Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-18


Under some circumstances, yes"
he agreed. I'm our case. however
there is certain consideration upon
which have forborne to touch"
II was as much her anger as any
thing else which Induced her lack of
self-control. She gave a little cry.
Andrew. You are detestable" she
exclaimed. Let us end this CONVEX
cation. You have said ali tina, you
! wish TO say?"
Everything"
Please 20 away. then" she beg
ged. II am expecting visitors. II
think that We understand each other"
He rose to his feet
Il am sorry for our failure, Stella
he said Pray do not hesitate TO
write TO me at any time II my advice
or assistance can be OF service"
He passed down the lounge. more
crowded now than when he had en-
tered. :. very fashionably dressed
young woman. one of a smart tea
party. leaned back in her chair as he
passed and held out her hand.
And how does town seem. Mr.. Tai
lente. after your sylvan solitude?" she
asked.
Tallcnte for a moment was almost
at loss. Then glance into her
really very wonderful eyes. and the
curve OF her lips as she smiled con-
WINGED him OF the truth which he had
at FIRST discarded.
Miss Mianr' he exclaimed.
Please don't look so surprised
she laughed II suppose you think
have no right to DO rrivolling In these
very serious times, but am afraid I
am rather an offender when the hu-
NOR takes mo. You kept your word
to Mr. Dartrey. see?"
Tallepte nodded.
Il came to town yesterday"
Il must hear all the news. please"
she insisted. viii YOU come and see
me tomorrow afternoon? share
at with another girl in Westminster
No. 10. Brown Square"
81 shall be delighted" he answered.
II think your hostess wants 10 speak
to me. She is an old friend OF my
aunt"
He moved on few steps and bowed
over the thin, over bejeweied fingers
Of the Countess OF Clanarton. an old
LADY whose vogue still remained un-
challenged. although the publication
of her memoirs had very nearly sent
highly respected publisher into
prison.
Andrew" she exclaimed 1--WE are
all so distressed about you. How
dared you lose your election You
know my little fre-eating friend.
sec. j keep in with her because when
the revolution comes she is going to
| save me from the guillotine. aren't
you. Nora"
'My revolution won't have anything
to do with guillotines." the girl
laughed back. and il YOU really want
to have powerful friend at court.
pin your faith on MIR. Tallcnte."
a1.dy Clanarton shook her head
81 have known Andrew. my dear
since he was in his cradle" she said
Il have heard him spout Socialism
and know he has written about rev.
olutions. but. believe me. he's a good
oid-fashioned Wing at heart. He'll
never carry the red flag. / see your
wife has bought the Maharajah Of
Sapong's pearls, Andrew. Do you
think she'd leave them to me ir
were TO call on here"
why not ask here" Tallente sug-
gested. She Is over there"
Dear me, so she isl" she exclaimed.
How smart. too! thought when
she came in 3 he must be some one
not quite respectable. she was so well
dressed Going, Andrew? Well. come
and see mo before you return TO the
country. And wouldn't go and have
tea with that little hussy. If were
you. She'll burn the good old-fash-
toned principles out OF you. II any
thinE eooid.-a