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CHAPTER IV.-Continued.

CHAPTER lV.-Continued.
Never" said Gormiy. And l con-
fess to YOU that of late I have had
similar thoughts. l 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 it lacked. Now l want to do
something for-you, Miss Haldane."
For me, Mr.. 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 l knew little.
was not born into your society. I'm
til saw you, had no desire to min
gle in it. | 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 new influence, how you have
brought 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.
She 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
eountenance. 1t lacked completing
touches of tenderness, it lacked the
womans influence; but aside from
that it was altogether admirable, vir-
lie, and strong.
i want to do something" he said,
TO make me WORTH" his voice trem-
oled, the respect Of" he looked at
her-"of people like you," he went
Z,
too"
You brighten 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 it, Miss Haldane For you"
I can't assume such a responsible
", she protested; "and such a motive
Is 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
lhere Is 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
siad If through your inspiration some
'nihg Is accomplished, by whatever
way or means it may be-even by
me-for mankind"
And the woman knew that the
words were true. She thrilled even
.nen to the strength of his protesta-
tion.
iou see | know humanity. don't
Apow society; you observed that by
~! awkward reception of you all here
Tonight"
indeed" said the girl; at was
most graceful and kindly hospitality,
and we deeply appreciate It,"
is good Of you to say so. These
n,ngs could learn" he hesitated, "if
had some one who knew to teach
Nc put other things | know myself.
am at a discount with women; but
can handle men and l know men.
very human being is glad to ally
nseH with success. If you and l
setner do something, you will be
Rppy If We succeed"
AND miserable if we fail?" queried
'ne girl with nervous laugh.
we will not fail"
... rou are proposing a partnership"
mere Is quasi-partnership exist
e oetween us now in the settlement
ouse. Your devotion, your generous
u'usht for those people, with my
BUSINESS back Of you-for 1t Is back of
vu' MISS Haldane, in that or anything
S 'e 10 the last limits going to pro-
Of" '1a' nopouy uieaao
to that?" ~
NO, said the man quickly. az have
M eehing higher and greater In view.
MAJ : your par. of the partnership:
-', a Is to help you, and"
s.. ana what are you going to do!"
lsa.. the girl. intensely interested.
on,ui ng forward. her breath coming
w.. am going to be mayor of New
"n ior one thing, Miss Haldane."
res. And them"
M touched him immensely to see
s she matter of fact way with which
tio s accepted his stupendous declare