The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-19

tine and nnds hfnaself frustrated In pier
ana track sxtsns3on plana by grating Al
dsrmen. backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident on .
stormy Christmas eve brings the Hal
4Anes to his country home Gorrnly
0Akso the nArooned party comfortable
CHAPTER iV-Contlnued.
-Never!" said Gorm1y And I con-
feas 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
aho 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 It lacked Now l want to do
something for-you. Miss Haldane."
For me, MI Gormly-
For you and my fellow men: for
your approval and theirs. You see
you have brought me In touch with .
state Of being OF which I knew little.
1 was not born into your society. Un-
I'll I 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
b the frst time in all that long period
that have stood alone in 4 room and
talked socially. BY her gracious privi-
lege, on terms OF outward equality,
with u 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
ho INF ~
results are certain to Gomez"
He sat down on . chair on the other
side Of the fireplace As he spoke.
bringing himself ON a level with her.
She looked At him with curious inten-
sity
She saw his smooth shAven face
scanned and lined with thought and
care. 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-
10. and strong
Il want to do something" he said.
TO make me WORTH" his voice trem-
blod. the respect Of" he looked at
her--of people like you" he went
ON. and l an going to do something.
too"
You frishten me-" said the girl.
appalled, as we often are by the grant
ing Of our prayers. the acceptance Of
cur suggestions, the realization of our
Aopss- II don't like to feel that what
you arc doing is for-for-"
Say 1t, Miss Haldane. For you
4 can't assume such q responsible
IT," she protested; -and such motive
h not the highest, the best"
-Nonsense!" said the man almost
roughly. The best things in life are
done for the sake Of good women. and
there II not . 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
k1ad II through your inspiration soma
thing u accomplished. by whatever
@s-fof mankind"
And tho woman knew that tbe
words Wero true. She thrilled even
thsn to tho strength Of his protesta-
Ton.
"You So know eumanity. I dom:
know society: you observed that By
ny swkward reception Of you all here
Tonight
Indeed" said tie girl; 1T was
most graceful and kindly hospitality.
and We deeply appreciate It"
1T = good Of you to say 70. These
<Aano could learn" he hesitated. If
had some one who knew to teach
ne; but other things I know myself.
an at . discount with women: but
can handle men and ! know men.
Dvs1y human being u glad to ally
himself with success. II you and I
together do something. you will BE-
happy II We succeed"
And miserable II we fail7' queried
the girl with . nervous laugh.
We win not fail"
You are proposing . partnershipf'
There IL . quasi-partnership exist
ting between NJ now In the settlement
house. Your devotion. your generous
thought for those people. with my
business back Of you-for It Is back OF
yoa. Miss Haldane, In that or anything
else to the last limits going to pro
Auce results thsre that nobody dreams
a."
Are you going to devote yourself
70 thatr'
n NO." said the man quietly. Il havs
Dsomething higher and greater in view.