The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-03

Matresser was himself again
the same kindly, half cynical
smile upon his lips, the same air
of a man who has travelled far
ahead of his years looking back
down the too familiar avenues Of
time.
II am very happy to welcome
my sisters friend"
"It has been arranged" his
mother confided, that Made
moiselle Stamier is to be AIMS
companion for time. 1t was very
fortunate that she was able to
come to U.S."
CHAPTER III
Then there was a sudden influx
of the remaining guests. Alice,
the elder daughter Of the .ouse,
a comely woman of early middle
age, married to Stephen Hennerly,
a barrister and rising member Of
parliament, first made her APP
pearance. Her husband followed
with the Dean. The local doctor,
a good sportsman but Of the
rougher type, brought up the
rear. During the few minutes
general conversation, Matresser
found opportunity to carry his
cocktail over to where the doctor
was standing on the outside Of q
little circle.
Tell me about the fellow who
was picked up in the field Of tur-
nips," he begged, after they had
shaken hands. whats wrong
with him? Who is he and how
did he come to be wandering
about there on foot? I didn't
know that you were dining to-
night so told Humphreys to call
around and bring you up after
dinner if you could manage it,"
Il can soon tell you all I know"
the doctor replied. What he iS
suffering from is slight conclusion
and apprehension. had to
pump adrenalin into him before I
could get him to humble even q
word. left him asleep. He should
be able to talk all right by the
"Is he English?"
II really cannot tell you thing
about him." Andrews admitted
frankly. I'VE didn't go through
his pockets, naturally, when We
took his clothes off. It didn't
seem necessary so long as we were
pumping the life back into him
and there seemed no complica-
tons"
FEELS INQUISITIVE
Matresser finished his cocktail
and set the glass down.
WELL" he remarked, IT don't
think I am person cursed with
undue curiosity but when a man
who is a stranger to everyone 10
picked up in one of my root fields,
through which there is no right
of way or anything Of that sort,
wearing patent leather shoes, I
must confess that I feel inquisi-
tive"
The doctor refused to take the
matter seriously.
Il expect we shall find in the
morning" he said, that it is .
case of temporary lapse of memory
or something of that sort"
well, don't let him go in the
morning until you have commune
Gated with me. shall exercise my
privileges as magistrate in any
case"
II think you are quite right"
the doctor agreed. Il certainly
won't let him go. In any case you
have the right to help yourself to
his name and address You
are looking wonderfully fit, MatreS-
ser. Irresponsible travel seems to
agree with you
Matresser smiled. There was
something so boyish about that
smile that it might almost have
been called a grin. 1t was fol.
lowed by few seconds of gravity.
YOU SEE YOUR DOOM
Matresser laid down The Times
and rose to his feet as Mademoiselle
Stamier came little doubtfully
into the small reception room.
II am afraid, Mademoisele,"
he said, that you see your doom.
The Dean and his wife have en-.
gagged IN a desperate struggle Of
bridge with my sister and brother.
in-law and AIMS badminton with
the doctor seems to be nightly at.
fair. 1t is clearly your duty to
come and talk to me-"
She moved Smilingly towards
the divan where he had been
seated.
TO tell you the TRUTH" she con-
fided, II came to see whether was
wanted. I drove my little car into
Norwich this afternoon and the
wind coming blackwell, you know
what it was for yourself"
You have a headache?"
She nodded but nevertheless she
sank into the divan and sur.
rounded herself with cushions.
II expected to find the whole
family at your feet" she said, Ills.
tening to your exploits"
Il am afraid" he complained.
my people don't take very much
interest in my travels"
Ito Be COntinued)
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