Evening star., 1911-08-20

you might not come. I've been really 50 amused-and
when one is really amused nowadays should expect
nothing of the gods.
Wray got up hurriedly. Il won't butt in, then.
don't want to disturb
"Oh sit down-do. You make nervous Have
cigarette I'll take too. Now tell me what earth
is the matter with YOU
@The matter! Nothing. I'm all right"
you've changed, somehow. When met you at the
Bents thought you the most wonderful person had
at the anneys the illusion still remained Something
has happened to change you. You do nothing but
scowl and say the wrong thing There's no excuse for
any man to do that
plans. L But I'm not going to trouble you with
Il want to hear-of course. You went to Washing
ton?"
"Yes to see some of Congressman. | have the
law on my side in this fight; and I'm trying to make
things copper lined SO there can't be leak anywhere.
Those fellows down there are afraid OF their own lives
They act though they the lookout tor some
body to stab them in the back Washington is too
New York. A fellow goes there from the West, and in
about six months he's changed man. He forgets that
he from Gods Country, and learns 10 bow
and scrape and lick boots. reckon that's the way to
get what you here in the East but goes against
my st,. grain, -, .,.,oo,st,,,,
"Oh yes, I found out what wanted to know. It's
only question of money They Il fall in line when IN
ready: But it's going to take cash-more than
thought it would.
4Are you going to have enough?7
4My credits good, and I'm paying eight per cent
Eight? Why, get only four!'
Il know. Eight is the legal rate in my State. Busi-
ness is done that basis.
Il wish could help. You know I'm horribly rich.
I'd like to look into the matter Will you let me?'
@Yes; but there's risk-you see, I'm honest with
you Ill give stock as security and share in the
profits but my stock isn't exactly like Government
bonds Who is your lawyer III put it up to him, If
you like
"Stephen ellis But hel do what say"
I'D rather you consulted him.
"Oh yes shall. But have faith in you, Jeff Wray:
1t like good speculation. I'd like you to send
me all the data III really look into it seriously, she
stopped and examined his face in In
the lampight she the lines that worry had drawn
there; but not tonight. You had enough OF busi-
ness. You're tired-n your mind, she paused again,
that he might the better understand her meaning; but
you're tired in your heart Business IS the least
of your worries. Am rghto
"Yes" he said sulenlv
I'm very sorry IS there any way in which | can
help
The decision in his tone not encouraging; but
she persevered. you don't want helpo'
1T isn't matter | can speak about.
"Ohl"
Her big fish was sulkng in the deeps. 1t case
for shark bait and a "dipsy, lead
privilege OF friendship. II use II. Your wife IS IN love
with my cousin Cortland.
W1RAY started violently How do you know"
W She smiled "Oh. don't know. | guessed.
Its true though, she paused and examined him curl
ously. He had subsidized IN his chair his head on his
breast, his brows lowering. Are YOU unhappy: she
asked
No, he muttered at last. Its time we understood
each other
"What are YOU going 10 do about it?7
@Doo Nothing he said, with short laugh. There's
nothing do. I'm good deal OF fool; but | know
that putting trouble in woman 5 way never made her
quit going after what shed set her mind on If licked
Cort Bent, she'd make me brute; if shot him,
she q make him out MARTYR Anyway, I'm a loser.