Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-10-25
Chapter III

but there were occasions upon which
she could look sterrf This was one Of
them.
Il am never surprised at anything
that Gerald does, " she told Christopher.
who was seated next her at the dinner
table, but ! must say that l should
never have expected you to have been
mixed up In one OF his escapades
What are sou going to do with the
girl7"
1--WE hoped" Christopher ventured, a
little doubtfully that you might be
able TO mike use Of her as a kind Of
under sewing maid, or something Of
that sort"
"Thank YOU Lady Mary replied,
without enthusiasm 81 am perfectly
satisfied with the services Of my own
mnid"
Lord Hlnterleys, who had taken only
a laneuld interest In the conversation,
interviewed for the first time
where Is the young person now7"
he inquired
"In some rooms one Of the house
keepers at the hotel found for me, slr,"
Gerald replied.
Lady Mary rose to her feet.
II can't decide" she said, which Of
you two has lost his heart to this
paragon Of village loyeliness. How
ever, feel sure that my advice is the
best. Send her back TO her people"
Gerald strolled to the door with his
sister and returned TO his place, finger
ing his cigarette case irritably.
Lord Hinterleys slipped his wine
thoughtfully.
Il am not suggesting for single
moment" he observed that your attl-
tude toward this young woman Is not
and viii not always be entirely ire
pruachuhle, but at the same time you
must remember that we are in a coun-
try where such adventures are likely to
be misunderstood | feel inclined.
therefore, TO indorse your sisters nd
vice. should do all that | could to
encourage her TO return to her people. "
"WeH talk to her In the morning,
sir" Gerald promised.
Il shall retire to the drawing room
and persuade Mary to sing to me, and
you two young fellows can smoke 10
your hearts content. Give me your
arm, Gerald"
Don't think we shall stop long, II
syoulI excuse US, sir" Gerald conhded
rs he rose 10 his feet IT'S Christie.
piers first night In Monte Carlo and
I want TO show him the ropes Come
slong. old chap. and make your
adleux," he added, turning to his
friend.
Lady Mary made room for Chris
topher by her side. She was scarcely
possessed Of her brothers good looks
but her complexion was good, her fea-
lures unexeeptionable, her eyes clear
aud rs rulo sympathetic. her tone
and manner attractive Her figure es-
peclally IA a riding habit, was unde-
niable, her skill at golf and tennis far
above the ordinary amateur. II was
not for lack Of offers that at twenty
four years Of age, she was still un.
married.
They talked for some time with in,
terest Lady Mary's wit was keen and
her insight unusual During a pause
In their conversation. Lord Hinterleys
looked across the room through his
horn trimmed eyeglass.
Your friend seems TO get on very
well with Mary" he remarked.
They've always heen pals" Gerald
scquiesced
Doing pretty well at the bar. isn't
her"
laundering we'll They say he's
certain to be one OF our youngest
X. C's"
Lord Hinterleys said nothing for
several moments
Mary has her Runt's hundred thou
sand pounds he said al length. "She
IL difficult young person to marry.
Knows her own mind though. l
should never Interfere.
Chris Is a good fellow, bu l don't
fancy he has any thought Of marrying
JUN gtAs 1tidAu EtiitdfF tAi. Nl
won't mind II | take him N now sir?
We shall meet for luncl at the Golf
club tomorrow"
Christopher obeyed his friends sum
mons without enthusiasm Gerald.
however was both InsIstert and I'm
patient. and the two young men took
their leave a few minutes later.
Gerald dragged his friend into the
bureau OF the casino. where they oh.
tanned their tickets FOR the Cercle
Frive. and afterwards on to the Sport
ing club, the Mecca Of Gerald's de-
sires for the evening. at my rate.
Christopher hreathed little more
freely here than IA the casino; the
atmosphere was less pernlclous the
crowd by which he was surrounded
FIR more attractive. After Gerald mad
taken seat at the baccaYat table ne
wandered around for some time. fascl-