Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-13

The prince came up the hill with the
girl in his arms. His face ,Oas grape.
please say nothing" he said. We
WOULD not destroy the happiness Of
others"
Every one smiled nervously, and Nine Da.
veau went an apoplectic purple
Nine. Daveaus cuisine" the prince said.
els famous" He glanced at the princess.
'That is one reason we determined to stop
here"
Madame beamed, but Miss Whiffen fixed the
prince with her eye. I'm view of the fact, you
have availed yourself of your privilege tonight
for the first timer"
He bowed. ct regret" he smiled Yes, he
was the handsomest man Miss Whiffen ever
beheld with Nine. Daveau,s permission. 7
should Like to prove my regret by making of
this first dinner a small occasion" He paused
Nine Daveau's champagne, as I chance to
know, is Of the 1879 vintage MAY be allowed
70 offer q small glass to each of you?"
wave of excitement swept round the table
Champagne and the guest of a prince! Nine
Daveau beamed.
"Ah, NJ lie Prince, you are too good" There
was 3 general murmnr of agreement my
champagne, as you say. Is exeelient-Jeanne!"
Glasses were put around amid q general
buzz of conversation
'FOolsp' thought Miss Whiffen. She drank,
however, to the health of Mime. Daveau, to the
prince and princess, 10 the agreeable small
company"
After dinner the prince played Russian bank
with Col. waxman; and the princess, with the
height of amiability, settled down TO bridge
with the three ladies.
The prince, it developed, lost to Col Way
man, but since he had nothing smaller than a
hundred-pOund note, for which at the moment
the colonel declared he had no change. he
was unable to pay
When the prince and princess said good
night they left behind them q storm of appro-;
baton.
Charming fellow" pulled Col waxman.
They are both as sweet and natural as any
thing" simpered Miss Hunter 'They're INV
idea Of a real romance"
I'm vrai roman!" echoed Nine Daveau.
That was excellent champagne" said Miss
Whiffen. "You will put It on next weeks bill.
OF course9 presume the prince has already
settled for this weeks"
There was only q whisper Of an expression
on Mime. Daveau's face that made Miss
Whinen know the prince had not already set
tied. But OF course, Mademoiselle More
over" she added flushing "T cannot see what
affair It is OF yours"
In her bed room again, Miss Whiffen stepped
at once 70 the window. There they were the
two Of them, on the tiny strip Of balcony. His
arm was around her, and her head rested
against his shoulder. The night was very
clear and still
Were You frightfully bored, my darling?"
the prince said
Miss Whiffen saw the girl press closer to
his side. MY dear, I'm frightened"
He bent down above her and laughed,
Life can be SO frightfully dreary, can't it?"
She stopped II mean all those dreadful Old
things If anything should happen to YOU. I
suppose I should grow 10 be just like them"
You never would, my darling. Besides'-
ne laughed again-'nothing is ever going to
happen to me-"
Even in the moonlight Miss Whiffen THOUGHT
she saw that cloud Of anxiety on the girls
race. The champagne, my dear" she hesi-
tatedE"wasnt it frightfully expensive?"
The prince laughed. ''1t made them happy"
Inc little princess laughed, too Poor
dearsr'
Then" said the prince, 1T claim it served
its purpose
There was q moment
THE account for this week"-aRain she
hesitated-"aes still upon the desk" She
smiled II admire tidy desk"
"And l." He drew her to him. and Mis-