The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-05-20
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III remember correctly. you once
said that he had struck you. countess. -
Her face flushed "Yes, on three
separate occasions ne struck the IL the
face with his open hand Ill testified
to that effect at the trial. Every one
seemed to look upon it as a Joke He
swore that they were-w love pats
II hope his lack OF discrimination
will not lead him to believe that | was
delivering Il love pat" said | grimly.
Now tell ME everything that hap
pened," she said, seating herself in nv
big armchair. Her feet failed to touch
the floor.
When ! came to that part of the
story where accused Tarnuwsy OF
dupliclty in connection with the fres
Goes she betrayed intense excitement.
"Of course it was all bluff on my
part" | explained.
But you were nearer the truth than
you thought" she said, COMPRISING
her lips After d moment she went
on: Count Hohendah! sold the origl,
nails over three years ago. | WAS here
with Maris at the time OF the transac-
ton and when the paintings were re
moved. Maris acted us an interme,
diary in the deal. Hohendahl received
$2OO,0OO for the paintings, but they
were worth it. | have reason to be
Iieve that Maris had fourth OF the
amount for his commission So, you
see. you were right In your surmise.
The Internal rascal! Where are the
originals. countess p
"They are in my fathers villa at
Newport" she said. 81 intended speak.
ing Of this to you before. but was
afraid your pride would re hurt. OF
course should have spoken If it came
to the point where you really consid
cred having those forgeries restored"
HE will challenge you." she weot on
ncrvously. "He has fought three duets.
He is not physical coward" Her
dark eyes were full of dread.
hesitated Would you be vitality
interested in the outcome of such an
AFFAIR."" l asked. II mean on Rose
mary's account. He-he is her father.
you see 1t would mean
A slow flush mounted to her brow.
'"That is precisely what / was think
ing. Mr.. Smart 1t would be-unspeak-
ably dreadful"
pounding heavily. She must have seen
the peril that lay in Try eyes, for she
suddenly slipped out Ut the chair and
faced me, the aush dying in her cheek.
leaving it as pale as ivory.
You must not say anything more,
Mr.. Smart" she said gently.
A bitter smile came to my lips. and
drew back with a sickening sense OF
realization. There was nothing more
to be said. But ] now thoroughly un-
derstood one thing--l was in love with
her!
was something Of philosopher. |
submit that my attitude at the time OF
my defeat at the hands OF the jewelers.
clerk proves the point conclusively.
Quite before ! knew it was myself
again. Il steady, self reliant person who
could make the best Of Il situation. VINO
could take his medicine like man.
She was speaking Ut the buttonless
lawyer, Mr.. Bangs "He Is waiting to
see you this evening. Mr. Smart, to dis
cuss ways and means OF getting my
mother und brothers into the castle
without discovery by the spies who ere
undoubtedly watching their every
move"
] drew in another long, deep breath.
ut seems to me that the thing cannot
be done. The risk is tremendous. Why
not head her otf?''
"Head her off? You do not know my
mother. Mr.. Smart. She has made up
her mind that tier place is here with
me, and there isn't anything in the
world that can-head her Off. as you
say"
"Rnt surely you see the danger?"
II do. have tried to stop her. Mr..
Bangs has tried to stop her. So has
father. But she Is coming. We must
arrange something
was pacing the floor in front OF her.
She had resumed her place in the chair.
my deepest regret, countess, lies in
lAC lGCC lull Jul AlIlC NI0lto " AZ
we'll. at an end Our delightful little
suppers and"-
"Oh. but think of the comfort 1t will
tie to you-not having me on your
mind all OF the time! l shall not be
lonesome; shall not he afraid; ! shall
not be forever annoying you with self.
ish demands upon your good nature.
You will have time to write without
interruption. 1t will he for the best"
NO." said positively. 'They were
Jolly parties. and shall miss them"
She looked away quickly. "Aud II
all goes we'll shall soon be safely on
my way to America. Then you will
be rid Of me completely"
was startled. "You mean that there
is plan afoot toto smuggle you out
OF the country?'
Eyes. And fear shall have to
trouble you again when 1t comes to
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