Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-22

mad been left open, and out to tn
steps, evidently with the intention o
removing herself as soon and as far a
possible from the vicinity Of the II
brary.
Eugene, visibly perturbed, followed
her to the doorway of the room ant
lpaused.
"Do you know the way2" he lnquir
ed, with note Of solemnlty.
"WhereT Ariel had not risen.
ITO the library"
"Of course" she said, beamlng upon
him. 81 was about to ask you If you
wouldn't speak to the Judge for me
This Is such q comfortable old friend
this chair"
Speak to him for you" repeated
the noDplused Eugene.
She nodded cheerfully. "If may
trouble you. Tell him certainly /
shall be glad to sec him."
Eugene went. There was nothing
else to do. And he wished with every
step that the distance to the portals
Of the library might have been greater.
Il
summons II was perfectly efiicacbous
A door slammed, heavy and rapid
tread was heard In the hall. and Ariel,
without otherwise moving turned her
head and offered brilliant smile OF
greeting.
'Tt was good OF you" she said rs the
doorway filled with red, imperial wrath,
ito wish 10 have n little chat with me.
I'm anxious, OF course, 10 20 over my
affairs with you, and last night after
my journey was too tired, But now
we might begin, not in detail. OF course,
Just yet. That will do for later when
I've learned more about business"
The great one had stopped on the
threshold.
Madam" he began coldly. when
say my library mean N.Y.
"oh, yes" she interrupted. with ami
able weariness; II know. You mean
you keep all the papers and books OF
the estate In there, but I think we'd
better put them OF for few days.
'I'm not talking about the estater'
he exclaimed. "what I want TO talk
TO you about Ia being seen with Joseph
Loudenl"
"Yes." she nodded brightly. That's
along the line we must take up first"
"Yes, IL isr' He hurled his bull bass
at her. "You knew everything about
him and his standing In this communl-
tyl know you did. because Mrs. Pike
told me you asked all about him from
Mamie after you came last night. and.
see here. don't you
"Oh, but l knew before that" she
laughed. 'I had correspondent In
Canaan, one who has always taken
great interest In Mr.. Louden. I asked
Miss Pike only TO get her own point OF
view"
II want 20 tell you, madam" he
shouted, coming toward her. "that no
member OF my household"-
that's apother point we must take
up today. I'm glad you remind me of
IT," she said thoughtfully. yet with so
magically compelling an intonatlon
that he stopped his shouting in the
middle OF a word, stopped with an
Rpoplectic splutter. I'VE must arrange
TO put the old house In order at once"
wen arrange nothing OF the sort"
he responded after IA moment OF angry
silence, You're going TO stay right
here"
"Ah, l know your hospitality" she
bowed graciously. "But OF course
must not tax II too far. And about
Mr. LoudenG AS said. want to
speak TO you about him."
Eyes" he intervened harsnly, 80 do
!. and I'm going 10 do II quick You'll
Ind
Again she mysteriously bafiied him. |
He's dear old friend OF mine. you
Know, aud l have made up my mind |
hat We both need his help. you and l."
"Nhaty
Yes" she continued calmly, "ln a
business way, l mean. know you |
AVE great interests in hundred d. |
ections. all more important 'han mine.
{ isn't fair that you should bear the |
whole burden OF my Affairs, and l
hink it will be best TO retain Mr..
souden as my man OF business. He |
ould take all the cares OF the estate
n your shoulders"
Martin Pike spoke no word, but he
Doked at her strangely. and she watch
4 him with sudden keenness, leaning
Onward In her chair. her gaze alert
mt quiet. fixed ON the dilating pupils
( his eyes. lie seemed 90 become
izEy. and the cholerle scarlet which
al overspread his broad face and blg
eek faded splotchily.
sun keeping her eyes upon him, she
rent on; II haven't asked him yet
nj so l don't know whether or not
ell consent. but | think Il possible
hat he may come 20 see me this after
oon. and II he does We can propose
! 10 him together aud 30 over things
little"
Judge Pike recovered his voice.