Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-12
NJ. BEAUCARTE.

"Why, yes. why?"
Mrs. Burrows turned around TO her
grown son. "Where are you going now,
in this rain?'
We'll, mar-mar, I'll tell you. It's a
secret. but listen. See this?"-he held
up an addressed letter-"well. this is
to Tommy Westcott. You know. the
famous violinist. Monsieur Beaucarte.
is Tommy's friend. And. mar-mar,
Tommy is going to bring him UP when
he comes next weck-if we want him"
Want him." echoed his mother.
"Um-my dear! But how did Tommy
come to meet that man?"
''Iie met him at the home of some
count or another in Paris, whose son
went TO college with Tommy. Tommy's
so-well, he's n talker, you know. and
probably made them believe he was 4
mjllionairc's SON"
"Yes, | wouldn't doubt II! But, Jack,
won't Eastport be astonished when we
give a big reception in honor OF Mon
sieur Beaucarte. though? It'll be our
one success in society. my dear" and
Mrs Burrows sighed contentcdly.
And" she added later, "he can play
some selections for us. too. Jack. it's
too great to- be true!"
Wont Betty be ticklcd. though?"
grinned Jack. "a French violinist!
An -ha"
Wednesday came. and with It Tommy
and NJ Beaucarte. The papers were
bubbling over with the violinist. and
society pricked up its ears. The Bur-
rows home was in fluttcr Of excite
ment, and Monsieur Bcaucartc was hon
ored from morn till night. Betty and
the honorable one" attended parties and
dinners together, and fairly danced in
their slccp-Bctty because she had been
n society success (partly because she
had been Monsieur Bcaucartes favor
ite), and NJ. Beaucarte because 1t was
n delightfully."- pleasing new life that
he was spending
And then came the reception that
A!rs. Burrows had planned. Every de-
tail of her plans was carried out and
well. NIL but one. For the guest OF
honor had not spoken about his great
work--not once--pot even been seen
with his violin. II was n bit strange
but. Mrs Burrows told herself per-
haps he did not like TO converse on
such things. he was so modest. too.
She didn't like to ask him to play for
the guests on that night, but she was
forced to.
TIL
After the dancing was over as well
as dinner. Mrs. Burrows stepped up
TO the violinist, and said. winninEly:
Monsieur Bcaucartc. will YOU honor
us by playing n few selections, pleas ?"
She smiled. but Monsieur Bcaucartc
looked bcwildcred. He turned and
stared at the eXpectant faces pressing
about him. The hostess. although a
bit nervous. smiled again.
On your VIOLIN she whispered
Madame! Quelle? Do YOU mean
1t? Why! And bright smile
wrinkled. his face. lis 1t that you mis-
take me non frere? All. w. ar.
twins am but an ordinary work
man No money-no nothing. Madame.
My father disowned me for being an
honest laborer! But-my ladies and
gentlemen, my brother is very fine
yes. And for this kindness, mercy!"
He bowed low.
'Wh-what! And why were YOU to
see the count in Paris?" demanded
Tommy.
THE count Is gentleman. really.
lie helped me. He gave me start.
He is very fine" explained Monsieur
Beaucarte.
"oh!" The eager faces drooped
their faces wore bored looks. Mrs,
burrows gulped hard. Her success"
was failure. And. as light -hearteJ
as ever. tho Frenchman smiled, Mon
sieur Beaucartc.
PEARL SPITZER.
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