Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-31

magnificent bays. Then he frowned. He
hoped she would not care for motoring.
Automobiling lacked dignity. 1t was a
romplsh sport, and the motoring getup of
women was hideous. Yes, emphatically she
must understand that he drew the line at
autOmobing. And he should have her por-
| trait painted at full length in Paris. 1t
was just what he needed to set off the
north wall of the library. The marriage
would probably take place in Paris or Lon
| don. Other men have married their stem
rotous happiness ever after. He knew a
man who had married the trained nurse
who had pulled him through case of
typhoid, and the girl had risen to the occa-
sion and her new life like a trump. She
couldn't touch Helene Ormesby either in
looks or in family. And it would not do for
the girl to appear in the office after to-
morrow.
her now? He sprang from his chair and
as suddenly flung himself into it again.
1t was better, after all, to watt Perhaps
the Illusion would be destroyed when he
saw her in the very different environment
of her home. He must see her mother, too
A man with his money must be careful,
very careful! The old spirit of distrust and
caution swept over him. He was glad he
had not spoken.
He had just reached this comfortable con-
clusion, when Harry Lynde entered the
room to report on his trip to the west. The
son of Grey's only sister, Harry, had been
put through that severe course of business
training which men of Mr.. Grey's stamp
consider the just due of dependent relatives:
But the young man had come out with fly
ing colors. and, best of all, with his opti-
mistic, almost boyish nature unspoiled by
the rather sordid principles his uncle had
tried to instill in his mind.
While he talked of his trip Mr.. Grey
watched him with narrowing eyes. Here
was a new element in the situation. What
would young Lynde say to the match?
Would he make light of the fact that the
firms former Stenographer was soon to be
announced as mistress of the home which
he and his uncle had shared in somewhat
lonely state ever since his pretty aunt's
death.
1t might be just as well to count on
Harry's living elsewhere after the marriage
OF course, there was the year which
Helene must spend in Paris. In the mean
time-wen. Harry was Il good-looking chap
If he had the income to justify the step,
perhaps he might marry. a very good
idea, And having reached this decision,
Mr. Grey proceeded to put it into execu-
ton.
Il think you'd better wire Johnson to
close the Joplin deal. You did very well,
Harry. I think you've earned the right to
be in the firm. No, no! Don't say thank
you. l don't doubt your gratitude.
you're thirty, 1 beleve Well. it's high
time you married. Every man stead:es
down after marriage. You'll be worth
more to the firm then. If you had the in
come, 1 suppose you'd marry eh? Well,
Tuesday we'll draw up the papers. I'm IN
tending to make some changes in the Of
fces-all around, but we'll speak of that
later. No, don't say a word. You know L
hate gush! Show your appreciation by put
ting your best efforts into the business and
marry. That's my advice-marryi Better
go now and send that wire to Johnson
Lynde left the room and Mr. Grey began
to sort papers nervouSly.
by Jovei l came within one of telling
the boy but l can't afford to take any
chances. Must see her at home first. Per-
haps she did know what l was driving at
this afternoon. Perhaps
He crossed TO the locker, drew out his
top coat and hat and left the office without
speaking to any one. He wanted to go
home and think!
The electric light swayed over two con-
flicting streams of humanity. Half the
world was going home after the days
work, and half was struggling down town