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mother having been an educated woman.
CHAPTER III-Gsrald sees = beauti-
fui youns n the hut s:%e1inis oni
learn that she is called Pauline de 20.
able to secure an Introduction. Chris.
not rUs" 70 ae back % to her Soms. Ksdy Mary.
0eraid's sister. secretly IN love with
Christopher, disepproves Of the young
mems guardianship OF AyfsAe'
CHAPTER ry.-asraia and cnr!:to- a;no
ship of MYRTLE. Y .t3
CHAPTER v.-Lord Dombsy makes
the acquaintance Of Pauline He 10
puszled by the air Of mystsry and con-
descension surrounding her.
"Myrtile is a child" be said. "It
will be time enough to think Of such
things when she has become woman.
The one deadly and pernicious Ger
tainty is that she is in love with you.
Be careful, Gerald. You don't want
to walk on the floor Of hell"
They had reached the steps Of the
Sporting club. Gerald ran lightly up.
my dear Chris" he said, turning
around as he prepared to divest him
self Of his overcoat, don't be a melo-
dramatic ass. We're In the wrong at.
mosphere for that sort Of thing. Jup-
iteri Here Is the familyl"
'Well. you might appear a little
more pleased to see U.S." Mary de-
clared tNl
LETS find a corner In the bar and
have some Coffee" christopher sus-
gested. Gerald is too electric to
night for q man Of my staid tempera-
ment." si5
I'm not 30 sure of your stald tenn
perament az was" Mary rejoined.
christopher, am not at all sure that
you two young men are behaving nice
~ in Monte Carlo. Gerald seems to
have an extraordinary craze for tax
Ing the mysterious young woman next
door out motoring every afternoon.
Who IL sher'
II haven't the faintest idea," Chris
topher confessed. Neither has he.
That, think. is part of the attrac-
ion."
Lady Mary played with the pearls
which hung from her neck.
40 leave the subject Of our mys-
terious neighbors, have you succeed
Cd in finding any employment for your
little protege yetr she inquired, look
Ing up at her companion.
mot yet," Christopher replied. Il
have written to cousin Of mine in
London, who goes In for that sort Of
thing, to see II she can find her q
bost az nursery governess. The girl
II altogether unusual. Her father and
mother were both school teachers.
sometimes feel inclined to regret
that we ever discovered her, but 20
long a. We did, and brought her here,
We must try and start her properly"
"And, In the meantime. the poor lit
tie fool IL hopelessly in love with Ger
aid. Well, you both know what you
are doing, suppose. should be sor-
r. to have your responsibility. 1
think ought to- 60 and see how dad
II getting on with his mille."
wait one moment" Christopher
begged, laying his hand upon her arm.
II want you to watch this"
She looked up curiousiy. Gerald
had Just entered the crowded little
room, and, at the same moment. Made
moiselle de Poniere and her aunt ap-
peared on the other threshold.
Madame was dessed In black clothes
Of old-fashioned but distinctive cut. A
wonderful black lace shawl dropped
from her shoulders. Her ears and
fngers blazed with gems. She leaned,
a. she walked, upon an ivory-toppeo
stick, and her eyes had their usual
trick of wandering around the room
as though she saw no one. Pauline's
wonderful figure seemed sheathed in
black net gown, which fitted her with
almost magical perfection. Gerald,
who had been on his way to join his
sister and Christopher. paused at their
approach, as though bent on challeng'
ing some recognition. however slight
from the girl. In this, however, he
was disappointed. Without any ap
pearance Of avoiding him, without
even turning her eyes away from hii
direction, she passed by as though II
complete unconsciousness Of his pres
ence. and followed her companion
through the other door. Gerald stoot
for q moment in silent fury after the!
had left. The cigarette which he hat
been holding between his finger
slipped onto the carpet, crushed +
pieces. He set his heel upon It an
crossed the room. Lady Mary recoe
missed the sense Of disturbance In hin
and welcomed him with the tactfu
smile Of one who has noticed nothin