Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
CHAPTER XIII-Continued.

You didn't like it, said Wayne, be
cause 7 am who | am And you wer'
right. l have thought of it since and yo,
were quite tight. I am glad tn have thl
chance of telling you SO. I saw you il
my sisters house that same afternoon
and I asked her who you were and sht
would not tell me-you sec ] am Yer!
had man he concluded. and bowed
slightly, looking down at her hands, tina
were long and fine, but Iabor-roughened
as he had seen that first day.
II didn't know YOU were interested il
this sort of work. she said obviously
wishing to be kind that he smiled as
their eyes met. Her crown of dark hair
her fair skin. her splendid blu eyes viii
their mystical gray shadows struck nm
anew.
II can't allow YOU to be deceived aboc,
me. | was never here before or in any
such place. ] have heard of such Things
and haven't approved of them. l came
out tonight because Mr.. Paddock is an
cid friend
He is wonderful: l came to a service
last Sunday out of curiosity: had never
seen any of this settlement work He
talked TO the people as though he were
one of themselves-I suppose you wouldn't
call il preaching at all-and it is easy to
see how they all love him..
NO doubt he interests them: but / sup
pose we'll have to judge his work by its
results he ventured, wishing to see what
She would say.
Il don't agree with that. Mr.. CraiShill.
If man has the heart fdr a work like
this, that's enough, isn't it? The results
don't natter
He smiled at her earnestness. but re-
piled. grave!y:
Its a good deal: it's undoubtedly a
whole lott
He had not been deeply impressed by
the evenings entertainment as moral
force. 1t seemed, in fact, a far cry from
the performances of Paddock's clumsy
amateurs to the souls of the spectators.
The reading room he had liked better:
and the cooking school was well enough.
though il was difficult to reconcile any
of ii with his earlier knowledge of Pad
dock. He did not quite formulate the idea
into words, but he was unable to see just
how Paddock was to profit by these "a
bors: nor was he persuaded that the peo-
pie the minister served would be ma
teriaIly benefited. So far as Paddock was
personally concerned he could join heart
lily enough in the girls admiration. But
now that chance mad thrown her again
in his way, lie wished to make tie most
of il: a poor art student, contributing her
services in this humble fashion To the
work OF q social settlement, was Il new
species. She must be unusual young
woman Fanny Blair would not have
sharp rebuff in the art gallery did not
make it easy to talk to her now; but she
put down her cup and towel and ad-
dressed him with a directuess that was
diSGuietin2.
Il said a moment ago that l was sorry
1 had spoken 10 You in the way | did. l
want to put it a little differently now 1t
troubled me afterward-l felt that l had
been unjust: and | don't thinl, we ought
To feel about anybody as | showed L felt
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AS though being an Infamous sort Of
person decent people shrink from was a
bar. lie supplied. curious as 10 what she
meant To say further.
Well. she continued. Il didn't apply
to YOU that day one OF my own primo
Ciples-that We all owe something to each
other. that we have no right to hurt
any one. matter who it is. It's what
think Mr.. Paddock has come here 10
teach; it's what l think religion is.
She was trying TO apply Paddocls's reli-
sion to his case. and her sincerity was
making a serious business OF il. 1t was
an odd sensation, this, OF talking TO a
remarkably handsome young woman. who
frankly wished 10 deal with him in the
light of her religion. He was surprised
to find that he felt no inclination TO laugh
at her. she interested him immensely,
and he was sorry when Paddocl returned
and interrupted their interview.
II thank you.' he said: Il appreciate
Your kindness to me-
Paddock carried him off to see the re-
lnainder of the house, whose facilities he
Loped TO augment by purchasing the ad-
joining property and adding swimming
pool.
Il think / like the cooking school best,
observed Wayne. but a pool would be a
valuable addition. | see that II you
battle tie flock and persuade them not 10
fry their food you're doing lot for then
bodies. and l suppose it won't hurt their
souls any,.
Paddock opened door at the back of
the second floor and turned or the cleo
trio lights. disclosing small room con
tanning an iron bed, a table. shelf OF
books. a desk and little else.
Remember that cup? Got it at ST
Johns for sprinting. You were second
Craighin, Il fact which / always remem-
Der with satisfaction. That's the only
hit of ancient memorabilia that / lug
about with me. Those were the good
times of the cousulship of Plancus all
right, and seeing you brings them back
with rush. of here is little special
indulgence | allow myself-a shower;
take all my ice water that way. But
lets so down and see what they're doinG
below.
Joe had put the assembly room in order
and stood by the door discussing base
hall with a group of adIrliring youngsters.
Paddock had carried his hat and coat to
the assembly room.
I'm going to take Miss Morley and her
friend into town. Here they are now
The young women were just appearing
at the head of the basement stairway.
Joe crossed the room TO meet Wayne.
Are You ready, sir?'
Yes. bring the car up. And Paddock.
II you are going i'm with those women,
III take you all in the car; there's plenty
OF room
Thank you. I'm sure We'll be grateful!
The trolleys are "a torture
WAYNE went into the street to where
Joe was lighting the car lamps at the
curb. leaving Paddock to repeat his invi-
tation TO the young women. As he re-
turned TO the assembly room Miss Morley
met him.
Its kind Of YOU to offer to take us in
but it's unnecessary for AR. Paddock to
go. He means to come back here tonight
and it's hard trip. After what l said
10 you that day at the institute you might
think
Yes" he said. funbling the buttons OF
his coat.
Whatever / felt that day l don't fee
any more. And / don't want TO be
trouble 10 Mr.. Paddock.
He smiled as she finished. What sh'
meant was that having seen him in thi!
place, and having found that he and Pad
dock were friends size could forgive hin
for having TIED 10 fiirt with her: tina
mis- visit TO the settlement had IL va,
lightened the burden of his sins AND
made their acquaintance possible.
Paddock saw them into the car no
sorry 10 be relieved of the long jourre.
into town. Wayne said that he wouli
drive himself. and when Paddock hat
bidder. the young women good night tn,
minister turned and shook hands Will
Joe, who had been making sure OF TIN
rear light. Wayne leaned out to ask hin