The Dolores star., 1923-08-17

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nate in my nephew" replied R!vinGtoh'
BILLY doesn't need un uncle. In my
country we haven't much use lor
young man whose only assets are ms
relatives. Billy has made good by his
own efforts, sir. He is the Inventor
and proprietor Of the Flying Sphinx
motorcycle
AN experimental machine, l under
stand. hope. for Mr.. Spencer's sake,
said Lord SCroope, politely. that II
may prOve-ah-successful."
Mr.. RlyIngton smiled.
The present model of the Sphinx,
though Il big advance on the others, Is
past the experimental stage. OF the
first and second models, quarter OF
million have been sold in the States.
The plant for the latest, on mass pro
ductlon, Is now being laid down. In
the company that's being tloatcd hold
a third cuntrol-and I'm very thank
full that l have. Billy stands to clean
up three hundred and fifty thousand
dollars on the dcal-hard earnings"
Il have not very good head for fg-
urcs. Mr.. RivIngton. Could you trans
late that into terms Of English cur
rencyf"
About seventy thousand pounds"
Lord Scroope sat perfectly silent.
gazing at Mr. Rivngton.
but the youngster himself Is what
| I'm concerned with-not what he's got.
| However" continued RlvInEton, look
| In- out of the window rs a faint whIr-
ring noise was heard below, 81 see he's
arrived, so l needn't say any more,
But I'm very glad to have had this
/ chance TO speak for him. Billy isn't
good ut praIsIng himself"
Billy's card came up, and Billy short
| ly followed It. He looked at Lord
Scroope dlhdcntly.
u shall be glad to have n few words
with you, Mr.. spencer" said Lord
| Scroopc with his most amiable air.
there was staccato quality about our
first meeting, that rendered a mutual
understanding difficult"
The first duty of an uncle" said Mr.
Rivington, IS to realize when he's in
the way. With your permission, Lord
Scroope. III 20 below"
He retired, leaving the two together
and drifted into the sunny morning
room overlooking the lawn. In few
moments Lady ScrOOpc came in. Mr..
Rlvington made himself known TO her.
In a very short time Lady ScrOope had
sklIlfully ELECTED from Mr.. Rivington
! oll tho Int IT hpI
husband, and good deal more. She
hubbled with amusement and sympathy
us the enthusiastic RivingtOn expound-
ed Billy's qualities.
Il had a few words with your neph-
ew, Mr.. RlyingtOn, before he went up
stairs" she said laughing, IA mos,
magnetic and alluring young man. |
tremble to think what his influence
may be on my simple-mlnded husband"
Mr.. RiyIngton, Coloring with pleas.
ure, looked udmlringly at the little
lady wondering how she came to have
a daughter as old as Almee-who at
that moment entered the room. Lady
SCroope Introduced her guest.
well" murmured Mr.. Rlvlngton,
holding AImccs hand after shaking il
and regarding her vivid beauty with
the most intense appreciation. 81 can
understand BIlIy's anxiety now"
DO You mean to say" exclaimed
Aimee, 'thnt Billy is herc?"
He is at present with your father in
the library, dear" replied her mother.
Aimee departed hastily.
"Aimec," her mother called after her
you are on no account to lnterrupr
them"
I'm going TO be there when the,
come out" said Aimee over her shouI
der as she disappeared.
The two elder people looked at eacf
other, and both Of them laughed. Mr.
RIvington was charmed. Lady Scroon
was wholly unlike his precuncelved no
tons Of nm English pccress. They re
sumed their conversation and drlrte,
out through the windows to the lawr
near the entrance, where stood tn,
sphinx The original Sphinx, witt
plIIlon-seat de luxe attached.
len minutes later Lord Scroope
with a cOuntenance that was positIyel,
animated, came toward them across tn,
grass.
My dear DeliCIa :" he exclaimed ''
have no objection to saying, even be
re Mr.. RivIngton, that William Spen
Ger Is most remarkable young man
Not only has his conduct all throup,
the affair been admirable, but his char
acter appeals to me very greatly. Their
Is more innate honesty, more of tn,
very essence of religion, In that youn,
fellow, than | have yet encountered II
anyone Of his age"
Mr. Rivington. coloring still NOR,
deeply, looked at his lordship with an
preciative eyes. Lady Scroope smiled
Tony, dear, have seldom heard vo
express yourself so warmly; and as ,
Judge of character you have taught m,
TO regard you as infallible. Certainl,
from the rather brief interview hn,
with MIR. Spencer 1 formed s,milo