesse Des-
chelles, who is one of the few women
IN Paris of the old faction who are en-
tirely exclusive. At the same time / am
| told that she leads a very retired life
now, and is more seen in Bohemia than
] anywhere. I am not at all sure that 1t
4 is a desirable association for Anne"
| well, you can leave off troubling
]
| however much we make believe, 1 have
really shaken the dust of respectable
| ity off my feet. Hamilton Place knows
me no longer I am a dweller in the
| by-ways. Even If come back, it will
be as a stranger People will be in
terested in me, perhaps, as some one
outside their lives. That strange
daughter of the poor dear duchess, you
KNOW they will say. who ran away
TO Paris. Some terrible affair No one
knows the right of it. Can't you hear
IT all? They will be kind to me, of
course, but I shan't belong. Alas"
The duchess was studying her bill
and wondering how much to tip the
/ waiter. She answered only absently.
MY dear Anne, you are talking quite
| foolishly. 1 wish 1 knew" she added
plaintively, a few minutes later, what
you have been reading or whom you
have been meeting lately"
Don't bother about me-" Anne beg
! ged. What you want to do now is to
tell Perkins to pack up your things and
I'll come and see you off by the four
o'clock train. Julien must wait outside
for my future employer. What / really
think is going to happen is that she's
/ going to ask for my character Julien.
/ be merciful to mel Remember that
above all things I have always been re-
| spectlble. Remind her that if 1 were
too intelligent 1 should probably rob
| her of her secrets or money or some
thing. / am really a most machin-
| like person Nature meant me to be
| secretary to a clever woman, and my
handwriting-don forget my hand
writing. Nothing so clear or so rapid
has ever been seen"
The duchess signed her bill, slightly
undertipped the waiter and accepted
his subdued thanks with a gracious
smile.
II can see." she said as they left the
room, that 1 shall have to wash my
/ hands Of you. Nevertheless, I shall
not lose hope"
She shook hands solemnly with Juli-
en- and he performed a like ceremony
I with Lady Anne.
when shall I see you again?" he
asked the latter.
you had better question Madame
| Christopher concerning my evenings
out" she replied. "It is not a matter
i know much about I am sure you
are quite welcome to any of them"
Julien found a seat in the broad pas
50 geway. Several acquaintance pass
/ ed to and MIRO wmoh so far as possible
he avoided. Madame Christopher came
at last. She was the centre of little
party who were on their way into the
lounge. When she neared Julien, how
ever, she paused and made her adieux.
He rose and waited for her expect
antly.
I'VE are to talk here?" he asked.
She nodded.
In that cOrner."
Madame Christopher" Julien saio
earnestly, II am most grateful for your
offer At the same time, / honestly do
not believe that have anything to fear
anywhere. Herr Freudenberg has made
one attempt upon me, and has failed. 1
do not think he is likely to risk every
thing by any open assaults. In these
/ civilized days of the police, the tele-
phone, and the law courts, one is not
so much at the mercy of a strong man
as in the old days do not fear Herr
/ Freuenberg."
Madame Christopher shrugged her
shoulders
MY friend" she admitted, 81 admire
your courage. but listen. You say that
one attempt has already been made to
silence you. For every letter you write
there will be another made. At each
fresh one these creatures Of Herr Freu-
denberg's will have learned more cum
ming. In the end they are bound to sue
coed. Why risk your life? 1 offer my
house as a sanctuary. There is no
need for you to pass outside It. You
could take the exercise you require in
my garden, which is bounded by four
of the highest walls in Paris. You can
sit in a room apart from the rest of the
house, with three locked doors between
you and the others. You may write
there freely and without fear"
Julien smiled.
IT am afraid it is my stupidity" ne
said, but I cannot possibly bring my
self to believe in the existence of any
danger. 1 will promise you this. If I
may: II any further attempt should be
made upon me, any attempt which came
IN the least near being successful, 1
will remember your offer. For the pres
ent my mind is made up. I shall remain
where I am"
She shrugged her shoulders.
"Ingrate!"
mot that. by any MEANS" he assured
her heartily. You know that / am
grateful You know that il l refuse for
the moment your offer it is not because
1 mistrust you. 1 simply feel that 1
should be taking elaborate precautions
which are quite unnecessary"
Il might even spare you" she re-
marked, smiling, Lady Anne for your
! secretary"
Even that inducement," he answer
ed steadily, does not move me-
She pointed to a more retired spot
He followed her there.
order some Coffee" she directed.
He obeyed her and they were prompt