Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-08

mothers words. There is nothing against
him but his poverty"
Il suppose he would marry her and
think they could live like butterflies or
humrning Birds" he muttered. frowning
at the thought Thank heaven 1t is a
lawyers. Immediately. No care or anxiety
must come near the little PATRICIA
II was day or two later that Standish
whispered to Patricia: Put on some ulain
street duds and veil. Patsy, and cut
out l want you TO hear some singing"
He hurried her along nervously. We've
got TO rush, Patsy. dear. or the concert
will be over. I've only now learned Of it,
With, anxious haste he pushed and
crowded their way into a well-known
music store. now packed to the doors with
listening shoppers.
Why is there singing I'm here?" whis-
pered Patricia. wonderingiy.
Ito sell the songs" laconically.
Then all was silent as the singer began
cesses OF the day. The melody was shall
low and the stanzas faulty In rhythm
and meter. but Patricia had no thought
but for the clear baritone voice and for
the sadness she thought she detected in
the strong. dark face of the stranger.
Two girls were whispering behind her.
HE was worth millions. they say. and he
has lost it. every penny" with triumph
ant infection.
He looks like a dago." giggled the
other DO you suppose he likes it
Likes it," in shrill scorn. mo: sup
pose he's feeling just terrible inside this
very minute. They say he was awful
proud-so proud that he would never sing
anywhere except In his own home. That's
the last: let's get out before the JAM"
On the sidewalk Standish paused
thoughtfully. Wait just a minute. Patsy
dear and hurried back into the store
A deep flush mounted to Carver's fore
head as he turned at the touch on his arm
and met the laughing eyes of his half
brother.
You're a winner. Mylesy,'' Standish
whispered. excitedly. "and let me tell you
something. If that angel stands shive--
Ing around on the outside much longer
he's more of an idiot than ought to be at
Target And before Carver could speak
he had dashed away.
1t required a full hour for Carver 10
readjust his mind sufficiently to accept
Buckhannons obvious suggestion. Then
"a madly rushing automobile seemed
slow transit; and then-Patrcia entered
the room.
She came straight toward him. with up
lifted head and serious eyes, the apple
blossom color coming and going In her
cheeks. Her hands were loosely claspoi
before her, and it struck Carver moro
keenly than 1t had ever done before how
very young and childlike she seemed. He
rose to met her, but something In her
face forbade speech. and for long min
ute she looked full into his pleading eyes.
When she spoke her voice was clear and
calm.
Il know did know-the words you
came to say that day. You shall say them
now-but I will first answer. because 1
would not come to you then, and so
wounded you"
Myles Carver's heart stood still. lie
tried to speak and could not. Her eyes
fell for a moment before the uncompre-
hending agony in his face Then they
were raised again bravely meeting his
with the direct, fearless gaze of child,
and the clear voice Went on: 1t is be-
cause 1 love you Myles that I am como
to you now and you shall say
He fought back the impulse to CLASP
her in his arms, and only gently took the
slender. trembling hands in mis-.
And 1 will say-Oh, heaven help mel
was ever man met like thisf Patricia,
dearest Patricia. are you sure that you
love meme? Sure that you are not in
huenced by" He could not say tho
words. His millions meant so little To
him now: but he longed-God! how ho
longed-to know that she loved him. just
himself Myles Carver. stripped of all the
adventurous circumstances OF birth ana
wealth.
words you sang? I count ali loss but
gain?"
He repeated the refrain wonderingly.
with an earnestness that admitted no
doubt:
l count all loss but gain sweetheart.
So that your love is mine
.Then Myles dear'-with beautiful
courage-'will my love make up for youc
loss OF fortune, anu tHdl Sou hioSN ~o
for money!" 49, ana, 1850
patricia" his voice trembled. did you
think 1 sang for money-because need
ed it?''
Yes, I knew. I heard some persons ten.
1t is hard to lose all ones money-out
can't we be happy without it-togetherT
II seemed to Carver that his heart
never would beat again. For himself
a,cne-oh, the marvel of it! Not money.
ror position. nor ancient name! For him
self alone-just the man!
I-nstairs Standish was explaining ex-
c;tedly to Mrs. Winthrop.
i learned of it only today. but ii began
several weeks ago. There was an auto
mubile accident. Myles CHANGED TO De on
the spot A young fellow who had been
standing on the corner was badly ln)ure'.
MyIes had him taken to the carver Hos,
pital The poor chap didn't seem to mind
his fractured leg in the least. but begged
Myies to see that he did not lose the po-
sition he had just secured as baritoce
soloist at Kitson's. So Myles. as the sur
est way of holding the position mas oeen
singing at those vocal concerts. l know
II was only Patsy's pride and Myies hu-
mility that kept those two apart, and 50
You may kiss me, Mrs. winthrop
whimsically-"Tm not used to playing
Cupid and-rm all broke upI