Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-12
"Psycholosically," Marcia Hanna

WY OUS0 yea, MS present action Is
interesting. If he had shot you or
me in his first fit of passionate re-
sentiment. everything would have
try, nurse a sullen feeling Of revenge
for years, and then come back. seems
curious. What shall you do when
you see him sitting in his garden?"
IT shall address him." the Marquis
replied. II fear that his long resi-
.dence in such a. country as America
will have altered him considerably,
but 1t is Of course possible that the
instincts OF his class. remain"
How feudal you are!!'' she laugh
led.
The Marquis frowned slightly. AL
though this was the one person in the
world whom he felt was necessary to
him. who held a distinct place in his
very inaccessible heart, there were
times when he entertained a dim sus-
p1cion that she was making fun of
him. At such times he was very
angry indeed. :.
TN any case" he said. I'VE will not
waste u tins, in specializing upon
this mans attitude. I am still hop
ing that may be able to devise
means to render his occupancy Of the
cottage impossible"
Il should like to hear about the
boy"
IF" the Marquis promised, II find
Vonts attitude respectful, l will
make inquiries"
When are you going to Man
i~deleys?" she asked.
II am in no hurry to leave Lon
| DIM ~ hA pnnOSol - -.N- "'
When o co. she told him, II
tie holiday. 1 thought even Of goinA
to the South of France"
The lines Of her companions fore.
head were slightly elevated.
MY dear Marcia" he protested
gently, lis that like you? The class
of people who frequent the Riviera
at this time Of the year
She laughed at him delightfully."-.
oh, you foolish person!" she in
terrupted. IF l 60, I shall go to a
tiny little boarding house, or take d
villa in one of the quiet places-San
Raphael; perhaps. or n Of those lit.
tie forgotten spots between Hyeres
and Cannes. Phillis Grant would gc
with me-, She isn't going to &C,
again until the autumn season."
Her visitors expression was 4 little
blank.
I'm the case Of your departure
from London" he announced, in q
very ven but very forlorn tone, -
will instruct Mr.. Wadham to make q
suitable addition to your allowances
At the same time, Marcia" he added
II shall miss YOU"
His words were evidently a surpris.
to her. She threw away her cigarette
and came and sat on the sofa by hi.
side.
do you know, I believe YOU
hand upon his. How queer!"
81 have never concealed my afrec,
ton for you have II" he asked.
This time the laugh which broke
from her lips was scarcely. natural:
Concealed your affection. Reein,
adj" she repeated. How stranEei,
that sounds! But listen. You saie
somethtng just now about my allow,
ance. II I ailude to it in return. vii
you belieye. that it is entirely for YOU
sake |" l.s. II
"Of course"
She rose from her chair. and. cross,
ing the room, rummaged about hel
desk for d moment, produced arlettel
and brought It to him. The Marquis
adjusted his horn-rin.ned eyeglas
and read:
iDear. Madam:
1--we feel that some explanation i
due to you with regard to the non
payment for the last two quarters o
lyour allowance from our client, tn,
Marquis Of Aandeleys. We have to In
form you that for some time past ",
have had no funds IN our possession
Ito pay this allowance. We 1nformes
lhts lordship OF the fact, some tim,
hack. but In our opinion his lordshiI
lscarcaly took the circumstancs seri
Iousty. We think II better. sthSrsfora
Ithet you should communicate viii
him on the subject.
Faithfully yours.
WadhaIn. Son and Dickson.
This Marquis deliberately foldsd 81
1.-THE letter. placed his eysgla@ IN Ill