The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-08

was a quicker of annoyance on his wife's fair brow
she stared reilecively through the window at the
distant lights of Blitherwood. far up the mountain
side.
sounds ominous to me-" said King dryly. as
Bobby for salel"
The Count favored him with a look of horror
MY dear Mr.. King" Then as comprehension came,
he smiled. II No. he isn't for sale. He is
Prince. not pawn Mr.. Blithers may be willing
to buy but -" he proudly shook his head
ale was feeling You out. however" said King.
Eliminating. "Plantng the seed. so to speak.
"There is rumor that she is to marry Count
Lannet.' said his wife. A horrd creature There
was talk in the newspapers last winter of an Italian
duke. Poor girl. From what | hear of her. she is
rather good sort sensible and more genuinely
American in her tastes than might be expected after
her bringing-up. And she is pretty
"lIow about this young Scoville. RainieF'
"Hes q nice boy. but - he'll never get her. She
is marked up too high for him. He doesn't possess
so much as the title to an acre of land.
Extraordinary. the way you Americans 20 after
our titles. said the Count good-naturedly
mo more extraordinary than the way you Euro
peans go after our money, was her retort.
IL don't know which is the cheaper. titles
money in these days. said King 81 understand
can get most acceptable duke for three or four
millions nice marquis or count for half as much.
and Sir on tick" He eyed the Count specuatively.
"Of course prince of the ROYAL blood comes pretty
high
pretty high said the Count grmly. He seemed
to be turning something over in his mind "Iour
amazing Mr. Bhers further contded to me that
he might be willing To take of the Russian obi
CATION for us if no else turns up in time. AS
matter of fact. without waiting for my reply. he
said that he would have his lawyers look into the
matter of security at once. ! was somewhat dazed.
but think he said it would be trouble at all for
him to provide the money himself and he would be
glad TO accommodate us If we had no other plan III
mind. Amazing. amazing!
"Of course. You told him it was not to be con-
sdered." said King sharply.
Il endeavored To do SO, but | fear he did not
grasp what | was saying. Moreover. | tried to tell
him that it a matter | was not at liberty to
discuss. lie didn't hear that. either
He is not in the habit of hearing any but
himself. fear said King
Il am afraid poor Robin is in jeopardy said his
wife. ruefully. 'The Bogieman Is after him.
"Does the incomprehensble creature imagine ="
began the Count loudly and then found it necessary
to pull his collar away from his throat if to save
himself from immediate stranguation.
Mr. Blithers is not blessed with imagination
Count" said she. lie doesn't imagine anything"
"lf he should presume to insult Prince by
- grated the old soldier. very red in the face and
erect IF he should presume to - words failed
him and an instant later he laughing but some
what uncertainty. with his amused host and hostess
X. BLlTllERS reached home in
! ! !: !: ::
IN ALL high spirits. His wife was asleep.
I'm MI II but he awoke her without any
Ef5 III Il say. Lou, wake up. Got some
IT, ! I news for You. Wen have a prince
IN .H!99:i:eHI in the family before you can say
H.....rll:I Jack Robinson
HfA1&&Y She sat up in bed. blinking with