The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-01

question OF bridge etiquette. The
former had resented sharp criticism
coming from the latter. and they were
waging a verbal battle In what took
to be Eve or six different tongues
none OF which appeared to bear the
slightest relationship to the English
language. Suddenly Mr.. Pless threw
his cards down and left the table
without q word OF apology to the two
ladies'. who looked more hurt than ap-
palled
he said he was going to bed. but I
noticed that he took himself OF In the
direction OF the mo0niir ioggia. We
were still discussing his detection In
subdued tones-with the exception OF
the irate baron when he re-entered
the room,
Are there real spirits In your castle
Mr. Smart, OF have you fesh and
blood mediums here who roam about
in white night dresses 10 study the
moods OF the moon from the dizziest
rampnrts?"
started. What tndiscretion had
the countess been up tor
81 don't quite understand you, MT
Pless." | said, with a politely blank
stare.
my dear countess" said ] the next
morning. while | am willing to nd.
init that all you say Is true. there still
remains the unhappy fact that you
were very near to upsettiug every
thing last night MIR. Pless saw you
quite plainly. The moon was very
full. you'll remember Fortunately he
was too far away from your window
to recognize you. Think how easy II
might
But I've told you twice that held
my hand over PinkOs nose. and be
just couldn't bark. MIR. Smart. You
are really most unreasonable about 1t
The dog had to have a breath of fresh
air"
why not send him mp to the top of
the tower and let MIN run around on
the
''Oh. there's no use talking about 1t
any IonGer." she said wearily. 1T is
all over. and no real harm was done
l am awtully sorry If they made it un-
comfortable for you"
'And now will you be good enough
to tell me who | am?" she asked after
a few minutes. THAT is. who am |
supposed to be?'
4 IL srn
ly nobOdyl You are Brittons wife
''Whatl Does Britton know it?"
Yes" said |. with wry smile. "He
took mean advantage OF me in the
presence of George Hazard not an
hour ago and asked for raise In
wages on account of his wifes Illness
Ii seems that you are an invalid"
~ hope he hasn't forgotten the baby
in his calculations"
He hasn't. you may be sure. he
has named the baby after me-"
How original"
IL thought IL rather clever to change
ROsemary's sex for few days" said l.
And now tell me all about Mr.
Pless." she said "How Is he looking!
Does he appear to be unhappy?" There
wss a curious note In her voice, as or
anxiety or eagerness. II was hard to
tell which.
"He appears to be somewhat senti-
mental and preoccupied He gazes at
the moon and bites his nails"
II Wish could have a peep at
him some time without being
For heavens sake. don't even con.
slider such a thing" | cried In alarm.
"Jnst a little peek. Mr.. Smart" she
pleaded.
mo" said firmly.
"Very WE'LL" she said resignedly, ]x
ing me with hurt eyes. I'm sorry TO
be such bother to you"
II believe you'll so back to him after
ALL" ! said angrily. women are all
alike. They
"Just because I want to see how nm.
happy he is and enjoy myself a little
you say horrid things to mer' she cried
almost patbetically. 'You treat me
very badly"
There Is great deal at stake" said
L The peril is-well. it's enormous
I am having my own time beading OF
a scheme they've got for exploring the
entire castle. Your hus-yonr ex-hus.
band says he knows of a secret door
opening into this part OF tho