The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-06-20

And Knows something TOO.
Davaris closed bis eyes and listened to
these fragments Of conversation as lin
dream. He wondered why these men
seemed so interested In what they were
talking about. He wondered II they knew
what was going on 10 the mind Of thai
man BY the fireside.
Come over about II for some tennis"
'Abou, that cob was telling you"
''very good. I'll see you tomorrow"
Tten there was slamming Of doors and
Dayaiis looked up YEARLY. They had
gone d, last and be was alone again.
Hr walked over 10 the desk and idly
locked over the letters In the basket
more from force Of habit than anything
else. He foGrd one for himself and put II
in his pocket. lie then went MP to his
room and quite forgot about the letter
excep. that it was a very thick letter and
covered with many postmarks. Promi-
inent among the postmarks was Paris"
but he scarcely remembered this, and II
lie did think Of 1t ut all he attached no
particular significance TO It,
He knocked on Langford's door on the
way to his room, and Langford responded
with cheerful "Yes?"
Come into my room q few minutes
with me" said Davaris, Il want to talk to
you"
Where In the dickens have you beenY'
asked Langford, as he came to the door
in a very negIigee costume. Were you
down in the Office when I.came int saw
0 very doleful person by the IRE, but with
bent head and huddled attitude / didn't
recognize. you. Great Scott, man, how
pale you arel What is the natter Any
thing wrongg"
I'm never pale" said Davaris.
well, yellow then. II that suits you
better"
You are coming into my room with
me2' said Davaris. and he led the way.
He didn't light the gas. but sat down OPP
posite his friend by an open window where
he could look out Of doors
7 am going to tell you something that
will surprise you very much Davaris
began. 1T is none the less true for all
that, or none the less serious. You may
believe me II you choose, or you may
think me an insane person. At all events,
Icannot keep this to myself any longer.
It is burning in my brain and driving me
almost distracted. want you to tell me
what must do, and help me-"
Davaris thrust out his hot hand and
seized his friends cool one and grasped II
with feverish ardor.
You won't think very badly Of me, will
you. old fellow. The most / care about II
is that may lose your friendshipif tell
you the whole sad story, but you'll hang
by me, won't your
'Of course" assented Langford thought
lessly. Then he added in grave tone;
81 don't think quite understand"
Then he wen. on and told him the whole
miserable story, emitting. however. that
the name Of the man was Col. Montague
and that Gladys was his daughter. When
he finished, Davaris looked up at his
friend and asked: Now what would you
.lo?"
Langford hesitated. He didn't know
what to believe, and what to answer. Ant
while he hesitated the Greek burst out IL
agony:
But the worst Of it is that have falleI
in love with her. must love her and yet
--" he paused, and LanGford looked al
him in wonderment. Then he laughed
lightly. Davaris frowned, for he was dis
appointed in the way Langford took it
There seemed to be hesftancy about hin
that he did not like.
know you love Gladys Montague,
said Langford. Il have known it for
Tl,IN hot ~ .la
you speak of it now?'
In that dim light Langford could see tn
face Of the Greek in dark profile agains
the light outside as compared with tn
duskiness of the room. He looked at hi
clear cut features and thought that a
Davaris turned his head partly aside i
looked as II cut in bronze. But there wa
a quivering about the lips that went t
Langford's heart and he FASTENED to add
Il had no right 70 ask you that ques
tion, my dear fellow. OF course you low
her and don't blame you. She is the gil
J. hope to see you marry sometime; it wa
my wish when ! introduced you to hel
But what is the natter"
1T is impossible for me to marry her,
said Davaris in a very low tone. She
his daughter"
For an instant Langford was p uzzle,
Then he remembered the strange story b
had Just heard and in an instant every
thing was explained. 1T was bad enoug
. as it was but this makes itsworse than
thought" he exclaimed much aIarmet
Then he added in Mortified tone, as
he had Just realized it, Good Heavens
Gladys Montaguew
CHAPTER X.
tSymopsie of Preceding ChaptersJ I
LAngford inds Philip Dayaris Greek yioii
fst. IN New York after the latter has been on
mysterious journey. Finds a telegram dat
Paris Come at once. Important diseoyerit
Helene" Who is Helene2 The two friends
N 70 Lenox later Davarls's strange agitation
meeting society girl. Gladys Montague.
Two society men Ned Lawrence and Thu