Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-03
CHAPTER 1


he belonged He light flannel suit and straw hat
adorned with the coors Of noted cricket club He was
lected his belongings watching the proceedings with an ar
of prosperous arrogance He ortytwo DID, and he
looked older He had ruddy brown complexion Stiff tar
mustache and heavy jaw His eyes little but
his carriage still retained of his soldiery training His
always raised note louder than actual
" necessary.
Anything Annerley Court he asked the station
long-coaed footman who on his way to the other
end of the platform paused and touched his hat The motor
think until the later train We had orders to meet the hall
past seven"
Changed my at last moment" Lord Lakenhan
declared Fact is it hot in was glad to get
away. Have YOU come to meet any one ese:
"A young lady, sir" the footman replied edgng off.
Well. there' be for me, dare say the marquis
remarked. Whats Sir Jermyn doing today? Cricket eh
Sir Jermyn is playing against Yorkshire my lord The
match should be over in good time
The marquis nodded and soed
hurried the other end Of the platform where two
were standing iron. Of small pile OF luggage IRON ON. which an h maid
With eckled face rather large mouth and earnest
was exceedingly dainty charming eyes
complexion her hair fair and her complexion pale but
Aawess She dressed in the mar of white linen travelling
with white silk stockings and black shoes Her when she
whom her had called her attention.
~Are you from Annerely Court" she inquired
The ootman touched his hat eyes miss he answered "sr
ermyn desired to his compliments and to that he
exceedingly he able the station He said
that he would explain Immediately arrival He hopes
the There waiting for the
luggage and for maid and motor for and the gentleman
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gong Anner1ey Court then
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shall turn in at the few moments the marquis
turning to e v si z0b By h
She shook her head Jernvn
twice.
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Lord Lakenham nodded
Miss syb Cuy Annerley Court puzzlng to him
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mere Tor ages he looking
course one could make here Do play golf Miss Cuey"
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tod Mary plays us quite
hours walk morning.
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