New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-09-21

vice In the beginning may save you
trouble"
Every good of you, l I'M sure" John
repeated. ITO tell you the truth,
was just looking through the telephone
directory to see If I could come across
the name of a tailor l used to have
some things FROM"
"If 1t pleases you to place yourself
In my hands," the prince suggested, II
will introduce you to my WI trades
people. l have made the selection with
some care. I have, fortunately, an
idle morning, and 1t Is entirely at your
disposal. At half past n I believe
we are both lunching with Miss Maui
rel"
John was conscious of a mOmentary
sense Of annoyance. His t~ete-a-tete
with Louise seemed farther off than
ever. At the princes suggestion, how
ever, he fetched his hat and gloves and
entered the formers automobile, which
was waiting below.
They spent the morning in the neigh
bOrhOOd Of Bond street, and John had
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 I
don't believe I like you at all !" she ex1
claimed. How dare you transform
yourself into a tailor's dummy In this
fushiOnT
ut was done entirely out Of respect
for YOU" John said.
"In fact" the prince added, 1--WE con-
sldered that we had achieved rather
u success"
II suppose I 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
manner and our habits, Mr.. Strange
wey, as easily as you wear u
~clOthes?"
"That l cannot PROMISE" he replied.
1.-The brain should adapt itself at
least as 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 our young friend who inter-
rupted us at rehearsal yesterday"
Gralllot held out his left hand to the
prince and his right to John.
"Mr. S~trangewey," he said, II con-
graduate you! Any person who has
the good fortune to interest Miss Maui
rel is to be congratulated. Yet must l
look Mt you and feel myself puzzled.
You IRE not an artist-no? You do
not paint or writer"
John shook his head.
"Mr. Strangewey's claim to dlstinc-
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.
1T shall be the privilege Of the
stranger within u gates" he decided.
Louise turned to John with q little.|
smile.
LET me show you, then, the way
to my dining room. l ought to apollo
gize for not asking some women to
meet you. I tried two on the tele-
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 a supper
party tonight for Mr.. Strangewey, and
l will promise him a preponderance Of
your charming sex"
"Am I invitedY" Louise inquired.
The prince shook his head.
ALAS, MOI"
They passed into q small dining
room and here again John noticed that
an absolute simplicity was paramount.
The round table, covered with an ex-
quisitely fine cloth. was very simply
laid. There was a little glass of the
finest quality, and a very little silver.
For flowers there was only one bowl, q
brilliant patch of some scarlet exotic,
In the center.
"A supper party to which I am not
invited" said Louise, as she took her
place at the table and motioned John
to a seat by her side, fills me with
curiosity. Who are to be your guests,
primer"
"Calavera and her sprites," the
prince announced.
Louise paused for a moment in the
act of helping herself to hors d'oeuvres.
She glanced toward the prince. For a
moment their eyes met. Louise's lips
were family curled. 1t was almost as
If a challenge had passed between
them. Louise devoted her attention to
her guest.
First of ALL" she asked, tell me
how you like my little friendr"
Il think she is charming" John an
without hesitation. 1--WE went
to q supper club last night and stayed
there till about half past three"
Really" said Louise, Il am not sure
that 1 approve Of this! A supper club
with Sophy until half past three in