The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-17

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realized in one tasn OF intuition. Then
! Hurst spoke.
Lord Salby has just arrived from
South Africa, he said in his quick
curt way which had become habitual
TO him. HE has travelled night and
day in order TO be able to lend me his
support. ana | am to see him this ar.
ternoon at Ashley, where be is TO take
the chair al the meeting. Mr.. Smith
has just brought in the news. III.
you1l come. too, won't you? | hope
that it will be the turning-poin in my
favor"
Mr. Smith, who had followed close
on his employers heels, greeted the
two ladies' with a profound bow. HIS
bright cleanshavcn face announced an
( elated presence Of coming victory and
a certain amount cf innocent selt-sat.
| isfaction
"Of course Miss Chichester is com
ing he said briskly III We pull on
this little affair, tomorrow, il will be
not little owing TO her work and
she's got 10 have some OF the glory.
! Miss Chichester, yOuve done more for
the party than any other lady in the
whole diylaion- frankly talked the peo-
pies heads of. Old James, the shoe
maker, he awore nc was going Social
list this tinle by way OF variety, but he
| told me yesterday that he'd changed
| his mind. lie said you'd spent the al
ternoon with him. had been SO pleas
ant and convincing and made his head
so tired that he gave way from pure
WEAKNESS of spirit. That's how To 90
| il, Miss Chichester make EN- tired,
stop EN- thinking at all costs and the
lcountry's safe.
Diana laughed but she was watching
| the figure by the iireside with an in
creased apprehension. Sarasvati had
risen. Her eyes were fixed on her
husbands sace, nor lips little parted
as though she ware breathing quickly
You are very kind to give me so
much credit" Diana said but ! think
YOU must excuse me this afternoon.
have had more than enough OF meet
lngs of late and | am tired.
Tired Hurst interrupted blankly,
81 didn't know you could be tired, ID
OF course, | don't want 10 urge you;
YOU have done enough already-but
frankly | shall miss you this after
noon. have grown to look upon you
as an Indispensable adjutant can
hardly do without you
She tried TO signal 10 him to be ST.
lent In me light of her new under
standing each innocent word OF his
had painful sigr.flcance. Perhaps
in his gratitude re had said more than
be felt, but his eyes were earnest and
even troubled she forced smile.
IL am really sorry. David. but don't
think | should make much difference
this afternoon. You will have enough
10 look after" She stopped. Saras'
vati came TO her husbands side and
laid her hand on his arm.
she refuses for my sake" she SAID.
Husband, may not also accompany
YOU"
In the brief. scarcely perceptible
pause that followed Diana glanced at
Mr.. Smiths face and saw that It had
fallen into lines Of blank consterna-
ton. The flush had died out OF Hursts
cheeks. but he locked down into Sa'
rasvati's eyes AID smiled.
DO you wish it?" he asked quietly.
eff il would ut harm you"
Harm ne? How shoulJ you ever
harm me! But" He hesEated. "rhe
people are often rough. /he said slow
ly. Hard things are/bften said. Sa'
rasvati They might hurt you. For
men II is different thing
Diana Il not afraid--nor VIII | be
afraid.
Hurst looked up and met Diana's
eyes. This time her message was I'M
derstood
81 know you viii not be afraid, he
said. IF YOU wish it-come with me.
| shall order the victoria. Dress warm
ly for Us very cold"
'T thank you" Forgetful Of the
strangers presence she put up her
hands 10 him In an attitude of humble
gratitude. "You are not angry with
me that have askeo?"
II am glad" he answered steadily.
Il want you with me always, my wife
Go and get ready. Diana, you VIII
come with us and keep her company
/ Their eyes met q second time over
/ the dark head. Il seemed to Diana
Chichester that he was reminding her
Of a promise given and that she must
answer.
/ "Of COURSE" she said. I'VE shall be
ready as soon az you She came TO
4 Sarasvati and took her passive hand
i"Come," she said gently, I'VE must not
keep them waiting
I Sarasvai lifted her face with a
faint tremulous emile. Her courage
seemed 10 waver; she looked from
one 10 the other appealingly and nor-
yously. like a child seeking support
anC appreciation Bat her husband had
turned away AMI Mr.. Smiths eye
avoided her and she crept silently
from the room.
"Sir David" he began ;erkily but
resolutely. "Sir David shouldn't be
doing my duty 10 you as your agent
~ dii not warn you against this
change In YOUR plans. You know what
this afternoon means for us all. We've
had n hard fight for YOU and Lord Sal.
by's supper. may make the vital diff
ference. ne owns half Ashley and
Ashley will vote with him to man.
Sir David. It's, against my principles
and ia n COMPOUNDED unpleasant thing
10 have 10 do but I'm bound TO tell
Won the truth. Your-your marriage
Is not popular II wouldn't be popular.
lanyhow-but Grey and that Indian fell
low ravQ-wel made the best out OF
Il for themselves They've worked
the people I'D VIZ any number OF lies
and I tell you fraukly that II may have
cost US a few hvndred votes. Well.
we've fought doubly hard-thats all
and believe we'll win yet. But for
pity's sake DON'T bring Lady Hurst 20
che meeting Lore Saiby isn't the man
IN carry of n ieiicate situation. and