The Washington herald., 1908-08-02

JGUST 2, 1908.
Angela some six months before. had not
been presented. Why?
After luncheon he went upstairs 70
the school room. kissed Poppet. took her
on his knee. and told her soIemnIy that
he was sorry he had spoken 50 roughly
10 her. When she Cuddled up to him. he
said in rather a thick voice: What was
that you said about Uncle Hugo promis-
ing to come back"
Poppet. with a chiId's tenacious memory
in regard to anything or anybody that
challenged her interest. gave details.
John listened. Th-l he went back 20
his own den. drank two cups Of coffee.
three glasses Of old brandy. and smoked.
much too quickly, an immense cigar,
But he did not get chance Of speak
ing alone with Angela Till late that night
after dinner at a very great house in
which il had been abundantly demon
sJrated that pretty sinners married TO
complais3nt husbans with eighty thou
sand a year are not 20 be held too rig
crously responsible for their peccadilloes-
Angela in a white frock and wearing no
d Parsonage had observed that il was
quite impossible to think III OF such a
dazzling creature. John. Il was remarked.
might have been the lady's father and
not fa,her that a discriminating daughter
would choose. il she were given a free
hand. John certainly had acquired the
middle-age spread. and also that mot
lied complexion which indicates the abuse
of strong waters.
4 want to speak TO you" said John.
pausing at the door Of his den
Tomorrow. dear I am tired"
Tonight
She followed him into the room. which
smelt very strongly OF tobacco. John
shut the door. Then he said heavily;
That big cheqUe ! gave you six months
ago has never been presented
Angela was frightened. because one
little corner of Johns mind had re-
mained unexplored by her She didn't
know. as yet. what johns nnaI judgment
OF Hugo might be. McAIlister. x C.. .had
thrown dust in his eyes. and the family
solicitors had evoked a sort OF pea
soup fog Lastly. sne herself. detesUnE
both dust and fogs. had created a mirage.
John had given her this particular cheque
beca use he had been made 70 believe that
Hugo was one Of those who love and
run away
And T+ow. If he discovered the facts. h
would be very horrid-
Angela prided herself upon telling the
truth. whenever a hb was sure 10 be
detected.
Hugo Charters tore IL up"
Why
Because he insisted upon giving me
After the decree / had really no right
70 accept money from you But he-weH
he owed me something.
He gave YOU cheque for three thou
sand pounds
Yes"
I'm"
Angela could not determine whether OF
not he was angry with her She laid her
hand upon his arm and said swee;ly. J
didn't tell you because thought Il
would vex you And. % course. he was
cleque OF yours"
But YOU didn't
he vas beginning u grspple with the
problem IN grim earnest. HIS forehead
became corrugated with the effort OF un-
accustomed thought
You were 50 nice she whispered =
shall never forget your coming 20 me
never
I'm said John Tor The second time
When did he c1me-hey9-
Just after you went away-it was
rather odd. YOU might have met And
YOU remember. don't you. that YOU gave
The cheQue 20 Poppet she brought IL tc
me when he was standing in fro-- Of me
He guessed what it was. made ne hand
il over, and tore Il Up.
And then-T
There is nothing really 50 confusing
ta1d witiessf as brevity- Johns curt
questions Iell upon his wife's mind. VIII
numbing violence
And then. he went avay--anished-
promised you that 7 wouldn't see him
aid DIDN'T Ny dear old darling. Tm
so sleepy"
Hadn't he the deeeney TO say some
thing about coming back
7 can't remember Just what was said 0
Did you ask him 70 come backg--
Did 7 ask him 70 come back she
laughed lightly but q kes1er observer
than John might have detected a ouaver
OF fear 7 don't ask men TO come 70
ne. mon vieux- Did I ask yOu2 No
you came OF your own accord
Did you ask him.
he seized her wrist. staring into her
eyes.
OF course not
''Eou-lia-
A4A14A alE --l aaAlaler4L El- la14.Na Viz
out restraint having never acquired the
habit OF self-cO1rroL she sank back 1po-
a chair. while he stood over her. a coI0s-
sus. an ogre 70 whom she was bound for
ever and ever, linked 20 him by her act
not his His mental activity amazed her
Holding him too cheap. she had never
suspected that the Stupidest person NAY
develop latent cleverress when personal
issues are AZ stake. The biggest foo,
that ever worked for another never for
gets TO draw his own wage John had
7 seen Hugo through the Judges s7ecta-
cles. seen him as the false friend. The
abominable guest. the deliberate sedUce-
who gratities his desires regardless OE his
victim. Hugo. as the snake n the grass
poo. Angela as the fascinated. fiutteriug
bird, this-McAilister' favorite imaEe-
had Impressed itself upon his inert brain
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.