Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-06-13
appointment. Letitia picked up the
note and read it ~indifferently.

note and read it indifkerently.
II am very sorry. aunt she said.
II gave him all the notice I could"
There il perhaps some mtsunder-
standing" the Marquis remarked. I'm
any case. he would not know that you
were here for so short a time, Caro-
line. After luncheon I will walk
~across and see him."
II will go with YOU" the Duchess
decided. 81 should like to see Broom
leys again. Az a matter. of fact, I
meant to 20 there this morning, but
l found n call enough for me-
They took their coffee In the gar.
den. Letitia followed her father to =
rose bush which11he had crossed the
lawn to examine *
Dad" she asked. passing her hand
through his arm. have you had any
lgood news
He shook his head.
why! ~
because you look so much better.
think that motoring must agree
with you"
, He patted her hand.
81 rather enjoyed the drive,'' he
admitted. Al a matter Of fact, per-
haps l am better" he went on.
You havn't my good news about
the shares. I suppose she asked
hesitatingly. s
For a moment he was grave.
II have no news at ALL" he con-
not good. I put an inquiry through
ian Independent firm Of stockholders
with whom Ithave had some trans
actions, and their reply conceded
with the information already afford
ed to me-"
Letitia glanced across the park. and
her face darkened.
Has it yer struck you..Sshe ask
ed, that there is something peculiar
about Mr.. THAN In his attitude to-
wards us--as a family, I mean
The Marquis shook his head.
ION the contrary" he replied. 81
have always considered his deport-
nsent uninpeachable."
Letitia h%esitated, pulled a rose to
pieces and turned back with her ia
reclining in a wicker chair.
II dare say it's my fancy. Why
don't you all co." she suggested.
land take Mr.. Thain by storm? He
can scarcely resist you, aunt. and
Sylvia"
why don't you come yourself?p
the Duchess asked.
My duty lies here" Letitia OBJ
served. with a little smile towards
! Grantham, who had just strolied up
with Sylvia.
The Duchess rose to her. feet.
Dear me. yes!" she acquiesced.
.Tou two had better go off and have
a long country walk II I sit for
long after luncheon. l always go to
sleep: s 5come along, Reginald, we'll
4 he ~ ~ a 1fnr&in hSa a nnt IEsNGaGE GT.+.st
The Marquis glanced towards
Sylvia. but She shook her head.
II must see after my unpackinE,.'.
she said. 'but ! should very much like
Mr.. THAN to. come. Do try to per-
suade him.,
Tho Duchess and her brother stroll
Led up the garden and Vut Of the post
ern gate into the park.
That's a terrible old mai OF i
Reginald the former observed.
glancinE over her shoulder. Il never
came across such person. on the
boards ut Drury Lane.
ts an internal nuisance. the
Marquis grunlbled. seems al
byTday,, there he sits. wet or me You
can,t see his lips move, but you can
alwayssfeel sur thats he ~ hunting yup
tchoice bits OF damnation out OF the
dOld Testament and hurting them
lacrosa at me-.
have come 70 the conciuson."
his sister decided, that he is1out of
This mind. AN ignorant man who lives
with one idea al his life ~ d Is
I5osesshis reason He has never a.
tempted q violence, has he /.
the Marquis replied, 5
ance q have mentioned *, Caro-