The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-24

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fascination of her near presence In the
dimly-lighted room. ~
"What you will learn" she. proceed
ed, depends very much upon your de-
sires. If you seek for the best, and
are content with nothing else, you will
find 1t. But so few men are content
to watt!
II intend to-" John said simply.
Look at me, please" she ordered.
Once more he was compelled to look
Into her deep-blue eyes. The incom-
prehensible smile was still upon her
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aback by Tie abrupt OS tue qdes-
hon. =
You grow more wonderful! You
are free from any distracting thoughts
about women? You have no entangle-
mentsw ~...4r
Il have nothing of the sort" John
declared, almost irritably. '"There is
one person who has made a wonder
full change In my life. I believe l could
say that l am absolutely certain Of my
feelings for her, but so far she has not
given me much encouragement. Tell
me, madame, why do you ask me these
questiOns?" ~
Because it interests me-" she re-
piled. Why dessyoy pot insist that
this ladylah6hld 'tel Wi TIM truthr
Fl havsleme III L dor Ito insist. g"
he told her, 'but fhaydb here only
forty-eight hours. am waiting"
$50. many people spend their lives
doing that" she went on presently. 1T
does not appeal to me. The moment I
make up my mind, that I want thing,
I take 1t. The moment I make up my
mind to give, I give"
John was suddenly conscious of the
closeness Of the atmosphere. The fin
gers Of his hands were clenched tight
" together. He swore to himself that
he would not LOOK Into tls woman's
face. He listened to the Hand which
was playinEshN6a bMt AyI H the great
hall, to the murmur of the voices, the
shouts of laughter. He told himself
that Nine. Calavera was amusing her.
self with him.
"The princes party" she continued,
after long pause. seems to be q
great success, to Judge by the noise
they are making. So many people
shout and laugh when they are happy.
I myself find a more perfect express
sion of happiness in silence"
She was leaning little back in her
place. One arm was resting upon a
pile Of cushions, the other hung loose
~ over the side Of the divan. John
felt sudden. desire to rise to his feet,
and l s, y 4 III a,ysssness that
his feS med to hShl91 of lead.
>"Yod my kslg3, she said ;
land please keep your face turned
toward me. Why are you nervous7
am not very formidable"
; He took her fingers, very much az
the prince had done upon her arrival
and pressed them formally to his lips
Then he released them and rose.
"You know" he confessed. II am
very stupid at this sort of thing. Shall
we 60 back to the'reception rooms?
shall be the most unpopular man herr
if keep you any longer
The smile deepened slightly. Little
lines appeared at the sides Of hel
eyes. So far from being annoyed, h<
could see that she was laughing. i.
"Joseph," she Knocked, II am moi
tempting you, really! Do sit down.
have met men in many countries, but
none like you. Don't you realize that
your love for one woman should make
you kind to all?''
mo, I DON'T" he answered bluntly.
She patted his hand gently.
'Come," she said, do not be afraiC
of me. I will not make love to you
seriously. You must be kind to me be
cause everybody spoils me. After sup
per there are one or two more Ques
tons must ask you. Do you know
that am going to dance here3 Never
before have danced In a private house
In England. Except upon the stage, !
like to dance only to those whom !
love!"
The little space between the cur
.ains was suddenly darkened. John
turned eagerly around, and, to his Inn
mense relief, recognized the prince.
Their host came forward to where they
were sitting, and held out his arm to
Calavera. .-
'Dear lady," he announced, supper
is served. VIII you do me this great
honorf'
She rose to her feet. The prince
turned to John.
"This is my privilege as host" he
explained; but If you will follow ~,
you will find some consolation In store
for you" .....