The Red Cloud chief., 1911-07-20
ChAPTER iv.--Continusd.

I "Never." said Gormiy. And l con.
loss to you that Of late I have had
similar thoughts. want to do some.
thing for humanity" he went on
Dlowly. There are certain people
Who stimulate us to achievement. who
awaken our ambition. who quicken our
hope, who-Dnn't you comprehend?
Kou have put something into my life
which II lacked. Now I 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. Un.
Gil I saw you, had no desire to min
gle In II. have not taken vaca.
tlon, except business trips aboard, for
twenty-five years. For instance, this
10 the first time In all that long period
that I have stood alone in room and
talked socially. by her gracious priv.
lege. on terms Of outward equality.
with q fine. high bred. capable. won.
an Can't you understand how you
exert q new influence. how you havo
brought q new force into my life. and
that from my acquaintance with you
results are certain to Conner
He sat down on q chair on tho other
aide Of the fireplace AZ he spoke.
bringing himself on a Lowell with her.
She looked At him with curious inten.
Hty.
6ho saw bis smooth shaven face
scanned and lined with thought and
care. She Married tho strength, the
Intelligence, tho resolution. In his
countenance. It lacxed completing
touches Of tenderness. It lacked the
woman's influence: but aside from
that It was altogether admirable, vir.
lie. and strong.
Il want to do something" he said.
TO make me WORTH" his voice trcm.
blsd. tho respect Of" he looked at
hsr-"of people like you." he went
On. and ! am going to do something,
too"
You frighten mo-" said the girl,
appalled, as We often arc by the grant.
ans OF our prayers. tho acceptance Of
our suggestions. the realization Of our
hopes. Il don't like to feel that what
you arc doing ia for-for--"
Say II, Miss Haldane. For you"
4 can't assume such q responsible.
~" she protested: "and such motive
IA not the highest, the best"
"Nonsense!" said tho man almost
roughly. "The best things In, life are
done for the sake Of good women, and
there 10 not human being In tho
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
glad II through your inspiration some
thing II accomplished. by whatever
way or means 1t may be--even by
me-for mankind"
And the woman knew that to-,
words were true. Sho thrilled even
them to the strength Of his protesta-
ton.
"You see know humanity. don.
know society: you observed that b.
my awkward reception OF you all here
tonight"
Indeed" said the girl: 1T was
most graceful and kindly hospitality.
and We deeply appreciate it,"
1T 10 good Of you TO say 30. These
things ! could learn" he hesitated, If
j had some one who knew to teach
me: but other things l know myself.
i am at discount with women; but
can handle men and | know men.
Every human being ia glad to ally
himself with success. II you and !
together do something. you will be
happy n We succeed"
And miserable II We fail?" aueried
tho girl with nervous laugh.
I'VE will not fail"
You are proposing a partnershipf r
There 10 a quasi-partncrship exist
ing between us now In the settlemen,
house. Your devotion. your generous
thought for those people. with m,
business back Of you--for It ia back O.
you, Miss Haldane. in that or anythin,
else TO the last limits going to pro
duce results there that nobody dreami
Of"
Are you going to devote yoursel
to that?"
NO." said tho man quickly. II hav
somothiug higher mud greater in view