The Washington times., 1909-09-26
SAILING IN CIRCLES

little, Eben Nash. / know It because
you love me and you are staggered by
the possibility OF not making good But
YOU re going TO make good and there's
an end OF it.
She turned her face from MIN and
tapped her foot impatiently ON the
But. Marjory," he pleaded. you
make it 50 much harder for me. I'm
going to try my hardest and do every
thing IN my power 80 keep your ODin-
ion Of me, but / just wanted TO prepare
you in case l shouldn't make good.
wouldn't like your iuca of me 20 be
shattered all at once. It's better -
break it down a little "A n time 50 that
finally YOU won't expect anything OF
me. II would make me feel better than
falling down altogether in your cs-
tenn
She turned toward him with dron
little smile.
.'Eben." she said. "a woman is twice
as old as q man at birth. | know why
YOU are trying 10 discourage me j
know that you think ] overestimate
YOU, but / DON'T She flashed out the
final words with wonderful spirit II
know ihst what YOU can accomplish,
and YOU are going TO do it for me
Now that's the last time well discuss
il. IN help YOU all / can
Her speech had affected Eben strange
iy. It brought out the man IN him, the
fighting man II Strengthened his face
and set his nerves. 1t gave him conf
dence.
Thank YOU FOR your offer OF assist
ance.' he said simply. i don need II
/ going to fight this thing out Tor my
self. I'm going TO win.
The words were hardly out Of MIS-
mouth, when Bonner called him over 70
read the paper before he handed IL TO
Eben was perfectly calm when he
reached out TO take the paper lie nad
Just assured himself that he had per-
feet control over his mind and actions.
He had Just vowed that he would WIN
out in the struggle
But. somehow. the feeling OF the pa
per. the stiffness OF the room. made nm
lose his nerve. He turned and saw Mar
iorv looking at him with slow, Compcll-
ing gaze. II Strengthened him up and ne
read the paper through slowly Ino
terms were 50 cold. He could see the
amount Of money swimming before ms
ewes. He could hardly believe that any
ono would trust him to such an extent.
At the end he tried to thank MI bon
ner, but his words faltered.
Never mind that. Theres only one
kind Of thanks 1 expect from you,
Eben," said Bonner, Shaping him on
the shoulder. 7 may saw my daughter
and 1 expect il from YOU. We shall
not he in the least disappointed in you
IL YOU fail. but you mustn't boy
He dropped his cold manner for
moment and reached out TO give the
young fellows hand a hearty shake.
The warmth Of the grasp, the conf
dence of the grip were still floating
through Eben's mind as he turned and
faced the little group.
do 7 understand that I have my full
liberty. to 90 where ] choose, without
guard2'' he asked slowly
Yes" replied Bonner, only you're
to show up within three weeks and tell
us how you succeeded"
''AlI right 1 think I shah go now"
But. Eben. MarjOrv started up from
her chair and spoke TO him in low
tone OF voice, you aren't going with
out saying good-by, are you?"
Yes. he answered, turning his head
away and walking toward the door
'I'H not come back till I make good 1
couldn't stand to say goOd-by.''
She squeezed his hand as he walked
through the doorway and closed the
door behind him
Eben walked IN daze TO the street.
once he turned and nearly went back
bond. They were expecting TOO much
OF MIN. he knew it. He could never
face Mr. Bonner again n he lost He
coull never face the girl again II he
failed and made her father lose the sum
he mad risked.
It was by far the hardest OF Eben
Nashs trials The thought OF what de-
pended on him made him staESsr as
he reached the street. Everything was
against him and he struggled under the
burden Of proving himself a failure to
Mr. Bonner and Marjory. II took the
zest out OF the fresh air and made him
feel cramped and miserable
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