The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17

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to pass where I live, If you are at the
Milan. I must 60 home and do my lit
tie best to compete" IL
Louise's frown was so slight that
even John failed to notice it. Upon
the threshold they encountered the
prince, who detained John for mo.
ment. r. l~..,.., - j; I.
II was hoping that might meet you
here, Mr.. Strangewey;" he said. III
you are in town for long, it will give
me great pleasure II I can be Of any
service to you. You are staying at q
,hotel?"2
II ann staying at the Milan," John
replied. b.
'IlwfllR do myself atne pleasure! Of
calling upon YOU" the prince con-
tinued: I'm the meantime, If you need
any service that a Londoner can offer
you, be sure to let me know. You will
easily find my house in Grosvenor
square, sigs.f.sj.s 4. II tI:,.
1T is very kind Of you indeed" John
said gratefully. IS y.
Sophy made wry face as the prince
entered the drawing-rOom. (,
didn't some old Roman once write
something about being afraid Of Greeks
who brought gifts?'o Sic! asked, 'as' they
descended tie sttabffrasq t6mthst, e ,la
.Qulte TTlsht,r, Yaahat aassa #8{ Z"
"Well, be careful y she advised him.
'That's ALL" So .
John handed Sophy into the taxi and
took his place beside her.
"Where shall I put you down?" he
asked. n so IN
''It's such a terribly low neighbor-
hood! However, it's quite close to the
Milan-1O Southampton street,
John gave the address to the man.
and they started off. They were
blocked in stream of traffic almost as
soon as they reached Hyde Park Cor
ner. John leaned forward all the time
immensely interested in the stream Of
passees-by.
-e'sYour interest In your fellow acrea'
lures" she murmpred ademurely I'll
wonderful, but couldn'tl you concen.
trate it just little?" ir4nt e s,4tsfiz -.
He turned quickly around. She was
smiling at him most alluringly. IN
consciously he found himself smiling
back again. A wonderful light hearted
ness seemed to have come to him dur
ing the last few hours. y
II suppose am a perfect idiot" he
admitted. II cannot help 1t. I am used
to seeing, at the most, three or foul
people together at time. I can't un.
derstand these crowds. !, Where are
they all going? Fancy every one d
them having a home, every one Of
them struggling In some form or an
other toward happiness
do you know" she pronounced se.
verely. "for a young man Of your az
you are much too serious? I am quits
sure you could be nice II you wanted
20" she continued. How much are
7ou in love with Louise? 7" q
".How much am what Z
'.In love with Louise ?" she repeated.
All the men are. It, Is a5perfect cult
with them. And here am /, her humble
companion and friend, absolutely neg
yected - ;S
80. don't believe You are neglected at
Ill., 2 he replied. "You are much too"
He turned his head to look at her.
She was so close to him that their hats
.ollided. He was profuse in his apollo.
yes.
"Too what?'' she whispered.
"Too attractive" he ventured.
''1t's nice to hear you say 500 she
sighed.
She was unlike any girl John had
ever known. Her hair was almost
golden, her eyes a distinct blue, yet
some trick Of the mouth saved her face
from any suggestion Of insipidity. She
was looking straight into his eyes, and
her lips were curled most invitingly.
II wish l knew more about certain
things" he said.
ooh, why didn't you come beforef''
she exclaimed Fancy Louise never
telling me about you. hope you'll ask
me to lunch some time"
.I'll have a luncheon party tomor-