The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-09-25

He Presented Himself Every Morning
at About the Same Time.
Annette declared, sinking ;nIo ner ac-
customed chair. "That would not con-
tent me. II is the tips from which one
can buy ones clothes. 1T ;imaZes me
that madelnoiselle does not ask Milford
DOmbey for some evening frocks and
attend one of hiss supper parties.
Charles, the head waiter, Brings ms
news often of them. They are of the
most amusing. There are artists
there, and all manner of wonderful
people. Has mademoiselle no curiosity
to see lifeY'
MYRTLE threaded needle carefully
before she replied.
Milford D0mbey," she said. would
I believe, take me, but Monsieur Chris
t0pher does not think il well that 60
to those parties. He declares that
they are for people whom should not
heet."
Annette clasped her hands behind
the back OF her head. She was vastly
amused
Is ooh, la. y she exclaimed THAT
10 SO like Monsieur Bent! What does
Ne make of life, that young manr Does
he think It well for a girl as beautiful
~ mademoiselle to sit here alone at
night and creep into bed. while mon
aeur who adores her spends his time
with other women? Pooh! Mademoi-
selle should have courage"
MYRTLE laid down her work. HeR
heart was beating fast.
'Tell me, Annette she begged,
who are these guests of Milford DOM
beti Why do they keep me away from
theh?"
1T Is not Milford Dombey's fault"
Annette declared. "He liz beau gar
c01 that. It is the stupid Monsieur
Bent. who should have stayed at home
In his dull London. They are all well
enough, these guests of Milford Dom
bet's. Some sing at the opera others,
perhaps, have seen life in Paris, but
for that what are they the worse
whit harm can they do? Oh, if 1 were
mademoiselle. / should submit no
losger!"
what should you do, Annette?"
MYRTLE asked, haIf-fearfully.
% should put on all my prettiest
clothes" Annette replied, entering into
the matter with animation, land
should come to the hotel. I should
find my way to Milford Dombey-that
would be for me to arrange-and I
should just tell him that had come,
that I was tired of being left at home.
Then I would whisper one or two Of
the incest little things i could think
OF into his ear, anti would put my
arms around his neck. and--well-I
know Milford Dombey--he would not
send me away-nots if I were made
molselle."
The work had fallen from Myrtile's
hsnds. She was sitting up in her chair,
her eyes very bright. her lips little
parted. How fortunate it was that
Annette had come! Without doubt,
she would do this Only one must be-
WARE of Monsieur Christopher. He was
full of droll ideas. He must be made
to understand. Presently Annette de-
parted. and when. little later on,
Christopher arrived to pay his morn
ing call, MYRTLE was seated as usual
at her work, her manner unaltered ex-
cept that she was Il little gayer than
usual. perhaps a little more kindly.
MYRTLE" he announced, 81 have
heard from my cousin in England. She
thinks that she will be able to find YOU
place in about a months time"
THAT is very kind of her." MYRTLE
answered, without enthusiasm. What
does Gerald say about itY'
Il have not mentioned Il to Gerald
yet" Christopher replied :He was
dining out last night and had supper
party afterward at the Carlton, and Al
matter of fact he was fast asleep
when came out. l have no doubt,
however, that he will be glad"
The girl made a little grimace.
He may not be so glad to get rid
OF me as YOU" she remarked.
8"We shall neither of us be here in 4
months time" Christopher reminded
her. Certainly I shall not, and Gerald,
I believe. is due to go to Biarritz be-
fore then"
MYRTLE sawed industriously for q
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