The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-09-11

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the gaze that met the older mans did
not finch.
"There is nothing,' he said. "What
do you mean?'
"You have made love to hel?'
"No."
"You have led her to believe that
you cared for her?'
"No."
"You have let your money blind
you to the fact that those who take
their wages at your hands have souls
and hearts, and feeling mayhap even
more sensitive than your own?'
"That is false and idle talk. Why
do you come here and accuse me OF
these things?"
"Your face is an honest one and
your voice has an honest ring. But
how can l believe your
"Come, come,' cried Andrew
"enough of this. Tell me at once what
it is that prompts you to make these
accusations"
The older man bowed his head.
"My poor Anna," he said. "She
came home last night looking sore dis.
tressed. What is it, my grip l asked
She told me she must quit her place.
I asked why. She said it was distaste.
ful to her, but I could see she was
holding something back. rs the mas.
ter not kind?' l asked. She said be
was always kind. And when she said
it she looked so troubled that blurted
out of sudden, Is it because you love
him?' And with that she gave me a
quick look from her brown eyes-they
are so like her dead mother's-and
burst into tears. l said no more, but
I kept up lot of thinking. Then I
made up my mind to see you and have
it out with you-and I'm here with a
mind that's torn with doubts and a
heart that calls for revenge" His
voice had been raised little, but it
suddenly dropped. 81 was going
away" he said, "across to the old coun-
try. They have sent for me. They
need me. I wanted to see my Anna
settled in good home, the wife Of a
good man. I'm no companion for her.
She could not 60 with me. l cannot
leave her unprotected. But she would
have naught to do with any man l
might choose for her. And now / feel
her peace of mind is gone, and her
happiness is gone" He paused and
his eyes again sought Andrews.
"And you blame me?''
II cannot help but blame you."
"Yet I tell you I am innocent"
"Prove it,"
"How can II"
"You must"
Andrew looked at the dark face be-
fore him and was silent a moment.
Then he suddenly flushed.
"There is way" he said. "Step
into this storeroom here and leave the
door ajar. want you to hear all that
is said. But, understand, you are not
to interrupt"
The older man looked at him doubt
fully. Then he slowly stepped to the
storeroom door and opened it.
"Don't forget that / am here," he
said.
II will not forget"
The man disappeared as Andrew
went to the outer door and unlocked
it. Then he returned to his desk and
struck bell. A boy appeared in the
doorway.
"Request Miss Rawdon to come
here"
The girl appeared-a moment later.
She paused on the threshold.
EYES," said Andrew, as he turned
from his desk, II wanted you, Miss
Rawdon. Sit here, please"
She came forward with her tablet
and pencil and took the chair by his
desk. Andrew gave her a quick
glance. She was pale. And somehow
the pallor became her.
"Miss Rawdon," said Andrew, care
you quite satisfied with your position
here?"
She gave little start and dull red
flushed her cheeks.
II have no reason to complain" she
answered.
| Andrew hesitated.
"For some time l have thought OF
asking you to give up your place." he
asked.
81 am ready to leave at any moment,' .
she quickly remarked.
"Wait, please" be said. II wanted
you to leave because I meant to offer