The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-30

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John sighed, and regarded her
thoughtfully. You're a queer little
girl, Sophy," he said. II don't know
how to advise you"
'Of course you don't" she answered.
mo one could. Astfor you, I suppose
you will marry Louise. What will hap.
pen to you after that, Irdon't know
Perhaps sha'n't care so much about
London theh. You've made it very nice
for me, you know" HI d
you've made 1t. bearable even for
me-" he told her. II often think how
lonely I should have been without you
to talk to. Louise. sometimes is de-
lightfully companionable, and kind
enough to turn ones head. Other days
I scarcely understand her; everything
we say to one another seems wrong,
I come away and leave her simply be-.
cause feel that there is wall be-
tween us that can't get over"
"There isn't really" Sophy sighed,
"Louise is DEAR: Considering every.
thing, I 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 hand, are very simple, very faith.
full and honest, and you accept the
standards which have been made for
you-very, very rigidly, John. What
are you looking at?", y,
Johns whole expression had sudden.
~ changed. His eyes were fixed upon
the door, his face was stern as q gran.
lite block. Sophy turned J. quickly
around. The maitre d'hotel, with, an.
other satellite in his rear, was welcom.
Ing with much ceremony two; lately ad.
rived guests. Sophy clutched at the
tablecloth. The newcomers were Lou.
Use and the prince of Seyre.
II don't understand this !" John NUT.
tered, his lips twitching.
Sophy Gerard said nothing. Her
cheeks were pink with excitement.
Suddenly Louise saw John and So.
ply. She stood quite still for a mo.
ment; then she came toward them,
slowly and a. 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 meeting!r
Louise remarked. i;as she laid her hand
for a moment Moh Sophy's 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.
''The rain broke up my weekend
party" he explained, "and met Sophy
in the Strand. Insany case, I intended
returning tonight. understood that
you would not beShere until tomorrow
about eleven o'clock, M f#
ie sThose were ny plans" Louise re-
piled; "But, as you see, other things
have interviewed. Our little house
party, too, was broken up by this abom.
Unable weather, and we oil motored ur
to town. The Faradays have gone
home. The prince heard from Miles
that was at home, and telephoned
me to dine. Me voici! Y ny
John was struggling with crowd OF
hateful thoughts. Louise was wearing
la wonderful gown; her hair was beau
itifully arranged; she had the air OF
woman whose toilet was complete
and perfect down to the slightest d
tail. The princes slow drawl reached
them distinctly.
1T was my servants fault, sup
pose," he said. II 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.
..'.rhe prince seems to have ordered
his table last night" John, remarked,
his. tone, even to himself, sounding
queer, and strained. ya4s s*ss,
Louise made no reply. The prince
was already shaking hands with Sophy.
II thought you were spending the
weekend with my cousin, Strange
wey,"" he remarked turning to John.
1--WE did spend part Of 1t together"
John replied. 1.-THE weather drove US
back this afternoons"
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 L0uise?"
Sophy nervously crumbled up the
toast by her side.
1.-THE prince admires Louise, and has
done so for many years" she answered.
:No one knows anything else. Louise
never speaks of him to me. cannot
tell you
"But you must know" he persisted,
with a little break in his voice. ''For-
give me, Sophy, if made an ass Of my
self. First Lady Hilda, and then Grail
Tot, and tflen-well, thought Louise
might have rung up to see whether I
was ut home, If she came back sooner
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