The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-10

Perhaps it was some one who resem-
bled him"
"Oh. no. That was VIII. 1 would
know him anywhere"
But I understood YOU to say that
he worked downtown"
$50 he does"
1T was near the 10th street en-
trance that we saw him. wasn't it?''
81 believe so. Why do you ask"
Il was thinking that he is a fortunate
man TO be able to leave his office in
the middle of the afternoon. Such an
unpleasant day. too wonder what
he"
What do you wonder?" demanded
Betty.
Nelson was about to reply when
certain steadfast look in her gray eyes
stopped him
Nothing at ALL he replied. II
He hesitated for some plausible sx-
PLANTATION. Il was Just wondering
whether he saw me or not" he added
''Of course he did answered Betty.
He couldn't help seeing you, for YOU
were looking his way. Don't YOU re-
member? 1 was crying and you wiped
the tears away"
Betty snuggled back comfortably In
corner OF the automobile.
OF course your husband was uptown
on important business" suggested Mel
SON
of course" quickly replied Betty.
Does he do that often?'' ne persisted
'oh, no." she answered. AT least he
never mentioned It."
He wouldn't fail to tell Won about
IT." 'O0u'
He always tells me everything" an
swered Betty, with a sudden suspicion
that there was something in Nelson's
zone which in way reflected upon
Wharton
He never has secrets from me-"
she added Loyalty.
Nelson looked at her wifi, a sharn
glance. Then his features softened into
tender expression.
That was good joke. his seeing
Jus" he said
Why" inquired Betty. 81 don't see
joke in the matter"
She looked out the window at the
Z ~ift-moving landscape, and she
thought she had never been so com
Portable in any vehicle before They
were almost flying over the ground
A delicious sense of warmth and con-
genial environment came over Betty.
Nelson leaned back and watched her
out OF the corner OF MS eye.
There mas smile of satisfaction
playing about his lips. and stranger
would have remarked that he had the
air or a man who had just received
some good news and who was pleased
for the moment with the world his com
panion and his immediate surround
ings
He seemed fascinated with Betty, ana
no little shade of enjoyment or annoy
ance which came over her face escaped
him.
Why DO you watch me sou she
asked at last. looking up straight into
his searching brown eyes.
Because your face interests me more
than any other face I have ever seen"
he replied frankly Il can read your
thoughts"
Can you, indeed7" rejoined Betty.
rousing herself TO an understanding
that she and Nelson were chatting as
If they had been lifelong friends.
Somehow the motive which had led
her across the path OF that man again
had for while been put aside But
Betty was merely waiting an opportu-
nify.
They had now left the park behind
and were again on the crowded thor
oughfares. More than one person stop
ned 10 look at the man with the Glib
son face and the girl with eyes and
hair and a saucy nose which could
never fail 70 attract attention
The big red car sped merrily on its
way. The chauffeur asked for no or
ders. but chose his own route, knowing
well that his employer was merely
using time as an aid Of conversation.
~ have never ses1 such eyes con-
tinued Nelson. They tell everything
you think"
Really remarked Betty with a look
Of disbelief.
Truly" answered Nelson.
We'll, then. 1 shall put YOU TO the
test. OF what am 1 thinking now"
You're wondering what you are go
ing 20 do next.
You're wrong, for I know what ]
shall do next"
LET me guess again.
NO. I'll tell you. 1 was thinking
she hesitated. hardly knowing how 10
begin He had been kind 10 her, and
she was thus placed in a peculiar sit
uation The memory OF the thousand
dollars, however, required 10 her. and
! she braced herself for an effort.
Go ahead, I'm ready" said Nelson,
resignedly, realizing that It was no
longer possible to avoid Betty's indig-
nation.
i have never encountered such eff
frontery in my life began Betty. You
say you never met anyone like me.
Well. I can return the compliment. I
have never encountered any man OF
your type, and, what IS more, 1 hope
sincerely that ] shall never meet
another such. You ought 10 oe ashamed
OF yourself
Perhaps ] am" said Nelson quietly.
81 hope So" rejoined Betty
60 on. 1 can stand it," said Nelson.
TO think that great big hand
some" she stopped and bIushed furi
ously at the mere idea OF having given
him an inkling OF her opinion OF his
appearance.
DO you really think me handsome ,"
he inquired, absolutely un6isturbed by
Aer outbursts
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