The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-11

hlterWaruS came To look upon as pre-
arranged game Of auction-bridgc. When
she came in after an absence of Mt least
two hours. the game was just breaking
up. lie noted the questioning look that
Mrs. CASTOR bestowed upon her fair
charge, and also remarked that it con
tanned no sign of reproof. The girl went
up to her room without so much as Il
word with him. Her face was flushed
and she carried her head disdainfully
lie was greatly puzzled.
The puzzle was soon explained. lie
waited for her on the stairway ms she
came down alone TO dinner.
you told me that your friends were
not in Interlaken. Mr.. Schmidt" she
said coldly. why did you feel called
upon to deceive mc?"
lie bit his lip. For an instant he re-
flcctcd, and then gave an evasivc answer.
II think told YOU that | was alone in
this hotel. Miss Guile. My friends are
ut another hotel. am not aware
that -"
Il have seen and talked with that
charming old man. Mr.. Totten." she in
terruptcd. "IIc has been here for days.
and Mr.. Dank Ms well DO you think
that you have been quite fair with me-
lie lowered his eyes. IL think ] have
been most fair to both Of us" he replied.
"Will you believe me when say that in
way | personally requested them Ia
leave this hotel and seek another And
will il decrease your respect for me II
add that I wanted to have ynu all To my
self. so to speak. and not To feel that
these good friends of mine We're ~
why don't you look mo in the face
| Mr. Schmidt" she broke in. lie looked
up ut once prepared To meet look of dis
dain. To his surprise. she was smiling
Il have talked ii all over with Mrs. Gas
| ton. and she advised mo TO forgive You II
YOU were in the least pcnitent and -
! honest Well. you have made an honest
confession. am satisfied. Now. ! have
n confession To- make. | have suspected
all along that Mr. Totten and Mr.. DAM
and the shadowy Mr.. Gourou were in thu
town"
you suspectcd?" he cried in amaze
mcnt and chaCrin.
81 was morally certain that they wcr'
here. Today my suspicious were justi
fed. encountered Mr.. Tottcn in tn
park beyond the Jungfraublick. lie wa
very much upset. | can assure YOU. bu
he recovered with amazing swiftneSs. w
sat on one Of the benches in n nice littl
nook and had a long. long talk. lie is
charming man. have asked him T.
come to- luncheon with MS tomorrow. an
To bring Mr.. Dank."
Good Lord. will wonders never --
"But did not include the still inviS
bic Mr.. Gourou. was afraid that yo
would be- too uncomfortable under tn
hawk.like eye Of the gentleman who :
kindly warned MS mt the Pavilion Bleu.
There was gentle raillery in her manner
II shall expect you to Join MS MI
Schmidt You have no other engage
ment?'
IL shall he delighted" he stan
mcred.
She laid her hand gently upon his arr
and n serious sweetness came into he
eyes.
Come" she said "lct MS 60 in ahca
of Mrs. CASTOR. Let us have just on
little minute to ourselves. Mr.. Schmidt.
1t was true that she came upon tn
Count in one of the paths Of the Klein
Rugen He was walking slowly tuwnr
her, his eyes fixed thoughtfully upon I'll
ground When she accostcd him, he wa
plainly confused, ms she had said. Ate
the first few passages in polite thong
stilted conversation. his keen. gray eye
resumed their thoughtful-- it was eve
calculating look.
"Will YOU sit here with me for n Will,
Miss Guile" he asked gently. Il hay
something Of the gravest Importance
say to YOU.
CHE sat beside him on the sequcstcrc
- bench. and when she arose to lea\
him an hour later. her cheek was war;
with color and her eyes were filled wit
tenderness toward this grim. staunch oI
man who was the friend of hcr frien'
She aid her hand in his and suffered hil