Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19

Homework at home. and ner arms were
white and we'll nodded. He noted every
detail of them with the critical apprecia-
ton OF an expert. and marveled at their
perfection of form. He saw. further. that
tears were trickling 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
ITO think 1 could do such a thing
very wicked and very foolish"
mo. no." he assured her. soothingly
1T is nothing. You take the matter fal
too seriously
He took the fingers one by one and
kissed the tip Of each. She offered nc
resistance. He drew her other hand
down and kissed her eyes. wet with
tears.
"Oh. Mr.. Crawford she painted. sud
denly struggling up and recoiling from
The cloak rose and fell with the heav.
ing of her bosom. He followed her. his
eyes glistening. but a knock at the dool
caused him to wheel about.
What is it," he demanded.
Its me. sir. May come in?" re-
piled Rogers voice.
Yes. come in. What is it,
The valet entered and closed the door
behind him.
It's Mr.. Mallory calling. sir" he in
Hang Mallory" growled Crawford
Don't you know enough to send him tc
Jericho when I have a lady here? Tel
him I'm not in. Tell him to call tomor'
row-next week-next year.
Yes, sir: beg pardon. sir. I knew, OF
course. that his visit wouldn't be welcome
just now. but he telephoned earlier in the
evening that he wanted to see you or
very important business. and told hin
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 an
swer my knock
Crawford was visibly annoyed.
Nora stood absolutely paralyzed will
'"What's he doing in town." he asked
her.
He came up with mother and father.
she explained.
He thought moment.
Il swonder what he wants." he NUT
tered. Perhaps I had better see him
inasmuch as he knows I am here"
But" began Nora, turning ever
paler.
That's all right he said. going to the
You wait in here. I'll get rid Of hin
as soon as I can. Rogers. show him in.
The room was his bedroom. He almos
pushed Nora in, closed the door. tool
some writing material out of a drawer o.
| the table. seated himself and made pre-
tense Of being very busy.
"Mr. Mallory" announced Rogers, ush
ering the visitor in.
Dan was attired IN a check suit o,
sandy colored material of provincial cu
and the ready-made variety. and held &
soft black felt hat and a short tan over
coat of the kind affected by racing men.
Hello. Mallory! What brings you t.
town." inquired Crawford. extending hi,
hand without rising.
Surprised you. eh?" responded Dan
gripping his hand heartily. well. how
are your
Take Mr. Mallory's hat and coat" sait
Crawford to the valet.
The trainer waved Rogers of.
mo. can't stop but a minute" he ex
planned. II left O'Brien an his wife q
the theater an told them I'd run over Il
see you, but promised to be back afte
the first act. Besides. l see you're busy.
lawfully busy" lied Crawford. Il hav'
a pile OF mail to get on 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 seat and hung his hat OF
the back Of the chair.
Thought I'd run up to town an tall
over that McGovern matter with you. h
explained. THE old folks had got t.
worryin about the girls. so I brought
'em along. Mrs. OBJ. get 1t into her heat
that somethin' was wr"i,.
Had she heard anything?" asked
Crawford. uneasily.
mo. she had n dram or somethin'
You know what mot llSrs are. She wanted
to see the kid f'a t:y. l guess. Shes fell
kinder lonesome since Nora went away
Morals the baby. you know. and the ole
folks amt seen her since she left home.
Il imagine somebody else felt lonesome
too. and wasn't sorry for an excuse tt
run up to New York. said Crawford
while Dan grinned broadly. Il guess thu
girls are all right"
Sure" assented the trainer. Patsy!
letters prove that. Seen 'em lately?"
on the street. and. of course, I've seer
them in the piece"
"Great show. amt it? I came up fol
the openin'. Nora did mighty well for Z
beginner, an, tell you what, that girl!
got the maxim of somethin' in her. But
say, isn't Patsy great? When she comes
on in that second act leadin' that bunch o.
girls In that white dress with all them
shiny flumodoodles an that sassy hat
perched on her little blonde head. She.
the hit of the show to me. amt she?'
Looks pretty NICE" admitted Craw'
ford.
"She oughter be playin' a part. Maybe
it's lust as we'll, though. She nightn'I
be so willin' to give it up. amt said
anythin' before. Crawford. though l seer
just now you'd guessed it, but If the
stable keeps on with this run OF luch
you'll be gettin' weddin invitation one
of these days"
(To be continued tomorrow