Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-10-26

Sophy replied quickly. II can come In
and 90 out when ! please, choose my
own friends. It's rather fine to be
here, you knOw--to be In the atmos-
phere, even II the llmellght misses
one"
John sighed, and regarded her
thoughtfully. you're queer little
girl, Sophy,' he said. II don't know
how to advise you"
"Of course you don't" she answered.
mo one could. As for you, suppose
you will marry Louise. What will hap
pen to you after that don't know.
Perhaps sha'n't care so much about
London then. You've made 1t very nice
for me, you know"
you've made 1t benrable even for
me- he told her. II often think how
lonely should have been without you
to talk to. Louise sometimes Is de-
lightfully companionable, and kind
enough to turn ones head. Other days
| scarcely understand her; everything
we say to one another seems wrong.
come away and leave her simply be"
cause I feel that there Is wall be-
tween us that cant get over"
"Thcre isn't really" Sophy sighed.
"Touse Is n dear. Considering every
thing. think she Is wonderful. But
you are utterly different. She Is very
complex, very emotional, and she has
her own standards Of life. You, on the
other hnnd are very simple, very faith
ful and honest. and you accept the
standards which have been made for
you-vcry, very rigidly, John. What
are you looking at?'
Johns whole expression had sudden
ly changed His eyes were fixed upon
the door, his face was stern as a gram
lite block Sophy turned quickly
around The maitre d'hotel, with an
other satellite In his rear, was welcom-
ing with much ceremony two lately adj
rived guests. Sophy clutched at the
tablecloth. The newcomers were Lou
Use and the prince of Seyre.
81 don't understand. this y John NUT
tered, his lips twitchlng.
Sophy Gerard said nothing. Her
cheeks were pink with excitement.
Suddenly Louise saw John and So
ply. She stood quite still for mo-
ment; then she came toward them,
slowly and little languidly. The
prince was still studying through his
eyeglass the various tables which the
head waiter was offering for his con-
sideration.
"What an astonishing meetingw
Louise remarked, as she laid her hand
for moment on Sophys shoulder.
"What is going on behind my back?'
John rose very slowly to his feet. He
seemed taller than ever, and Louise's
smile remained unanswered.
1.-THE rain broke up my weekend
party" he explained, land met Sophy
In the Strand In any case, | intended
returning toright. l understood that
YOU would not be here until tomorrow
ABOUT tltNtll u Clbth.
"Those were my plans," Louise re-
piled; But, lis you see, Other things
have INTERVIEWED. Our little house
party. too was broken up by this abom-
Unable weather, and we all motored up
to town. The Faradays have gone
home. The prince heard from Miles
that l was at home, and telephoned
me TO dine. Me voiciH
John was struggling with a crowd Of
hateful thoughts. Louise was wearing
wonderful gown; her hair was beau.
tifuly arranged; she had the air of
woman whose toilet was complete
and perfect down to the slightest de-
toll. The princes slow drawl reached
them distinctly
at was my servants fault, / sup
pose" he said 81 told him to ring up
last night and order the table for two
in that corner. However, we will take
the vacant one near your desk"
He looked around and, as If for the
first time, missed Louise. He came
toward them at once.
"The prince seems to have ordered
his table last night" John remarked,
his tone, even to himself, sounding
queer and strained.
Louise made no reply. The prince
was already shaking hands with Sophy.
~ thought you were spending the
weekend with my cousin, Strange
wey," he remarked, turning to John.
ave did spend part of 1t together"
John replied. 1.-THE weather drove US
back this afternoon"
II congratulate you both on your
good taste" said the prince. "There Is
nothing more abominable than a river
side retreat out of season. We are TAX
ing the table on the left, Louise"
He led her away, and they passed
down the room, John slowly resumed
his seat.
"Sophy," he demanded hoarsely, "tell
me the truth. Is there anything be-
tween the prince and Louise1"
Sophy nervously crumbled up the
toast by her side.
'The prince admires Louise, and has
done so for many years" she answered.
j mo one knows anything else. Louise
never speaks Of him to me. cannot
tell you"
"But you must know" he persisted,
with little break In his voice. "For-
give me, Sophy, If made an ass of my
self. First Lady Hilda, and then Grail
lot, and then-well, I thought Louise
might have rung up to see whether
was at home, II she came back sooner
than she expected; and the prince took
the table last night"
She leaned over and patted him on