The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-29
Continued from snturdny.)

won't make any tfOuDle. l stand pref
ty well at the Long Acre. and I'll square
it for you"
1T isn't the theatre. it's the fact
is I'm in great trouble" she explained.
I'm great trouble? Dear me. What's
the matter?"
81 must have that note tonight"
what note?"
1.-THE note I-I-signed-the note for
$500. Father and mother are in front.
| dare not see them unless 1 have it.
AS soon as I learned they We're there l
was so frightened, so upset, that I came
away without stopping a minute, just
as l was. to get it
Crawford looked grave.
DO they know about it?" he asked
a|nxiously.
ooh, no. she answered. She was on
the point of telling him that she had
confessed everything to Patsy, but she
thought better of it and refrained.
His geniality returned Immediately.
He asked:
"Then If nobody knows anything
about it VIA is there to be afraid OFF,
Pm afraid of everything. I'm a
forgerl Why did you make me a for
ger? 1 didn't know. oh. I'm horribly
afraid"
"Whew!" he whistled. "a forgeri
That's a hard word. l wouldn't take
such a tragic view of it if 1 were you."
She sank into the chair and covered
her face with her hands. They were
pretty hands, despite her apprentice
ship at homework at home, and her
arms were white and we'll nodded. He
.-Aal - l,t,i 80 than, with fha
critical appreciation of an expert and
m~arveled at their perfection of form.
He saw further, that tears were trick
ling between her fingers. The sight
caused him real concern, and he was
moved to pity and tenderness. He took
one hand gently from her face, held it
between his own hands and pressed his
lips to the tips of the fingers.
Don't cry he entreated. Don't dc
that"
"To think I could do such a thing!'
she sobbed. ITO think-oh, l have been
very wicked and very foolishl"
mo, no. he assured her soothingly.
ut is nothing. You take the matter
far too seriously"
He took the fingers one by one and
kissed the ii poi each. She offered no
resistance. lie drew her other hand
down and kissed her eyes, wet with
tears.
"Oh, Mr.. Crawford" she painted,
suddenly struggling up n recoiling
from him. "Don't-please don't!"
The cloak rose and fell with the heav-
ing of her bosom. He followed her, his
eyes glistening, but a knock at the door
causp1 him 10 whpe about.
"What is it2' he demanded.
IT'S me, sir. May l come in2" re-
piled Rogers's voice.
Yes, como in. What is it?"
The valet entered and closed the door
behind him.
IT'S Mr.. Mallory calling, sir" he in
formed him.
"Hang Mallory" growled Crawford.
Don't you know enough to send him
to Jerlco when l have a lady here?
Tell him I'm not In. Tell him to call
tomorrow-next week-neXt year.
yes, sir; beg pardon. sir. l knew,
Of course. that his visit wouldn't be
welcome just now. but he telephoued
earlier in the evening That he wanted
to see you on very important business,
and I toll him you'd be here about
this time. I'm sorry, sir, but / didn't
think you'd be engaged. He's in the
hall, sir, and heard you answer my
knock"
Crawford was visibly annoyed.
Nora stood absolutely paralyzed with
fear.
Whats he doing in town." he asked
her.
"He came up with mother and IA
Their" she explained.
He thought a moment.
q wonder what he wants" he NUT
tered. perhaps | had better see him,
inasmueh as he knows 1 am here"
"But-' began Nora, turning wen
paler.
That's all right" he said, going to
the door beside the bookcase and open
ing it. you wait in here. I'll get rid
of him as soon as / can. Rogers, show
him in"
The room was his bedroom. He al
most pushed Nora in, closed the door,
took some writing material out of a
drawer of the table, seated himself and
made a ~pretense of being very busy.
Mr.. Mallory announced Rogers,
ushering the visitor in.
Dan was attired in a check suit Of
sandy colored material of provincial
cut of the ready-made variety, and
held a soft black hat and a short tan
o~vercoat Of the kind affected by racing
men.
Hello, Mallory What brings you to
town?' inquired Crawford, extending
his hand without rising.
Surprised you. eh?" responded Dan,
gripping his hand heartily. well, how
are you?"
'Take Mr.. Mallory's hat and coat"
said Crawford to the valet.
The trainer waved Rogers off.
mo; can't stop but a minute" he eX-
planned. Il left O'Brien an his wife
at the theater an told them I'd run
over to see you, but promised to be
back after the first act. Besides, 1 see
you're busy"
"Awfully busy" lied Crawford. 81
have a pile of mail to get off tonight"
Rogers withdrew.
"Gave you a surprise, eh?" repeated
Mallory, twisting his hat in his hands.
Rather! But won't you sit DOWN."
Dan took a seal and hung his hat on
the back of the chair.