The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-27
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you would never forgive him?" he
asked evenly.
II loathe a gambler, and he did his
bsst to make Ted one. He has ruined
cur happiness. No, l would never for
give him!"
There was slight noise few yards
away. They looked up and saw Mrs.
eresfield approaching them. Drysdale
rose to his feet.
You are quite right" he said, in a
low tone. He should not be forgiv-
en-"
A few moments later he took his de-
parture. He strode down the lower
read and, hailing a carriage. was
quickly ratified back to his quarters.
He shut himself in his room and for
some time paced up and down rest
bessly. Then suddenly an idea seized
him. He took up his hat again and,
making his way out, drove swiftly
down to the telegraph office. There he
dispatched a long cable to England,
and the man to whom it was ad-
dressed was his solicitor.
Early next morning Beryl was walk
ing with her brother. They had wan
dered down to Ragged stan and stood
watching Me bay. In the distance a
little steamer could be seen churning
its way out Of port.
That's the G4bel Muss!" said Ted,
suddenly. "Drysdale's on board. He
suddeAly applied for fortnight's
leave and has gone boar hunting in
Morocco. l couldn't see him, 80 had
to leave a letter explaining things"
Explaining what?" asked Beryl,
quickly.
'Dh, he happens to be the man
eve ths money to-that's ALL"
She remained perfectly still. Then
the meaning Of the thing came to her.
Six months later, Drysdale's leave
came around, and he found himself In
London again. One night he went to
a dance given by an old friend of his
He had never cared much for funcr
tions Of this kind, he cared less now,
and as he stood watching the crowded
room a feeling of veariness crept over
him, and he found himself wishing
that he had elected to spend his leave
elsewhere than in London. His host
ess crossed the room to him.
You must really let me introduce
you to some nice people"
He suffered himself to be led to the
other end of the room. Mrs. Vava-
sour stopped In front of couple Of
girls who We're standing chatting to-
gether.
Drysdale gave a slight start, but in
stantly recovered himself. Standing
before him was Beryl Falkiner. Her
eyes met his, and he saw her change
color. Mrs. Vavasour introduced
them, then turned away.
Neither spoke for a moment. The
music for the next dance started, and
youngster came to claim Beryl.
Drysdale pulled himself together, and
made the sterestyped request.
She gave him her programme. He
hastily scribbled something on it.
II have taken the next" he said.
He made his way out to a balcony.
The blood seemed to dance through
his veins. He had met her again
was going to dance with her! What
would she say to him?
He re-entered the ballroom and
found her A thrill went through him
as he felt her arm resting on his.
They took few turns, and then their
eyes met and she smiled.
IL want to talk-to thank you" she
whispered.
They stopped dancing, and he led
her out to the balcony. ThS did not
speak for a second. Then she turned
and laid a hand lightly on his arm.
II found 1t out a month ago" she
said, "even though you meant it to be
kept secret. There's not another man
In the world would have done it,"
at was nothing!" he replied. "I was
really the gamer. I merely took some
| NJ my money which was in Consols,
and invested It in your fathers firm.
! now get per cent instead OF 3A."
THAT Is your way of putting it,"
she exclaimed "You saved him from
ruin and disgrace-enabled him to re-
sumo his old position. How can !
ever thank your"
1T was only reparation!" he said.
Never I'm my life have felt such a
blackguard as l did that morning at
Alameda! Ever since the thought OF a
card has sickened met"
II was very hard-very eruel!" she
| murmured.
He looked at her intently. He saw 6
swift wave of color sweep her cheek
Then her eyes slowly lifted and met
his. Suddenly he bent forward and
caught hold OF her hand.
I'm gambling again!" he cried
| Gambling for love!"
He looked entreatingly at her. II.
saw her lips smilingly frame an an
swcr. The gambler had won.-Mainly
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