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Albert stcrrln was cscorting Miss Cum lord from service Co her home, ns be had done 80 faithfully for many Sundays. Helen suddenly exclaimed under her breath. "Oh. Albert, here comes Hugh Laddw
 Did that "oh" indicate a nutter at the ,npronch of Ladd, who was stroke of the { llalyord crew and the hero of all the tirls who knew him and many who did lot2
 Lndd the magnificent passed and bow ld fascinatingIy.
 "Isn't he supcrbl she said cnthusi- lstically. CT hope his crew wins next Wednesday! Father Is going Co take me 10 see the race" ,.
 Stcrrin wondered within himselt Ehcthcr it prohtcth a man Co be rich and . rising lawyer rather than the stroke or | varsity crew. But he said:
 "Tm sorry | cant see the race. | should like Co see Indd win. But Two tot Co go Co Philadelphia on Wednesday, and l shun't return til'-
 "But you've tukcn seats for thc theater Thursday. Albert" she reminded him.
 "Iu be back Thursday noon. bad not forgotten 50 much pleasure in store for me-
 "You're not tired of taking me to tho ,heatcr, thenT
 "Tm never tircd-of you," he answer ad earnestly.
 "Wen. here we are at home," she said weariedly. What! You cannot dine with usl Very well, Albert till Thurs
 sShc didn't seem very disappointed" '" he unused as he went on his way. Isn't be superbr" .,.
 The audience was streaming out of Che thcater. Helen and Albert were among the fret. Tho comedy had been dull. She seemed in haste Co get away He felt. also. to his bitterness, that she bud found not alone the comedy unintcrest- ng. To augment his discomfort he had unchcd at the club that day with a friend. who had spoken quite unwittiugly of the "strokc Ladd was pulling with Banker Cumford's daughter Lndd had gone home with them the evening Of Che race.
 "Its SO close. Helen" Stcrrin vcnturcd at length. Don't you think you'd liko to stop at Calyard's for some iccsT
 Al Calyard's an tables but two were occupied. At one Of these they sat.
 "There's Hugh Iadd." she whispered, almost at once. having fees an by him- self in the corner. Think of it. lIc won Che race yesterday. Did you ever sec such champion? He is going to dine with us on Sunday" she said finally.
 Sterrin felt that thc aX had fallen. He was not displcascd when he saw her nearly ready Co leave. He felt for his wallet. and then remembered that he had put it In his outer coat He stood and reached the pocket lt wns gone lost or picked, For an instant hc thought Co ad- init the mishap This. it seemed. was the final moludroit shoe, to his hopes. Then. desperate. hc found inspiration.
 Taking his handkerchief us though it had been Che object of his fumhiing search hc suggested Co Helen: "Lct me ask Ladd over here a moment He looks quite alone"
 "If you wish so." she as,cutcd, with SO little concern that ho wondered
 "Lodd." whispered Stcrriu hosrsely os hc gave Che champion his hand in Che most easy manner "lm in deuce of a fix. I've lost my wallet ] said Co Miss Cumford meant Co ask you Co our table. As an enormous favor. will you insist on our coming hcrcl Ill see you later at your hotel aud"-
 Certainly. Mir Stcrrin. I'm at thc Bolughrgkc Meanwhile lN sit here like glue"
 When they were all at Ladd's table. they had a merry chat Helen laughed immodcratcly ot Ludd's account of the funny side of Che race. Stcrriu sat as cheerful us a mun on pincushiou.
 They left Culyard's together Ladi took carc of thc walters check uud ndroitIy cvutrivcd to chase Che clouds from thc face of Che one who had first served Stcrrin The couqucring hero hade them good night as soon as they were outdoors and jumped on an up town car
 It was 1 o'clock when Stcrr.n wus shown into I.add's room at the Boiling. broke. He was all In a ilustcr and laid a bin on the table. mumbliue. "You've done me a wonderful service, Ladd.'
 "Nothing, dear fellow gruntcd tho champion. Accidents will happen"
 "You'n be very happy, Ladd.' Stcrrin went on confusedly.
 "Ill do my best Join me. What shnll it be? Have a high ball. You look tired. He touched the button. Smoker
 "Im going directly" said Stcrrin, as the boy came for the order.
 "Oh. let's smoke and drink and talk. No one can sleep in this weather
 "Ladd. Ladd. don't make fun of me- said Sterriu, with unuccountablc veXa- tiOn.
 The athlete stared at him. The boy went out.
 "Why should I make fun of you, Stcr rim. my boyT
 "Nou-you beat me out.'
 "What do you mean-you bet tho wrong wayT
 "You beat me out of Hcl-of Helen % The words were uttered In slow agony. atNH...H... H.-sr.. r.rftn. n..r ErtwUnW A.ufUa