The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17
A NOVELETTE,.
Copyright. 1891. by Globe Press Association, F,
CHAPTER vII.-Continued

II didn't take him long To make up his
mind that sonnet ing very much TO tho
disadvantage of Gladys was being con-
cocted. And he wondered how he was to
let her know OF II. He couldn't very well
march up TO Gladys. or Mrs Hamlyn. for
that matter. and blandly say. This man,
your guest at dinner this evening. is now
having a clandestine nesting With n SCR
want girl. They are planning somcthng
very much to your disadvantage in some
gay, Itcll you this that you may know
What TO do 10 thwart them. Cut tais MAJ
Davaris and discharge your servant a.
pnce."
This, OF course. was what he would havo
liked o have done. but on serions though
10 reflected that IL might be taking
good deal for granted. and Gladys wou.L
hink that his jealousy had made hin
slightly crazy on this question of Davars
and his attention TO the said young woman
At any rate ho resolved that he must keel
good watcl on the actions OF the Greek
or course lie did not mean to play tho srv
or anything OF that sort. but II anythi
came under his notice. like tho evening
episode. for example, he would mako IT,
most OF IL
The man was an adventurer withou'
doubt, and IL was his duty to expose him
as soon as possible. Tho woman--wel
the woman was quite another matter, and
might bc his wife. or his confederate, oi
something OF that sort. II was clcarl,
Lawrcnce's duty TO open his eyes and loos
about.
k.11 10. hfa q a
Gladys. II seemed very odd that s G
should be surrounded with SO much mys.
terry and should allow herself TO be en-
tangled with such a strange man. for
eigncr. and n man Of much different idea
ami much different purposes from hers
It surprised Lawrence good deal, for he
thought she knew better than that.
But after all, who really knows a girls
mind?
She doesn't always know IL herself.
1t seemed to Lawrence half hour. but
on the piazza thinking OF these thing.
Did he not owe IL 10 Gladys 10 tell hel
what he had seen that night but even. II
he did tell her would she believe il? Thcn
lie arose quickly and entered the house
again, resolving TO find her. II she ac-
cepted him. then it would be time enough
for him TO tell her, and IL she rejected him
why then she might take care OF her.
self.
A rather selfish way 20 look at things
but withal very human. and Lawrence
was human.
In the hall he met Thurstou.
We'll, how is it?" asked the latter.
"WhatT replied Lawrence, staring.
"Oh--things." returned Thurston.
well. don't know" replied Lawrence
"To tell the truth, suppose l might as
well tell you, may go away tonight and
| may stay. It's got to come tonight.
and Ill be hanged IL girl rejects me II
Ill stay in the Same house another hour.
IL anything should happen, old fellow
mind you, and should go away suddenly
back mc up for oil you are worth. Tell tho
people next morning that I am subject tc
these attacks; that usually leave a place
that way: that ] had sudden call on
business; that received n telegram In
forming me of tho death Of very rich
relativc-in fact anything. And, Thurs.
ton. mean this. havo an eye out for that
Greek"
Who do YOU mean' Oh. Davaris.
saw him not quarter OF an hour ago
making tracks for tho hotel as fast as he
could leg IL. Looked sort Of done up about
something and didn't speak to ne as he
went by. don't mind that. for l dom
think much OF him, as have tod you be.
fore Az for the other matter you don't
40 at IL in the right way. Faint heart.
aud all that sort Of thing, you know. II
you can win fair lady do IL In manly
way and don't cringe about and hem and
haw. but get right down TO business"
Haven't you got book on How to
Pop tho Question; or Proposals and Pro.
poslngT" laughed Lawrence nervously
Il sort of wish IL was over. Well. old fe,.
low. shake hands once Cor luck. and hor,
goes"
The two friends who had carried this
conversation on by the foot OF the stair.
case In on undertons gripped ,hcir hands
heartily together. and Lawrence clung &c
Thurstobs large palm as if he dldn't dsrc
60 LET go. Then he turned away and went
silently down the hall.
Thureton look cd after him aud took O..
pipe from his pocket. lie went out on tho
piazza aud tcrau filling IL. Ils hands
trcmhled somewhat. and thcu ne looked
towards the doorway from which tbt