Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-09

him to the top OF his bent.
Poor Leonard thought that all wom-
en- were angels and oil men good fell
lows with q harmless tendency to bor-
row. He was called fool Ny those
he fed. but none could call him q rogue.
1t was simplicity which inspired
Brendon with a plying friendship,
and Brendon had done much to save
him from the harpies who prhyed on
this innocent. In several cases he had
opened Trains eyes at the cost OF
auarreling with those who Lost by
the opening, but George was we'll able
to hold his own and none cotlld say
that he benefited pecuniarily tby the
trust and confidence which Leonard
reposed in him. To avert all suspicion
of this sort he had refused to become
Trains secretary and companion at an
excellent salary.
Now that Train came to think OF 1t,
Brendon was rather mysterious per-
son. He lived by writing ARTICLES for
the papers, and was alwaysl well
dressed. His rooms were in Kdnsing-
ton, and he seemed to know manly peo-
pie whom he did not cultivate. Train
would have given his ears to enter the
houses at which Brendon was al well
come guest, but for the most part
George preferred to live alone with his
pipe and his books. He was Writing
novel and hoped to make success
| full career as literary man, bpt as
he was barely thirty years Of age and
| had been settled only Ave years In
London his scheme Of lice was rather
| in embyro. He appeared to have some
secret trouble, but what it was Train
never knew, rs Brendon was parficu-
larly reticent man. Why he shouldl pro-
pose to be frank on this especial nigh.
Leonard could not understand. After
supper he put the question to him
"You can depend upon me, George.
Anything you tell me will never be
repeated"
Brendon nodded hiS thanks. "Also, "
he continued, ~ wish you u lend ma
| $780,"
"a thousand If you will"
."Three hundred will be sufficient.
I'll repay you when l come into my
property"
Train opened his eyes. care you COM
ing into money! he asked.
"That I can't say. 1t all depends.
Do you know why suggested this
house to you, Leonardo he asked sud-
denly.
ITO help me in my literary work
"That was one reason, certainly, but
I had another and more selfish one,
connected'- George sat up to finish the
sentence-"connected with Mrs. Jer-
sey,' he said quietly.
This remark was SO unexpected that
Leonard did not know what to say for
moment. II thought you did not
know her," he gasped out.
"Nor do l."
"Does she know your
"Not as George Brendon, or as an,
now"
"what do you meanT' Train was
more puzzled than ever.
at is long story. l don't know
that 1 can tell you the whole"
| Train looked annoyed. Trust me-
call in all or not at ALL" finished
Brendon. "Quite So" He paused and
drew hard at his pipe Since want
! money I must trust you"
us it only for that reason that you
consider me worthy Of your conf
dence? asked Leonard, much moru-
fed.
George leaned forward and patted
him on the knee. mo, old man. l
wish you to help me ALSO"
"In what way?"
"with Dorothy Ward" replied
George, looking closely at his pipe.
"Was she in your mind tonight when
that old ma'd was telling the cards p
asked Train, sitting up with look Of
interest
Brendon nodded. "ButI do not wish
you to mention her name. That was
Why
IL know. was foolish. Well, she's
! a pretty girl, and as good as she Is
pretty
(which is marvellous" said Brendon,
considering the fashionable mother
she has,"
1 Train smiled. "Afrs. Ward is certain
" q leader of fashion"
"And as heartless as any woman !
know" observed Brendon. He glanced
! affectionately at the yellow holly.
i dorothy gave me this tonight"
Ibid you see her before you came
here?''
| Eyes. 1 went to afternoon tea. We
-Brendon examined his pipe again
tive understand one another" he sad.
Leonard sprang to- his feet. My
dear chap, congratulate YOU
Thanks, but it's too early for con-
graduation as yet. Mrs. Ward wants
/ her daughter to make good marriage.
| George Brendon will not be the hus-
band of her choice, but Lord Derrlng-
TONI
Does she want her daughter to mar
~ that old thing?"
sYou don't understand, Leonard. l
mean that if become Lord Derring-
! ton when the old man dies Mrs. Ward
will consent"
Train sat down helplessly and stared.
81 don't understand" he said.
.Tll put the thing ina nutshell" ex-
planned Bre.don. Lord Darlington Is
j my grandfather"
| "Your-bu. he never lived here"