The Washington times., 1910-10-12
L'HOMME SANS FIGURE
1.-THE NAN WITHOUTAF FACE

mouth, and I was pleased that I had
obeyed IL by instinct more than by rea-
sonlng- That shows me once more that
our instinct Is superior 10 our intelli-
gence. I have aMa.s thought that our
manhOOd's pride comes from our in
stinct, and our snObbish vanity from our
Intelligence
felt dazed at meeting my daughter
ENclyne again
In the long folds Of her black dress,
her erect carriage had an air OF noble
EeSs and pride that 1 had not seen be-
fore, Draped in a long veil of black
Grape. her fair face seemed transform
ed with new dignity, which changed
her from gI-l 70 a woman. l saw al
a glance how much grief had rfpened
her young soul. A bruSQue metamOr-
Fhcsts had taken place-her childish
miSchleYOuSncss, her girliSh charm
and even her little languid ways had
gone, But in the way she looked at
the doctor as she held out her small
gloved hand 10 him I knew that grief
was not the only power that had
changed her soul Love and sorrow
combined had brought about this new
WOmanly charm
She spoke a few gracious words to
me. then turned her head away quick
y to hide her horror for my repulsive
face. which was enough TO inspire
anyone with rcpuGnance
Marcadian came TO me quickly,
holding out both hands, and said,
warmly:
"Ah my dear Mr. Douglass. how are
YOU now Better and happier 1 hope.
The doctor has taken me into his
confidence and told me all! / beg that
you will let me devote myself TO your
Interested me be a real friend.
Life deals ouJ her sOrrOws 70 all; ex
lstence is but a succession of griefsI'
y on gay that, maitre? Look over
there, Then" I said. smiling, as my eye
followed William and Evelyne, who
were sitting in the bay window. whis-
'perinS lovers little nothings." The
doctor had taken EveIyne's two hands
in his and was talking to her in a low
voice.
That is true" said Marcadian. fol-
lowing nay gaze, and that is my
work, I brought that about"
'Tenez," he said, there are times
when I believe that trouble is sent for
our good. You know all that has hap
pened in Evelyne's life lately?"
Yes" / replied. 1T was terrible. l
have my own personal opinion of that
tragedy"
Your own personal opinion" said
Marcadian, wOnderingly, looking hard
at me.
Just then the servant came in with
the tea The doctor and EVelyne came
forward Ny daughter looked at me
with pity, but with less horror.
I spoke few words in English with
the doctor, which brought forth a re-
mark from Marcadian-
You speak English with the same ac-
cent as my unfortunate brOther-in-law.
Mr.. Douglass, although l think that
your diCtiOn is much purer than his
Yes" said Evelyne, sadly, Mr..
Douglass voice strangely recalls nv
fathers All, monsieur she said turn
ing 10 me, your voice goes straight tC
my heart Speak again, I beg Of you
il is my fathers voice.
The doctor seemed annoyed at the
turn the conversation had taken, and
called his fiancee away to the other ems
OF the room on some preteXt. They sst
down on the sofa side by side, and he
tried TO get her interested in some
stereoscopical views Foolish youth
As though he could. with his pictures
from different parts Of the world, dis
tract her from the interior we-Id that
was in her mind,
Marcadian had placed his tea cup or
the mantelpiece and now drew near me
You told me that you had your own
Opinion?' he said, curiously.
That resulted, perhaps" / explained
by the similarity between my position