The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-26
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eesihcrs concerns the AFFAIR OF
"nieh you spoke to me a few days
ago. SIR Mordaunt You told me that
your Government mad received fnfor-
nation TO the effect that an emissary
trom russia to the Court here was
expected daily Lasdale nodded
without speaking. you said he was
tne bearer OF an important treaty,
whose particulars your Government
vas desirous of obtaining. lou even
.ksested that a large sum would be
sisen m exchange"
THAT 10 true"
came tonight 20 tell You that
know who that emissary f. and what
~, movements are I have also.
believe. means of obtaining the de-
sired particulars"
Lasdale's face betrayed no emo
ton. though he knew that much was
at stake.
by what day can you get them for
Picard considered.
snan we say In three days timer
very good shall have the ex-
ehange ready Sir Mordaunt said,
with a return OF his faint smile. Il
know you are infallibie. my dear
Picard bowed his thanks.
Most kind of you. Sir Mordaunt-
he said. but since am here I should
be delighted II I may. TO pay my re-
spects to Lady Lasdaie."
%.
Lady Lasdaie started violently out
OF her reverie. The door had been
quietly opened and as quietly elos.d.
Forgive this untimeiy visit. Lady
Lasdaie." Picard said. bowling over
her extended hand, but I have Just
met your husband, who gave me per-
mission 20 onsr myself as an escort
20 the Polochs."
Eleanor Lasdaie motioned to her
guest to be seated.
IL Is very kind OF you" she said
quietly. but have changed my mind.
My husband cannot go. and so 1 do
not care to-"
he asked.
NO." she answered absently. II
was doing nothing. and am quite
alone. as you see"
"Ahr he said. -alonei All. yes. you
are often alone. Lady Lasdale." She
looked at him sharply. but he was
gazing into the IRE. "As told you.
met Sir Mordaunt and his son." he
went on dreamily. Il assure you
II is almost touching TO see him with
that young fellow so absolutely
Eleanor looked down at him with
frowning eyes.
What do you mean by all thisf-
she demanded haughtily.
He rose and faced her
~ do not hesitate 60 tell you. You
must know II you are TO defend your
self The world says that your hus-
For what then7"
in order that his house might have
n worthy representative, in order that
his worshipped son might be able 10
indulgefin every luxury and extrava-
gance-with your money! Lady Las.
dale. IL may not be true, but the world
can only Judge by what Il sees. IL
sees you alone. neglected II sees
Harry Lasdale living like a prince.
with his father constantly watching
at his side"
"Hush!" she broke In.
For your sons sake, for your
sake. and at the risk OF losing your
friendship I shall tell you what /
know. You and your child are
Just rights by a worthless boy who
deceives you and his father daily
and whose name II already stained
with the worst dishOnor, though his
father does not know IT,"
"Dishonori What has he doneY-
ASK Prince Dion. who comes here
tomorrow. He was with Harry Las
dale when he was attached 10 the
Legation az St Petersburg. and he
carries with him papers that would
damn Sir Mordaunt's son forever an
a thief and traitori"
Eleanor Lasdale stretched out he,
hand, as though blindly seeking SUP
port.
"A thief and traitorY- an.
breathed. Picard folded his arms. m.
spoke quietly. but with a marked
emphasis.
Hear me 20 the end. Lady f.asdai.
The papers once in your hands ~
would not be wise for you 10 uss
them. Sir Mordaunt would ask oues.
lions. perhaps suspect Jealousy ana
intrigue. Give them 20 me. I ahaif n.
able 20 lay them before him as
She bent forward and rang the ben.
Lady Lasdaie, DO not he too rashf-
he begged passionateiy Think what
You arc doing For your sons
sake
NY son shah not proat BY
theft" she said.
Tie bowed and left the room as
though he had not failed. - though
nothing o. any import had passed be-
tween them.
10.
~ NNNWNMI MNM NNNM NNmNMuu In
the extreme. Tho Prince. their guest.
however. seemed fhoroughiy pies.ea
with his entertainments Toward N
he rose.
u am weary with my lone fam.
nev." he apcloEized With his f.fr,
foreign accent Your port. my dear
Lasdale. and your wife's delirhtfui
voice have lulied me into n dreamy
state which Graves reposo Moreover
be added in an undartonc which dfd
not escape Lady Lasdaia's earl
must prepare myself for to-morrovy'a l
business business By the way. which
concerns you"
Concerns meT' echoed Lasdaie.
smiling
Not verv pleasantly. fear" Dion
answered frsveiY As your friend.
would have preferred that the mis-
sion should have fallen into other
hanfH-hut there lee aiI on the
knees OF che gods. and 7 viii not
spoil your drea ma Good night Lady
Lasdals. aFain thousand thankafT
Pc kissed her cold hand. and with an
other bow made biz ianFuid. graceful
est Husband snd vifs we're isft
alone
you we're not ~ the roioehs bali
iaat nirhtf'
40" she anreered without MOVING
why not She looked 20 him
rraveiy. and be- LAUNCHED "Doubtisas
700 bad better company a. homer
De- suggested. % must ronfoaa" he
went on. bic voice SHARP uIfh bitter.
go aarraHu. chat fou fuifi your
duties towards Harry and myself i'd
mlrahlr. You prove daily how easy
2 may feel rraurrtinr the honor %
our name which ia in your keeping
"Morda unt'' she exclaimed passion