The Washington times., 1920-08-22
King Louis XVI.
By Muy YOhe Gady Francis Hope)
CHAPTER VIII.
CONTINUED from Last Sunddy)

Copyright 1920 BY International Feature Service. Inc
Y HAVE often been asked by persons who knew me well
J. enough to admit such curiosity to me how an English
$50 lord does his courtjng. These good friends of mine
irL 10 think there must be some peculiar way lord
4bcut capturing the heart and person of successful
2c star. This question has been asked me so often
wondering if my readers will not like to know just
- Lord Francis courted me.
have already told how we met at dinner in the old
Hoffman House, in New York, where Lord Francis whom
had seen on the street during the afternoon,
presented to me as plain Mr. Hope of England
He sat next to at this dinner had not the slight
est idea in the world he lord rch anything
else but average welbred courteous and interesting
Englishman touring in America l knew of course, he
must be some one worth while be would not be guest
of my host that evening, but of his personal history
knew nothing then. nor for some time later.
The Horse Show then in progress at Madison
Square Garden. told Mr.. Hope intended leaving the
dinner party rather early could attend the show,
where to be the guest of of the governors He
at once asked me if would not let him be my escort to
the show-he said he had been wanting to go, but had
delayed his attendance hoping for pleasant company
which, he said gallany, could afford him If | would
consent / was quite charmed with this Mr. Hope.
He so well poised and talked entertainngly. lie
had the gift of being able to talk to actress such
as without thinking it necessary to talk shop or talk
down" to her He talked to of world affairs of poll
tics, of society and art just if person who
never had heard of the stage
said at once would be delighted to 60 with him to
the Garden if could get my mother to consent. lived
with mother not far from the Hoffman House, about
10 o'clock sent messenger to mother with note asking
her if might attend the show with MIR. Hope whom |
had met at the dinner and who seemed to me to be quite
nice Mother sent her consent and new acquaintance
and set out in hanson cab.
was very enthusiastic the horses and enjoyed
greatly Mr. Hopes discussion of the good and bad points
of the most famous animals He very attentive to
Presently began to notice orgnettes from all
the seat tiers turned in direction In the boxes
the splcnddy coed heads of wealthy society women,
of families known throughout the world for their
leadership Of fashion turned upon with stares
thai frank and curious. And here and there j
caught bows of friendly recognition to my escort. !
thought, of these society women. whom / knew
only by sight Just interested in a closeup view Of
the famous May Yohe the star in the theatrical frms
ment greatly excited about their interest, and
talked and laughed about it with my companion "You
very beautiful Miss Yohe. he said smiling Il can
quite well understand anyone's wanting to get good
look at you"
In the next few days Mr. Hope was more and more
respects to my mother, and gave him the permission
readily. Mother liked him very much I went about
with him great deal but seldom visited with or were
entertained by mutual friendsjust few cronies Of his
with whom, afterwards discovered he laid plot which
prevented them from telling me who he was.
After a week so | announced TO him my intention
Of sailing with mother to London. where number Of