Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-27

with investors, promoters ard beggars of various denominations. He had a fondness for books and art, finer and deeper than a mere mania for pur- chasing rare editions and unique mas terpieces. He was Q member of the Citizens Union and contributed freely to every effort to suppress political graft and corruption. He was vice chairman of the University Settlement society and belonged to many other politico-evangelical organizations. He had built two or three model tenements after that voyage Of discovery among the slums of London, which had also resulted as we have seen, in his meet fng the woman who became his wife.
 It was to Richard Delroy that Ire maine had applied for assistance in promoting the Martinique railroad. How he gained an introduction I do not know. Perhaps from some uncritical man in the street. But gain it he did, and he used the opportunity to good ad- vantage. can easily imagine the per lection of wizardry he brought to bear upon Delroy, the persuasive eloquence. the irresistible fascination. Tn the end he succeeded not only in persuading Delroy of t,c perfect feasibility of the scheme. but in gaining admission to Delroy's family.
 If had been achieved in this wise:
 They were discussing the railroad en- terprise one afternoon, and nnaIly the talk wandered to art and then music. Delroy was delighted to find his con- panion a connoisseur of delicate per ception and apparently wide experi- ence.
 q suppose you've been attending the operaT' he inquired finally.
 "Oh. certainly; always when there is something 1 care especially to hear."
 "Dc Reszke and MeIba are on to- night"
 q intend to be there" said Tremaine Instantly. no doubt guessing at what would follow.
 "Then come up to OUT box" said Delroy. "we'll be glad to have you"
 q shall be very glad to come"
 The words were spoken evenly. quietly, without any indication Of that deep burst of triumph which glowcd within him: for it was a triumph-a yeritable onc-one for which many men and most women would have made any sacrifice. He controlled him. self admirably. too. at the opera. and It was not until the end Of the second act that he sought the box He en- tered quietly. and the intrOluctions were accor1pIistSel fin q moment. Be sides Dclroy aad his wife. Miss Croy- don and Drysllle were present. Their reception of him. it mus, be added. was souscwh1t icy. but ts.s he did not seern to notice.
 It was not tO be dcniel that he addel greatly 10 the life of the party: his comment was so apt 90 brilliant So Illuminating. yet not In ths least self assured DrysiaIe fen under the spell at once. and even the women. who EHfur3Hy ieostG StaAi-Nh1A arAa-AIc ~A the intrr.ler-wto. in.trci. hal g-estei him with glances almost Of rrplSnznce fin the end yietled tO It-
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