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Show In Which Mr. Honeywood and Partners Learn, of Duplicity Startling and Disconcerting. !! WIRICICAL THUEE T7W7rr' ::-- 4- ! E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM MIIIMM The Dancer Warns, the Eldorado Vanishes, and the Whimsical Three Bid Adieu to London. MENDEL HONEYWOOD a hundred pounds a week for waltzing table. Captain Ashford's Imperturbability he decided, la not Inimical to Kir Julian "You fellows do find out things over a whispered conversation. Van Clarence They passed Into a dining room which hinlth. to distract hia intention, o Hied for als4 commanded a view of the river. bad netcr been more entirely ones round the stage at the Frivolity and vanished at ones at hJa approach. He Hand's Interests, and If It's the sort of here." he remarked. the hill. the maid Presently retreated, and were served with a meal whlco smiled, held out his hand, and motioned thing I can tackle. I'm your man." satisfied with himself and his amlling at tha audience. her mistress white and angrv. seemed to cell for some explanation. having Khe turned to her companion, and at her "It makes one feel very humble to hia visitor toward the vacant seat. I have Just given up mv little Hat In 1 know you too well, mv young Herimmediate outlook upon life, "Mr. James Van Clarence Smith," (he hist words he recovered his cue. I hope I am not taking you away cules. ' felrealize their host told them, "and I how we Farts, little understand our said Ashford in true American Captain an hour tolerantly, beautiful had spent I sm dear Jtinmv." ao an or hour hale murmured brought my chef over here for a from your friends, lady said. he Felicia Ashlows,! ii sighed. Captain to A "without at said all, friend has called, a verv time. Its was at tlie pie Catalan before knowing you suggest Uhion at the barbers, during which 1 like acmes the supper table. Not at all." ford Is the last man I should have thought distinguished gentleman, whom 1 dare not he came to me, and his omelette aux any enterprise In which you could not later, I like much-o- nly ne he hnd submitted his chin, his likely to be amused your very you you offend, lie has been mv patron. In Aus. fines herbes la supposed to be a wondersort of this You will of take a cup by coffee here honorably engage. All that I want you thing." trla he will mean success or failure for ful creation. Lady .finds and his hnir to the skillful rare name la eo long." Felicia, I hope, will Anothefe hero fallen off his pedestal." with me?" Captain Ashford Invited. I to do for me la to take Miss Ella Humms. He deelrea to eee me urgently.' appreciate mv fra Ires do bots au vln "It Is kind nt a mouthful. Isn't It?" he willing and complacent myrmidous. her remarked. have something Important to say. boldt out to supper tonight and to find You must go? her companion ex- rouge presently. There is something tn Call me anything you like for claimed In had been electrically massaged, the red wine sauce which defies analydisniav. Mind Oo right ahead, waa the amiable re- out why she la leaving the Frivolity the- agreed,. you stay on yours." Felicia sis. Her eves soothed him with an unspeakhdH." laved end shampooed he had, in warned him. "That'a tha second time sponse. Til take the coffee with pleas- ater." able Luncheon was a delightful and unexmohim next the regret, promised - 1 shall call you Jimmy," she dement a wondeiful future. ,il, exhausted the resoureca of wbat I've caught tha minx looking over her ure." Van Clarence Smith etared. This was pected recherche meat, served to the aceves wonderful her clared, really very "I must go. she sighed, but tomor shoulder at you. And a liqueur? companiment of a Pleasant ripple of gennot at all the sort of thing he hud been humorously termed the male eral conversation Interspersed by manv close to hia. her chin supported row the next day yes? quite " Ilia tuxedo coat, with its Van Clarence Smith loved Felicia, but expecting Brandy, If you are having one Van Clarence .Kmltli bent O'er her amusing reminiscences of travel on Hie upon her claaped hands, the fingers of part of the hoet. Coffee wae served at sted shoulders and unusual length, lie waa young and human. He straighthand a Captain Ashford pushed across his 'Kay. I don't understand," he admitted which were aflame with several priceless the table, with many sorts of strange I nill the earliest he mur ened moment." hit case. about talked eourt tie, Ilia vigorously brushed. little 'There must be more in it than emeralds. carefully You make ms very sorry that mured. frankly, liqueurs. As soon as the servants had waa and receive lo "You've common of else, something ready plenty sense, that?" s shone with polish. His white I eft alone, he lit e cigar, paid his hill, left the room Captain Ashford leaned a I am going away. which forward tn his place. with the third Van haven't Clarenca Smith? glance you. he stretched himself and made a lelsurelv little There Is not," waa the confident It with its solitaire gold stud was the empressement "Why are you going?" he asked tare-I have something to sav to you. mv In the lobby he auddenly felt threw him a asked. departure. young undoubtedly lady reply. three guests." be began, and I wish to ssly. an arm thrust through hia ressively dazzling, and his, black, few minutes later. Well, I hope so." the young man resav It to you together. It refers to s "But why don't you do It yourself? She shrugged her shoulders. For a mobow was tied with the little flop "Let me drive you home," a familiar certsln extent, to a person with whom I'm glad I didn't embark upon that plied. "For the simple reason. Captain voice invited. "My car la here. ment she wan silent. 1.'ch was you have nwently had association. I always his aim. Felicia last adventure you suggested, "I am going to talk lo you very frankCaptain Aslifoid led the way to a wait"tlmt Humboldt she confessed, mean Kir confided. "I Hand. Julian lls myself here,, fattgua jwe was seated at his faiontn table said with Just a spice of malice In her ly Just a few words straight from tha would not tell me.' She knows tne.aud "London la vety well, but It la not Vi- ing automobile and ushered hia lumpan Sir Julian hae been very kind to us, In. ton he Milan grill room, with hia part- tone. Felicia murmured wamlngly. I should hale to have to keep knuckle " he has a very fair Idea as to what my enna. It la not even Iaria. The ac- "Where to? he asked I ehall only slate facts," Ashford conis in crime on either side of him. tinued. "Anv decleton which you mv in hand borne the of cocktails, make rests entirely with yourselves. The "ray warning com eyed to Ell Rumboldt from Jjlhe one sommelier whom he could Vienna Is well founded. The present Eudozen a than half was less If this yards wust, ropean crisis wilt lead crista had not arisen another would have away. The menu in front of him comcome In Us place. The wsr arrive ac. prised American dishes of rare cording to the program of Germany. The There was a moment s pause. A gold foiled bottle stood alknocked the ash from tats cigaret. speaker Mr. side. his in a tine pail on. by "has went ready 8tr Julian Kand." hs Jimmy, f SSaatJ ; been one of th chief schemers on beHonerwood was happy. of Germany tn this country. He has half im mot he said, raising his stay My friends, known precisely whst wss going to hapadventure! our to next London another pen, for a very considerable time He glass, has taken refuge In the Fnlted States the Some wav off, apparently, tn ample time but with very sufficient month if yoa with American built In tne meantime he hse thrown reasons. young massively govs upon the stock exchange here tbe Inwhole the millionaires name remarked, setthis of his enormous holdings of stock what haos ym ting down his glass empty. country, he ha ruined very manv high-of ly respectable firms snd the proceed that is Perhaps, his very beautiful hts sales are being remitted, dav by dv, murmured hopefully, we may pick m to Germany and New York, a step which proeioas? we are powerlees to prevent." up something for ourselves. FeBut Fir Julian 'atwayk declared. Mr. Honeywood beamed... that he was working for licia protested, peace! Why. when PrinceAshford nodded he declared, spoke the There, She stopped short artist. That is what I feel myself. crivi!y I em well aware. Ixidy Fettcta." ha That is why this long deferred freedom said, that vou believed In Sir Julian in which I may say that I am bow rev Hand. You believed In the very plausible beexplanation he no doubt gave you. cling is such a joyous thing to me. 1 fore you consented to enter upon certain same apThe behalf. walk, as it were, on tiptoe all the time. on hie enterprise I say lo myself: This is the city of plies to Mr. Van Clarence Kmtth here, beend Mr. Honeywood, although they, ndvenlures. 1 have met with one. ing Americans, might naturally look uponI What the matter a little differently. of hour more. shall meet with Every word for word th have told you I the day is interesting. And meanwhile one of been has truth. Sir Julian Kand we lime lobster hewburg. tha worst traitors with whom we have had to deal. I do not ask for your bethe Reminds me of Sherry's, lief. Give It to tn or not. as you choose. I only anticipate what the world will young man remarked. know In a very short time. But I do T look upon our little dinner to ask ou, until that time, to bear my the host eontin words tn mind if by any chance 8ir night as a festivity, Julian should attempt, from the state, It is nearly, a year since I lied. to make any further use of you. 'Your 1'indcd in England, since I sneaked up acquiescence might be looked upon seriously, a little later on, by the governto mv room across the courtyard there ment of this country." because I hadn 't enough money to pay Not one of the three dreamed or disbelieving their host. His measured words the taxicab. Neverthebrought instant conviction. Jou have found London an Eldorless they looked at one another in some. like ado-.. the girl observed. dismay.' thing th Eldorado "Our gone spout! up faindoh, Mr. HonevwooJ replied, ' Van Clarence Kmlth muttered. has This is soma shock.'! Mr. Honeywood presided me with more than sighed. It has presided me wilh such tnonev. It utterly hateful!" Felicia deassociates as 1 certainly had not the clared. Captain Ashford passed around the right to expect. You, Ladv Felicia liqueurs, lit another cigaret. and leaned Lakenham, a young lady with great a little further stilt across the table. You three, have come be said, connections, the entree to any sort of within the sphere of my observation for society you fancy, and set admitting some time. I feet sure I understand the me to a much esteemed companionship position ao far as you are concerned. You all need money, but you have a of the one taste which we because greater craving still for adventure. You have found something of both, serving share in common the lose of adven- guard over a husband with all these "We shall know what we are at, anyInterest in the matter is. At any rate, quamtances which I make here do not I am staying at some rooms Jn Clargea Kir Juhen Kand.- - Now I beg you Lowe tt ture. ' hourl about " I am English. -- juid that la enough. I do much please me" Street, Van Clarence Smith answered. way." till the inevitable happena and Walt Good! little call at Then well my Your husband would never need guard"I made certain Inquiries about you, not mind confessing thst I asked her to then make up your tntnds where the "Don't forget that m.v lmpecuniosity And so you are going: court a drink. and have Whitehall in shop the young man replied promptly. Captain Ashford continued, right Ilea Of you. Lady Felicia, there after that dine here with me this evening to try Kelteia laughed. "I dure say If I ing. cunt!-,Yes, I go away, she admitted. They Had a pleasant evening?" no doubt, because you are Enadmirer may night at Battleden abbey when, by a to discover what I want to know for my- are not pleased 'at the theater. Why will was the enthusiastic reply. can behut "Great! h id had the usual Income I should have "Your glish. " jou other are- - unutrtt!- - for soma She's In of a to water himself girl combination of American JiuJitsu and cup surely help self. She seemed to welcome my Inquiry. you not lake m lo Farla - Jimmy ? I know, with German friends. lived the Ubuul humdrum life. I a few anything when made Ashford smiled, Captain the wilderness? football tactics you treated me as though She entered into a long explanation, re- do not like to travel alone. the time comes, the rights Balance, "It is hard to believe It: Then. Sir. remarks about Mies Rumboldt's profes- and wrongs of this war that la to be, I don't think thst young lady knows I were a puflball." sional career, and said nothing more of Hone wood continued, "I turn to Mr. Van Ho became Machiavellian. plete with theatrical terms. I listened can If and throw tn your Jot with you armin were sealed interest until ( larence Sorry " and was apparently satisfied. Of course Smith here, a scion ofjne of much about water," Felicia murmured. with England and her allies, come Stay in London another month. he chairs In hie they handsome study and us, very - and or she German? to No Isnt Is no need why you me,a Austrian, there It perwas I'Ll American families know name I whole apologies, please. whose that the those great a fab- begged, and take you all the way if hia man servant had wheeled a little tastory ble between them, upon which were set should not find adventures and the profit ''Austrian, Mr. Honeywood Intervened. fectly fair do, only of course I hadn't rication. never heard in the states without a feelyou like. out cigars and cigarets and other forms that goes with them. She counted upon your being (n the way. "I remember reading about her. But why should you thing that she'd She made a little grimace at him, then of refreshment. ing of awe. It Is marvelous for me to sit "That wounds good to me, Mr. Honeywood acknowledged. here and reflect that he. too, through came over with that man who writes You spoilt a little enterprise on which I tell me?" the young man asked. "We've unclasped her fingers, took a cigaret from or whisky?" Brandy Van Clarence Smith stretched out hie wonderful waltzes. I believe she has apwas engaged that evening, and a certain never even met. I see ice." the young American obkindred tastes, has become my other her tortoise shell ease, accepted a light hand. Guess I'll mix mycomplacently. peared In New York. part of It 1s still wrapped in mystery so Captain Ashford smiled a little enlg from him, and smoked meditatively. She served "We'll wait, as you say." he declared, self a 8co'ch highball. "Kindred tastes and lack of dollars, w The meal progressed pleasantly and far as I am concerned. Dont be afraid; matically. but I'm backing th old country- - every had found time to change her clothes since I am not altogether sure. his host Mr. was at the time. not to ask bountifully. Honeywood fm you any queatlons. going whether I Interpreted your the oung man reminded his host. Misa Rumboldt," life explained, "t a her departure to the theater. Her black ventured, tn breaking up your Captain Ashford fed them all to the summit of his bllBS. He waa proud of 'There Is plenty of money In the world gown and hat were of the Rue de la Falx, wishes correctly of swift window. In the center of the street outfancies. She young lady has this evening. hia fascinated new with his companions, Mr. as Bhe effective. but her was a very handsome side Honeywood pronounced P'mly! makeup slight, taken one for you. Besides, you are an Say, had you anything to do with "All that Is life, a genial and entertaining host. There lie sipped his champagne. was quite the most beautiful woman In the that? and she to American, like professes T happened to hear you ssy. Van Clar- - ' Naturally! Misa Ella Rumboldt has a ence necessary is to see that it is diverted into waa only one possible cloud to the eveAmericans as much as In her heart I supper room, the cynosure of many eyes. great Kmlth. down at the abbey, that you admirer, very highly placed In the had sold ning's entertainment, and that waa a at the present moment if I werent conI would not stay In Austrian Hie right quarters. she said. Jimmy. she know your car. In this country, the dislikes here. reto I There Englishmen. embassy managed one. RumElla Miss. scarcely tangible vinced that I couldn't bribe or force you Felicia laughed. presents is be- too, a third reason why I know London for another month If isyou gave me have news of your little supper party custom of engagement mains, seemed boldt to determined what have you that pursue her to clear up the mystery of that evening." she would precious? conveyed to him. I thought perhaps his coming popular. Will you allow me. in, "What a delightful way of putting it! I the information give I jbu much! "Not my means thi afford offering advent of. a congratulations to Lady Fe- you the might good looking young do jt'his sounds like the goods, Van want, and she went on, flirtation with wonder, though, llcia and my best wishes to yourself, to "Your heart, say, then. No. not even strategic retreat." deny is to me. Felicia and had American, declared Smith Intercepted Clarence we shall have Kir to approvingly. "whether wait till beg your acceptance of that little runa-boLet me Just get this into my mind,' four your heart, try "You certainly do see tilings through on earth not? he asked. "Lonwhich you see down there? Vour' Get right on with what you have to Van Clarence Smith Julian gets back from the states before more than one ot her glances In his diVan Clarence Smith acknowledged. You said. "I have to get donWhy A bit a bad he added, turning to Felicia, such fiancee, Isnt cramped place. She the on took rection. is the sort the Yours matter, me to the saT, Captain Ashford. and take we get another thjrill out of lift. young you lady bring or to me somber tell after Paris, her away! Incidentally, you gain your performed a service for me last night her , abmethtng, and paae It on after New York, however. of talk I can understand." The swing doors of the restaurant whole, good humored!-to find but which when I your way .you begin officially at far more to you. How do I stand so far as regards purpose I can tell you exactly why Misa than the appreciate Toward the close of the meal the maid value of the trifling gift I am about, London has Its points. "Sir Julian, Captain Ashford went on. the young wonian afterward? pned at that moment to admit a very her Is Rumboldt the at giving up place I I a she sSeoms tell And yet you, insisted, venturing toeloffer him.' vision in pink musiin, k white, reappeared with a wonderful theater coat. rather unfortunately for the stock mar- trifle, low down, doesn't it? would not stay here another month for all Frivolnv." There wa a great deal of the boy Ves? Miss Humboldt glanced at her watch and kets in this country, has chosen the preswhich could the (loppy hat, and white shoes and stock-ngVan Clarence Smith, and a great the about gods things great ha received an intimation from I see your point," his companion acShe coat was The theater York. New It visit to a rqse. moment for wrapped of the child about Felicia. In thi ent give." Tbe, young lady herself was daz friend in the Austrian cabinet that En- deal 71 shall never ask con he at not am riddles, midst of the former's protestations of her the and knowledged. around little good to you procession occurs to me, therefore, that you mfght will he at war with Germany and zllngly- fair and her features sufficiently fessed. "Here, waiter' Another liqueur gland . hfs impatience to depart bedepart in the slightest from your standAustria within a month. She ta advised gratitude, through the united efforts of passed out in ,'the same order. As they have a little time to spal-ebefore you take that bottle awav. came obviout. Captain Ashford smiled. England by August 1. neared Mr. Honeywood's table the little Their glasses were filled. The lights to be out of I've plenty of time, the young man ard of what rpayor may not, be honorI seem inhospitable now, he 'Khali the weekly Illustrated papers. Captain Ashford sat quite still for a mo- said, as he rang tbe able. What II would suggest is that you had been lowered The atmosphere of the from Ella Rumboldt's confessed. bell. If I tell you glance Sideway ment. The hand which held his richly that I have an Ella Rumboldt,' Van Clarence Smith place was a hula heavy with the perfume chased engagement? Before many beautiful eyes was unmistakable. tumbler was steady enough, and weeks are Just so! Now, I've made very careful find out what I have asked and then. If of incense of the worn the murmured under his breath. "And gee! smoke, send to you for cigaret I shall past, ou feel It dishonorable to tell me, his expression scarcely changed. Yet he "They must have queer customs in Inquiries about you, Mr. James Van Clarand perfumes. just en's clothes your decision.'' Look who's with her! one whose brain is strange-lof .the had air on .vent too. she "You. don't remarked 'Felicia I with can some reflectively, "ff ence Smith. You must please hear that help." Lady Felicia began The oung lady was attended by a Austria, occupied. You are not Engyou are a foreigner. I guess our decision will corns out all It's a bargain." the young American lish." The selection of friends apa did I it as asperity. because he Thank said. exactThat is without offense, you, a .carried small nairt who Van Clarence Smith declared. dog, a flat Jewel But ray, I don't know Miss with my sex. Wouldn't you duty, and you know very well that in agreed. Ret vour life I'm not, he assured her, ly the suspicion I myself entertained. His right," I follow my leader, Mr. Honeywood ase and a bunch of roses, and followed pears lo rest me Is good for majesty's government is your debtor, Mr. assured hts host. Rumboldt!'' for is box at the Alhambra what Then our to like good to we change have all service form of obey any Smith." Van Clarence y a tall, well groomed Englishman of for one vivo In a lesser continued. The matter is easily arranged." Cap- you at the Frivolity, Jim?" our superior officers." Let It go at that. the latter begged. They hurried down In the lift snd a tnlliar aspect. He glanced at Mr. for me to get away before It is The young man was good natured, but I am sup- August; good so. also, for you. Come with me "I've had a pleasant evening and an in crowded around tlie car. The man recogI'm not worrying, the young man tain Ashford pronounced. table In passing and met the nised bis new master and at once vacated to Paris, m.v child." terestlng one. an adventure which has the a little sheepish. posed to fetch her from the theater myassured his companion tersely. 'ter's half anticipatory smile of greeting driving seat. be good for fne to be here been thoroughly worth while." "As a matter of fact." he declared the self tonight. I shall send a line from her In Why won'theIt asked come to the I am Captain Ashford's chauffeur, have conclusion," "I nodded. His host a Itfi a stare of bland nonrecogmtlon. Van bluntly. August?" "I think It waa Mr. Honeywood she latter proceeded, "that you have at- regretting my inability to do so. , Y6U Complete my obligation, then. I par- air, he announced, "but I am to stay She leaned still further across the table. larence Smith chuckled as the two was after. Listen." she said. "I did not mean to ticularly desire to entertain Ladv Fe- with you for a fortnight. You've got a tached yourself to the Interests of Sir will write a line indicating who you are eated themselves at a neighboring table. he added. Mr. Honeywood. and yourself at flier here. I left. Is soul before licia, word tell a Their host waved the insinuaJulian Hand partly out of love of adven- and asking her to sup with you. Say that pledged that I should tellMyno one. Ireally A few minutes' enthusiastic discussion Do vou happen to know Hd the maid, having laid the jewel case will lunch tomorrow. tion. had been an followed. Then of the proud possessed of anv promised have if sake introduction, ture and partly for the your you not count you because you are not English. engagement?" they ud roses upon the table and arranged I am sure they haven't. the young this reputed ''flier'' took his place at "In Okehampstead. V. S. A ," he said. pocket. I have also come to the con- and- explain that your impatience, etc., I have a great friend who is highly placed he dog upon a cushion, retired. beeauee they were botn the wheel, Felicia bv hia side. Mr. Honin the Austrian government. From him man replied, "I saw and suffered plenty at the handa clusion that do not trouble about his etc. You need not be afraid of, her reI received Inst week a letter. He lunching with me." eywood looked a little forlorn. Van Clarprivate Isn't that Captain Ashford? Felicia of the other aex. I guesa I'm fixed up In motives: thatyouyou have no Be at the stage door at twenty Smith waved him up inlo the dickey. 'Will you bring them here at I o'clock? ence strong po- fusing begged me to destroy It the moment I had ' You hold on behind ked. " there, Honeytlie path of safety for the rest of my day Apologize to litical bias; that so long as he can show past 11. Engage a table here, and do read it, and he warned me to leave Ixn-do- n Captain Ashford begged. I seem and catch on with your eyebrow," not to wood. he Felicia do didn't us! that the ask before August 1st, because any Lady "Sav, you lo a 'recognize over here. Life's too good to run ny you a task with a little excitement in it, not be surprised if you see something of " 1 "I'll war he directed. down to Guilreasons are take be there declared but. dav you that after restaurant, might a In why hurt tdne. risk of spoiling It. dr, Honeywood observed ford for tea. should prefer to receive you here. a little profit, and nothing that offends me afterwards. "War? he repeated Incredulously. He was quite genial down at Kir old me." In a few minutes Captain Ashford refor little man flfermanv are the Smith to "Austria Clarence Van place Any pud suddenly laughed. going your personal standard of wrong and went on. "against Russ, Freelsev at 1 o'clock on the following assented blithely, as tje scrambled lip. turned, toojc hia seat at his own table right doing, you are glad to work for Are you marriea. or engaged to be fight." she Into France and against England the Malt, It day Captain Ashford welcomed his exThey glided up W'hiftball against That's ail right. Van Clarence Smith and calmly finished his dinner. Ones or him." married. Captain Ashford?" he asked. Is net we. mind, who wish tt. It is Gerpected guests tn the same apartment. On along Piccadilly to Knightsbridge. acme It's one of the queer tricks twice he glancfed toward Van Clarence xplained. was a sliver cocktail Hammersmith bridge, and on to the waa the somewhat surprised many. But we are p'edged and we must the sideboard "Neither1, was becoming imSmith Van Clarence keep our word. He promised to send me shaker, a howl of Ice. and a long row of Portsmouth road. Then Van Clarence hey've got over here.' He loves us Just Smith, and on the last occasion his slight pressed. Why?'' He had sometimes mocked at reply. word tn time. He has l.ept his promise. bottles. Mr. Honevwoods eyes glistened. Smith's heart grew tight within him a g he same, but If he's caught out with man rose to gesture was almost Imperative. The his feel. young So you eee. dear Jimmy, that ft will be the Englishman's slow enunciation and Is be toyed with the accelerator My servant,, the host explained. of the Ella' Rumboldt tpe, and I fancy Ashford wants to apeak to I am engaged to Lady Felicia," he reWe It have a good week's holiday,' belter for. you, too, to be out of tht counmoderately expert, but I have an idea. Mr. slight drawl. He found in them now a You blow he will come the e?ve our own womankind with us, both me," the young man remarked. when (alls he shouted, turning a lfttle round towards his added, hand try Honeywood." waving I am Just wonWill new quality, the quality of precise and minded hi companion. with me to Fans? lea'" toward these that you Honeywood, "and then well get level We've got to you excuse me If I Just say how do preparations, ides play a little game. you dering how to explain my supper party. There are difficulties, he admitted. could teach him something In that di- with old Kand. reasoning.nltate that glassy eye. Honey. de to him?" Difficulties' she scoffed, with nar- rection." Whst? Mr. Honeywood bellowed, half Captain Ashford smiled. I have asked myself, therefore," Cap"At the Okehampstead Country club." rising from hi place and clasping his hat. "She can't have been so brutal as to tain Ashford went on, whether, You will have no difficulty," he said. rowed eye, a soft and nolseess laugh. Pretty hard to tumbls to soma of their man having who the has are ever first Mr. "You to Com he as set Honeywood confessed, again. over here. Mr. Honeywood send' you a message by him:" Felicia a few days or a few hours free, a young lady of sound jstoms work with zeal, they christened my fa. the drlter Get level with old Kand you Lady Felicia is spoken to me of them! umbled. "Can't see how a nod and a exclaimed. There wss a sing'e moment during vone concoction 'The Honey Bitter. Per- roared, with eten more prod gujua vigor. would not accept a commission, an ad- common sense. Besides, you thres stand Smith his Clarence rue Mr. setmissed Van to which would tike Hooevwood "Sure! you do tt? haps agreed, or try matters,' anyway. The Captain Ashford is a very Interestventure, from another source. It should together in these matters, don't you? We Then Providence Intervened. tn mace The maid They sampled the result of his efforts, tling down contentedly he went on with a little ing man." Mr. Honeywood declared. a note about I promise somewhere. The ung lady, you have t D-tn a amount certain of amuse-IAs doors bv K Frump Upfront of the great windows looking t i. appeared 'outing iro.igh tbe (Copyright: strikes me aa being extremely should miss no opportunity of Improving ment or'you ugh. per helm exritement. ehould also e whimsical trinity.' one of our men calls soon as she bad recognized her mistress out upon the Thames, and Mr. Honev-woo- d sne to hastened the rece'ved snd. table, leaning of a Ian acquaintance with him. nature tractive. compliments you." made remunerative" her wbiwocred so net h nx in her ear wbuh necessitated a second visit to the Next Neck an original ei i -- d Van Clarence Smith stared for a mo- over . . 'Ill listener did not hesils'e. a le stem k toe tattle sideboard, IP- - eves fanned, Then the butter rolled tnpen "Playing the Game. ' hi ElizcUctJi J an Clvenc4 fcmitii declared, "She gets and strolled across to the neighboring If this Job you are talking about, ment and then laughed. with her bn. Tlie two women engaged in some folding doors, announcing luncheon. will appear in this section. ' R. broken-hearte- vta-a-v- la beau-0ar)o- r. cig-ar- 1 1 Ash-foi- d succu-Irncv- vis-a-vi- s 1 " s I te tete-a-te- ta Rolls-Roy- two-seat- ; j ut " s. ' 's mod-eatl- y, - Jul-sn'i- ." any-hin- ut o-you -- h- .Jjr-dan, . t |