Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-15

you killed that night, All he wanted was your money Now he has that and mine. He was, indeed, wicked man."
 "Mother, dear, he is unhappy. Are we? But, MT. Anson, what wonderful change in your fortunes has taken place since our first meeting? Is the ! newspaper trade so thriving that a car riage and pair, supper at the Savoy. stalls at the Regents hall and bou- quet from Rosalind's are mere trim mings, so to speak, to busy day?"
 ''Evelynw protested Mrs. Atherley.
 But the girl was too buoyant, too ut terly oblivious of all that this meeting s meant to Philip, to cease from chafing x him.
 Please, MT. Anson, do tell us the se- cret. I will sell any paper you name. get 5 guineas for singing two songs, admit, but may only sing them once month I have loads of time to run nbout crying: 'Extrey speshul! 'Orrible disawsterr Or does the magic spring from writing those thrilling stories one sees placarded on the boardings? believe I could do it. I once won a prize in lady's magazine for set of verses. the genuine and unaided pro- duction of girl aged under fourteen"
 Philip compelled himself to respond 10 her mood He promised to reveal his specific for money making at some future period when she was sufficient ly dazzled to accept his words as those of prophet.
 With the tact of woman of the world, Mrs. Atherley led the conversa- ton back to less personal channels. The great restaurant was rapidly fill ing now. The occupants of neighbor- ing tables cast occasional glances at the merry trio which discussed the foibles of the musical world, the ways of agents, the little meannesses and petty spites of the greatest artists and Incidentally did ample justice to an excellent meal.
 Philip thought he had never before met such a delightful girl Evelyn was quite certain that some unknown good fairy had given her this pleasant ncQua 4,tance, and Mrs. Atherley, after silent spasm of regret that her daughter should be denied the position in the greater world for which she was 30 admirably fitted, abandoned herself to the infectious gayety of the younger people.
 Both she and Evelyn confessed to a feeling of renewed surprise when Phil ip happened to mention his London ad- dress.
 Whatever faults the denizens of Park lane may possess, that of being un- known cannot be reckoned among them, and Mrs. Atherley in period not very remote knew the occupants of every house in that remarkable thor oughfare. She could not, however, re- call the name of Anson.
 At last a most enjoyable meal came to an end. Philip. supported most ably by skilled head waiter. spun 1t out to the utmost possible limit. but the inex- orable clock would not be denied.
 He thought the two ladies might pre- fer to drive home alone, so be sent them away in his carriage and made m excuse that be had an appointment at his club. In truth he wished to be free to walk far and fast while his ex- cited brain demanded solution of the strange congeries of events which had 90 crowded into his life during forty eight hours.
 About the time that Philips coach man safely deposited Evelyn and her mother at their residence Victor Gre nier, again attired in evening dress and accompanied by Jocky Mason, whose huge frame was incased in a suit of gray tweed. entered fashionable West End bar and found an elegant young person leaning against the marble top ped counter, engaged In a war of wits with a barmaid.
 The arrival of the two men, however. put quick stop to the badinage. The youth quilted the counter with a care less discourtesy that annoyed the girl to whom he was talking.
 Well" he demanded from Grenier. 'did anything happenT'
 Jimmie" was the cool reply. q told you that your stupid ruse last night would result in failure. Far worse: 1t has supplied you with a rival against whom you may as we'll give up the game at once"
 "Rotr' cried the other nerceiy. with 1 an oath. Don't irritate me. Tell 1ae | plainly what has gone wrong now"
 ''She was there and sang delightful i ly. 'Pon my honor. she Is a pretty | girl. But the man was there. too. and | he managed to improve so well on the opportunity you were kind enough to provide for him. Jimmie. that after her show was over she and her mother met him at the main entrance. and they drove of together tO the Savoy ln carriage and pair"
 Then who the deuce is beT' de nanded the angry youth.
 "I tell you. Jimmie. you have no earthly chance. Last nights intruder vrs none other than Mr. Philip Anson. the millionaire"
 '-Phsi2 AnsOn- Great ScOttl He Df nli men in the wortd--
 The younger man became very pale. md his eyes rolled in a specics o< de iri0us agitation But Jocky Mason had caught the name. though he did lot conprehe1d the exact subject of heir discourse
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