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Really, they ought to travel more.” -gA-‘__ “mw you Ex 12 just so it's fixed. hut do you any? , Richard thought for a little Space. luckily of his harmless but decided- It.“ 1th}: mm: und chose you, my! m because you are an u Tht’n tiny I followed you. a I’m not asking you to do any- . that I would not do for you W.andaolaskyouagalnlt ’ wouldmlnddropplngarather ' hinttolmogenethataunlon fill you is out of the question. You can: explain that you are unworthy her, or something like that, A I gon’t Richard 88V. .W W‘ W‘ w swamâ€"Merl that mizhthavecuused CHAPTEBXII. _ ‘ ICHARD, much to his chagrin and disgust, did not see Miss Harriet until the tour ladies and the two gentlemen sat down to luncheon. To one thing he had made up his mind definitelyo-he would follow Mr. Corrigan’s advice and brazen it out, putting his faith in luck, but helping luck along with assurance. From the opposite side at the table the. fair Imogene east lan- guishing glances in his direction, while alrisletttheancientwssSchermer- u grew podfively‘ sprightly and cov- ered him with a Gatling gun of per- m Mons. She mumd au- thentic information regarding barons. earls and noble meta all 0;! which ly 132m remarkstolllss Imogene of an hour ago. Then he flung cm molar and turned to Mecca!- union. “Look here.” he said, "I’m going to help you out In this matter. but I’ll have to do it in my own way. I have a brilliant idea as a starter. Just lis- ten and don‘t interrupt me. They’re going to have a play next Frlday night called “The Man and the Hoe’-no, I beg pardon-the ‘Blnd.’ I’m the pan. and Miss Imogene Is the bird. You 1:; the rough idea is this: I‘m engag- ed to Miss Renwyck. but am in love with Miss lmogene to the point of frenzyâ€"1n the play._ of course. So far H _.ILI_ am 0! course I’d rather not my heerton.doingthurole;but.hyJove, I’m sohgtochuckthethingandlet you do it!" “Me!” cried Mr. Van der Awe, clutching at his benefactors hand. “01!, I say”â€" “Walt,” said Richard. “I haven't finished yet. A young man of your obvious histrlonic talent ought tan-1y to giitter in a part like that, and, besides, It will give you a chancevto do the do- voted to your ladylove. Just as you it,” said Richard, with the wan smile of a complete martyr. “Let’s play a game of billiards.” . scene! Hanged it I can see how'l'can : 81;; me?' it was splendid of you to give it up, but” He paused, sighed, then turned impulsively: “Shocks! is yours!” ' agree, andâ€"thereâ€"we won’t have the I ‘ at all!” don’t want to appear mean. The part i play “But. my dear Miss Renwyck.” Rich- ard protested. “I should feel (rightful- For halt a minute perhaps Mr. Van I, cut up it you abandoned it on my der Awe gazed in silence at his gen- erous friend, beaming with gratitude. “Lord Croyland,” he murmured brokenly at last, ‘fyou’re a good fellow! I’ll try to do the part Justice. 1â€"! don’t know how to thank you." “13m sure you will. Don’t mention it,” said Richard. with the wan smile account Do go on with it. ‘Perhaps i shan't be so jolly bad after all. I": All four ladies immediately took up the cudgels against him until his polite protests grew weaker and weaker, finally subsiding in a suggestion that relieved the situation hem every point of view. 7 £3311; middle' of it Miss Harriet malls in and denounws you. Oh, it'- a bully little play, especially the de- nunciation! But you don't thin}! that on account of your great and glorious love for the bird. Miss ngrlet’s re- the Touchinz nuns .«gkh‘s‘é‘hWW 5'3; its-an authority?" “Not In the least.” 9916 319”“ 9“ -,L___ abroad.” “nuâ€"cw .. _ u but 1 tear I’m engaged to Miss Ben- wyck this afternoon for quite a long horseback ride. At another time I shall be charmed. I assure you." Miss Harriet started. She was un- aware or any such engagement, but somehow the idea did not displease her. She smiled and oaered to release Lord Croyland, but that gentleman would not hear of it. “By the way." said Miss Harriet in order to change the subject. "Imogene tens methatyouhaveagreedtotske part in our little play. It is awfully. “good of you to help us out." “ '01: at all," answered Richard. with pronounced sadness “It is a plea- ure to serve you many way.“ Mr. Van der Awe in mm amazement stared blankly across the table, while his half raked fork fell flattering upon his plate. ,“Oh. I say"â€" he began, but Rich- ardarrested furtherspeechbyaswifl glance. There was silence for a mo- ment; then Miss Renwyck spoke: “You don’t seem to be overeathur ensue at the prospect. Lord Croyland. Don’t you think the part would suit The Texan considered her words thoughtfully. tumbled for his monocle. got it into position after another gym- nastic exercise with his left eye and sighed elaborately. “The part". he stated. with a slow drawl. “is delightful as I understand it-bnt-ehall I be perfectly candid. Miss Renwyck?’ a Theladlesinabreathassuredhhn that that was just what they wished. so he continued, struggling with ear harassment: “I’ve never gone in for that sorta! appear 1 bit eccentric to American. I am fully aware, but neverthelell’ It hurts at times when"â€" He paused and looked at his plate in deep confusion. Miss Harriet blushed and she ought to have comultedhhu first of all. She made up her mind at once und turned to him impulsively. ‘ “Lord Cmyland," she said. “I beg you to believe me when 1 any that I never thought for an instant of bold- ing you up to ridicule. Won’t you for- give me? It was splendid of you to Ag- {115011â€"51}. 7 Sb. had wounded he: and unfiittingly and was sliceféiy {on-L Lord Croyland, she thought, was act in: very 110ny in than sacrificing him welt for the sake of her foolish whim “Why not have Mr. Van der Awe do the part?” he asked. with a beaming smile directed at that young gentle- man. “You’d do it splendidly, old chap. and I shall he uncommonly obliged to you.” x , Amid a chorus of gppro‘val the young lover accepted hinghlngiy,‘ while Rich- ard notonlyn'eedhlmselfotahate- tui task, but became a hero ands genius in the eyes or the entire party. As they passed out or the dining room Cornelius plucked Richard’s sleeve and whispered: “See here; I thought you said you couldn't act?” “Can’t.” returned the Texan. with a sly wink. “That was what you Amer- icans call bluff. but if you let on I’ll wring your neck.” , The Earl of Croyland pro tem. pro- ceeded to his rooms with the object or-‘arraylng himself in a certain riding sust in the wardrobe of the. Earl of ngj‘eéi- for theâ€" Woman’l Liter- :azue. Would you 5'" l3! °b‘ n. Lord Croyland. I! I quoted Author of “ For the median of the Sea.” “The 80W" °‘° ' ...... BY CYRBS‘ 1‘0 '0]- of “A BN'CRMI‘ “The Prince or»: my EDWARD PEPLE LID n 9-.- rm thodist éhumh; human ޤv~§s¢¢s~¢s§u¢s your premt common?- uhd his master. “You,” W Bull urny. W manhole-I ln quite open defiance. “men'yon'ucottop-flmm. drop: bomb-I quenoeo. mink“ shellmthenenwyckhoueboldbyl mere mention of the name otr“llr._ wuna'm" Lamination» W! confidence of mm tho syrup hand. “I'm not dimmed to make troub‘lq idiot-Lin Indoooed to std: on. sit. for I ml! advance of two hundud mm. with a promise of another one to u come. “I dare say you mighti'*’n§sequq Wani’xmmcxxnedmbemon alum! u amandabirdinthohandiaworth many on the wing. especially to an in- ebriate. whose facilities for bird catch-' in; are limited. “Fae-I’d rather stay with you. sir," he {altered presently. with a anaes- tion of compromise. not to say sur- render, in his tones. “Suit youmelt.” smiled Richard gen. ially. more indiflerent than ever. “The matter is of too little importance to trouble overâ€"realm. Get me out that pair of dove colored riding breech- -‘v‘r F-â€" Iheli. which he had charged so cubo- ntely. neemed to be hanging are. He was not so sure that Mr. Benwyck would pay tor his information attu- â€"â€"_- '__. .. es. so long which are here. will you?” The valet brought the desired article and, looking m; gateryquarely 1n the .n,, _‘ Llâ€" â€"_â€", -v 7â€".-- face. summozled the last fudge of his artificially supplied courage and made a final bold mmpt at blackmalllnz Will you give me two hundnd pun. sir, or won’t you. now?” “Couldn‘t think of i ” laughed the Texdn lightly. “I made a bargain with yogi. and you break it at your own risk. Now, bring me Lord Croyland’e second best pair of riding boots. The new ones are a trifle small and pinch my toes damnnbly. That's right. Thank you.” He looked up with a happy smile. “It's your deal. Woolsey. What: do you contemplate doing next?” The valet had'been thinking hard. Hehndonemoreshaftinhilqnim and believed it would teach it: nut. “I've decided, sir}? he stated a he swaggered “Yet. it.” to Mr. Banners withtho at III. «I: may. “Ahf' 5’0".ch m u look of open ldmlnflon. “I hid thought of that. hntmrgotmwuonfl. Pudon III! Waco. Bully. Mind. you In". 1 bflmnnt mind. Io Neill-tied “17mm: W M an M's.” [nitsworunom nucleon" Hepamodundw “madam mayouwofldullhmnelr tormm wmtaplm Enema-111W tobmkwnhmof' “I 'nvo." laid the "let mantel). Acowardntmhfihldmm m‘mmuwununwu Mat. “wok'mrhocfled. “Yontoldmo onceyou wouldn't-undnom Nonmwm1.Yongotmyo£ex-two hundud pun. Take it or Inn It! You daren't 'nvo me peach to lb- Bu- "ck. an' you know u: I know â€".n' mh down at that! Nov. 0139 Int timeâ€"will you or '9!“ 10“?" “No. Woolaey." said Richard, calmly drawing on his boot. “I won't." 8m- acowled at him angrily and turned toward the door. He was drunk enough to put his threat Into encu- 4‘ -A _._.h (naval... ‘ tion. and'wei'ivnial'd knew that such anexpoaurewouldbeaQeathknento his hopes of winning Harriet. At the sharp command the valet turned suddenly: then his master changedhistoneandconflnuedinan even voice: “Mia: Bellwyck is dxguinz for a ride with me. and at present you can't see her. She will probably be down in twenty minute. after which you may doasyoulikeandbehanxed to you! In the meantime I would be obliged it you would get me that small bottle of machine oil on me cloaet shelt;theniindmeapleceofsort white rag.” The valet wanted to refuse. but his eetvant's training. months with a cer- tain compelling something in Richand'a eye. enforced obedience. He brought one of Lord Croyland's handkerchief! from the bureau drawer and laid it withthebottieotmachineoilona table in the center of the room. Ruh- atd thanked him. seated himself main and began tearing the W in- to narrow strips. while Bills stood watching Mn. his human curiosity he- ginninztogetthehettereveuothis pleasantly. “You have twenty mm- utes to wait. no why hurry? l hue roundthotmorrllchnlrtohovcry comfortable Indeed. You won enjoy- lnxltwhenlgnmeln. Don'tlotmo Ipoll your afternoon. Try It min." The «let, still wonderlng and un- mly watching hls mater mm. the Texan emu-ed tho room. returning to the table with a small screwdrlver nnd a tormldablo revolver. Ho netted hlm- oeltnndbegnnuklnxflnwgnponto Richard began to whistle- ": was n im- seconds his angers were mm mm, happy little tuna but somehow ‘ed it got on the "let's nerves. Bis mind commenced to work and draw infer- ences. The gun had a very unsympa. thetic look, which was ieooened in no degree by the six enormous cartridge- that the worker placed before him on the table. He wished that the Mn hanotplaced himmlfsoutommâ€" mad the only exit from the’mom. ‘Preeently the nervous 31118 W- anin. The elect or the handy"wu wearing of ,npidiy on account d Ml growing too. - . “Yon-yon don't expect *0 ’"0 0° lmmejlt use “I that '91. will]. do ‘.Hewuatoncetnkento Dr. [White's office, where his wound: werq dressed. and they are now doing nicely. \ Side combo with silver tips n. moot emotive with grey hut. ur plecel. olllng each part carefully nnd thenrnnnlngngmsymthronzhtbo box-rel. 3!!!! become monnnd more lnterectedlnthbalngnlnandtohlm nntnmlllar proceeding. but Menard of- fered no explanation of his unmnoloe Egpvation. After five minutes of utter unencetbonletcould sanctum-nan “Erâ€"beg pardon. air," he asked. and the tremor in his voice Indicated his uneasiness. “but wot no you n-doln' of, sir?" “Cleaning my gun.” returned Etch- and laconlcally. “What did you think I was «Insâ€"chafing?" 7 “Sit down. and 3m; and taped Into in". 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