The Glenwood post., 1924-11-13
"Your little protegee ?"

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"Yes." christopher assented
You young men will end by getting
Into trouble with the police or your
own consciences."
Il am not in the least afraid of either
contingency" Christopher assured her.
"Then why do you look SO disturbed
every time the girls name sis men,
tionedf Lady Mary asked him, point
blank.
"If do,1 Christopher said, "as l
tried to explain to you before, 1t is not
on my own account" ....
Lady Mary laughed.
you can't imagine that Gerald is
likely to find her dangerous she
scoffed. "Why, he was head over ears
In love with that strange girl over at
the Violette yesterday. and, besides,
Gerald Isn't vicious-you know that"
Gerald Is very weak sometimes" !"
Christopher said bluntly. He has been
terribly spoilt, Of course, and in this
particular instance the trouble is that
the child fancies herself in love with
him.
In love with Geraldl How ridlcu.
lous"
you don't quite appreciate her. II
you don't mind my saying so." Chris
topher declared, little timidly. "She
is extraordinarily innocent. All her life
she has been starved for kindness and
beauty. don't think there was ever a
human being In the world who needed
help and counsel more than she does
today"
"Shall l remove her from tempta-
tion7" Mary inquired. after a moments
reflection. my maid has just broken
1t to me that she IL going to stay
here and get married. Shall l take
your protese back to England in her
place7"
IF only you wouldi" Christopher
exclaimed eagerly. You needn't keep
her. Ny cousin 10 going to ind .
place for her - nursery governess.
but she isn't quite ready yet"
Lady Mary considered the matter.
leaning over the balcoay, her head .
little thrown back ~ though to en-
Joy the perfume Of the pines. Her
thoughts wandered for . momsnt from
the subject Of dicusstoa.
Il wonder whether I Am siad to 60
home," she ruminated
I'VE shall miss you" christopher
declared.
She turned her head and looked 1t
him.
'win your"
Immensely" he assured her. II
shall miss our tennis more than any
thing. To tell You the truth" he
went on, except for the tennis and
the rather amazing golf. don't
think Monte Carlo appeals to me very
much"
"You are no gambler" she observed
~ haven't the faintest inclination
towards it," he confessed. II hate
the things in life which ! cannot con-
troll"
isn't that a little rnsfff she VEN
tured. you might have to hate your
own affections" s.s &
He was silent for a moment. She
watched him curiously.
II don't think I am the sort Of
person." he said, ".who would be like
ly to be led very far by his affections
alone. What about the child. Mary?"
II will take her II you wish IT," she
"She must be at the station
at eight o'clock. You know that we
have to make an early start. There
will be nothing for her to do. Janet
things for the Journey"
Christopher, drew long breath Of
relief
"You are dear!" he exclaimed
enthusiastically. you can't imagine
what a weight this is off my mind"
~ am doing 1t for your sake" Lady
Mary told him. 81 do not like the
child. I disapprove most strongly of
the whole situation. However, will
do what 1. have promised. We are
going straight to Hinterleys. She can
remain there until your cousin is
ready for her."
Gerald came strolling out to them,
rette.
"What are you two conspiring
about?" he inquired
II have been saying good-by to your
sister," Christopher replied.
Gerald passed his arm around her
affectionately.
1--WE shall miss you, dear" he said.
II think am really rather sorry to
60" Mary confessed Father Is get