Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07

part OF Mrs. Robins. his cnarwoman, he
had not merited womans dlspleasure for
years
THE sneer was unintentloaal" he said
For the first time Eve showed a personal
Interest. She looked at thin in a puzzled
way II your apology was meant" she
said, hesitatingly. Il should be glad TO ao-
cept 1T
Loder, uncertain OF how to take tho
words, moved back to the desk. He carried
unlignted cigarette between his fingers.
There was an interval In which neither
spoke. Then. at last, CONSCIOUS of its awk-
wardness, Eve rose. With one hand on the
back OF her chair, she looked at him.
Mr.. Fraide thinks It's such pity that
she stopped to choose her words-"that you
should lose hold on thngs-lose interest I'm
things, as you are doing He has been
thinking a good deal about you in the last
three weeks-evcr since the day OF your
your Illness in the house; and il seems to
him"-again she broke off, watching Lo-
ders averted head-'.it seems to him that
If you made one real effort now, even now.
to shake off your restlessness, that your
your health might improve. He thinks that
the present crisis would be"-she hesltated
would give you tremendous opportu-
nifty. Your trade interests, bound up an
they with Persia. would give any opin-
ion you might hold a double weight" Al
most unconsc:o usly touch of warmth crept
into her words.
the beginning OF your career He said that
IL only the spirit of your first days could
come back Her tone grew quicker as
though she feared ridicu,e In Loder's ST.
lence. He asked me to use my influence.
know that have little-none, pe-haps-but
I couldn't tell him that. and $3.50 l prom
ised''
"And have kept the promise?" Loder
spoke at random. Her manner and Ter
words had both affected him. There was
sensation of unreality in his brain.
Yes she answered. Il always want to
do-what can"
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effort she was making struck upon him,
and with 1t mis- scorn OF Chilcote rose In
renewed force.
My intention" he began turning to her.
Then the futility of any declaration 81
fenced him. l shall think over what you
say" he added, after a minutes wait. Il
suppose l can't say more than that"
Their eyes met and she smiled little.
81 don't believe 1 expected as much" she
said. II think I'll go now You have been
wonderfully patient" Again she smiled
slightly. at the same time extending her
hand. The gesture was quite friendly. but
in Loders eyes it he'd relief as well as
friendlness; and when their hands met he
noticed that her fingers barely brushed his.
He picked up her cloak and carried IL
across the room. AS he held the door open
he laid 1t quietly across her arm.
'Ill think over what you've sad" he re-
peated.
sarcasm; then, partly treasured, she paus-
ed. You will always despise your opportu-
mites, and l suppose L shall always envy
them" she said. That's the way with men
and women. Good night" With another
faint smile she passed out into the corri-
dor.
Loder waited until he heard the outer
door close, then he crossed the room
thoughtfully and dropped into the chair
that she had vacated. He sat for a time
looking at the hand her fingers had touch
ed; then he lifted his head with a charac-
teristic movement.
by Jover' he said aloud. how cordially
she detests him.
(To be continued tomorrow