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should do had he much leisure. He
had been in love with her-of that he
had no doubt. and he had lost her fos-
ever. It was natural he should feel
such Z blow deeply.
And yet, when leisure did come. the
singular thing was that It was not
Cecil Lennox's face which came up in.
Endefby's mind and haunted him so
psrsistently. 1t was the son, delicate
face. haK-child's. haIf-woman's. OF
Jasmine Lloyd.
Towards the end Of the week he
made up his mind to 90 and see them.
He was turning round the corner
which led to Burden Mansions when
closed carriage drove rapidly past him.
Something In the turnout seemed
familiar to Enderby. He glanced at 1t,
and ~ 1t rolled past him he caught q
glimpse Of the inmate Sir Henry Lem
nox, leaning back on his cushions, his
hands idly crossed ON his knees, his
eyes upon them. his face Ehastly pale!
Could he have been seeing David
Lloyd! The thought flashed through
Enderby's mind. only to be dismissed
instantly. But he hurried on towards
the block Of dull gray buildings, and In
a few minutes found himself before
the Lloyds' door.
But just as he was about to knock
there was sound of hurried steps in
side, the door flew open, and Jasmine,
pale and breathless, almost fell into
Enderby's arms.
"Oh. Mr.. Enderby! Oh, thank God!
NY father--my dear father. think
he is dying!"
No. no. my child; not that-not SO
bad as that" said Enderby soothingly.
He took her hand-it was trembling.
and she herself was shaking from head
to foot-and drawing her gently with
in the house, closed the door.
Jasmine was not crying, but her
breath was coming in short, pitiful
gasps, and there was look of such
terrible fear and grief In her dark eyes
as touched Enderby strangely. feeling
of plying tenderness took possession
of him.
May go to see him7" he asked,
still holding her hand.
"Yes-oh. yes! But am afraid no.
one can do much for him-not even a
doctor. And his mind--oh. that is the
worst of it-that is the worst Of it,"
cried the girl passionately, yet with
strange control over her voice, so that
1t never rose above a whisper.
He doesn't seem to know me--and
he says such terrible thinEs!"
They were at the door of the bed
room, which stood ajar. Jasmine went
In. and Enderby followed her; and as
he did SO he heard the low, weak mur-
muir Of = voice that went ON talking
without cessation or alteration Of tone,
Jasmine grasped his arm. uttering a
little cry under her breath.
Look! look! Oh, he is looking at
you!"
"The sick man had suddenly risen
In bed. His ghastly face, hollow
checked and sunken-eyed, was turned
to the door: In the dim eyes there was
strange fash of fire. He raised
thin, shaking finger, and pointed it
at Enderby.
"Yes. 1t was for her sake did 1t.
Hal-and for yours! Oh, God, to
think what have suffered all these
years for your sakes! And now l am
come back. this is how you treat me.
Hal. Hal! old friend, mate of other
days. whom loved and was prond Of
because you were getting on so we'll,
and IL knew had helped you-yet
how did you repay mes And my
child-my little Jasmine, my little one
will you bring this shame on her
head! Oh, God. most merciful, In
HIS name. Hal. you will do its-you
wilt"
He fell back on his pillows with
moan, and his eyes closed, Jasmine.
sob bursting from her lips. sprang
forward; but Enderby was before her.
He bent over the sick man.
"No, no; thank God. he lives yet!
Have you anything to give him to
strengthen him! A little vino or
brandy?"
Il have Doctor Lyndon's medicines,
but dare not give him any" whlsp-
cred the girl, in an agonized tone. "He
took the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lyndnn
gave 1t to him when was out-anc l
am sure that has hurt him. Tell me
what | shall do
Stay with him. and shall run el,t
myself for something" said Ensersy
hurriedly, and he was Just about = 20
10 when the sick man suddenly opeusd
his eyes, and fixed them ON Ender3ys
face. Then, with great effors, he
raised himself once more on his pfl-