Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07

Would you be good enough TO give
a poor man with n gold mine at his
fingers tips a cigar? ?" laughed Jerry,
and there was something behind the
| laugh that caused Nike to lift his
brows in mild wonder. The cigar forth
came Immediately.
You ought to buy a box OF these
said Mike. a mining king can az
ford 'em, even II they do retail at %.
| per each"
Jerry laughed and Mike laughed
| too. but the latter did not see anything
/ TO cause such an expression or mirth-
Il think I'll make this one last,
Mike" said Jerry. as he bit of the end
OF the cigar. Where is Marina?"
I'm her room. What are your plans
now. my mysterious Mr.. Midas?"
Il think IN drift up and see her for
a little while" said Jerry. "Iu see
you in-let's see. in half an hour But
don't you dare 20 leave this place
before two o'clock. That is the limit
Understand"
Mike did not understand. and be-
could think OF nothing 70 say before
Jerry was at the stairs. AS the Young
! Gemini went up those steps his
strength almost left him. He hest
tated before rapping on Msrina's door
and tried 20 take on an appearance OF
calmness. But when he was admitted
to the parlor he looked the picture OF
hopeless despair
Jerry" was all that Marina could
say.
Hello" said be. with a little laugh
that was more Ike a soulless cackle
than a laugh. Have I kept you wait
ing? I came as soon as l."
Jerry Chambers. what is the mat
ter with your"
Matter with me? Why, nothing at
all. ] am the happiest mortal under
the sun. Ha, Ia. hal Can't you tell
that / am hilariously joyful when I'm
near YOU, little lover" She was in his
arms. her wondering eyes on his face
And your business engagement
she asked
"Oh. that1 all settled. sweetheart
he replied in the strained manner OF
one who would appear satisfied.
Great business. that You would be
surprised how long a walk It IS
from"
You certainly did not walk an the
way from Montezuma street, when
you knew that every minute was like
an hour 20 me?" she pouted.
well. really. Marina. I did walk
not that I wanted 20 be away from
you. but because-becsuse-w you
see. I actually felt stin I'm the Joints.
and needed a little exercise. Il was
a rather nice walk"
why. the perspIration is fairly
rolling on OF you. This room is like
a bake-oven. and the street is much
hotter"
"Oh, I'm tremendously fond OF hot
weather. I actually hate 20 see win
ter come" and there was world Of
truth in this remark
Father has ordered a carriage for
this afternoon" said she. "and he and
his daughters saviors are TO visit.
with his daughter. OF course. all the
interesting places in town. But per
haps you would rather walk"
Jerry's brow wrinkled a little and
he began 20 bite his finger nail.
why. aren't you glad of the op-
portunity 10 see this beautiful city
with such companionsg" she added.
Yes, yes. 90 be sure" he said. as
though suddenly being aroused from
reverie. 1T would be so nice to"
Would he2 You mean will be"
well. Marina. I'll tell YOU You
see, there are some things in connec-
ton with this business affair OF mine
that I shall not be able 20 clear up at
the moment This afternoon. as much
as I regret IT, must be sacrificed 20,
matters in connection with t. Yes.
yes, / know YOU are disappointed. he
went on quickly. smoothing her hair.
but you wouldn't have me get so far
and then leave IL undone. would youg
OF course. you wouldn't. I knew you'd
say no. and"
I have not said no Jerry. dear. I
want you to-"
Now. little girl. you must be rea-
sonable. Is this cigar offensive TO
you? l should have thrown IL away
before I entered"
You know I love the smoke OF a
cigar" said she; but that has moth
Ing 10 do with the proposed ride Jer-
~. dear. can't you put on that bust
ness until tomorrow"
JUST theh there was rapping at the
door. Marina responded, taking. a
pitcher OF iced water from a benboy.
"Oh, Jerry" said Marina, father
has gone 10 the BARRIERS. and he has
all the money with him. VIII you give
this boy a coin? He has been so
prompt and attentive"
why. certainly" said Jerry. and he
fumbled in his pocket. II there ever
was man quick Of thought Jerry
Chambers was that man at this mo-
ment. Pretending to have a difficult
time finding money. he succeeded In
opening his knife and cutting a hole
In his pocket. Great Scott" he ex-
claimed: 4 have lost all my changel
See, Marina. see?" he went on excited
ly, exhibiting the hole in his pocket.
Then to the boy: I'll see you later.
boy"
They heard slow footballs in the