The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-01-25
II g.
MaSquerader
By KATHERINE CECIL THURSTON.
Author 1.-The Circle Etc.


Mace. He indicated il with wave OF
The hand. then turned and took mp his
smoldering pipe.
Chilcote. watching him furtiyely.
obeyed the gesture and sat down
1T is extraordinary be said. as II
unable to dismiss the subject. ~lt-n
is quite extraordinary
The other glanced round. Lets drop
IL" he said. Its so cOnfoundedly OBJ
vious." Then his tone changed Won't
you smoker he asked.
Thanks" ChllcOte began to tumble
for his cigarettes.
But his host forestalled him. Taking
a box from the mantelpiece. he held II
out
s.My one extravaganceP he said iron
ically. sMy resources bind me to one;
and l think l have made wise selec'
ton. II is about the only vice we
haven't to pay for six times over" He
glanced sharply at the face SO ahsurdly
like his own, then, lighting q fFesA
spill, offered his guest light.
Chncote moistened his cigarette and
leaned forward In the fare Of the
paper his face looked set anu anxious,
but Loder saw that the lips did not
twitch as they had done on the pre-
yious occasion that he had given him
a light and a look or comprehension
crossed his eyes.
what will you have, or. rather,
will you have a whisky? | keep moth
ing else. Hospitality is one of the de-
barred luxuries."
Chilcote shook his head. II seldom
drink. But don't let that deter you"
Loder smiled. II have one drink in
the twenty-four generally at
o'clock, when my nights work is done.
A solitary man has to look where he
is going" y
"You work till ~? "a
1.-TWO or g."
Chiicote's eyes wandered to the desk.
"You writer he asked
The other nodded curtly
''Books? Chilcote's tone was anx-
ious.
Loder laughed, and the bitter note
showed in his voice.
mo: not books" DO said.
Chilcote leaned back In his chair and
~asGed his hand across his face. The
wave of satisfaction that the
troll Ike In him was difficult to
words W,
>~kw
You must not
Loder turned aside "Vban a
SIX that" he said shortly. I'd tbe
han has only one capacity a.. nm.
opacity has no outlet, he is apt to -
seed in wrong direction. / cult
ate weeds. at abominable labor and
cry small reward" He stood with
Is back to the fire. facing his visitor.
lis attitude was a curious blending OF
tide, defiance and dependency.
Chilcote leaned forward again. "Why
'eak of yourself like that? You are
an of intelligence and education
e spoke questioningly. anxiously.
Intelligence and educationr Ioder
ughed shortly london Is cemented
ith intelligence. And educationl
hat Is education? The court dress
cessary TO presentation, the wig and
#1 necessary to the barrister. But
the wig and gown necessarily mem
lefs Or tha eeirt dress foyal favor?
Iucation is the accessory It is ipau-
ce that is essential You should,
ow that"
}hilcote moved restlessly IN his seat.
on talk bitterly" he said
ne other looked up II think bitter
which Is worse. am one Of the IN
KY beggars who In the expectation
money have been denied d profess
l--even trade. to which to cling IN
of shipwreck-and who when dis.
n comes drift out to sea. | warned
the other night to steer clear OF
come under the head of fot-
~
lilcote's face lighted You came
PERI he asked.
o. It was some one else who came
cfopper. | only dealt IN results"
ig results1'
drop from probable $4,000 to
tain $500"
Ilcote glanced up. How did you
it, lie asked.
Oh | was twenty-five then.
Il good many hopes and a lot Of
!, but there is no place for either
world"
1T your people?"
Y last relation died with the for
'ur friendsT'
Ter laid down his pipe. 81 told you
$ twenty-five" he said, with the
of humOr that sometimes crossed
manner. Doesn't that explain
81 had never taken favors in
Gritty. \ change of fortune was
kelly TO alter my ways AS l have
] was twenty-five" He smiled.
n | realized my position | sold all
with the exception Of
and few books-which stored.
OIL a walking suit and LET my
grow Then. with my entire cap
my pocket left England with
wing goodby to any one
: how long?"