Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-01

my daughter, Mrs. Hlld1tch! Lady
Cynthia Milton and Mr. Ledsam you
know, believe"
Sir Timothy, later, in a moments
respite from the infiowing stream Of
guests, came once more across to
them.
II am going to leave you, my hon
ored guests from the Sanctuary" he
said, with a faint smile, ito your
selves for q short time. In the room
to your left, supper Is being served.
] want you to meet me in room which
will show you, at a quarter to
twelve"
He led them down one Of the corri-
dors which opened from the hall. Be-
fore the first door on the right man
servant was standing as though on
sentry duty. Sir Timothy tapped the
panel of the door with his forefnger
"This is my sanctum," he announced.
II allow no one in here without spe-
cial permission. l find it useful to
have a place to which one can come
and rest quite quietly sometimes.
Williams here has no other duty ex-
cept to guard the entrance. Williams,
you will allow this gentleman and
these two ladies to pass in at quar-
ter to twelve"
The man looked at them search1ngly.
Certainly, sir" he said. mo one
elseT'
mo one, under any pretext."
Sir Timothy hurried back to the hall,
and the others followed him In more
leisurely fashion. They were all three
full of curiosity.
II never dreamed" Margaret de-
clared, as she looked around her, that
l should ever find myself inside this
house. It has always seemed to me
like one great bluebeard's chamber.
II ever my father spoke Of 1t at all, it
was as of place which he intended
to convert into a sort Of miniature
He'll"
Sir Timothy leaned back to speak
to them as they passed.
"You will find a friend over there,
Ledsam," he said.
Wilmore turned around and faced
them. The two men exchanged some
what surprised greetings.
mo idea that I was coming until
this afternoon" Wilmore explained
II got my card at FIVE o'clock, with a
note from Sir Timothy's secretary.
am racking my brains to imagine what
1t can mean"
We're all little added" Francis
confessed. Come and join our tour Of
exploration. You know Lady Cynthia
Let me present you to Mrs. Hilditch" !"
The Introduction was effected and
they all strOlled on together. Marga-
ret and Lady Cynthia led the way into
the winter-garden, a palace Of glass,
tall palms, banks Of ex0tics, Towering
shrubs Of every description, and a
fountain. with wonderfully carved wa
ter nymphs, brought with its basin
from Italy. Hidden in the foliage, a
small orchestra was playing very soft
ly. The atmosphere Of the place was
languorOus and delicious.
Leave US here" Margaret insisted,
with little exclamation Of content.
Neither Cynthia nor want to 60 any
further. Come back and fetch US In
time for our appointment"
After a time the men rejoined Mar
garet and Cynthia and then came sud-
denly face to face with Sir Timothy,
who had escorted little party Of his
guests to see the fountain, and was
now returning alone.
"You have been visiting, 1 am glad
to see," the latter observed II trust
that you are amusing yourselves?
"Excellently, thank you," Francis
replied.
"And 30 far" Sir Timothy went on,
with faint smile, "you find my en-
tertainment normal? You have no
question yet which you would like to
askY
~UnIy one-what DO you do with
your launch up the river on moonless
nights, Sir TimothyT
Sir Timothy's momentary silence
was full of Ominous significance.
"Mr. Ledsam." he said, after brief
pause, II have given you almost carte
blanche to explore my domains here.
Concerning the launch, however, I
think that you had better ask no ques-
tions at present.
"You are using 1t tonightT' Francis
persisted.
"Will you come and see. my venture
some guest?"
with great pleasure" was the
prompt reply.
Sir Timothy glanced at his watch.
That" he said, 'is one of the mat
ters Of which we will speak at a quar-
Ter 10 uwelve. Meanwhile, let me show
you something. 1t may amuse you as
1t has done me-"
The three moved back towards one
Of the arched openings which led into
the ballroom.
"Observe. If you please" their host
continued, "the third couple who pass
US. The girl Is wearing green--the
very little that she does wear Watch
the man and see IL he reminds YOU of