The state herald., 1915-07-16
CHAPTER x-continued.

Adrienne Lescott nodded. Her eyes
were sweetly sympathetic.
IT'S the hardship OF the conditions"
she said, softly. Those conditions
will change"
A man had come out onto the YER
anda from the inside. and was ap-
preaching the table He was immac-
ulately groomed. and came forward
with the Difference OF approaching a
throne, yet as one accustomed to ap-
preaching thrones. His smile was that
Of pleased surprise.
The mountaineer recognized Far
bish, and. with a quick hardening
OF the face. he recalled their last
meeting. II Farbish should presume
TO renew the acQuaintanceship under
these circumstances. Samson meant
TO rise from his chair. and strike him
IN The face. George Lescott's sister
could not be subjected to such meet.
ings Yet. II was tribute to his ad.
Vancement In good manners that he
dreaded making a scene in her pres
ence, and. as warning, he met Far
bish's pleasant smile with a look Of
blank and studied lack OF recognition
The circumstances out OF which Far.
blsh might weave unpleasant gossip
did not occur to Samson. That they
were together late In the evening, un.
chaperoned. at a road house whose
reputation was socially dubious. was
q thing he did not realize. But Far.
bish was keenly alive to the possibil-
construe the Kentuckian's blank eI,
preston as annoyance at being dis.
covered. n sentiment he could readily
understand. Adrienne Lescott. follow.
ing her companions eyes. looked up
and to the boys astonishment nodded
To the newcomer. and called him BY
name.
Mr.. Farbish." she laughed. with
mock confusion and total innocenct
Of the fact that her words might have
meaning. don't tell on us
i never tell things. my dear lady.
said the newcomer. Il have dwell,
too long In conservatories to tos.
pebbles. I'm afraid. Mr.. South. yot
have forgotten me. I'm Farbish, and
had the pleasure OF meeting you
he paused . moment. then with 4
pointed glance added-''at the Man
haitian club. was Il notf"
1t Was not said Samson. prompt
~. Farbish looked his surprise. bu
vas resolved to sec no onense. and
after . few moments OF afiabie and
It must be acknowledged. witty con
variation. withdrew to ais own table
where did you meet that man 2
demanded Samson. hercely. when b,
and the girl were alone again.
oh. At any number OF dinners rns
dances. His sort Ia tolerated for som.
reason She paused. then, iookini
very directly At tho Kcntuckian. In
CURED. And where did you NEE
himr'
Didn't you hear him say the Man
haitian elubf"
yes. and knew ,ha, he was ly
ing"
yes. hc wasl" Samson spoke, con
temptuousiy. Never mind where 4
vas. II was 4 place got out OF whei
found out who were there"
The chauffeur came TO nnnounc,
that the car was ready. and the,
went out rarbish watched them viii
= smile that had In Il y trace OF ID,
ssrdonIo.
The career OF Farbish had been ai
interesting one In its own peculiar an,
unadtairabls fashion. with no adyan
tases OF upbrinxiaG. ha had neycrthc
less 40 cultivated tho nicoties OF soeia
usage tina, his one naw WAS a TO,
great perfection He was istter.per
foe, where ono TO the manor bori
might have slurred tome detail.
lie was witty. handsome In his sa,
ufnine way. and had powerful friend
IN tho world Of fashion and finance
That be rendered services 10 hi
plutoorstio patrons. other than N,
tepAr,ee Of hlH dinner talk. was n thin
vaguely limited IN club gossip, an,
that these services were not 10 Mi
credit had aiors than once been COZ
isstufse