Evening star., 1909-02-14

Once awake Gormly at things with his usual
energy. He soon bathed and dressed. He had
sgnaled for the serving of his simple breakfast and it
was ready for him when he entered the dining room
somes was there in attendance as usual pile of
morning papers lay on the buffet Gormly made
step toward them: but checked himself.
Why he thought should | spoil my break
last by reading what the newspapers have to say on
the important subject of my confession9 The news
Will keep. Let me at least eat in peace
Denying himself therefore, the pleasure of read
ing, he sat down to his breakfast.
Beg pardon sir, began Somes deferentially;
but aren't you going to look over the papers, sir,
before YOU eat"
No, thank you, Somes can guess pretty well
Beg pardon sir again. said the man with
greater eagerness, but there things in the
paper which think, with all Difference sir, You
Whatever they are, they will keep. Somes,' re.
turned Gormly, Il want to ENJOY one good meal
anyway to-day, and
But Somes unusually persistent well
greatly agitated, He had been up early and had
read every scrap in every paper. Il hope you II
excuse me, me Mi Mr. Go G9mly sir he began e but @
least look The Recorder. sir
Gormy shook his head and frowned little
That will do, Somes. he said somewhat shortly.
- will see the papers later.
After this somewhat peremptory remark, the man
naturally subsidized though his interest and excite
were plainly visible in his nervous movements.
You mustn't take this thing so greatly to heart,
Sones, said Gornly at last.
Indeed sir returned the man, we're all so set
having you elected, and other things, sir, that
WHAT he was going to say remained unsaid; for
w with that delightful opportuneness which can
easily be conpassed by chronicers of such veracious
tales now pleased to record that the bell OF the
door of the apartment cut the further revela
tions of Somes with a loud, clear ring.
See who it is, Somes, said Gormly indifferently-
It's been ringing all morning, sir, said the man,
turning to leave the room. here's been the
greatest crowd of people here, reporters and news
paper men and Mr.. Watson, and number of gen.
and he
packed with people outside too
Well, see who it is this time, said Gormly as
the bell rang again.
Somes was back in a few minutes. Its the
janor sir. He said the reception room down stairs
and the halls filled with people asking to YOU.
He says the tenants of the building can't get in
out, and he wants to know what to do
Gormy glanced the clock. 1t was half-past nine.
Tell them l will them all in the auditorium at
the store at half-past ten he replied
CORMLY heaved deep sigh he finished his
~ breakfast. Well he thought, II have to face
them, and perhaps the sooner the better. Now, for
the papers
He looked around for Somes but that functionary
had yet returned He walked over to the buffet
that the top Of the pile and the place of honor
was occupied by The Recorder From the head
lines Gormly saw, he supposed he would, that his
letter and the story covered the entire
first page He had scarcely glanced at it when Sones
reentered the room, if possible in greater agitation
than
There's two people IN the drawing room asking
to see YOU he said.
But l thought l gave you orders not to admit
anybody, tell everybody that would see them at
the auditorium in the store at half-past ten!'
Yes sir, you did sir. But couldn't very wel.
keep these people out.
Who they:
Somes hestated, looking very miserable. They
they didn't give their names. sir.
We'll, do you know tho they are"
Il have idea, sir: but
We'll, who are they then!
REQ DardOn / th. nix Id rather not saw
What's all this mystery about" asked Gormly
somewhat indignantly.