The Washington times., 1906-08-05

with my gloves when a quick step
sounded In the hall and instantly a
lrown-clad figure appeared in the
doorway
Mr.. GleHarm?"
1t was a deep. rich voice, a voice Of
assurance, q voice. may I say? II the
world voice, too. may add? OF q
woman who Is likely 20 say what she
means without ado. The white band
az her forehead brought iHjo relief
two wonderful gray eyes that were
aliEht with Eindliness. She surveyed
me a moment then her lips parted IN a
smile,
This room is rather forbIdding; II
You viii come with me"
She turned with an air OF authority
that was part Of her undeniable
distinction. and I was seated a mo-
ment later In a pretty sitting-room.
whose windows gave n view Of the
dark wood and frozen lake beyond
Tn afraid. Mr.. Glenarm. that YOU
are not disposed 70 be neighborly and
YOU must pardon me II seem 10 be
pursuing YOU"
Her smile her voice, her manner
were charming. I had pictured her
sour old woman, who had hidden away
from world that had offered her no
pleasure.
The apologies must all be on nv
side. Sister Theresa have been great
lv occupied since coming here-dis-
tressed and perplcxed even"
our young ladies treasure the illu-
sion that 'hsre are ghosts at your
house she said. VT h a smile that
disposed 81 tae matter
She folded her s!m m white hands on
her knees and spoke with a simple
direCtuess.
''AIr GleHarm. there is something ]
wish 10 say 20 YOU. but can say Il
only if we ave 20 be friends. have
feared YOU might look upon US here
as cneraies."
THAT is a strong word" I replied.
evHsivcIv.
''Lo. ne say TO YOU that I hope very
much That nothing VIII prevent your
inhcritiHg all that M Glnnarm wished
you % have from him"
THANK YOU; that is both kind and
generous" 7 said, with no little sur
prise
Not in the least. ! should be dis
loNul 10 YOUR grandfather. who was
my friend and the friend OF my family.
il I did not feel kindly toward you and
wish YOU wen, And must say for
my niece"
Miss DevereUN." I found a certain
pleasure I'm pronOuucing her name.
Miss DeVcrcuX is very greatly dis
turbed over the gOoI intentions OF
your grandfather in placing her name
IN his viii. You can doubtless under
stand how uncomfortable a person Of
any sensibility would be under the cir
CumstaHces. I'm sorry you have
never meet her She IS a very charm
ing young woman whose happiness
does not, l may say. depend on other
peoples money"
She had never told. theni I smiled
at the recollection Of our interviews.
II am sure that is true. Sister
Theresa"
Now I wish 10 speak to you about
q matter Of some delicacy. 1t is. I
understand perfectly, no business Of
mine how much Of a fortune Mr..
GIenarm left. But this matter has
been brought 60 my attention in d
disagreeable way. Your grandfather
established this school; ne gave most
Of the money lor these buildings.
had other frienCs who offered TO con-
tribute. but he insisted on doing II all.
But now Mr. Pickering insists that
the money-or part o. IL at least-was
only a loan"
Yes; I understand
MIR. Pickering tells me that he has
no alternative IN che matter; that the
law requires him 20 collect this money
as debt due the estate"
That is undoubtedly true, as a gem
eral proposition. He told me in New
York that he had claim against you
for S50.001'"
Yes; that is the amount. I wish
10 say TO You. Mr.. Glenarm. that II .
it is necessary can pay that
amount
Pray do not trouble about it. Sister
Theresa. There are a good many
things about my grandfather's affairs
that I don't understand, but I'm NOT
going 10 see an old friend Of his