Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-17
CHAPTER XII-Continued

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He could no longer resist the invita-
ton Of her lips. After a moment, how
ever. she sprang away. The violinlst
in the room beyond had commenced a
waltz She dragged Gerald through
the open door and gave a little cry Of
delight when she saw the room.
dance with me- she begged lust
you and |, all alone Dance with me,
Gerald"
They moved or 10 the MUSE. The
viollnlst smiled with pleasure. The
other Instruments took up the strain.
MYRTLE closed her eyes, half fainting
with the JOY Of the music, the smooth
floor, Geralds arms. Presently lie
stopped. He was unaccountably out
Of breath lie took one of the gold.
foied bottles from the sldeboard,
opened It and filled two glasses with
the foamlng wine Myrtile's eyes
shone like stars as she drank.
ooh. ara happyl she murmured
''Thls is wonderful Promise, Gerald,
that you VIII never send me away.
PromIse2'
There was shrek of voices as the
room was invaded Nadine came
through the door which led from his
own suite.
Come men followed, accompanied by
a little crowd OF girls. Every one was
curious about MYRTLE She shook
hands shyly with those whom Gerald
presented to her. When they asked for
her name, however, ne shook his head
'Mndemolselle Is our guest for this
evening he announced "She is not,
alas Of our world Let US call her
Mademolselc Y"
"Mademolselle the Spirit. ratherr a
Frenchman exclaimed 81 think that
you have dragged her down from the
skies Present me. Gerald. or | shall
be your enemy for life"
"The Marquis Chantelali e" Gerald
murmured. "Mademolsele X. The
marquis is "A shameless fellow, Mgr.
tile. and YOU must not believe a word
he says"
II am shameless or not according to
my surroundings the Frenchman de
clared NO one could look into the
eyes Of mademolselle and speak other
than the truth"
Chlotllde poutt1
"is no one going to say nice things
TO othersg" she complained. Gerald,
ron ought 10 have warned us | would
have worn my new gown. Ii Is exactly
The color Of the sky. Even my maid
declared that l. too, slipped down from
heaven"
There was a little chorus OF laugh.
ter Cocktails were brought In and
cigarettes lit. Every one gathered
around and talked to MYRTLE. She
answered them naturally enough. hui
every now and then with embarrass-
ment.
"Mademolsene X may be asked no
questions" Gerald insisted 'Where
she comes from ! shall not tell any of
you. Whittier she goes after tonight.
you VIII none of you know"
"Mademoiselle is OF the haut monde.
perhapSr Nadine whispered malicious
iy, under hes breath
"Mademolselle belongs to a world We
are nene OF MS privileged TO enter"
Gerald answered 1T is the one favor
! ask, as your host, Please accept my
guest as a butterfly. born this evening
passing away tomorrow"
~Oh, la. la" Chletllde exclaimed.
I'VE are all like that. Give me another
cocktail Charles"
They made their way presently TO
the supper table MYRTLE SAT- at Ger
aids right hand, and next to her. on
the other side was the Marquis de
Chantelaine ANY form OF tete-a-tete
conversation. however, was impossible
from the first They all seemed 10 be
talking together at the top ~ their
voices In an almost incomprehenslhle
srgot, tumble OF personal qulps and
sallies. MYRTLE listened svmpatheticaI,
~. bW understood little Occasionally
she laughed when the others laughed.
hut rs 8 MATES OF fact she needed
nothing 20 complete her happiness.
SHE was next 10 Gerald who whispered
every now and then little words Of en-
enlargement in her ear Presently
Chlotllde Jumped up AMI danced
phrynette followed suit and executed
a wonderful pms Seul There was a
good deal ~ bolsterous applause. Mvr,
tile felt the color burning in her
cheeks. She glspced toward Gerald.
He was laughing. SO Il must be all
right Nevertheless, she was relieved
when AZ last fhrynette sat down
Il will shew YOU Nadine suggested
show they dance in Alglers."
There wSs 81 little chorus OF M
plause Gerald alone for moment
looked doubtful He glanced toward
MYRTLE az his side
Don't overdo IL. Nadine he begged
Nadine laughed subtly
as il sor your lngenue ron fear: or
eournelf2". she asked VERY ~eH |
vii give you both something to think
about
She danced at first with all the qulv.