The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-06

Good Lord. wiltoni Where are
your ears2" he said "Tbe street had
the whole story on Fridey Decker
was sure Of It on Wednesday But
kept under cover long enough to cot
good start and that was as much aa
expected"
How 60 We stand now ] asked
knew that our purchases had not been
progressing very well,
There's 500 shares TO get said the
King of the Street thoughtfully; 1856.
to be accurate"
That's not a very promising out
look l suggested. remembering that
we had secured only 400 shares in the
whole days struggle.
We'll. there'n be an earthquake IN
the street If we don't Get them, and
maybe therell be one if we do. Decker
is likely TO. dump all his shares on the
market the minute We win, and it viii
be the devils own job 20 keep the
bottom from falling out 81 be does
The King Of the Street then gave
some brief directions.
n
at the Exchange without fail on Mon
day morning. I'll be there to give
you your orders. Don't be one minute
behind hand, or there may be Tophet-
TO pay" And he emphasized his words
with an Impressive growl that showed
the VOLTS fangs.
III be on hand" I replied.
"Well, then go" he growled; "and
see that you come with a clear head
on Monday. Keep your thivst until
after the game is over
A few hours later l was at the house
Of the Wolf. but 1 forgot to ask for
Doddridge Knapp. Lueila received
me with apparent Indifference that
contrasted sharply with her parting.
and / was piQued. Mrs Knapp was
gracious. and sailed between us be-
fore had received dozen words
where are your spiris ,o-niehtg"
she asked railiugly. tFaye you lett
them in lower Pine stTstf'
Il have a heart for apy fate re-
turned lightly. "Am | too grave for
the occasion?"
You're always snder orders to he
cheerful" Luella broke in. "or at least
to explain the reason why"
lie can't explain" retorted her
mother. mir. Knapp won't let him"
But presently we found a subject
In which Luella reused her interest.
and her bright mind and ready viii
drove away the fancy that had FIRST
assailed me. Then some caller claimed
the attention of Mrs. Knapp. and
was content to monopolize Luella'8
conversation for the evening. At last
/ was constrained to 60. Mrs Knapp
was still busted in conversation with
her visitor, and Luella followed me
once more into the hall
Cant you tell me-wont you tell
me?" she said in a low tone that was
the complement OF the silent speech
Of the eyes.
q wish l could, {" whispered.
Il know II must be risht-it Is
right" she said in the same tone. Put
| wish that / might know Win you
not tell me?"
Il will tell YOU some day." l said
brokenly. "Now Il IS nnother's, and
/ cannot. But n shall all he yours"
"All?"
Everything"
In another moment / know not what
should have done. 50 stirred and
tempted was | by her tone and look
But IN an instant her manner changed
and she exclaimed in moC&ing voice:
Now | have your promise. so III
let you go. You'd better not linger.
or mama will certainly have some
business TO talk over with yonH And
before I could touch her hand she was
gone. and her laughing good- night"
echoed down the BALL
was pnzzled by those changes Of
mood, and decided that lucia was a
most unaccouutahlc young woman.
Yet under the subtle influence that
she cast upon me ] felt the bonds OF
duty relaxed aud slipping away. /
had now TO confess to myself that [
loved Luella Knapp. And she? and
trying 20 untangle the skein / was a
good deal startled 20 feel a touch on
my arm as ! relched he Sidewalk.
ooh. it's you. Porter is it2" I ex-