Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-02-14

own. We shall all meet in the vestibule'
Jermyn stood quite still and watched
them pass him. He saw Gerald hand Sybil
into the little coupe, which headed the pro-
cession of cars. She never looked back. AS
the coupe swept round the courtyard, how
ever, on its way out, he fancled that he
caught a CLEAN of a white face peering
anxiously in his direction. He took quick
step forward When it passed him again,
mask! Sybil was leaning back among the
cushions, laughing heartily
One or two of the others spoke to him,
pointing out the cars that Gerald had en-
gagged Mrs Levenden, indeed, seemed
almost to expect his escort. Jerrnyn, how
ever, with murmured word of excuse, man
aged to escape He made his way out into
the Strand and turned westward.
TERMYN paused for few moments on
> the steps of his club, but finally made his
way directly honeward. 1t was solitude
that he needed, solitude free from even the
chance of unwelcome interruptions. He let
himself in with latchkey, and met Roberts
carrying a small silver tray. The man came
forward to assist him.
"Her Ladyship, Sir Roberts announced,
@is not feeling, very well. 1 was taking her
up some brandy"
Jermyn raised his eyebrows. "Where is
her maid?'
"Her Ladyship found that Annette was
suffering from neuralgia, and sent her to bed
early the man explained II was just
wondering, Sir, whether it would be as well
to have one of the other young women
wakened.'
Where is her Ladyship?' Jermyn asked.
an her boudoir, SIR Roberts told him.
,a1 1taco
II will see whether any assistance is nee
essary," Jerrnyn said. "You may give me
the tray"
Slowly he mounted the stairs and knocked
at the door of her sitting room. Lucille was
lying on the couch, still fully dressed. She
opened her eyes and turned her head little
YEARLY, but sprang up when she saw him.
3Jermyn!" she exclaimed.
He set the tray down upon the table. II
saw Roberts in the hall as l came in, he re-
marked little stiffly. @He told me that
you were not feeling well and that you had
sent your maid to bed"
cheeks. She raised herself slightly upon the
couch. at is very kind of you to come and
inquire" she said. MAY have just sip
of that brandy? 1 am really quite all right
now, though
He handed her the tumbler.
a felt just little faint when came in
she explained. ave played too much bridge
after dinner, and the rooms were so close.
Then remembered that had sent Annette
to bed, and it annoyed me. l am really
quite all right now
He stood by her side, looking down at
her. She was still wearing her wonderful
gown; but had removed her jewels, which
were lying on the table.
"Are you sure that you wouldn't care to
have one of the parlor maids sent for?' he
asked. Cor dare say that Annette is well
enough to get up and help you now
She shook her head. at really isn't nee
essary shall be able to manage for myself
quite we'll Sit down for a moment, won't
your"
She stretched out her hand and drew
low chair close to the side of the sofa. Then
she glanced up at him, and their eyes met.
"Please sit down. she begged.
HE obeycd at once She took his hand be-
IL tween hers.
Il am cold,' she murmured. II wonder
why am so cold?7
4Finish the brandy" he advised.
She shrugged her shoulders and drank it.
II want to talk she said. II think that
that will do me good. Tell me where you
have been
ITO supper party at the Milan"