The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
CHAPTER xv1-(continued.o

It must not be supposed h a Lord
Beachcombe was without curiosity as
TO the use Robin a made of the In
vitation and disguise he had borrowed
30 p~eremptorily. He questioned sew
eral people, but no one seemed to have
observed the scarlet domino, and the
one person who could have enlightened
him, he did not dream of connecting
with h exploits of a highwayman.
He began to feel treasured, and a
couple of bottles Of wine helped to re-
store his damaged amour propre,
though his temper was considerably
ruffled. He followed Pru to the ball
room, but his invitation to dance was
coldly declined and he retreated to the
card-room where Sir Godfrey was al
with fierce joy. 1t would be strange,
indeed, he argued, If means could not
be found to fasten a quarrel o a
man who came to the card table with
a naturally morose temper heated with
wine and still further excited by the
bitter-sweet arts of a coquette.
That B~eachcombe was still infatu-
ated with his old love. Sir Geoffrey
had not the slightest doubt. and that
he had persuaded her to jilt him he
had. as he firmly believed. the evidence
of his own senses.
The play was high, and Sir Geof-
frey's luck had taken another turn.
The pile of guineas in front Of him
grew apace and gradually the others
dropped out, except Beachcombe, who
had also been winning, though not so
largely. His luck soon gave way be-
fore Sir Geoffrey's, and in a short time
he mad lost all his winnings and a
considerable sum besides. Seeing him
hesitate and a rise from the table.
his opponent laughingly exclaimed,
Don't leave me, Beachcombe; Tn in
the vein tonight"
"a NT1n1t1clSy IN Iowa l,,oIr,r 4,
sneered Beachcombe. II see the widow
has Tilted you"
That's a lie and you know it,"
cried Sir Godfrey. Both the men
started to their feet and stood glaring
at each other across the table. Most
and a breathless hush fell upon the
whole assembly.
Is that intended for an insult p.
said Beachcombe thickly. A laugh or
two expressed the opinion of the on
x as to the propriety of such a
question.
You a take 1t any way you
please" retorted Sir Godfrey. what
l have said / am ready to repeat. IL
you require It. and uphold in any way
you demand."
A gray-haired man in generals mi
form came forward and laid q hand
on the arm Of each.
Gentlemen" he said, the duchess
Will be much offended, il this should
go further under her roof, on such an
ash as this. Il you wish to con-
tlnue this discussion. my quarters,
near by. are at your disposal after
the ball. Until then. pray let us avoid
any unpleasantness."
Beachcombe turned on his heel and
walked off to h other md Of the
room. Sir Godfrey accepted the old
generals invitation, and pocketing his
winnings. repaired to the ballroom. his
temper and spirits vastly improved.
There he had the good fortune to
find Prue in a gracious mood. ana
willing to make UP for her previous
neglect by dancing with him and
allowing him to linger at her side un-
III he ball am to an END. Then
he had the felicity Of shawifnr her
and handing her Into her carriaee
where she bade him good morrow and
permitted him 70 press q kiss UPON
Robins psari-embrofdered gloves.