The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

'Ih see who IL is. with which ue
brushed past Mr. Bsgley and entered
lie had guessed Alright. A woman
was there il was Kate Roberts.
Hello. Kate. how are yOu2' They
called each other by their first names
having been acquainted FOR years. ana
while theirs was an Indifferent kind %:
friendship they haG always been on
good terms. Al enc time jefferson had
even begun TO think no might 90 what
his father wished ard marry the eirI
but IL war only after he had met and
known Shirley RossmOre that hc real
lZed how different one woman can 100
from another. Vet Kate had her good
qualities. She was frivolous and silly
as are most girls with 40 brains and
nothing else 20 90 iH life but dress
and spend money. but she might Yet
be- happy with some 0tHer fellow. ard
that was why ia made him angry 10
sec this girl with &lODtp on her own
right PLAYING into the hands or an
unscrupulOGs advenLu-er- He had e'l-
IDENTITY disturbed an interesting tele-
S-tete. itc decided % say hOtn-
ing. but mentally he resolved u spoil
Mr.. Bagley's game and save hale
rom her oWE folly ON hearing ms
voice Kate turned and gave a little
cry Of genuine surprise
why, Is 10 you. Jeff? ] thought YOU
were I'm Europe"
81 returned YESTERDAY" he replied
somewhat curtly. He crossed over To
his fathers desk where he sat down
10 sCribbie a few words. while Mr.
scowlu@. Was making frantic dumb
signs TO Kate.
= fear ! intrude here said Jener-
son pointedly.
oh. dear no, not at all. replied
Kate in some confusion. was
waiting for my father. How is
Paris she asked.
Lovely as ever he answered.
Did YOU have a good timer she in
CURED
Il enjoyed it immensely. ] never
had a better one
You probably were in good com
pauy.' she said significantly Then
she added 4 believe Miss KOssmore
Was in Paris"
Yes. I think she was there, vas
his uon-commltal answer.
To change the conversation. which
was becoming decidedly personal, he
picked up a book that was lying on
his fathers desk and glanced at the
title. II was The American Octo-
ous."
rs father still reading this?" ne
asked. He was at It when / left
Everybody IS reading It, said
Kate. THE book has made a big SEN
sation- Do you know who the hero
is2"
"Who7.' he asked with an air OF the
greatest innocence.
Why. no less a parsonage than
your father-JOhn Burfett RYDER him
self, Everybody saws it's he-the press
and everybody that's read f.. He says
so himself"
Really h. exclaimed with we'll
simulated surprise. I must read It."
1t has made a strong impression
on Mr. Ryder Chimed In Mr.. Bag
lev Il never knew him 70 be so in
terested in a book before. He's try
ing his best 10 md out who the au-
thor is It's a jolly well written book
and RAYS YOU American milliouaires
jolly WelI-what2"
Whoever wrote the book" inter
rupted Kate. is somebody who knows
Mr. Ryder exceedingly well There
arc things in IL that an outsider could
not possibly know
.Phew,' jefferson whistled softly to
himself. lie was treadtng dangerous
ground. To conceal his emoarrasS-
ment. he rose
IN you'll excuse me, III 80 and pay
nv filial respects upstairs III see YOU
again" He gave Kate a friendly nod.
and without even glancinE at Mr.. Bag
lev. left the room
The couple stood in silence for a few
moments after he disappeared Then
Kate went 20 the door and listened 20
his retreating footsteps When she
was sure that he was out Of earshOJ
she turned on Mr. Bagley Indignantly.
You see what YOU expose me To-
Jefferson thinks this was render
vous-'
well. It was to certain extent"
replied 5he secretary una bashed.
Didn't YOU ask me 20 see you here
Yes" said Kate, taking letter
from her bosom. 4 wanted 10 ask you
what this means2'
Ny dear Miss Roberts-Kate-I'-
stammered the secretary.
How dare YOU address me IN this
l and Mr.
RYDER are engaged
No one knew better than Kate that
this was not true. but she said II part
ly ont OF vanity. partly out OF a desire
10 draw out this Englishman who made
such bold love 20 her
Miss Roberts" replied NIr- BaEley
loftny. in that note I expressed my
admiratiOn-my love for YOU Your
cement to Mr.. Jefferson Ryder. Is,
10 say the least. a most uncertain
fact" There WIS a tinge Of sarcasm
his voice that did not escape Kate
You must not judge from appear
guceS." she answered. trying TO keep
m the outward show Of Indignation
which inwardly she did not feel 'Jen
and 7 may hide a passion that burns
like a volcano. All lovers are not
demonstr1tive. you know
Tho abSurditv Of this description as
applied TO her relations with Jefferson
appealed to her as so COmiCal that she
burst into laughter in which the secre-
tary Joined.
Then why DID YOU remain here with
me when the senator went ont with
AR RYDER senior he demanded
TO ten You that I cannot listen &C.
your nonsense any longer retorteo
The girl
.You remain here 20 tell me that you
cannot listen TO me when YOU could
.4Sfly have avoided listening 10 me