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CHAPTER IV-Continued.

"Never!" said Gorm1y. And 1 con-
Tess to you that Of late 1 have had
similar thoughts- I want to do some
thing for humanity" he went on
slowly. There are certain people
who stimulate Is to achievement. who
awaken our ambition. who quicken our
hope, who-Dnn't you comprehend?
You have u something into my Life
which 1t lacked. Now I want to do
something for-you. Miss Haldane."
For me, Mr.. Gormlyr"
For o and my fellow men: for
your approval and theirs. You see
you have brought me In touch with a
state Of being of which l knew little.
l was not born into your society. Uu-
I'll l saw you. I had no desire to min
gle In It l have not taken a vaca-
ton, except business trips aboard, for
twenty-five years. For instance, this
Is he first time in all that long period
that have stood alone in a room and
talked socially. by her gracious priy1-
lege, on terms of outward equality,
with a fine, high bred. capable, wom-
an Can't you understand how you
exert a new influence. how you have
brought a new force into my life, and
that from my acquaintance with you
results are certain to Gomez
He sat down on a chair on the other
side Of the fireplace as he spoke,
bringing himself on a level with her.
Shit looked at him with curious inten-
sity.
She saw his smooth shaver face
scanned and lined with thought and
care She marked the strength, the
intelligence, the resolution. in his
c~ountenance- 1t lacked completing
touches of tenderness, 1t lacked the
woman's influence; but aside from
that It was altogether admirable, vir-
lie, and strong.
Il want to do something" he said,
ito make me WORTH" his voice trem-
bled. the respect Of" he looked at
her-"of people like you," he went
on. and am going to do something,
too" i
You brighten me-" said the girl,
appalled, a we often are by the grant
ing OF u prayers, the acceptance Of
our suggestions. the realization of our
hopes. Il don't like to feel thai what /
you are doing Is for-for-" f,
Say it. Miss Haldane. For you. )
7 can't assume such a responsible ,
t." she protested: and such a motive !
Is not the highest the best" 4,
"Nonsense!" said the man almost
roughly. The best things in life are
done for the sake of good women, and
there Is not a human being in the
world who possesses your powers and
capabilities who does not thrill to
responsibilities. In your heart Of
hearts you are glad-or you will be
glad II through your inspiration some
thing Is accomplished. by whatever
way or means 1t may be-even by
me-for mankind"
And the woman knew that the
words were true. She thrilled wen
then to the strength OF his protesta-
ton.
You see 1 know cnmanity. dom:
know society; you observed that By
my awkward reception Of you all hero
tonight"
Indeed" said tie girl; 1T was
most graceful and kindly hospitality.
and we deeply appreciate It"
1T is good Of you to say so. These
things l could learn" he hesitated. If {
| had some one who knew to teach
me: but other things l know myself.
am at a discount with women; but
can handle men and l know men. J
Every human being is glad to ally I
with success. If you and l I
do something, you will be I
happy II We succeed"
And miserable If We failT" queried {
he girl with q nervous laugh Z
I'VE viii not fail" Q
you are proposing a partnership" .
There is a Quast-partnership exist u
between us now In the settlement I
,ouss. Your devotion. YOU generous
for those people, with my D
business back Of you-for 1t Is back Of
-ou, Miss Haldane, In that or anything
Use 10 the last limits going to pro
Iuce results there that nobody dreams II
II
Are you going to devote yourself q
o that?" .
NO" said the man quickly. II havs