Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25


life, for her intellectual gifts. for her
almost brutal disregard of the conven.
tions of her class. The psychological
interest of John Strangeweys situa-
ton appealed to her powerfully. Be
sides. she had a weakness for han
some men.
AT any rate" said Lad: Hilda
am glad TO think that shall bs. II.
to watch you when you see Calave'
In her dances for your first time.
The curtain rang up upon one Of The
most gorgeous and sensuous OF the
Russian ballets. John. who by their
| joint insistence was occupying the
front chair in the box, leaned forward
In his place. his eyes steadfastly fixed
upon the stage. Both the prince and
Lady Hilda. In the background. al
though they occasionally glanced at
the performance, devoted most of their
attention to watching him.
As the story progressed and the mu-
sic grew In passion and voluptuous-
ness, they distinctly saw his almost
militant protest. They saw the knit
ting of his firm mouth and the slight
contraction of his eyebrows. The
prince and his friend exchanged
glances. She drew her chair a little
farther back, and he followed her eI-
ample.
Where did you find anything SO
wonderful as thiss" she murmured-
Lost among the hills Of Cumber-
land" the prince replied Il have an
estate up therein fact, he and l are
lage in which he has lived"
And your she whispered. Elsneing
ST John TO be sure that she wss lot
overheard. Where do you come int
As educator Of the youngf l dol
seem 10 see you in that role"
A very rare and by no means pleas
ant smile twisted the corners OF lis
lips for moment
III is long story"
Can ! be brought in?- she asked
He nodded
IT rests with you Ii would saiI M
plans"
She toyed with her ian for 4 nO-
ment. looked resrieSsiy al the stage
and back again at John Then she ro--
from her place and stood before the
iookinEsisss. From the greater otseur-
ity of the box she motioued 10 the
prince.
John remained entirely heedless OF
their movements. His eyes were
still riveted upon the stage. fascinated
with the wonderful coloring, the reali-
zsrion OF a new art.
You and l." Lady Hilds whispered
do not need TO play about with the
truth, Eugene. What gre you doing
this forf'
The idlest whim," the prince as
sured her quietly. Look at hun.
Think for moment OF his position
absolutely without experience. entirely
Ignorant about women with fortune
one only dreams OF. and probably the
handsomest animal Ia London. What
is going to become OF himf"
81 think l understand a little" she
confessed.
Il think you do" the prince assent
ed. HE has views this young man.
1t Is my humor to see them dissipsted.
The modern Sir Gslahad always irri-
tsted me q little"
She shrugged her shoulders.
They'll never give him a chance
these women" she said. Much better
hand him over TO me-"
The prince smiled enigma tically. and
Lady Hilds returned to her seat. John
was still leaning forward with his eyes
! ftxed upon Caiayera. who WAS dancing
alone now. The ballet WAS drawing
toward the end. The music had
reached its climax Of wild and passion
ate sensuOusness, dominated and In
| spired by the woman whose every
| movement and every glance seemed
part Of some occult. dimly understood
| language.
When the curtain rang down, John,
like many others. was confused. New
| ertheless. after that nrst breathless
cause, he stood up and Joined In the
| tumultuous applause.
"Wellf" the prince asked
John shook his head.
81 don't know" he answered.
Neither does anyone else" Lady
Hilda said. "Don't try to analyze your
Impressions for our benefit. Mr.
5trangewey. / am exactly In your pc
sition, and I have been here dozen
Zines. Even to US hardened men and
women of the world, this Russian mu
sic came a. 4 surprise. There were
parts of II you did not like, though
weren't therer'
There were parts Of II l hated,
John agreed. There were passages
that seemed to aim at discord In every
sense Of the word"
She nodded sympatheticslly. The!
were on their way down the broat
staircase.
II wonder" she murmured. whether
l am going to be asked out to sup
per-"
Alas not tonight dear lady" tn,
prince regRtted. II am having a few
friends at Seyre House."
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