Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-24
The Mystery Road
Bye. PHILLIPS OPPENFiEIM
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there is the possibility tIalt 1 may DO
Of service to YOU"
Madame de Poniere opened a plaza
pair Of lorgnettes and looked for a
moment al Gerald.
For an Euglishman," she remarked
coolly, you seem to have some mar
ners. Who Is this, Panther
There was the faihtest possible in
dication of smile on Pauiine's lips.
His name is Lord Dombey, shs
answered demurely. "He rs the son
Of the earl OF Hinterleys.
Dear mep Madame De Poniers
murmured.
THE earl OF HInterleys." Pauline
continued. "is one OF the lesser Eng
fish noblemen"
Notwithstanding HIS anxiety, Ger
aids sense of humor was touched.
# only his father could have been
standing at his side 10 assist in the
conversation with these two shabbily
dressed ladies'
"Our titles are, at any rate, not I'M
duly modern" he pleaded deprecat-
ingly. Besides. is this of any real
consequence
What precisely do you want OF
us?" the older lady asked. after
slight hesitation
THE privilege of renewing my ae-
quaintance with you both" Gerald r~-
piled.
ssyc,, b.,,a aono .O1 Afoanr,o a..
Poniere reminded him.
with permission TO pay my re
spects at your London residence" hs
urged.
I'VE do not receive in London" was
the curt reply.
Il trust" Gerald persisted that you
Will make an exception in my favor"
Pauline suddenly interviewed. There
was a shade of hauteur In her manner,
but some frankness.
my dear aunt" she said. ''there are
certain things which It Is impossible
TO conceal. MY aunt and l." she went
on addressing Gerald, "are living In
some impossible rooms In an impos-
slble hotel in South Kenslngton. l see
no reason. however, why we should
not receive you there, If you are IA
earnest 10 your desire to call. We are
without acquaintances in this city"
Madame de Poniere closed her lorg-
nettes with a little snap
1--WE are staying at Number 2S, Err
riSton Gardens, South KeEsington," she
said. Z believe they call the place the,
Erriston Gardens hotel"
IF you will permit me-" Gerald sug-
gested II win bring my sister te call
upon you when she Is In town. in the
meantime, may ! venture upon daring
suggestion? You are without acqualn-
tances In town: so. for these few days,
am l. WIN you do me the great honor
of dining at Ranelagh tonight with mel
We shali escape this insunerable heat
and be able TO listen 10 music out OF
DOORS"
Il regret that Il is impossible, sir"
Madame de Poniere replied.
Gerald was naturally qulck-wltted
There were many little things he had
already noted
"Madem0iseue,' ne said. turning 70
Paulipe, 4 beg you to intercede with
your aunt | do not invite You to one
Of the established restaurants The
great charm Of Ranelagh Is its infor-
malip. TIE people who have been
playing tennis ana golf stay on to
dine with some trifling change in their
attire | myself should have 10 ask
you 10 excuse my remaining in morn.
ing dress. 1t Is convention Of the
place"
Milford Dombey doubts cur ward
robe. Pauline remarked. with faint
smile NO" she went on hastily.
/ please. do not think we are ofrended. /
| funk your discretion Is admirable
And. aunt, beg OF You, let Us accept
/ Lord Domheys Invitation. Think how
much we are suffering from the heat.
/ Think OF our stuffy room, our unspeak-
/ able d.nneri In short. I insist"
III you VIII allow me. win cali for
! You ut a quarter 20 eight" Gerald pro
posed. turning to Madame d, ponlere.
(TO BE coNTINUED0
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