Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
CHAPTER v.

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CHAPTER v.
The next afternoon, when Hardy Max
well called on Helen Ohstrom for what
had now become an almost daily walk, 1t
was evident to her that there was some
thing on his mind. Even while he talked
to her he was apparently turning over in
his thoughts something quite foreign to
the subject in hand.
She knew he was fond Of long walks, and
She had planned a little excursion for that
afternoon. 1t was up through the woods
to the north OF the city, where the late
October foliage was now at it's best, and
where the views Of the Hudson added both
life and peace to the scene. II was one
Of those celebrating days that make one
feel good to be alive and every fiber In
her body seemed to respond to natures
mood.
She tried to express this feeling to Max
well, but could elicit nothing from him
in return Piqued for the moment, she
became silent herself. Maxwell, apparently
becoming suddenly conscious of their mu-
tuaI silence and perhaps realizing that it
was his fault, turned to her and said
quietly: Forgive me; but nature seems
to have a very different effect upon me
from that which it has upon you. At least
that is so today"
so you did hear what said then?" she
answered.
"Oh yes, l heard you"
well, let US talk about something. l
never saw you in such pocky mood be-
fore" she said, smiling at him archly.
Suppose you tell me what you think about
America by this time Let us see. How
long have you been here? Several weeks
now?'
America is certainly a great country"
he said musngly as II the subject APP
pealed TO him Every one seems to get
on. 1 have heard Of several good openings
for a man with a little capital, but not
so many for simple ability, unless you call
$l5 a week an opportunity AS a starter
In life in New York [ would take $4,000
capital in preference to the undiscovered
or stil untried abilities Of an Edison. When
you say to a man. i could be very useful
to you in your business il you gave me a
chance he listens as II you were telling
him that you would reform II it were no
longer necessary TO steal, or as IL you were
talking about the possibility OF selling
goods in Mars; but when you say you are
looking for chance to invest little capt.
, tai. he is all attention in a moment"
Don't you think ability will get the
capital some day If the man is the right
sort?n AS Helen asked the question she
turned and looked him fun in the face.
it was a look that would have encouraged
any young man. She was wondering to
, herself If it was the want Of capital that
, was worrying him.
"Oh, l suppose so, he answered, smiling
back at her You American girls seem
. to know how to spur men on to all kinds of
efforts. 1t reminds me OF the knights OF
old. none OF whom ever seemed able to do
anything worth while unless some woman
D tied favor to spear or shield" lie hest
! tated a moment, Then he said with much
seriousness; do you know that / believe
could accomplish almost anything in this
2 country II l might wear your favor?'
Surely. / shall never find a knight more
mysterious" she answered. with smile
In the Journeys 1 believe IL was tn,
masked prince who always won the favOri
OF the fairest ladies'
Yes" he agreed THE unknown horse
n man who had ridden from a far countr,
u entered the lists with his visor down anC
e was always the victor At least. that Il
"A the way things went in the romances
e used to read when 4 was a boy. The lad
q of his heart recognized him as her trut
a knight even before she saw his face. and
u he smiled teasingly-"she trusted him alb
s. solutely,"
e But sometimes she was in doubt Heller
urged. "she had to battle with misgiving
Z and false reports which tried her con
70 stanCy."
Helen spoke in an even tone, but avoide,
8 looking at him, so that he might no
n judge how much she meant him 10 accep
g as personal.
e Could you not trust knight who is no
a prince, but simply a soldier Of fortune?
D. he asked
a Even II he kept his visor down. sh
& questioned.
d She laughed al her own sally, and the
o walked on for quite a distance withou
It speaking AS she swung along the coun
% try road, her checks aglow with the fresl
air and exercise, she made a charming
II picture which attracted many a sldelon
IS glance from her companion. AZ a plac
N where a stone vail, covered with tangl
1T OF brown vines invited them 10 stop 10
a a few moments to enjoy the view OF IN
% autumn world Maxwell assisted Helen L
IS a seat. standing before her he said:
g. 81 must beg your pardon Tor presumin
s. to hope that you might let me he you
. knight 1 might have known that som
T. real prince already wears your color
D. and holds the pledge Of your constancy.'
le His serious manner and his searchin
At glance were such that she could not de