El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-21

81 am sure you cannot know Of this
that I speak Of
Eyes. Mrs. Gilbert, I know Of It
You have done your duty. You may
now enjoy watching the plot work out.
It will succeed, in my opinion. That
IS all"
"But, Mr.. McAdoo"-
He hung up the receiver and SLOUGH
ed back into his chair. His head
throbbed violently. A roar Ike the
far away thunder Of the sea was in
his ears. He was very tired.
CHAPTER XXI
THE PosEUR.
AFTER a sleepless night Paul rose
~ late Monday morning. he
~ heaped fresh coal on the
crate, coaxing the dying en-
bers into a roaring blaze. Then he
spent a few minutes in vigorous eIer-
else with the dumbbells. followed By
a cold shower. After a quick. hard
rundown he dressed very carefully.
The mirror told him that his sleep
sessness had left no trace other tAan
the faint shadows under the eyes and
= slight panor that was very becom-
Ing.
He went out and. boarding a car,
rode downtown to his favOrite grill
room, where he sat for more than an
hour dawdling languidly over his
breakfast For another hour he tramp
ed the streets Hstlessly. steering an
aimless course through the busting
crowds. A faint not unpleasant, mel
ancholy fell upon him, such as some
times comes TO one who beholds an
autumn sunset or the unhappy denoue-
ment Of a play. he fingered luXu-
riously in the mood. tasting its favor.
His course. without conscious inten-
ton, led him to the First National
bank building. Nor was he conscious
Of any exercise Of will one way or the
other as he entered the elevator and
was whisked to Sanger's Offices. San
ger greeted him cordially, with no out
ward sign Of exultatiOn. PauPs only
sensations were surprise that it was
so easy and matter Of fact, and some
what Of a disappointment that It was
so fat and tasteless. this treachery
uDon which he had broOded so fore
bodingly. He read the formal state
ment twice before signing. He could
not realize that it meant the end Of
six years friendship, the beginning Of
I a new scheme Of existence for him.
I Only when the notary administered
the oath did be feel a Qualm- A slight
| SILVER passed over him. Then ne
| laughed uncertainty. He drew deep
breath Of reief-he thought-that it
was over. The melancholy returned
His next stop was at a telephone
booth, where he called up the Sanger
| home. In response to mis- inquiries
EleanoPs maid informed him that
madam had signifed her intention OF
/ going to a certain department store to
do some shopping.
Paul hung up the receiver and steer
ed a straight course for the department
store designated. With a sigh Of re-
lief he espied the big hooded automo-
bile standing before the entrance to
the store. The chauffeur was fussily
examining the machine. Paul stopped
and abstractedly watched him. The
latter touched his hat, Importantly
| continuing his labors. which seemed
to be superduous. Paul sat in the ma
chine and waited. smoking dreamily.
An hour later he heard a surprised
'9What are you doing hereP'
He turned quickly. his eyes lighting
ND warmly. Waiting for you"
She laughed Il was so vain as to
/ guess that Are you going somewhere
Perhaps we can set you down thereF'
yes" he said, with a proprietary
air; I'm going to luncheon, and you
are coming with me-"
as that an invitation? Then 1 &C
cept III let you into a secret ] have
been wretchedly lonely all morning.
1 came shopping just to escape it.
And was dreading the prospect OF an
afternoon alone In that big empty
house"
Then Pm twice glad I waited"
He opened the door. and they both
entered the car James cranked and
deftly lodged through the crowded
thoroughfares toward the restaurant
Paul had chosen.
He turned dreamily to her.
''You shouldn't be lonely" he said in
the hushed tone one would use at d
deathbed. since you have for com
pany-you."
81 find myself sorry company some
times" she answered. with an attempt
at brightness