The Washington herald., 1914-07-05

| But when simacas had gone she
thought-"That man knew the count had
those letters on him. Golymine. Siman-
cas-, Saint Gaulmier-three blackmailers
Doubtless they worked together and
knew each others secrets. They know
me- too, and suspect me. They suspect
have the letters. Wen. they are wise
people
Planning Humiliation.
She examined the letters. One packet
was addressed TO the Marchioness de
Barancos.
so my naughty lady" said she to
herself. you. too. have been playing
at love"
The letters were written by the
marchioness to the count in a most
loving manner. 1t had evidently been
the mans idea that they should be re-
turned to her after his death. of course.
The other packets contained letters
from Nine. Groom. "Humph." said
Julie, Il suspected that. And who is
this third person. do not know her.
Evidently a bourgeoise person.
But the packet is addressed: l will
humilitate her with the rest of them.
want revenge upon some one: will
take II out upon these ladies.
las for Nine. CroZon. ! could not
humIlitate her much. But Berthe-I win
humilitate Berthe by making her the
agent of her sister. We went to school
together-we three-but since I left the
straight and narrow path Berthe has re-
fused TO recognize me.
Well. my pretty prude, l will take
your pride down a little. will show
you that there are other women gone
astray beside myself"
Appointments at the Opera.
Then. taking a piece Of plain paper,
she wrote the following note to Nine
Barancos: "Madame-An accident has
placed in my hands the letters addressed
by you to the Count Wencelas Goly-
but l think it more prudent and becom-
or to receive you at mine.
Il shall be at the ball at the Opera
House on Saturday evening. in box q
first tier. shall be absolutely alone
and will wear a black and white domino.
I shall await you there at half after one
"A Friend"
She sent a similar note to the woman
whom she did not know and then wrote
note to Berthe Lestrel. telling her
what letters she had and telling her that
IL she wanted to restore them to her
at 2:5O and call upon her in box q
She made the appointment with Berthe
so late from sheer spite, wishing to give
the girl all the trouble she could.
At Mime. CRmbrny's Musical.
Here. Mariette." said she. take this
note TO Mile. Berthe Lestrel and. after
she has read II. ask her what her reply
is"
She gave the maid the address of the
singer and then went out and with her
own hand posted the other two letters.
That SATURDAY. evening Nine Cambray
gave her usual weekly musical. Berthe
Lestrel was the principal singer Of the
evening
As her clear. sweet voice rang out
through the crowded rooms the passion
which had been so long slumbering in
the breast OF CASTOR Darcy broke forth
into fame.
He sought his uncle. who was among
the guests, and his uncle grumbled a
little-but did not seriously object. He
had said any well-born girl, and Berthe
was well-born, though poor. He had
said virtuous. and there was no cues
tion as to the virtue of Berthe.
After Berthe had sung CASTOR sought
her side and said: "It is getting late
let me call cab and see you home"
No, no." replied Berthe, "I have A
cab already waiting-I arranged for it."
A Mvsterious Woman.
She had. indeed. a cab in waiting. and
IN the cab a mask and domino. She was