Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-05-15
CHAPTER VI.
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THE MONOGRAM ONCE MORE

CHAPTER vi.
THE MONOGRAM ONCE MORE
The streets adjoining the mansion
that Henry Cornish had leased for the
London season, were thronged with
carriages and motor cars. One by one
they paused before the canopy spread
across the sidewalk and emptied
groups Of distinguished men and
handsomely gowned women. Lord
Harcourt's was but one Of many cars
with ancient arms emblazoned on
their doors, and when he and Car
rington entered the house they found
themselves lost in perfect crush of
people making their way up the mar
BILE stairs.
There were many Americans there,
and but few close by reconized Har-
court. Now and then someone nodded
to him and whispered remark in
varibly followed remarks that
caused others to turn and stare with
polite curiosity at the new arrival. Un-
PLEASANTLY, Harcourt felt their scru-
tiny, but his manner was calm and
to the eyes of those who studied his
perfectly composed features, he SEEM
ed quite as carefree as any of the
guests, and perhaps a little more
bored than any one else present.
From the cloak room, they made
their way slowly to the great salon,
lavishly decorated with palms and
spring flowers the magnificence of
which was subordinated by the gorg-
nf fhn oFNtI 1rY 0v-Y-fxr
ing guests. Thanks to his great
wealth and the sponsorship Of the
American ambassador, the host and
his daughter had met many we'll
known Londoners, and being liked de-
spite the somewhat bluff Western
manner of the father they had been
taken up by everyone who was anyone
in the capital.
In the throng were many titled per-
sons. Cabinet officers, Members of
Parliament, diplomats and scores of
military men whose gorgeous dress
uniforms were conspicuous amid the
latest Partisan creations of many
beautiful women whose throats and
hair glistened with brilliant jewels.
"It's splendid of you to find time to
come to us when you must have so
much to occupy you," Adele Cornish
said as she greeted Harcourt.
"Tm glad to see you, too," Cornish
Joined in laying his powerful hand
upon Harcourt's shoulder. II didn't
know but what the police might have
detained you as a suspicious charac-
ter. Out in Arizona where my ranch
is, the Sheriff rounds up all the loun'
gers in the town after row in a
gambling joint. Then If he can't find
the man who did the killing he hangs
the fellow that's the least use"
4Rather clever idea," said Har.
court with smile. "In that case I'm
sure to go free for they'll hang Dicky
here. I'll speak to MacBee about it,
"Father!" Adele protested with a
smile. Don't you think they are both
horrid, Mr.. Carrington?"
Indeed l do" Darlington said
promptly. II positively decline to be
arrested unless you are the Sheriff.
"While you're about it, Adele" Cor
nish said in a quiet tone, you'd bet
ter arrest this fellow Kandwahr, too,'
He spoke with a quick glance full o.
, meaning.
, as he here tonight" Carringtor
asked.
"He was" said Adele. 81 saw hin
only few moments ago, but he sale
he would be obliged to leave early"
| Then, as she and Darlington chat
ted together, Cornish led Harcourt tt
l one side. II hope you understood m!
remarks" he said seriously. This hal
been particularly nasty affair, and
t can appreciate what it means to you
2 1t is fortunate thing that you hav,
/ your position to protect you-other
wise things might have been far NOR
disagreeable. certainly hope you will
: be free of all this annoyance soon, an,
I, II there is anything at all that l cal
: do, please do not hesitate to call upol
4 me-"
Y you are very good, Mr.. Cornish,
Harcourt said. "But / hardly anticl
pate any further trouble. We shall q
g to Harcourt Manor tomorrow as
a planned, and 1t will be most pleasan
3 for me to have you and Miss Cornisl
i there with me. / am very glad tina
y you are able to come"
t $50 are we," Cornish replied. "An
5 now, If you will pardon my saying sc
/ 1 should advise you not to make an
r more breaks such as you made thi
morning. It is well enough, perhaps
J. to say such things among your pei
, aonal friends. but it's damned rislk