Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-01-18


ment upon his still handsome face.
you will like Miss Belinda he told
his nephew. 81 may as well confess
that was long ago engaged to her;
she threw me over; but she has re-
manned unmarried through the years,
as have l. My old friend has written
me that she Is coming to visit In town
this afternoon and will take dinner
with us this evening, She will wait
to be called for at the museum, which
she first wishes to visit. Unfortunate
ly business appointment will prevent
me from meeting her there, and the
duty falls upon you Bob"
Bob Meredith arose from his COM
Portable position on the couch to obey
his uncle's request. He had every
reason to please Uncle Horace and was
mighty fond Of this kind relative with
whom he made his home.
II will recognize the lady of your
youthful dreams, no doubt" he replied.
ITO think my matter-offact uncle had
his romancel Who would have be-
lieved it?"
Uncle Horace smiled and hurried to
attend to the decorative details of the
dinner.
SO it happened that Mr. Bob Mere
dith, after a wearlsome hour OF futile
waiting In the museum, sat down dis
gustedly upon one Of the benches Of
the tapestry room. He closed his eyes
against the glarlng vision of the shin
ing marble bust that confronted him
then opened them abruptly as tin
king object rolled to rest at his feet.
Bob stopped to pick up the object
his eyes opened wider at the surprls-
ing sight Of a diamond ring. A lady's
ring was this wandering jewel, which
he held in his hand. He jumped to his
feet, walked the length Of the CORR
dor, and was considering turning the
property over to the attendant when,
turning a second time, he saw young
woman upon her knees on the marble
floor, in evident search OF missing
article.
"You have lost" began Horace.
"My diamond ring" answered the
seeker, excltedly.
Bob Meredith was about to an
nounce his finding of the jewel when
a thought occurred to him--and far
from honest Bob was dupllcity, as a
rule.
"If you have been in other parts of
the gallery" he suggested, ut might
be well to search there May help
your | have nothing else to do
waiting for tardy arrival"
The young woman arose, gratefully
accepting the offered assistance. "You
see' she explained as they assembled
together the steps to the art gallery,
at is very important that ] find the
ring at once. The ring was gift be
fore | went away to school-ln fact,
my aunt gave II to me, and tonight
she has written that she must have
It back. was waiting for her here.
| can't imagine why she should be so
anxious for present possession OF the
ring-but If | cannot find 1t"
The girl again looked up at Bob and
"s"in nop eAperieh'eu una, s'r"nse'
- 0 p' ''''''' 80
You VIII ma H. ne cohhuent'S
assureo her'
But 1t was not until they had made
the ROUND OF the ghlieries together hhu
A.
had returned TO the tapestry room tha'
BOD handlhg over the Jewel con
fessed.
did you ever" he asked, hear Of
love at first sight? Fate sent that ring
rolling to my feet Before you go
please, | beg Of you--let me know at
least where ! may be able to see you
again and be properly presented"
The Girl smiled n whimsical smile.
Fate" she answered pertly. must d.
rect Won"
Che ,uos ooro
An "ttenunhi hppioacneu the u,s
cournge" n"p' MI'. mere'i'n nc
queS''on'u 'uu'r"nc 'iSi"S " se'
you over t'o te''l"'o"e'
Uncle H"races s'hooth tone reached
MIN across the WIRE
"Bob2 You must have missed Miss
Belinda She came out in taxi, after
failing TO find you. Come home, lad,
and meet the most charming woman
this side Of Paradise"
Bob went home ploomlIy. The most
charming wom0n his side Of Paradise
had recently left him. with n bewitch.
ing though hooking smile. When he
met Miss Bellnda. however his apathy
vanished: he had caught sight Of
diamond dashIng from Miss BelIndn's