Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-08-18

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"Where TOT"
Mr. Wilmington smiled again
paris"
"Oh % said Tuppence thoughtfuIly.
To herself she said: "0f course, If
father heard that he would have a fiti
But somehow 1 don't see Mr.. Whit
tington in the role of the gay de-
celver"
"Yes," continued Wilmington.
what could be more delightful To
put the clock back a few years-a
very few, am sure-and re-enter one
of those charming pensionnats de
jeunes filles with which Paris
abounds-"
Tuppence interrupted him.
"a pensionnatY'
Exactly. Madame Colombier's In
the Avenue de Neullly"
Tuppence knew the name well.
Nothing could have been more select.
She had had several American friends
there she was more than ever
puzzled.
you want me to go to MADAME Co
lombler's? For how long?"
THAT depends. Possibly three
months"
and that is an1 There are no
other conditioner
None whatever BY the way, you
are English, are you not7"
Eyes"
yet you speak with a slight Ameri-
can accentY
MY great pal In hospital was
little American girl. I dare say
picked 1t up from her. / can soon get
out Of 1t again"
"On the contrary, II might be sim
pier for you to pass as an American
Details about your past life in Eng
land might be more difficult to sustain
Yes, I think that would be decidedly
better. Then"
zone moment, Mr. Wilmington I
You seem to be taking my consent for
granted"
Wilmington looked surprised.
surely you are not thinking OF re-
fusing? can assure you that Ma
dame Colombier's is a most high-class
and orthodox establishment. And the
terms are most liberal"
Exactly" said Tuppence. THAT'S
just it. The terms are almost too
liberal, Mr. Wilmington. / cannot see
any way in which l can be worth that
amount Of money to you"
"NoY said Wilmington softly.
"Well, I viii tell you. / could doubt
less obtain someone else for very
much less. What am willing to pay
| for Is young lady with sufficient in
telligence and presence of mind to
sustain her part well, and also one
who Will have sufficient discretion not
to ask too many questions"
Tuppence smiled a little. She felt
that Wilmington had scored.
There's another thing. So far there
has been no mention OF Mr.. Beres-
ford. Where does he come IMP
Mr.. Beresford2"
MY partner" said Tuppence with
dignity. "You saw US together yester-
day"
"Ah, yes. But I'm afraid we shan't
require his services"
"Then it's of!" Tuppence rose.
TITS both or neither. Sorry-but that's
how 1t is. Good morning, Mr.. Whit
tlngton"
wait a minute. Let us see II some
thing can't be managed. SIT down
again, Miss" lie paused interroga-
| lively.
Tuppence's conscience gave her a
passing twinge as she remembered the
archdeacon. She seized hurrledly on
the first name that came into her head.
Jane Finn" she said hastily: and
then paused open-mouthed at the
effect Of those two simple words.
All the geniality had faded out OF
| Whittington's face. It was purple
with rage, and the veins stood out on
his forehead. And behind II all there
lurked a sort OF incredulous dlsmay.
He leaned forward and Kissed saw
agely:
| 80 that's your little game, is itY'
Iuppence. though utterly taken
shack, nevertheless kept her head.
She had not the faintest comprehen-
sion Of his meaning. but she was natu-
rally quick-witted. and felt II impera-
tive TO keep her end up" as she
| phrased II.
| Wilmington went on:
Been playing with me, have you.
all the time Ike q cat and mouse7
Knew all the time what l wanted you
for, but kept up the comedy. Is that
| It. eh2" He was cooling down. The
red color was ebbing out Of his face.
He eyed here keenly. who's been
blabbing1 RitaT'
Tuppence shook her head. She was
doubtful as 70 how long she could
sustain this Illusion but she realized
the Importance Of not dragging an
/ unknown Rita into II.