The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-29
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hard paid my wine and florist and other bis for ths
most part, for quite considerable time. "a 49,.
At last proposed . scheme to Gerhard which in.i
stsn.ly attracted his attention and hearty approved
1T is cruel thing that such charming woman 90
dear friend should be chained by law to such an tsa
terly unworthy husband Mr.. Langtry. know Lanegr
try WELL ventured knowing would awaken response
sive chord. sa
Nobody realizes the truth Of every word you asys
Baron, well myself. II only her husband we're NOT.
in the way would lay my heart and fortune at Tie dear
vomans feet" said Gerhard with long.drawn sigh |
~ have thought that Langtry might be reasoned with
II some one appealed to him who understood him anii
adroy advanced exactly the right arguments. ssida
blowing the smoke from my cigar into rings thougtfuy
"You know hm-know him well, very we'll den'tn
youi" Gerhard inquired, with tone Of hope whchtd
understood. ~ 20,
"Oh. yes" replied. eyes know Langtry very
we'll Peculiar quite unusualatogeth.r the wrong
man for such an exquisite woman"
'It would not be possible Of course-I would hardyb
feel like trespassng upon your friendship. pursued Ge,
hard slowly and then after pause with much earnest
ness, added: Would il be much ask whether your
would consider doing the greatest service that
man can render another in this worldf" ~ $3.50. 3 !
~ understand what you have in mind You are askls'
ing to undertake mission to what can be dome.
in, er'- ga a.
''Yes," said Gerhard "And as for the financial,
portion Of the matter checkbook at servicss
only in the matter of your personal
In confirming whatever financial consideration you msS
b. able to make with Mr.. Lsngtry.' -
''Have you consulted Mrs Langtryi'' INQUIRED -
"No; would rather not. She is hgkmindtah
woman and would not risk afronting Mrs Langtry "
making her incidental party whatever aranee
ment might be effected But feel that suficentth-
informed to be that Mrs. Langtrys heart s
her husbands keeping" 80.
Ard n that ftarv hard alo hvaa
series of conferences and hestations finally reluctantly
accepted handsome check for personal expenses and
found myself comfortably loungng in the smoking roe
of Atlantic liner bound from New York for EngaSds
the very delicate mission of Cupid in behalf of my
rich. lovesck and rather supplemented friend, Fredd
sGebhard. g-9
looking up of my old friends and acquiring back
ground Of activity. Then managed to casually fue
Mr. Langry and invited him to lunch with me At
of the clubs selected q prominent table, whert'
many could witness the fact that in touch
with the object of my trip abroad hoping this would
reach Gebhards in confirmation Of my pretended
efforts in his behalf
] started q negotiation with Mr. Langtry on bogus.
business matter which he expressed some interest and
which assured him would give very handsome financial
yield if the details could be arranged-but never at any
time mentioned anything about his beautiful wife.
And thus drifed along from week to week. enjoying
myself at the clubs the theatres and about town. and
cabling from day to day Of slow but encouraging
ress in arranging the affair which was coseto Mr.
Gebhards heart /
From time to time. naturally. / mentioned that he (
might send another remittance. which promptly
attended to- and at last worked up the point where
assured young and hopeful New York beneacor that
I had arrived at understanding and that draft for
fifty thousand dollars should be forwarded at OF
course Mr. Langtry dreamed Of the purpose Of
pretended interest in him and frequent meetings and
negotiations the business matter which had somewhat
interested him in. ,i,% 1
1t was with considerable embarrassment that ex"
planned to Gerhard why the whole thing fell through
after. pretended Mr. Langtry had taken his money
as first payment account and then sadly betrayed m
Iprotested my deep humiliation and chagrin, and gave
Mr. Gerhard my personal note to reimburse him for the
amount which he had, he thought Mr. Lanetry'
Insisted pressing this into Gebhard hand debt
Of honor, as called it, ~
OF course, Mrs Langtry knew anything Of this
little affair. 1t was not sufficiently to the credit Of her
admrer for him to discuss It with her it matter
which cared to talk about, and for Mr. Langtry him
self, he knew anything about il. 70 ;ors (
Gerhard continued his friendship for the fJerseysE
Lily and lavished upon her many and valuable presensn
The gallant young millionaire always Aercely resented
any suggestion that he anything than devoed
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