The Washington herald., 1910-08-25

lately2 Because we stand on such differ
ent levels, you and I. that honor kept
me silent? How could a ypennness ad-
venturer dare TO lift his eyes to you?
Because love you, Rosaleen, / love you.
Even through you think il an insult 10
! hear these words from rae, I love your
Insult she echoed. turning a radiant
face 10 him. What does IL matter il you
are poor; have enough for both Of u.s.
do you think I would take a penny OF
your money" he said Indignantly I
may have fallen low, but not so low as
Fanny believes With you for incentive.
/ will work as I never worked before,
With your love TO spur me on. ! will try
to be worthy Of you, Until then"
! He paused. raised her hands 10 his lips,
and kissed them passionately.
After this evening, it was curious how
Halls fortunes and spirits seemed 10
/ take an upward turn. His eyes regained
their old sparkle. his cnerry optimism
was not all assumed; all due. he declared.
| in one Of their rare conversations to
! Rosaleen's inspiring confidence in him.
A day or two later he was able to an
nounce that he had wTung a small post
from the magnate. \
Yes. I saw him this morning" said
/ Rosaleen.
The dickens YOU did" exclaimed Hal.
/ taken abaek Where
In the CITY. she replied 7 was
waiting for Fanny outside Of Georges
Office in the motor. when I saw you and
| another man come along the street You
! were so busy talking-or rather. he was.
YOU looked bored-that YOU never saw
me. and ] overheard two men who turned
20 stare after YOU say: That's Antrobus.
the oil man. Wouldn't think TO look at
him that he was one Of our coming men,
would you?"
And what did you think Of him?''
asked Hal. amused interest in voice and
! face. Nice, good-looking chap is't he?"
/ "Oh. dear. no" replied Miss Hurst, in
/ disgust a fat ugly vulgar-looking
man; just what I thought he'd be like
Hal checked and laughed until the
tears rolled down his cheeks.
A few DAYS later the CedarS. the Leighs
/ comfortable suburban house. was thrown
/ into state Of mild excitement. An in
vatation had come bearing the magic in
/ timation that Lady Barinsfeld would be
az home 20 Mrs. Leigh and party on the
night Of October %. at 1880: and in the
corner the startling announcement. To
meet Mr. II. AntrobUs.
I Goodness me- exclaimed Fanny col
oring a highly gratined and unbecoming
red. for 10 he on visiting terms with the
exclusive leaders Of the little suburb was
the height OF her ambition. and until
now her acquaintance with Lady Barring
field had been confined TO stately bow
when they met.
The Baringdelds' spacious reception
rooms were filled with an expectant
throng on the night OF the 10th. all
eagerly awaiting the great mans arrival.
RosaIeen. patiently watching for her
lovers appearance. for at the last mo-
ment Hal telephoned from The city 20
say he was detained and WOULD dress
and come straight TO the reception, was
listening with scant attention TO an e.
derby bore, while George and Fanny
chung. with the desperation OF the drown
ing. TO the stray units they knew.
Then, when expectation was at its
height. the door was flung open. and in
the midst Of sudden hush. Mr.. An
Fobus. was loudly announced; and.
faultlessly. with his usual sunny smile.
Iscape-grace Hal advanced 10 his hosts.
"Rosaleen gasped. The room seemed
whirling about her as she heard Jack
Barinsheld's hearty introduction Of Hal
10 mis- mother.
This is Mr.. Antrobus." as he calls
himself In the city, mother" he said in
proud, clear tones But want 70 pre-
sent TO YOU my friend. Hawke Antrobus
Leigh. the best Of good fellows"
II would be almost impossible 10 de-
scribe George and Fanny's feelings when
they beheld the returned prodieal as the
guest Of the evening. Georges simple.
kindly good-nature was incapable OF bit
/ terness toward his brother for his limo
/ cent deception. but Fanny was filled with
anger as she remembered her scathing
remarks at his expense and her attempts
10 Illustrate his attention 10 RosaIeen.
Well old boy''-George was shaking
Hal by the hand and gazing at him with
affectionate pride-"you did take Us in
finely. and no mistake"
Forgive me. George. owe YOU an ex-
PLANTATION. but I know you'll understand
Wei. Fanny, you see I've taken your ad-
vice" he continued. finding the tempta-
ton to give her sly dis too great to be
resisted "Antrobus and I VIII stick 20
each other so long as we both hold out
Don't be angry with me for teasing you
so. BY the way. where's RoSaleen2"
But before Fanny could do more than
stamme- incoherent congratulations Hal
caught sight OF the girls dark head and
gradually made his wax toward her
May 1 take YOU 10 have some re-
freshments. Miss Hurst?" he asked. and
without waiting for her permission. he
placed her hand on his arm and led the
way to the deserted morning-room
Rosaleen tried TO look stern. but his
abject attitude was too much for her
She began TO laugh.
You wretch she said as soon as she
could control her voice. How you took
usus all in, Your acting Of the part was
perfect enough to disarm the most sus-
picious. But why did you not confide in
US. Hal?'
IT was not all acting, sweetheart" he
said gravely. For a little it was touch
and go with me, and at one time I was
nearly what you ali supposed me TO be
/ There were sharks after me. and had It
not been for Jack AID his father I'd
have been in Queer street But. thanks
to their influence, it is all right and I
have now a right TO tell YOU what had
not right to tell you when first I men
toned It. I love you. Rosaleen. VIII
you trust you future to me?"
She gave him her answer With a kiss