Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-11


 plans. There was q slight movement ir the direction of the window. But Ash,ey held his peace. Lucian Orme looked grave
 ''rhis Is rather a startling proposal" hs said slowly
 Dorothea had anticipated his objections and was ready for them
 ''it is not pTopcsal;'' she replied calmly Tt is the outline of my present instrue. tions. Mir. Orms.
 The man coiored.
 Very welt he said curtly. ''I will have the deed drawn mp an once You Win he able to sign it tomorrow afternoon"
 Dorothea nodded. Then she went across to Ashley and asked bim to leave them for a little while
 T doe't want to trouble you with the rest of my business affairs" she said ..rbev are only trivial details. You have heard ail that ! wished you to hear hope you are content
 He got up quickly and left the room. As soon as the door was shut Dorothea drew her chair close to that of the lawyer.
 The lawyer smiled
 You should be thani fu it Is no worse. !" he reminded her. "Ycu have had narrow escape, Ilorothea. Ashley Creet's motives were mercenary after all. and I always knew it. I am only too glad to remember that he was discovered through your own plan. He will be amply punished when he learns the truth"
 She nodded.
 And serve him right " she commented "I wlll never believe another man as long as iive!''
 Luclan laughed.
 Isn't that rather premature-not to say rude y' he inquired.
 She looked into his deep gray eyes and held out her hand.
 Except you" she said shyly. "I know I can trust you
 Thank you" he said simply. T may pat you to the test some day, Dorothea."
 She blushed prettily. He had let her see his secret. Then she rose to go.
 .Good-bye," she said timidly.
 He held her hand for an instant.
 Good. bye,'' he said.
 Then he opened the door for her to pass through.
 May come to see you on Thursdayf r be asked
 ..Yes." she said, and left him standing there by the open door, a smile upon his face.
 Presently he closed the door very softly and went back to his seat. But he could not settle again to his work. For he knew now that the way lay clear before his feet, and that sooner or later he would reach the goal in which his dearest hopes were cen tired
 Now iisten,' she said in low tones. Al this Is 2 mere pretense. I am not going 10 rob nay husband of what he has right to expect. But that must remain secret be- tween you and @ me Tor 6 6he n,Ps present e,rsr Hf morrow for a holiday. That will prevent her hearing the news and so save disap. pointment at the last. But the world will think that I am forfeit ng my money and will be reproved for its base suspicion. MT. Greet also is not to know But l shall tell him all on the day when we are married" The lawyer nodded. He bad heard a few quixotic things in his life and was beyond surprise Moreover he vas beginning to see that the plan might have It's advantages after all. He stood up to take his leave. T wish you all happiness" he said quiet E, the girls slim hand clasped for mo- ment in his own. And then ho left her. Dorothea went 10 the door and called her lover. He was conversing with old MarGa- ret swan in an adjoining room. But he cuss the plan to which she had given so much earnest and anxious consideration.
 II.
 It was fortnight later. and Lucien orme sat alone in his private office. There was a tap at the door and a clerk entered. ''Mr. Ashley Greet to see you, sir," he said. The solicitor nodded
 sshow him in,' he said, and the clerk withdrew.
 Then he leaned back in his revolving chair and a queer little inscrutable smile played for an instant upon his clear cut face. Then the door opened again and Ashley Greet was formally announced. He took the chair which was proeered him and came to the point at once.