The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-11

information his telegram con-
tained Black left his office with
a half-formed purpose Of calling
at Craca,s home 70 inquire If there
was anything he could do to assist
them
Gracss marriage had been the re-
suit Of a eirlish fancy he knew, but the
wornan's loyalty had kept her life
peaceful during the few months her
husband had lived, long after that
fancy had departed
At the time OF Gordon's death the
Eorror Of il had brought to her feel
ing that she had not performed her part
as she should. and the blow was per-
haps even greater than It would have
been had her married life keen happier.
Merely intending to inquire after the
ladies and offer his services, Black
walked ND the wide path to the house
he was about to ring the bell. when
through the window he became con-
scious Of a picture which changed the
man from a leveI-headed person anx-
fous to win the heart OF an old &C
oualntance, and TO bring her happiness,
into a passionate. jealous lover. deter
mined to gain the woman he had chosen
at all costs.
There, near the window. stood the
strong figure Of the young man who
had some into his life but the day be-
fore, and near him Grace Gordon.
jim was apparently speaking earnest
fv-to her, and that he succeeded in
convincing her OF the force Of his ar
Rument was evident in the girls sub
seauent movement Slowly she bent
toward Alton and placed her hands on
his broad shoulders; then gently closer
stin she came. until at last her arms
were about him, her head resting
against his breast
Abruptly Black turned away unable
ts stand more
.sRe.ativei'' he muttered. There was
no relationship IN that movement And
what I know about him. toor'
without ringing the bell he descended
the steps OF tbs porch, and now his
determination was formed
Quickly ne walked, and little time
was lost before he again reached the
main street, climbed long flight of
stairs ana Was knocking at the door
OF DR.. Jordan's Office. That gentle
hnan was IN, and as Black entered
looked up from a huge medical volume
he was reading
Black did not notice that it was a
work on insanity. but the knowledge
would have done him little coed, for
the real situation Of affairs had not
dawned upon him
Good day, DOCTOR" he began, II
want to talk 10 you about q pretty
serious natter"
.ssit down. Black" responded the
other: II hope nobody is very NJ
.s.Ies. 1 am You tell me that fellow
Alton IS a relative OF Grace Gordon's?'
so I understand"
swell. he's a bad one, guess"
y told you. sort Of prodigal"
well. are you going to let him stay
fhere-he's a comparative stranger 70
1heu. you know. I've lived in the same
town with her al my life, and I've
usver seen nor heard Of him before. so
fhey can't know him very we'll
But, my dear Black" and the old
mans sc-ing wax perfect. ITS none OF
my business. II they want him ! can't
send him away. Besides and loyalty
10 the stranger would no longer be de
MED. 7 like the boy. and think perhaps
il may be good for Grace 10 have her
mind taken OF 'ller recent igrief-if the
lad can interest her.
"Oh. he is doing that ali right from
Black. thinking OF the scene Of which he
had just been a witness.
How DO you known came quickly
IRON the doctor.
IL happened to be passing the house
little while ago-and saw them. She
was interested. very"
The old man smiled inwardly. Hes
Succeeding" was his thought, but hi,
words were far different.
well I'm glad Of It. ard you. as ar
old friend OF hers, ought 70 be also"
But.s Dr. Jordan. have happened
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG. 10 no
How your gray hairs to make