The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-18

which she had been waiting eXpectantly.
and led her husband to their room.
what naws. JOhnG % she queried.
mot much,' ne replied despondently-
'sNeeden refuses to give up the play
And that means
II don't know It's up TO us to per
suade 1r. kendrick to take il just the
same"
do you think he wiil?
ION the advice of counsel / refuse to
answer that question at present ASK
me the same enc at this time tomor-
row" He laughed nervously as he add
ed apoloEetically, 81 don't know, dearie,
] wish I did"
Then let IFS drop the subject for the
present. Dinner must he nearly ready
anyway" The Jingle of the chimes
aoated up the stairway. There is the
call now. Come
During the meal the events of the
day were gone over for the beneht of
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson. bCtn of whom
expressed their hopes for the success
full outcome Of the affair.
LangdOu retired early that evening
and the next morning was eNpectantly
awaiting the arrival Of his collaboration
when the ringing Of the bell was heard
and the maid informed him that Mr.,
Fanshaw was downstairs.
Langdon hurried TO greet him, guided
by his wife, who extended her hand
cordially.
Good morning Horace, she said.
And how are YOU today, Helen2"
the other queried.
Very well, thank you" She paused
and, still holding his hand absenuy
added: Horace, ] was rude yesterday,
VIII you forgive me?'
ut was nothing, really" he assured
her. ESQ more than deserved. But
let us forget it," He turned to Lang
don. Come. John, we must be going.
wish Us good luck, Helen"
you know ] do" she exclaimed
fealingly-
The Two men left the house and were
soon being ushered into Hendricks Of
fee
He greeted them choerfung then
asked, Wen, what newsf'
Not very good, 7 should say Fan
shaw replied. THAT IS. uules YOU will
take the play and allow the stock pro-
ductlon to 20 on"
Cant see that at ALL" Kendrick re-
torted firmly. Wouldn't this fellow
call the deal OFF,
mo, ne said he had gone 10 some OK
/ pense and"
"Why not pay him a reasonable sum
to square tbiugs2"
''I-T-wu-'' Faushaw hammered.
not knowing just what reply to make.
you see, ne wouldn't consider such
an arrangement. He SIS determined 20
+ put II o."
+ IFS he anything IN writing
Yes. Mr.. Langdon gave him some
/ sort OF All agreement"
We'll, IL that's the case, bere's your
play"
T Fanshaw staggered at this unez-
pected termination OF their negotia-
tiOnz
( 'But tit sureIy-cannot harm you
/ his prodL c-iou." ne stammered-
ut is my privilege TO decide that
+ Kendrck replied CURLY.
Then you VIII not consider it. at
au?- LaHgdon interposed, a tremor in
/ his voice.
/ Net ln any way the manager de
/ cIared firmly.
.'Hut 1 thought-you were-iu dire
/ straits for a pIay2" Faushaw was grab
/ bling desperately at straws.
/ $50 7 was up TO yesterday afternoon
/ After you left had another offered
me- II sounded Just as good to me as
/ yows did and it was toss up be-
tween the two BUT as Z had practi-
/ cauv made up Iay mind iu your favor
f. IF YOU had succeeded in this other mat
( ter. we would quickly have arranged
/ everything"
you don't me- n
.T mean that 7 shall take the other
play" ICendrick interrupted Here Is
7 yours. That IS au gentlemen. Good
/ day"