The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-16
(Continued.)

l of the fact that Goldsmith had told 1 him that Chester had not been in ] difficulties with the firm such as the ] forged note outlined, indeed had new 1 CT been in position to be so. ''He seems to have something more l against you than the money trans
 action," Goldsmith added. l "He has, said Chester. But he l did not explain further. l "He gives you every credit for your l orompt action in the Doyers Street 1 Theatre" said Goldsmith. 1 "I don't know said Chester, ttthat | especially covet his appreciation. What I want is to have this thing
 cleared up.'
 Wait urged Goldsmith. 'Wait.
 and rely on me. I hope that my promises mean something to you by this tine.''
 eff I did not have the hope you extend.'' replied Chester. "I should go and jump off a dock" -'Let me quote one Of your own sayings said Goldsmith. ''Try to
 keep feeling cheerful inside.'' That was a quotation on my part" said Chester.
 Sunday came. and Chester was free to go to the Park. His first visit was to the h1ppopotamus. and he stood watching the huge unwis'dy
 brute with genuine emotion. Mem cries surged up of his days with Edith. His heart 1eaped the thought came to him that when he caught sight of the tall sinewy China men drawing their revolvers in the Doyers Street Theatre she had been coming toward him. Why. then, had she not written? He slowly paced the alleys by the reservoir with down cast head.
 It seemed perfectly natural to
 meet her. She never indulged in
 artificial exclamation, and her quiet
 dignity was part of her greatest
 charm to Chester. He raised his hat and hastened forward.
 How is your arm?'' inquired
 It was not what Chester had ex- pected. He scarcely knew what he had hoped that she would say, but there was something repelIent in her tone. Chester was subtly made to feel a sense of vast unworthiness.
 ''It is much better,'' he replied. s.The wound was very slight. But. .''
 '.I want to thank you for guiding us all to safety she interrupted. ] .sYou were very brave. I have felt ever since how much we are all in- 1 debted to you.",
 Chester stared,
 els that all?" he asked unstea di1y. 'sWhat else could do? When the being dearest on earth to me was in danger. ;"
 Please don't say anything like that, MT. Tay1or,'' said Edith, ''at least not in the sense in which you wish me to interpret it. I fully req lize that the being presumably dear est on earth to you was in danger. You certainly demonstrated it by your actions.'
 What do you mean?'' asked Ches- ter b1ank1y.
 ''I really don't care to e1uc1date.'
 ''You must,'' said Chester.
 Edith flushed crimson. Her eyes , were blazing with indignation
 Look out, Dream Ladyl' said Edith. t' Take care, Water Lily | Run! Run!'"
 Chester looked Edith straight in t he eye. His gaze held mixture of s ternness and appeal. His voice rang 2 ,ut masterfu11y.
 s"That is not like you,'' he said. q snew at whom they were going to ( hoot. It was my duty to save her. (
 knew that they would not shoot at ' ,ou or in your direction. The only t hing that I feared that you { would be crushed in the panic after { yard. Thank heaven that you came ( trough safe!' I
 A jealous woman can not be con I rinced.
 could not love you, dear. so much l Loved I not honor more, ( ;he quoted. l
 Her eyes were full of naughty ,corn. and Chester winced beneath ] he lash of it.
 "Edith, ugten.'' he begged of her, { T .''
 'eMiss Twining." said Edith, Eff you would be so good. And I do not care j to listen to your protestatious. Go l and explain to the Dream Lady how you happened to pay so much atten- ton to us. The Water Lily must have been hurt.'
 t'She has gone to China,"' said Chester.
 '"Then," replied Edith unreason- 8 bIy, Ego to China. I am glad to have had this opportunity to thank you. Please do not follow me. Good bye''