Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
Copyright. 1908, by Arthur ". Marchmont.

BY ARTHUR w. MARCHMONT.


for hope replied Sadie.
Il am so ashamed. All the house will
know it
Have you ever thought of trying the
effect of going away for while from the
Towers-say for a month or two-on the
continent or somewhere?'
Il am afraid 1 should never bear to
come back to it. Yet 1 should like to
GO
While she was in the vein Sadie led her
to discuss the suggestion and spoke of
different places.
1T would be the best thing said
Sadie. after while. Best for both that
you should separate for time
II cannot bear this life-oh. I cannot
and the thought Of the future frightens
me-appal ne"
You Mustn't let IT do that. Eva. We
shall find a way yet: never fear. In the
meantime think over the suggestion"
''Would-would you go with me?" asked
Eva. almost timidly.
why. of course. You'll find me a most
difficult person to get rid of now. Eva
peace.
He came to Eva's room about midday
and had evidently very hazy recollection
of the previous nights affair. But he
knew, he had been very drunk. Robert
son had told him so, and he now pro-
fessed the greatest penitence, declared
that he was heartily ashamed Of himself
and apologized to both.
THE fact is he declared. II was wor-
ried. Dorrison is coming back to the
Towers today and 1 don't want him. l
don't know how it is, but I've turned
against. him. And I took too much
whisky"
So her letter had had effect after all,
thought Sadie.
I'VE won't say any more about it. Ber-
tram" was Eva's reply. And for time
Well give up that attempt at better
things
was a bad hand at climbing. 1 had got
up a rung or two, and this is only one
Slip he pleaded, half loosely.
Il am thinking of going on the conti-
nent for a month or two-with Margaret.
Perhaps we shall get ON better when
come back home
Il don't see. the need for that. Eva"
Il have not asked you to, Bertram."
she returned drily.
what do you say to it, Miss Hutchin-
SOM"
Il think it would be the best thing,
Lord Broadstone. 1t was I who suggested
it,"
He frowned as If to imply that he had
guessed SO much, but with none too
successful effort he tried TO make his tone
match the smile lie forced. Just as you
like. of course, Eva But still 1 really
can't see the necessity"
1T is almost settled. When 7 have fixed
the date of our gons. will tell you.
Her calm and quiet reply irritated him
again. After a moment he rose. Very
well. Only I suppose 1t means you won't
overlook last nights affair."
Yes, Bertram; that affair among
others
He made no further attempt to hide his
anger y think Miss Hutchinson should
be ashamed of her suggestions, but sup
pose she wishes to separate u.s." and with
that he went out of the room.
Sadie knew we'll enough the reasons for
Broadstone's anger. The first attempt
upon Eva had failed ineXplicably; and for
her to go away would render his purpose
infinitely more difficult of accomplish
ment.
What would be his next step? Would
lie dare to try and use the weeks inter
val to repair his first failure? Sadie re-
solved rarely to leave Eva's side during
the whole week.
What was done would depend more
upon Dorrison than Broadstone And
Dorrison was returning to the Towers
that day.
1t would be a week of tension and dan
ger. as we'll as tireless vigilance. 1t was
Dorrison whom Sadie feared.
(To be continued tomorrow