The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-04-20

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out through the windows to the lawr
near the entrance, where stood thu
Sphinx. The original Sphinx, witt
pillion-seat de luxe attached.
Ten minutes later Lord Scroope
with countenance that was positively
animated. came toward them across the
grass.
my dear Delicia !" he exclaimed. ~
have no objection to saying, even be
fore Mr.. Rivington, that William Spen.
Ger is a most remarkable young man
Not only has his conduct all through
the affair been admirable, but his char
acter appeals to me very greatly. There
is more innate honesty, more Of the
very essence Of religion, In that young
fellow, than have yet encountered In
anyone Of his age"
Mr.. Rivington, coloring still more
deeply, looked at his lordship with ap-
preciative eyes. Lady Scroope smiled.
"Tony, dear, have seldom heard you
! express yourself so warmly; and as a
| Judge Of character you have taught me
to regard you as infallible. Certainly,
from the rather brief interview had
with Mr.. Spencer I formed similar
opinion. But do understand that you
have-?"
"Hem," said Lord Scroope, with
some slight confusion, 1--WE appear to be
moving her-ah-rapidly. I feel"
He broke off, apparently at loss, as
Billy and Aimee came towards them
across the lawn, side by side. There
was something Olympian in Billy's as
pect and the splendor Of his smile.
Aimee was radiant and glowing. Lord
Scroope scarcely recognized In her the
pallid and distressed young woman
who had returned from Jervaulx. 1t
was as though an errant descendant Of
the gods had restored his daughter to
him.
"Dadr said Aimee. you've been
splendid, dear. And want to say all
the nice things to Billy's uncle, that l
haven't had chance to, yet"
'T hope" said Lord Scroope, wrin-
Killing his brow in perplexity as he and
his wife stood in the library some
hours later after the departure of the
visitors, "that I have not been too
precipitate Have I committed my
self too far, Delicia?"
Lady Scroope pushed her husband
gently into an armchair and perched
herself on the arm Of 1t.
"If you mean, DEAR" she said,
stroking his hair, "did you definitely
accept Billy Spencer as prospective
son-in-law-you certainly did. And a
very good thing, too"
"Did 1 reallyp murmured her hus-
band IT hardly recognize myself to-
day, Delicia. 1t seems very precipi-
tate. There are so many things to
consider-to verify"
IT haven't the slightest doubt that
will be all right. Two of the sound
est people ever came. across"
"But what"
"What 1 like about Americans" said
Lady Scroope, when proposition
that's what they call 1t, think-when
a proposition is clear, they don't waste
time like people who don't waste
makes life so much less COM
plicated."
81 am certainly conscious Of great |
access Of happiness"
Eyes. Because Aimee Is so happy: |
And Aimees happiness is very infec-
tious quality. Still, at the moment, |
Tony dear, you are looking a little
worried and anxious. Why?"
"The one rift In the Lutte" said Lord
Scroope regretfully, SIS this break
with the Jervaulx household. Family
luarrels are always petty and undig-
nifled. 1 fear the affair has alienated
Brythea. I hope 1 did not convey the
that disapproved of Alex
ander's marriage. Really 1t is an ex-
cellent thing for Georgina, and he will
have a most worthy wife,"
81" said Lady Scroope, kissing the
.op Of his head, twill make the peace
With Erythea. Although she disap-
proves of my moral character, l am
he only person she really listens to.
will go over tomorrow and pave
he way. I've already talked that over
With Mr.. William Spencer" she added,
land he will accompany me.
am persuaded he has great influence
here. I suggest a double wedding
lere at Scroope. 1t will suit Erythea
much better than at JervaulX-as
Kings arel Have no fear, Tony. 1t
hall be arranged"