Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-17


tin was seated under a cedar tree. He
| watched her with half-reluctant but
genuine admiration. She had all the
inherited grace of generation of
, dancers. Her 1.-THE body Swayed as
though moved by the wind Her smile
as she reached him YVES almost be-
wildering.
1T is not my fault If I disappoint
YOU" she laughed Blanche is writ
ing letters, so l come alone. You must
tell me of all these strange things that
have happened to you through my &C.
centric stepfather.'
She settled down by his Side-a
dainty little puff ball of perfume and
laces and gayety. Only her eyes were
almost the eyes of woman.
is it true what they tell me of your
night walk through the streets of Nor
wich and what came of it," she con-
tnued. Please tell me the whole story.
1t sounds so romantic
You may think me terrible rob-
ber," he warned her
That is what I promise you that
shall not think" she assured him. IF
it had not been you, 1t would have been
another
Martin told Laurita everything. care
fully and emitting no details. Her lit
Tie DGdS Ia tddSiINSl WCLG AtlN ittSob
musical thing he had ever heard.
''Oh, but think it was wonderful"
she declared. And now, what do you
do with yourself? You must marry, of
course. and marry quickly"
Il thought Of that" he admitted
but l bought an automobile instead :"
You are a bad man." she reproved
him. You should not Joke about such
serious. such a wonderful subject"
Is 1t serious and wonderful he
asked.
But OF course it is" she insisted
Il have just left boarding school
barely a week-and already I have
made up my mind l should like to
be married tomorrow"
Martins exclamation was one OF
genuine amszement. mingled with a
certain note of discomfort.
You reallv mean that?" he VEN
tured
why. of course I do" she answered
rs ii not foolish to pretend things.
think so. One Is to be married some
day or other. Why should it be de-
layedo If you love truly the person
whom you marry everything that comes
to you in life is the sweeter because 1t
comes to you both. Then WHY not be-
gin quite young together and have
WDT1uET}MIs tiUlG.
Il see" Martin murmured. Stlll.
one isn't always able to make up ones
mind"
oh Ia, iar' she laughed Why,
am II. and could make up my mind
in FIVE seconds. If some one whom
liked spoke and felt what one should
feel. How old are you, MIR. Martin
Barnes?"
Il am Is" he told her.
"A Methuselah" she exclaimed.
why. YOU ought to have been married
years ago"
I'm glad / wasn't" he declared
Fundamentally. In any case couldn't
have afforded it."
She made a little grimace.
But now you can" she reminded
him. You must not put it off very
long. Mr.--shall call you Mr.. Barnes
or just Martini"
Il like Martin better I should be
very proud II you would call me Mar
tin
We are getting on, she murmured
contentadly You, of course, must
call me Laurita. Dear Blanche she
went on. as Lady Blanche, in her leis-
urely progress from the house, came
within hearing. we are getting on very
we'll. indeed, / call him Martin and ne
calls me Laurita have advised him
TO marry very quickly and / THINK
rather like him. He is very easily
shocked, but perhaps that is because
he is good
PICKLE hrute!" Blanche declared
lighting a cigarette and sinking into
a chair Il believe he admired me be-
fore you came. Laurita.
You have so many" Laurita pro-
tested This is my first, Do not
drudge him 10 me You see at BOARD
ing school they were very strict, and
in the holidays / never met anybody
but boys"
You can have him If you Insist, ="
Blanche yielded at the same time.
why make up our mind so soon. Halt
the interest Of ffr. Earnes' visit VIII
Ii has commenced
Laurita sighed
1T Is an idea" she admitted. DO
! you feel that you are likely 10 fall IN
love with me Mir MARTINI"
Martin distinctly fioundered He
| looked across at Blanche for help, but
she was watching the smoke OF her
cigarette curling upward.
Il don't see how any one could help
| II, he ventured.
Well, II you should feel it coming
+ nil, un not FtTu2Ble. Sne DeBRfus SodS
10 yourself that II In fate. Decidedly,
! Blanche. it is more amusing to have a
young man here"
1t isn't going to be amusing for me, >"
Blanche grumhled IF you make the
running AT this pace
Loot here" Martin intefposed, with
sudden seriousness. III you two could
/ leave off chatting me for moment, /
should really like TO ask you ques-
/ ton especially II / am going To stay
| here for couple Of days"
! so long as your question Is one
| That shy and we'll brought up young
woman can answer" Blanche stipu-
lated. proceed
Why on earth Is Lord ArdrinRton
! ilVina like a fendal baron in danger OF