The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-27

n"ation 10 the eject that an emissary
rom Russia to the Court here wa
eMpected daily" Lasdale nodded
without speaking You said he was
whose particulars your Government
was DESTROYS Of obtaining. You even
suggested that large sum would be
given III exchange"
That is true"
came tonight TO tell YOU that I
Know who that einlssary is and what
ms movements are. have nlso. I
oeliefc. means OF obtaining the de.
sired particulars.'
La Sda!e's face BETRAYED no emo
tioh, though he knew that much was
at stake
by what day can you get them for
me-"
Picard considered.
Shall We say in three days tme?"
very good. l shall have the ex-
change ready" Sir Mordaunt said.
with return OF his faint smile. Il
KNOW you are infallibie. my dear
Picard"
Picard bowed his thanks.
Most kind Of you. Sir Mordaunt"
he said but since am here l should
be delighted il may, to pay nay re-
spccts TO Lady Lasdale."
Lady Lasdaln started violently out
OF her rcvcrie The door had been
quietly opened and as quietly cioH"d
Forgive this untimely visit. Lady
Lasddic. Picard said. bowinE over
her extended hand. but / have Just
met your husband. who gave me per
mission TO orcr myself as nm escort
10 the poluchs.
Eleanor Lasdale motioncd to hc,
guest ~ lie seated
1t is worry kind of YOU" she said
quietly. but have changed my mind
My husband cannot so. ana so | do
not care to-"
DO i disturb you. Lady Laxdaley'
nc asked.
NO." she answered nhsently II
was doing nothing. and ain quite
alone. IA YOU see"
All" he said. alone, All. ycs, you
arc often alone. Lady Lasduie." she
looked ut him sharply. but he was
gazing into the fire. "As told YOU
] met Sir Mordaunt ana his SON" he
went OIL drcamily. Il assure YOU
1t is almost touching to see him with
that Young fellow SO absolutely
wrapped up in him. is he not?"
Eleanor looked down at him with
frowniiig eyes.
What do YOU mean by all thisY'
St'' hfbibii'u HhuS IlllN.
lie rose and faced her
Il do not hesitate to toll YOU. You
must know If YOU arc to defend your
self. The world says that your hus.
band did not marry YOU Tor love"
For what thcn?"
lin order that HIS house micht have
q worthy representative. In order tina,
Indulge in every luxury and eXtrava-
gnncc-with your money. Lady Las
dale. II may not be true, but the world
can only Judge by what It sees 1t
sees You alone. neglected. 1t sees
Harry Lasdale living like prince.
with his father constantly watching
at his side"
"Hush!' she broke In.
FOR your sons sake. for your
sake. and at tho risk Of losing your
friendship l shall tell you what
know. You and your child are
thrust aside. are deprived OF your
Just rights by a worthless boy who
deccivcs you aud his father daily
and whose name Is already stained
with the worst dishonor. though his
father does not know It,"
"Dtshonor! What has he done?"
ASK Prince Oloff. who comes here
tomorrow. He was with Harry Las.
dale when he was attached 10 the
Legation at ST. Petersburg, and he
carries with him papers that would
dh nan Sir Mordaunt's son forever as
n thief and traitor.'
Eleanor Lasdale stretched on, her
hand, as though blindly seeking sun.
port
~ thief and traitor?" she
breathed. Picard folded his arms liz
spoke quietly. but with "a marked
emphasis
Hear me TO the end Lady Lasda,a
The papers once in your hands i,
would not be wise for you to usn
them. Sir Mordaunt would ask oues.
tons, perhaps suspect jealousy ana
intrigue. Give them to me. | shall he
able 10 lay them before him ass
She bent forward and rang tho bell.
Lady l-asdnle. do not he too rash.'
he begged passionately. Think VIVA,
My son shall not profit by
theft" she said.
He bowed and left the room as
though he had not failed. as though
nothing OF any import had passed be-
tween them.
The evening had been tedious in.
the extreme. The Prince. their rucs,
however seemed thoroughly pleased
with his entertainment. Toward ~
he rose.
Il am weary with my long lour.
ncy," lie apolosized with his f,In,
foreign accent. Your port. my dear
l-uSdulc, and your wice's delirhtful
voice have lulled me into a dreamy
state which Graves repose. Moreover"
he added in an undcrtone which did
not escape Lady Lasdale's ears
must prepare myself for to-morrow's
business business. by the way. which
concerns YOU"
Concerns me?" echoed LasdaIe.
smiling.
Not very pleasantly. fear" Oloff
Gravely LAS your friend.
would have preferred that the mis-
sion should have fallen into other
lands-but there! It's all Oh the
knees OF the gods. and will not
spoil your dreams Good night. Lady
-asda!e. again thousand thanks!"
ic kissed her cold hand. and with an
)thcr bow made his lansuid graceful
Kit. Husband and wife were left
.lone
You were no, at the Polochs' ball
asst night"
Ne" she answered without moving
Why not" she looked at him
sraveiy, and he LAUNCHED. DOUBTLESS
YOU had better company at home"
ie suggested. Il must confess" he
vent on. his voice sharp with bitter
st sarcasm. THAI YOU fulfil Your
luties towards Harry and myself adj
You prove daily how easy
may feel respecting the honor OF