Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10
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Kane sent her an answering look. and
breathed more freely. The fact 'ha'
the brothers were both under his ROOF
seen, I'd a good omen, and argued no OPP
position to his suit.
For the first time in many days his
inner mood lightened. All might YET
20 well. and he resumed his task OF
welcoming the remaining guests with
almost boyish vim and abandon.
After all. the ball would be per-
.onal triumph, as he had at first In
tended. with his affianced bride as It's
chief ornament and attraction for HIM
That waltz with Stella Dysart. ne toio
himself. the soft perfume or her mar
floating upward blessed incense, was
worth periling a mans soul TOT Inc
while he held her in his arms he vowed
to himself that he would go through
the fires of perdition rather than give
her up. Yet even at the thought there
came to Him the dread query. IKE
grinning demon in the midst of feast
what would she say or do II she
knew the TRUTH" But he willfully
drove the thing away, and resolved. TOT
the moment at least. to drink the cup
of happiness to the last drop.
A
the final crashing bars of the music ne
murmured:
Il shall call upon Sir Arthur in the
morning, dearest. You can guess why.
II will tell him to expect YOU. she
said. lifting her eyes bravely to his, the
loveIight shining in their starlike
depths:
any objections. do you Think he In
quired, the slight tremor Of anxiety
1V n
to the girls quick perception
II think Sir Arthur will be glad to get
me off his hands, she said roguishly
LAS for Rick. why, he does not know
take my word for it that you are per-
fectly eligible. of legal age and sound
mind"
I'm not so sure about that last" he
responded. catching at her gay humor
and answering in kind. when man
is bewitched. you know"
The rest of the sentence was unfln-
ished. for at that moment Stella was
claimed for the next dance, and Kane
saw her no more until supper was
the privilege of taking her in. and she
sat on his right hand, with Richard on
his left.
BY all rules of social precedence these
places of honor belonged to others. but
at the last moment Kane gave orders
named The evening had begun and
continued auspiciously, and with his
customary cool hardihood he resolved
to then and there test to the utmost
the possibility Of Richards recognising
him.
During the repast the talk naturally
drifted to the Cape Nearly every one
knew that Rick had just returned
thence, and he was kept busy answer
ing questions as to his adventures, 80
hot ~ -
originating or replying to any direct
inquiries. but by a judicious remark
here and there he showed his knowl-
edge of the subjects touched on, nor
seemed to manifest the slightest desire
for concealment.
Every word he uttered had for its ul-
terror object the creating of a favor
able impression upon Richard Dysart,
but 1t was all done with such consum-
mate tact that the younger and bluffer
elder. as was proved when. on kissing
Stella good night, after their drive
home, he said:
Well. Sis. your Rosstter Kane seems
to be a trump"
Thank you. Rick" was her reply. ~
just knew you would like him" and
covered with happy blushes. she disap.
peared.
So the ball was an unqualified sue
cess: and the star Of Rossiter Kane wal
At noon the next day he cantered ur
to the entrance of Denecroft and in.
quired for Sir Arthur Dysart On beine
ushered into the library he found thu
baronet alone and apparently e1pectant
for. true to her promise, Stella had ex.
pressly asked her elder brother to re.
main at home that morning.
'Eh-eh-what's in, the wind now
Stellar" the baronet inquired. looking
up from his letters. and blinking near
sightedly at his sister. More sur
prises?"
Stella, to conceal her embarrassment
came around to the back Of his chair
and leaned over his shoulder. roughins
and running his hair in a certain tor
mentingly lovable way as was her
won't
Aren't you glad Rick is back she
inquired. woman-like talking Of the
thing that was furthest from her heart
at that moment.
why. of course" assented Sir Arthur
II believe we killed our fatted calf in
proper fashion. 1t will be tho happiest
Christmas Denecroft has seen for many
q year."
Stella sighed blissf.dy. yes she
lid. Il am a very happy girl"
The baronet grunted an assent In pre-