Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-08

the foundations Of a wardrobe more
extensive than any he had ever
dreamed of possessing. At half past
one they We're shown into Louise's
little drawing room. There were three
or four men already present, standing
around their hostess and slipping some
faint yellow cordial from long Vene-
tian glasses.
Louise came forward to meet them,
and made a little grimace as she re-
marked the change in Johns appear
ance.
Honestly, I don't know you, and /
don't believe l like you at ALL" she ex-
claimed. How dare you transform
yourself into a tailor's dummy in this
fashiony"
ut was done entirely out Of respect
for you." John said.
I'm fact" the prince added, 1--WE con
stdered that we had achieved rather
q success"
II suppose l must look upon your ef-
fort as a compliment" Louise sighed,
but 1t seems queer to lose even so
much Of you. Shall you take up our
manners and our habits, Mr.. Strange
wey, as easily as you wear our
clothes?"
"That l cannot promise" he replied.
1.-The brain should adapt itself at
least rs readily as the body" the
prince remarked.
NJ. Graillot, who was one of the three
men present. turned around.
"Who is talking platitudes" he de-
manded. II write plays, and that Is
my monopoly. All, 1t Is the prince, l
see! And u young friend who inter.
rupted us at rehearsal yesterday"
Graillot held out his left hand to the
prince and his right to John.
"Mr. Strangewey." he said, II con-
~gratulate you! Any person who has
the good fortune to interest Miss Maui
rel Is to be congratulated. Yet must l
look at you and feel myself puzzled.
You are not an artist-no? You do
not paint or writer
John shook his head.
"Mr. ~Stransewey's claim to distinc-
ton Is that he Is just an ordinary
man." Louise observed. "Such a relief,
you know, after all you clever people,"
John shook hands with everybody
and slipped the contents Of the glass
which had been handed to him. Then
a butler opened the door and an.
nounced luncheon. Louise offered her
hand to the prince. who stepped back,
ut shall be the privilege Of the
stranger within our gates" he decided
Louise turned to John with a little
smile.
LET me show you, then, the way
to my dining room. I ought to apollo
gize for not asking some women to
meet you. l tried two on the tcle
phone, but they were engaged"
: II will restore the balance" the
> prince promised. turning from the con
temptation Of one Of the prints hang
Ing in the hall. II am giving q supper
. party tonight for Mr.. Strangewey. and
, l will promise him a preponderancc Of
, your charming sex"
4 Am I invitedT Louise inquired.
The prince shook his head.
, ALAS, no."
They passed into a small dining
room ind here again John noticed tina
t IN absolute simplicity was paramount
The round table. covered with an OK
K quisitely fine cloth, was very simply
K laid. There was a little glass Of tn,
finest quality, and a very little silver
For flowers there was only bowl. 1
brilliant patch Of some scnrlet exotic
In the center.
"A supper party to which I am no
invited" said Louise, rs she took hel
s place ut the table and motloned Johl
t TO a seat by her side, "hlls me with
curiosity. Who are to be your guests
p%rince"
"Calavera and her sprites," tn
prince announced.
Louise paused for n moment in tn,
" act Of helping herself to hors d'oeuvres
She glanced toward the prince. For
Q moment their eyes met. Loulse's lip
6 were family curled. 1t was almost q,
u II n challenge had passed between
them. Louise devoted her attention I,
9 her guest.
9 First Of all" she asked, tell m,
Q how you like my little fricnd?"
II think she IL charming" John an
e swered without hesitation. I'VE wen
to q supper club last night and stage,
9 there till about half past three"
"Really." said Louise. Il am not sur,
q that I approve Of thfsi A supper clul
with Sophy until half past three Il
p the morningw
He looked ct her quickly.
"You don't mind3"
MY, dear man, why should I mindf
she returned. 1T Is exactly what
. hoped for. You have come up to Lon
. don with a purpose. You have nm q
pertinent to make. On experiment Il
, ! living"