Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

interest and Appreciation; he seemed
himself signing over the retired. inactive
nature of his own occupations. He forgave
liver the hoardinss about the streets, he
could not forgive himself the revenge he
had taken for them. liver and Southend
spoke of big schemes in which they had
been or were engaged together, legitimate
, enterprises, good for the nation as well as
for themselves. How had he. useless old
fogy, dared to blackmail a man like liver?
An occasional droil glance from Southend
emphasized his conjunction.
Il see you've got a new thing coming
the talk Il remember old Cholderton
very well. He was starchy old chap. but
he knew his subjects Makes rather heavy
reading, l should think eh?'
Not a bit of 1T, not by any means all Of
it," Neeld assured him. HE doesn't con-
fine himself to business matters
Still. even old Joe Choldertons recrea-
tons"
He was certainly mainly an observer.
but he saw some interesting things and
people" There was renewed touch Of
nervousness in Mr.. Neeld's manner.
Interesting people? HIM. Then hope
he's discreet?'
"Or that Mr.. Neeld would be discreet for
him." liver put in Though I don't know
create need for discretion
"Oh. yes you do. liver You know the
world. Don't you be too discreet Neeld.
GIVE us taste Of Joe's lighter style"
ceased and respected friend being referred
to as '.Joe." nor did he desire to discuss
In that company what he had and what he
had not suppressed in the Journal.
II have used the best of my judgment"
he said primly, and was surprised to find
liver smiling at him with an amused ap-
prevail
1.-The least likely men break out" Lord
Southend pursued hopefully. 1.-THE Baptist
minister down at my place once waylaid
the wife OF the chairman of quarter ses-
,f- 4-fre
him.
That's one Of your non-conformist sto-
rfes. Southend. never believe them" said
liver.
"oh, I'm not saying anything. She was
a pretty woman. Just gave it as an IL
lustration. happen to know it's true be-
cause she told me herself
"Ah. I'd begin to listen IL he'd told you,"
was 1ver's cautious comment
You give us the whole Of old Joe Chol-
derton," was Lord Southends final injunc-
ton.
Imagine If did," thought Neeld BEGIN
ming to feel some Of the JOY of holding a
secret.
Presently Southend took his leave, saying
he had an engagement: To his own sur
prise, Neeld did not feel this to be an I'M
warrantable proceeding He sat on with
liver, and found himself cunningly encour-
aging his companion to talk again about
him. He told him how Lady Tristram had
looked. and that her Illness was supposed
to be fatal. He talked again Of Harry Iris
tram, her destined successor. But he said
no more of his daughter. Neeld was left
without any clear idea that his compan-
ions concern with the Tristrams was more
than that of a nefghbor, or beyond what
an ancient family. with odd episodes in its
history might naturally inspire.
"Oh, you must come to Bientmouth Mr.
Neeld. You must, indeed. For a few days.
now. Choose your time. only let it be SOON
Why, II you made your way into the libra
~ at Blent you might happen on a find
there. A lot Of interesting stuff there, I'm
told. And we shall be very grateful for a
visit"
liver rose and held out his hand IT
must CO." he said "FairhoIme. Blent-
mouth. I hope shall have a letter from
you soon to tell us to look out for you"
One of the unexpected likings that occur
between people had happened. Each man
felt 1t and recognized 1t in the other They
We're alone in the room for the moment
Mr- 1ver, said Neeld in his precise prim
tones, Il must make a confession to YOU.
When you were up for this club I-my vote
was not in your favor"
During minutes silence liver looked at
him with amusement and almost with af-
lection.
I'm glad you've told me that"
well, I'm glad I have, too" Neeld's
laugh was nervous.
Because 1t shows that you re- thinking
of coming to Blentmouth"
'Well-yes, I am, answered Neeld smil-
Ing. And they shook hands. Here was the
beginning of a friendship; here also Neeld's
entry on the scene where Harry Tristram's
fortunes formed the subject of the play
Go be Continued)