The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
The DEPUTY AVENGER
By HEDLEY RICHARDS.

Have you thought about what I said
the last time we metz" he asked, bending
toward her.
What did you say7 Oh. remember. +"
she said. her face becoming rosy red, and
Tommy thought how much handsomez
she looked.
$50 you had to think twice to remem.
Der, and it's a matter of life and death
to me-" he said reproachfu1ly.
I'm very, sorry, but-but hope you
are not thinking of me in that way now
she said gently.
$50 you imagine I'm a fellow given to
changes. Perhaps you thought 1 was
going to make love to Lady Lascelles
when I climbed up on to her cart"
|, Indeed did not"
THAT was the day she was telling me
about seeing Mrs. Shenstone in the wood
with a man. I believe she was glad to
get to know something against her.
wonder how it is she hates the Shen-
stones So"
Because she's jealous. I'm sure she's
in love with Paul Clelland. and-Tve won.
dered many a time II she didn't make
the worst Of 1t in giving her evidence.
said Hagar.
"well, l never It takes a woman to
find out a woman. knew Ena Lascelles
wasn't quit herself. and a worse woman
than when first knew her. but I never
guessed the reason. So she's In love with
Paul Clelland. He's a great deal too
good for her. and I'm glad she hasn't got
him.
/ Hagar looked troubled
Il oughtn't to have told you. but the
| words just slipped out"
about that talk we had. I love you
more than ever. and want you to try to
lCve me. Then, II you can. I'll marry
you in spit Of your uncle"
She shook her head and her lips trem-
bled as she said:
Il shall never marry"
mot marry? You've not loved a man
and he died-buried your heart with
him?" said Tommy, trying to see her
face, but her head was bent.
A faint smile was visible as she said:
mo, I've not lost my lover.''
"Oh! I'm not sure that I shouldn't
have felt more hopeful than IL you keep
| saying no without cause. II you loved
fellow and he'd died, I should have
known it wasn't in a girls nature to
mourn forever. but now 1 can only take
it that I'm not the right man. Yet, oh,
my dear, you don't know how happy I'd
try to make you," he said, contriving to
again capture her hand.
Il do like You, but II loved you and
! and there was no other impediment-I
don't suppose you'd care to marry a girl
who had Jewish blood in her veins. My
mother was a Jewess.'
Tt wouldn't make pin difference.
Wasn't our Lord a Jew? I can never
understand why people scoff at them
They've brains and they've the sense to
help their poor. It's precious few Jews
that are starving in this country
Hagar looked up at him.
It's their love Of money that has got
them such a bad name, and I'm afraid
they deserve it as regards the interest
they get out Of any one who falls into
! their hands. My uncle was talking to me
about it,
But you're no Jewess-you 60 to
church, said Tommy.
Yes. Of course. My father was a
churchman."
THAT makes your last objection fall to
the ground. Hagar. darling, won't you
promise to do your best to love me? I'm
not bad sort, though I'm not good
enough for you." he said in a pleading
tone.
She drew her hand away, then, looking
up at him, she said:
You are a good man, and I think
could learn to love you, but shall never
marry. If you like to be my friend. it
would be comfort: you don't know how
| sorely 1 need a friend"
Inen count HE your Ir1ehO, ana III
wait and hope for something better. A
girl like you is sure to marry. I know
plenty of pretty girls drift into old maids.
but they're not Hagars. Now just tell
me what I can do for you as friend. ]
want to show my friendship
Hagar sighed.
Il don't think you can do anything, but
when feel very downhearted shall re-
member you are my friend; that what
ever happened you would stand by me"
and her voice faftered.
Il should be poor friend il I didn't.
but i want to do something now. II any
one is bringing trouble on you 1 should
like to kick that person." said Tommy,
thinking Of Clifford.
Hagar smiled
THAT wouldn't help me-" she said, and
hesitated. glancing up at his honest face.
Then she spoke quickly. IT'S in this