The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-12
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 ke worshiped The love in tuose happy, glowing eyes could not be mistaken for loyal indifference.
 She was more beautiful than ever to his hungry. patient eyes. She was more aesira bic. more priceless. David Cable Ind his wife had been immensely bene- hted in every way by their months abroad. Jane had found the sunshine for them, and 1t had been her purpose In all these months to keep them free from the shadows. They had travelled Eurc9e over, and they had lived ln the full warmth of pleasure.
 Cable took Graydon aside as they en- tered the hotel. The latter had i'm plored Jane to give him few minutes alone at the earliest possible moment
 ~Ten me about your father. Gray don." said David Cable.
 "He Is still in-in sollet," replied the young man quietly.
 "He has not offered to help us fin clearing up the mystery?"
 ''I have had DO word from him, Mir. Cable. He seems to be in his tomb. am afraid he will not help us, sir. He has said he would not That means a great deal. l am sorry to say"
 He then told him of Elias Droon's strange invitation. adding that be be- sieved the old man was ready to reveal ali that he knew.
 ''She must go with you tonight, then . Baid Cable. Ut is necessary. She wants to know the truth. She has said so."
 "It won't matter, sir, so far as ann concerned. She"-
 "Ehe has come back. my boy. de termined to go on with her plans. 1 am sorry, Graydon, but l am at last convinced that she means to give her life to the work"
 By heaven, Mr. Cable. she shall not do 1t! l can't live without her!" cried Graydon miserably. Cable smiled sad. ly as he shook his head.
 
 At half past 2 o'clock Jane Cable and Graydon met broom at Sherry's. She was pa!er than usual, and there was a queer chill in her heart Eansenei was more nervous thar hs had ever been before in his life.
 Eliao broom, the strangest creature in the big restaurant, arose to greet them as they entered the doors. He had been waiting inside and out for half an hour. and his welcome was quite in keeping with his character He uttered few gruf words of greet ing to her. accompanied by perfume tory smile that gave out no warmth, then he started with rude haste to- ward the table he had reserved. Not word concerning her welfare, her health, her return to the home land no sign of interest or consideration They followed him silently, anxiously. The old man was conspicuously re- pulsive in his fnery. It is unnecessary to say that his clothes did not fit his lank figure; tailors cannot perform miracles. His long chin was carefully shaven, but the razor could not re. move the ruts and creases that hid the thick stubble of gray and black. Not one, but a hundred diners. looked with curiosity upon the nervous. un- couth old man. There was a buzz of interest lna a craning of necks when the crowd saw the handsome couple join him at the table In tue corner.
 "I wish you'd order the dinner for me, Graydon." he said rather plain lively. Il can pay for it. Miss Cable, : he added. with an attempt at joviaiity. 'but Pm no good at ordering. These young swells know all about it. Get champagne. Graydon. Order some thing nice for Miss Cable. Anywhere up to S20. I'm not millionaire. Miss Gable. Tell the waiter I'll pay for 1t Graydon. This Is swell place. isn't it. Miss Cable? I've never been in Europe. but they say they can't touch GUT restaurants over there. Get oys- ters. Graydon."
 "By love, Elias. you are giving us a treat" laughed Graydon. The old mans mood had changed suddenly. He was 6eaning in his effort to be agreeable. A glance around the room had convinced him that the prettiest He felt new sense of pride.
 "I am proud of myself" said broom, and he meant 1t.
 'Tts very good of you to ask me to come, Mr. Droom." said Jane, her bright eyes meeting his before they could lift themselves into the custo- mary stare above her head.
 "I'm not so sure about that" said Elias. From time to time he glanced uneasily toward table at his left. 1t was set for six persons. none of whom had arrived. -"I trust 1t will not be the last time you will honor me. Miss Cable. l am getting very hospitable in my old age. If you don't mind. Graydon, won't drink this cocktail. I may take the champagne. I'm quite q teetotaler. you see. Milk. always. By the way, Graydon." he said. turn ing suddenly to the young man. "t suppose you've led her to believe that I had motive in asking her to dine tonight-I mean other than the pleas ure 1t would give to me-"
 T-I rather thought something of the sort" stammered Graydon.
 "Wen, there is motive. I've decid- ed at last to tell all I knew. Don't look like that. Miss Cable. You'll at- tract attention. Calm yourself. It will be some time before the story Is