Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-29

had written novel which too clever to be success
full, few articles in the reviews which had attracted
great deal of attention. and the most popular society
comedy of the day. He was known to be rich he was
unmarried charming to all women, but obviously I'M
mpressionable. The worst thing that had been said
about him that he prig.
He stood the open door, waiting to receive his
guests composed and yet little eager his eyes fol-
lowed the approach of the car. The who stood
by his side watched him curiousy from underneath the
lace of the paraso that she held her head From
the first she had been suspicious of the coming of this
girl. a
"WhoI IS Lucie?7 sybil Cluley asked as the auto
mobile glided round the last bend of the avenue.
"Duchesse de Sayers, Lord Lakenham replied. 4She
is a sort of cousin of ours-was Aynesworth, you
know. She married Frenchman who turned out a
regular roter and divorced him. She hates her
and hates her title; nearly everyone calls her Lucille.
Great pal of Jermyn's.'
The car drew up in front of the house. cr1nyn held
both his hands Sybil he assisted her aght.
"This is delightul' he exclaimed. Il shall never be
able to make sufficient apologies for lot having been at
the station to receive you; but if there is greater
autocrat in this world than your my the caboy it
IS the captain of county cricket team. Mary you've
grown since last week. but you We got to kiss all the
same, because Pm your host. Glad you, Laken-
ham. We didn't expect you till the later train. Miss
C1ley, he on II want to present you to my far
away cousin who is GOOD enough to be hostess for me
sometimcs,-the Duo hesse de Savers
said slowly, she held out her hand. Il have been
anxious to meet you ever since your wonderful
performance in Jermyn's play"
Miss Cluey and much too modest for that sort
of thing Jer1nyn laughed. "There is tea the
other side of the house. in the gardens Come along
THEY all moved slowly into the great hail. Jernyn
led the way the white stone flags, smooth
with age and shining like marble, past the broad stair
case, where at the end of corridor through open
door was vista of terraced gardens, cool and brilliant.
a do hope that you will like it here he whispered in
Sybls ear. II have been looking forward much to
your visit"
She raised her eyes his and he suddenly struck
with the new thing he there 1t the look of
frightened animal the weak craving protection from the
strong.
at will be lovely she answered a am sure that it
will be lovely
"You have felt the heat am afraid. 1t must have
been terribly trying Journey
She shook her head at nothing she replied.
a had good many things to to before could get
away and travelling generally gives headache.
Directly sit down your garden it will have passed
"Ny garden" he smiled, shall be like the garden of
the Eastern sage When you open the gate and step
inside, all manner of evil things shall pass away
The corridor was hung with portraits. Right over the
door through which they pass the face of
in scarlet uniform frowned down upon them.
"Who is that?' she asked little sharply.
He glanced up careessly. "A great-unce, the third
Marquis of Lakenham Lakenham's grandfather, by
the by
She shivered distinctly. Once more he caught the
look in her eyes that had puzzled him.
a afraid, he remarked smiling "that you don't
like the 'ook of my ancestors
She glanced cautiously round The Others had paused
for a moment while Mary made friends with dogs.
Il do not like Lord Lakenham, she whispered mo,
don't look Mortified, please. OF he hasn't been
rude me- anything of that sort, but heard of him
once-I didn't like what l heard He-somehow he
frghtens me-"
Jermyn looked genuinely distressed. "My dear