Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01

EOmoIQlng III tue QuleI lmMuldUillly VI the place that sobered energy, both mental and physical; a sense of changelessness-the changelessness of inanimate things. that rises in such sol emn contrast to tAe variableness of mere human nature. which new en- yironment, new outlook, sometimes even new presence, has power to up heave and remold. He paused, then with slower and steadier steps crossed the little court and mounted the fla miliar stairs of his own house.
 As he turned the handle of his own door some one stirred inside the sitting l room. Still under the influence of the stones and trees that he had just left, he moved directly toward the sound and, without waiting for permission, | entered the room. After the darkness of the passage it seemed we'll alight, for besides the lamp with its green shade,.a large fire burned in the grate and helped to dispel the shadows.
 As he entered the room Chilcote rose and came forward. his figure thrown into strong relief by the double light. He was dressed in a shabby tweed suit; his face looked pale and set with a slightly nervous tension. But, besides i the look and a certain added restless ness of glance, there was no visible change. Reaching Loder, he held out i his hand ds ''well? he said quickly.
 The other looked at him question ingly.
 "Well? We'll? How has it goneY'
 "The scheme? Oh. excellently" Lo- der's manner was abrupt. Turning from the restless curiosity in Chilcote's eyes, he moved little way across the room and began to draw oil his coat. Then, as if struck by the incivility of the action, he looked back again. "The scheme has gone extraordinarily he said. "I could almost say absurdly. There are some things, Chilcote, that fairly bowl hanover" a A great relief tinged Chilcote's face. s'Goodm he exclaimed. ''Tell me all about 1t" N.t
 But Loder was reticent. The mo ment was not propitious. It was as if a hungry man had dreamed great banquet and had awakened to his star walton. He was chary of imparting his visions.
 There's nothing to tell" he said shortly. "Ar that you'll want to know is here in black and white. 1 don't thinh you'll find have slipped any thing. It's clear business record" From an inner pocket he drew out a bulky notebook and, recrossing the room, laid it open on the table. It was a correct, even a minute, record of ev- cry action that had been accomplished in Chilcote's name. T don't think you'll find any loose ends," he said as he turned back the pages. T had you and your position In my mind all through" He paused and glanced up from the book. You have a position that absolutely insists upon attention he added in a different voice.
 At the new tone Ch!lcote looked up as well. "No moral lectures" he said. with a nervous laugh. T was anxious to know if you had pulled 1t on-and you have reassured me. That's enough. I was in funk this afternoon to know how things were going-one of those sudden. unreasonable funks. But now that I see you''-he cut himself short and laughed once more-"now that I see you. I'm hanged if I don't want to prolong your engagement"
 Loder glanced at him, then glanced away. He felt a quick shame at the eagerness that rose at the words-a surprised contempt at his own reaci- ness to anticipate the mans weakness But almost as speedily as he had turn ed away he looked back again.
 Flush, man. he said. with his old intolerant manner. You're dreaming. You've had your holiday, and schools begun again. You must remember you are dining with the Charrinetons to- night. Young Charrington's coming of sse-quite big business. Come nlong. I want my clothes" He laughed and, moving closer to ChIlcote. slapped him on the shoulder.
 Chileote started: then. suddenly be- coming iribued with the others man. ner. be echoed the laugh.
 By love" he said. you're right
 You're quite right. A man must keep
 his feet in their own groove" Raising . his hand. he began to tumble with his
 tie
 But Loder kept the same position. ''You'H find the check book n iis Uslni drawer" he said ''I'vc made ono
 entry of fIOO. pay for the first week The rest can stand over untf-- He paGsed abruptly.
 ChfIcots shifted his position. Don't , talk about that It upsets me to antic' . ipate. I can make out a check to
 rnorrow payable to John Loder." .No. That can va'a The name o'
 Loder Is better out Of the book W can't be too csrefui- Loder spoks with unusual impetuozity. Already [ slight. unreasonable jealousy was col
 bring his thoughts. Already he grudget the ties of Chilcote with his unstabl' ! glance and restless fingers Openl7s th' i. drawers and sorting the p1pers tha , for one stupenious forthkht hsd hee' , his without question Turning aside
 he ehanspd the subject brusquely-
 Come into the bedroou. De said ifs half pas. If it's a minute. an' , the ChzrrinetcnIs show ts St e" Wlth , out waiting for . reply. he valEe'