Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-14
CHAPTER xxvII-Continued.

The three men went downstairs together
and Sadie returned t. Eva's room to con-
suit with The nurse and give her precise
instructions about not allowing any one
into the sick room.
After that she dressed and went out 10
send the telegram to Don Stuart. Her
intention was not - bring him ii once
to the Towers. hut 10 have him al hand
50 that the whole position could be dis
ctlssed fully. She must know for certain
that he WAS anxious 20 make Eva his
wife. She had little doubt. but the issues
certain before any actual step was taken.
AS she walked back to the Towers, she
puzzled over the change in Lord Broad
stone That there was IA change she was
convinced He was easier in mind: the
hunted look had left his face. and his
nervous unrest had abated And this
after the grim experiences of the previous
night There was ring of sincerity in
his voice. too. that WAS entirely new.
What the cause could be baffied her, but
the change could not be allowed 10 af-
feet her attitude. He must leave Broad
stone that day. and never return to it
while Eva was there. On that she was
firmly resolved
As she reached the house he was wait
Ing for her-walking UP and down the
drive near the front door.
II have been waiting to see YOU, Miss
Hutchinson. | heard YOU were out. ]
have something ] wish to tell you.
II am very tired. Lord Broadstone. and
in great need of sleep, and scarcely fit fo,
such a trying interview ours may be"
why trying 10 YOU The question
came with quick look of suspicion.
Sadie was hesitat!ng whether 1t would
not be better for her first to make sure
of the ground with Don Stuart. but de-
Cided TO speak 10 BroadStone at once.
where shall We go?" she asked.
will you como to the library" Her
manner revived some of his old alarm.
He feared her almost as much as he
deteSted her.
She was entering the room when a
thought struck her. II will come down 70
you in a few minutes I have something
TO fetch from upstairs. and ! wish to
see that all is well with Eva
She turned away and he hurried after
her. You will not speak to her of what
Mr.. Dorrison said yesterday. before YOU
come back to me?'' he asked with nervous
eagerness
Until she is strong enough to bear the
full truth, that terrible subject will not
pass my lips with her
He stared after her as she went up the
staircase, and then walked slowly to the
library. What does she mean by the
full TRUTH he asked himself. as he
paced the moor. very Ill AT ease one
always seems to have some cursed hid
den meaning.
Sadie went to the sickroom and learned
from the nurse that Eva had asked twice
for her, but was now asleep. She had
taken both her medicine and food willing
ly. and appeared to he gaining strength
In her own room Sadie hastily prepared
for her interview with Lord Broadstone
She made certain changes in her dress
concealing all beneath the long gray
and made some alterations which would
in view, before replacing it.
Next she went to the trunk in which
the "doctored'' chocolates were conceal
ed in a locked jewel box. and in getting
them out she found the small bottle
which Broadstone had pushed into the
trunk on the preceding night. She I'M
derstood instantly what had been done.
and put the phial into her pocket to-
gether with that he had dropped In her
room in his terror. Thus prepared, she
went down to the library.
Now. Lord BroadStone. ] am ready.
she said, as she closed the door behind
her and met his quick, nervous glance
with a calm, steady. accusing look.
And | beg you for once to attempt to
tell me nothing but the truth
THAT is a very extraordinary state
ment, Miss Hutchinson. he replied with
a great show of Indignation
This is to be no ordinary interview,
was her answer
He changed color slightly at this. and
Sadie saw the old hunted look creep
back into his eyes as he stared at her.