Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23

Wipgrave eyed him coldly He did not
reply to the inquiry to his health.
You have brought the deed - he asked.
Certainly. Sir Wingrave.''
from his bag In response to Wingraves
gesture he seated himself on the extreme
edge of an adjacent seat.
Il do not propose to read all that stuff
through. Wingrave remarked. Il take 1t
: for granted that the deed is made out ac-
cording to my Instructions.
Certainly. Sir Wingrave"
will sign it."
Mr. Pengarth mopped his forehead once
| more. 1t was terrible thing to have a
Sir Wingrave' he said. II apologize
most humbly for what I am about to say.
but as the agent of your estates in this
regard to them. 1 am forced to ask you
whether you are quite determined upon this
most unexampled piece of generosity.
Tredowen has been in your mothers fam
lily for great many years. and. although
l must say that / have a great affection
for this young lady. 1 have. also old
fashioned dislike to enthusiastically prop
erty pass into the hands of strangers. You
might. forgive me-marry!'
Wingrave smiled very family, otherwise
his face was inscrutable.
II might" he admitted calmly. but I
shall not. Do you consider me, Mr. Pen
garth. to be person in possession OF his
usual facultieS?"
On, most certalnly-mOSt certainly the
lawyer declared emphatically.
Then please do not question my instruc-
lions any further. So far as regards the
pecuniary part of it., I am richer man
than you have any idea Of Mr. Pengarth,
and for the rest-sentiment unfortunately
does not appeal to me. 1 choose to give the
Tredowen estates away. to disappoint my
next of kin. That is how you may regard
the transaction. We will go into the house
and complete this deed
Wingrave rose slowly. and walked with
some difficulty up the gravel path. He ig-
nored, however, his companions timid offer
of help. and led the way to the library In
few minutes the document was signed
and witnessed.
grave said, as the two servants left the
room; that is, unless you prefer any
other sort OF refreshment. | don't know
much about the cellars. but there is some
cabinet hook, l believe"
Mr.. Pengarth interposed.
Il am very much obliged" he said. but
l will not intrude upon you further. If
you will allow me. 1 will ring the bell for
my trap"
You will do nothing of the Sort. Win
grave answered testify. You will stay
here and talk to me"
4 will stay, with pleasure. if you de-
sire it" the lawyer answered. II had an
idea that you preferred solitude"
Then you were wrong" Wingrave an
swered. II hate being alone.
They moved out together toward the gar
den. Tea was set out In shady corner Of
the lawn.
IF you will forgive my remarking it,"
Mr.. Pengarth said. this seems rather an
extraordinary place for you to come to, If
you really dislike solitude"
Il came to escape from intolerable
situation. and because 1 was ILL.," Win
grave said.
You might have brought friends" the
lawyer suggested
Some Of the people in the neighborhood
would be very glad" Mr.. Pengarth be-
gan.
II do not wish to see Them" wingrave
Mr., Pengarth took peach. and held
his tongue. Wingrave broke the silence
which followed little abruptly.
Tell me. Mr.. Pengarth." he said edo
look like man likely to fail in anything
he sets out to accomplish"
The lawyer shook his head vigorously
You do not" he declared.
Nor do feel like one" Wingrave said.
and yet my record. since commenced.
shall I call it my second life Is one Of
complete failure! Nothing that I planned
have l been. able to accomplish 1 look
back through the months and through the
years and I see not single purpose car
full"
Not quite SO bad that, trust, Sir
Wingrave." the lawyer protested.
1T Is the precise TRUTH Wingrave af-
firmed drily. II am losing confidence In
myself"
AT least the lawyer declared, you
have been the salvation of our dear Miss
Juliet, II 1 may call her So But for you
her life would have been ruined" :, q
Precisely Wingrave agreed but 1
forgot! You don't understand! You are
not likely to understand! l have saved her
from heaven knows what! I am going to
give her the home she loves! Benevolence,
isn't it? And yet. if I had only the pluck.
might succeed even now-so far as she is
concerned"
The lawyer took off his spectacles and