Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

Though I'm sure you can't do anything for me-
he went on, still it is relief to speak to anyone.
You see, there very valuable document
Anyone must understand that began to prick UP
Il shall not attempt to explain to you fully what it
was You would not understand, and the less said
about it the better only tell you that in this
paper set down certain facts in regard to the
Well, you know that Mr. Wickersham is high in the
councils of-the name, like the sacred name of Rome,
not to be uttered lightly oftener than is abso
lutely necessary. Anyway, certain things given
in the paper, certain plans of the company men,
toned, which many would be glad to know. The
affair is considerable, the interests involved
great, that the matter is worthy of the notice
of foreign Governments. Our enormous financial
and watched in quite the same way that hostile
nations watch one another
clasped my hands in delight, realizing that here
was situation worthy of me.
II had the document in my pocket with some
others Late last night, after working with Mr..
Wickersham, thrust, as | thought, some trif1ing
take-I never forgive myself-and left the
secret paper When l discovered my loss and came
back for it early this morning, it was gone YOU
don't understand all it means to me. You know
that love Emily. Indeed, because thinking
of her believe did what did had almost dared
to tell her. I have sometimes believed she might
accused of selling out to the enemy,-I felt must
keep silent. Certainly, Mr.. Wickersham would
give his consent now She does not understand.
She thinks do not care She is flirting with Harry
Delaney I'm afraid at any moment he may pro-
pose to her and she may accept him.
What would you give me if I got back the paper
Charley looked at me curiously for moment Il
don't think-indeed / am sure could not help
kissing you.
mo you shouldn't!' 1 answered promptly. III
want any of that sort of thing, won't have them
Then I'd promise not to-
That's better" assured him. "Oh! I'd do all
/ could for you-and Emily. I'm going to try
Do you know anything? Is there chance?" he
asked with an earnestness that went to my heart.
I'm not sure did not want to speak too soon,
say too much.
A that I was away before he could stop me. How
certainly could not remain quiet for moment. In
the nervousness of my excitement tramped back
ward and forward up and down distant garden
path Oh, well, had always found the most direct
way the best.
4 moment afterward was knocking at the door
of Mrs. Carden-Carew S room. and stood tremblngly
ready for what might follow.
When l entered, after her somewhat faint and
smothered injunction to come in, found her
stretched out great divan in the darkened apart
ment, disposed for short siesta
Il sorry to disturb you" began in my most
busnesske tone; Il really shouldn't unless it
most important.
her elbow and stared at me in wonder. AS if what
she astonshed her and interested her still more
she slipped her little feet to the floor and sat up.
What do you mean, please!
You have not done what you said you would do!'.
l declared with the utmost sternness.
What?"
You have not put back what you took, as you
promised"
But have, she replied, in mounting confusion,
a slight blush showing on her rose leaf cheeks.
Il hate to be so decided l replied; but that
is so. have just Mr. Tremaine, and he told
me about the precious paper that has disappeared.
He put it by mistake for packet containing merely
lists of things in the drawer in the table in MI.
Wickersham's office. That is not there now. l
YOU take something from that very place. How
1aor tbare 7 do tr,ou