The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-11-07

danes to his country home. 0ormly
makes the fnarooned party comfortable
CHAPTER iV-continued.
"Never!" said Gorm1y. And con-
TESS to you that Of late I have had
similar thoughts. want to do some
thing for humanity" he went on
slowly. There are certain people
who stimulate US to achievement, who
awaken our ambition. who quicken our
hope. who-Don't you comprehend
You have put something into my Life
which 1t lacked. Now l want to do
something for-you. Miss HaldAne."
For me, Nj. Gormly!"
For you and my fellow men; for
your approval and theirs. You see
you have brought me In touch with a
state Of being Of which knew little.
was not born into your society. In
til saw you. 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 the first time In all that long period
that have stood alone In a room and
talked socially, by her gracious privi-
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 conner
He sat down on = chair on the other
side OF the fireplace AZ he spoke.
bringing himself on level with her.
She looked 1T him with curious intsn-
dty.
She saw his smooth shaver face
scanned and lined with thought and
caro-. She marked the strength. the
intelligence, the resolution, In his
countenance. 1t lacked completing
touches Of tenderness, 1t lacked the
woman's influence; but aside from
that It was altogether admirable, vir-
lie. and strong.
TO make me WORTH" his voice trem-
bIed. the respect Of" he looked at
her-"M people like you" he went
on, and l am going to do something.
too"
You frighten me-" said the girl.
appalled, as we often are by the grant
ing Of our prayers, the acceptance OF
our suggestions, the realization OF our
hopes. Il don't like to feel that what
you are doing Is for-for-
Say 1t, Miss Haldane- For you
Il can't assume such q responslpl'-
IT," she protested; "and such motive
Is not the highest, the best"
.sNonsense!" said the man almost
roughly. 1.-The best things IN, lie are
done for the sake of good women, ano
there Ia not a human being IN the
world who possesses your powers ano
capabilities who does not thrill 70
responsibilities. In your heart OF
hearts you are glad-or you Will Dc
glad II through your inspiration some
thing IL accomplished. by Whatever
vay or means 1t may be-eVen W
me-for mankind.
And the woman know that tns
words we're true. She thrilled even
then to the strength OF his pro'es'a'
ton.
lyon zee know humanity. don
know society; you observed tnat %
nv awkward reception OF you 81 ne's
tonight" "a.
Indeed said tie girl; 1T wa
uost graceful and kindly hospitality
and We deeply appreciate IT.
1T is good Of you to say 80 lne .,I
,,,nr. I could learn" he hesitated' u
Ma .one one who knew TO teacI
u.. Int other things l know mysen
am at a discount with women ou'
cor handle men and l know men
r-.rv human being L. glad to AZ,
h,mse,f with success. II you ana
.o~.tber do something. you Will "
happy II We succeed" ,,.r,.1
and miserable II We fali! qu0''eN
the girl with a nervous laugh
I'VE will not fall. ..
~You are proposing q partnerSn.p ,..
~rbare IL a quasi-partnership e1ls.
IN. hstveen W now in the settlement
ho,.. Your devotion. your senerou'
kau.ht for those people, Win ~,
su.sness back Of you-for 1t Is oac. ~
o,, MA. Haldane, in that or anytnint
49,. to the last limits going 70 pro
elso y. s,,,t. there that nobody dreams
Of" .-o+. voursel1
NO said the man quickly. = 1.-,
.,n. S; higher and greater IN v''0