The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-08-25
CHAPTER Iv.-Continued.

Never" said GormIy. And ! con-
ess to you that Of late ! have had
hmilar thoughts. | want to do some
hing for humanity" he went on
ilowly. There are certain people
sho stimulate us to achievement, who
Iwaken our ambition. who quicken our
nope. who-Don't you comprehend?
tou have put something into my life
Ehich II lacked. Now | want to do
something for-you. Miss Haldane."
For me, Mr.. Gormly?"
For you and my fellow men; for
POUR approval and theirs. You see
r0u have brought me in touch with a
tate of being of which | knew little.
. was not born into your society. I'm
tle in IT, ! have not taken vaca-
ION. except business trips aboard, for
twenty-five years. For instance. this
o the first time in all that long period
hat have stood alone In a room and
:slked socially, by her gracious privi'
cge. on terms of outward equality.
kith fine. high bred. capable. WON
IN. Can't you understand how you
uert a new influence. how you have
/ brought n new force into my life. and
hat from my acquaintance with you
Vsults are certain to Gomez"
lie 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
I!ty
She saw his smooth shaver fact
eamed and lined with thought ant
:nre. She marked the strength, thu
Intelligence, the resolution. in hi
puntenance. II lacked completing
ouches OF tenderness, IL lacked thu
yoman's influence; but aside from
hat IL was altogether admirable. viz
'e. and strong.
Il want To do something" he said
TO make me worth" his voice trem
lied. the respect Of" he looked a
:er-"of people like you" he wen
n. and I am going to do something
90"
You Brighten me-" said the cir
appalled, as we often are by the grant
ng Of our prayers. the acceptance q
ur suggestions. the realization Of on
ropes. Il don't like to feel that wha
,ou are doing is for-for-"
Say II, Miss Haldane. For you"
Il can't assume such responsible
y" she protested: land such a motiv
not the highest. the best"
Nonsense" said the man almos
,nughly. The best things in life ar
lone for the sake OF good women, an
there is not a human being In I'll
world who possesses your powers an
capabilities who does not thrill
responsibilities. In your heart {
hearts you are glad-or you will B
glad II through your inspiration som
hing is accomplished, by whatevs
way or means II may be-even b
ne-for mankind"
And the woman knew that Ii
words were true. She thrilled eve
then TO the strength Of his protests
ion.
You see ! know humanity. I don
know society: you observed that
ny awkward reception Of you all hel
sonight.'
Indeed" said the girl: 1t W;
most graceful and kindly hospitalit
and we deeply appreciate it."
1t is good Of you to say so. The,
. things could learn" he hesitated. .
: I had some one who knew to teas
me: but other things | know myse
!! am at a discount with women: b
9 I oan handle men and ! know me
: Every human being 10 glad to al
himself with success. II you and
. together do something. you will
happy IL We succeed"
And miserable II We fail!" Queri
) the girl with a nervous laugh.
We will not fall"
- You are proposing a partnership
There Is q quasi-partnership ext
ing between us now in the settleme
! house. Your devotion. your genera
thought for those people. with I
D business back Of you-for II Ii back
\ you. Miss Haldane. In that or anythi
the to the last limits going to o.
!. luce results there that nobody drssl
= IT,"
!. Are you going to devote yours
: % that?'
{ NO" said the man quickly. Il ha
, smsthing higher and greater In vie