The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

nj Eht become a real peril 70 us 80
terests. Money could do anything IL
could secure the services of this wo-
man and prevent her doing further
mischief. But how could he employ
herg Suddenly an Inspiration came 10
him. For some years he had been col
lecting material for a history Of the
Empire Trading Company. She could
write IT, It would practically be his
own biography. Would she undertake
it?
Embarrassed by the long silence.
Shirley finally broke it by saying:
ssBut YOU didn't ask me 70 call mere
" to ind out what I thought Of my
own work"
NO." replied Ryder slowly. y want
you 20 do some work for me
He opened a drawer at the ieft-hand
side of his desk and took out several
sheets Of foolsoap and number or
letters. shirley's heart beat faster as
she caught sight OF the letters. We're
her fathers among them7 She won
dered what kind OF work John Burkett
RYDER had for her 70 do and II she
would do It whatever it was. Some
literary work probably, compiling or
something of that kind If ii was vel
maid. Why should she not acceptT
There would be nothing humiliating IN
r.. # would not tie her hands in any
way she was a professional writer in
the market 70 be employed BY VINO
ever could pay the price. BESIDES
such work might give her better op-
uortunlties TO secure the letters OF
which she was in search Gathering
in one pile all the papers he had re-
moved from the drawer, Mr. Hyoef
said:
7 want YOU to put my biography to-
getbe- from this material But first
he aided. taking up TIE American
Octorus.' II want 10 know where you
zot tue details Of this mans life
"Ob for the most part-inagination'
newsrapers. magazines" replied shir-
lev csrelessly. you know the Amer
fcsn millionaire Is very overworked
N,orIo inst now-and naturally I've
read"
yes. I understand. " he said. but
refer TO what you haven't read
what YOU couldn't have read For
example. here" He turned 70 page
marked IN the book and read aloud;
AS an evidence Of his petty vanity,
when a youth he had a beautiful IN
sfsn Girl tsttoOed Just above the fore
arm" Ryder leaned eagerly forward
"a he asked her searchingly: Now
Who told you that 1 had my arm tat
tooed when I was boy2'
Have you7" laughed Shirley nerv-
r,rS4rf~Tfr0rHt.
Let me read you another eoinci-
dsnce." said Ryder meaningly. he
tnrned 20 another part Of the book
ana Rad. The same eternal long
black cigar always between MS
ffrs -
general Grant smoked. too" inter
r,,nfAd Shirley. "All men who think
deen,v along material lines seem to
smoke"
.rVeu we'll let that go. But how
ebou+ thfsqs he turned back a few
ns~ss and read: John Broderick had
loved. when a young man, girl who
lived In Vermont, but circumstances
separated them" He stopped and
stared az Shirley a moment and ther
he said: I loved a girl when 1 was
a lad and she came from Vermont
and circumstances separated US Tha
isn't coincidence. for presently yo'
make John Broderick marry a younl
woman who had money. I married 1
girl with money
Lots of neil marry for money" re
marked Shirley.
7 said with money, not for money
retorted Ryder. Then turning agail
TO the book. he said Now, this i
what 7 can't understand. for no on
could have told YOU this but I nyseli
Listen He read aloud: with al
his physical bravery and persona
courage. John Broderick was intensel
afraid OF death. It was on his min
constantly" who told you that?f h
demanded somewhat roughly .
swear I've never mentioned it to
living soul.
Most men who amass money ar
afraid &c death" replied Shirley wit
outward eomposure, for death
about the only thing that can sepaTat
them from their money"
Ryder laughed, but It was a hollow
hooking laugh, neither sincere NJ
hearty. 1t was a laugh such as tn
devil may have given when drive
out OF heaven.
You're quite a character" II
laughed again, and Shirley. catchin
the infection, laughed, too.
ITS me and it isn't me, went o
Ryder fourishing the book This fe
low Frederick is all right; he's SUE
cessfui and he's great, but don
ike his finish"
It's logical" ventured Shirley.
'It's cruel" insisted Ryder.
so IS the man who reverses th
divine law and hates his neighbe
instead of loving him." retorted shh
ley.
She spoke more boldly, beginning
feel more sure Of her ground. and
amused her to fence in this way wit
the man Of millions. SO far, 81
thought, he had not got the best {
ner. She was fast becoming used
him. and her first feeling Of intimid'
ton was passing away.