Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11


American would think Of doing such thing. | want
to buy this paceSfor other than to tell him
that he hasn't enough money in his possession to pur
chase it from Dyou see9 Vanity you may call it,
as do but it pleases to coddle it,
By this time in the rooms once occupied
by the Countess. He glanced about the apartments
carelessly
Deserted Iobserve" he remarked with queer smile.
My heart almost stood still. 9Th? What do you
mean?"
"If not mistaken these are the rooms occu-
pied by your Wallets wife Am | rght?'
| steadied myself. "She has gone away | said
Couldn't stand the climate"
your valet stand it?"
Nicely said l. with conscious blush.
Il mean the separation of course.
Certainly He is used to it."
4Isnt it rather odd that he should still think she
here in the castle?"
"Does he?" / murmured
Il inquired for her when | encountered him down.
stairs. He said she quite well this morning, except
for headache
"She is subject to headaches, believe, said l, with
the utmost nonchaance.
He lifted his right eyebrow lightly; but said
on the subject.
pile of rubbish lay heaped in of the
Tarnowsy first eyed the heap curiousy, then rather
intently Suddenly he strobe the room and gin
gey rooted among the odds and ends with the toe of
his highly polished boot. To my horror dilapdated
doll detached itself and rolled out upon the foor-a
well remembered treasure of Rosemarys and SO odd
in appearance that doubt if there another in the
world like it. Indeed have distinct recollection of
being told that the chlds father had painted in the
extraordinary features and had himself decorated the
original faxen locks with singular stripes OF red white,
and blue, sardonic tribute to the home land OF her
mother
turned away he stopped and picked up the soiled.
discarded effgy. When next looked at him, out OF
the of my eye, he holding the doll at arms
length and staring at it with fixed gaze. knew that
he recognized it. There could be doubt in his mind
to the identity of that tetae object My heart was
An instant later he rejoined me- but not word did
he utter concerning the strange discovery he had made
His face was set and pad and his eyes were misty In
voluntarily looked to he had the doll in his hand
and in that glance observed the bullying surface OF his
coat pocket.
In silence we stood there awaiting the temperance
of Saks, who had gone into of the adjoining
l confess that my hand trembled as lighted
fresh cigarette He staring modify at the floor his
hands clasped behind his back Something smacklng
smoked pacidly yet waited for the outburst. 1t did
not come 1t never came He kept his thoughts his
restraint on his part | shall always remember him
true descendant OF the nobility.
strangers
Have you made out the papers, demanded the
Count harshly. An ugly CLEAN had come to his eyes:
but he did not direct it toward Indeed he seemed
to avoid looking at me at all.
ayes, Count Tarnowsy,' said the lawyer "They are
ready for the signatures.
@Perhaps Mr.. Smart may have reconsdered his offer
to SELL said Tarnowsy. "Let him the contracts
4 have not reconsidered.' l said quietly.
"You may sign here, Mr.. Smart, said the notary as
he gave me the document,as simple contract, found
twill you be good enough to sign Mr.. Smart?" said
Tarnowsy coldly. He glanced at his watch @My
time is valuable When you give possession?'
"The day the deed is transferred
THAT will be in less than three days. have satisfied
myself that the title is clear There need be delay
We signed the contract after had requested Poop
endyke to read it aloud to me. 1t called for the pay
of thousand dollars at the time of signing.
His lawyer handed a package of crisp banknotes
and asked count them | did deliberately, the
oIocar 1n0Er yyfha ar1nn smile
Correct" said l. laying the package the table.
He bowed very deeply. @Are YOU satisfied, Mr..