Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15
CHAPTER lV.-Continued.

Never" said Gormly. And I con-
TESS 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 I saw you, had no desire to min
gle in it. / have not taken a yaca-
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 q room and
talked socially, by her gracious privi-
lege, on terms Of outward equality.
with fine, high bred, capable, wom-
an. Can't you understand how you
exert new influence, how you have
brought a new force into my life, and
that from my acquaintance with you
results are certain to Gomez"
He sat down on chair on the other
side of the fireplace as he spoke,
bringing himself on 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
countenance. 1t lacked completing
touches of tenderness, it lacked the
womans influence; but aside from
that 1t was altogether admirable, yir-
lie, and strong.
Il want to do something" he said
to make me worth" his voice trem-
bled, the respect Of" he looked at
her-"of people like you," he went
on, 'and l am going to do something
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"
II can't assume such a responsible
ty," she protested; land such 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
there 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
glad if through your inspiration some
thing is accomplished, by whatever
me-for mankind
And the woman knew that the
words were true. She thrilled even
then to the strength of his protesta-
ton.
You see | know humanity I dont
my awkward reception of you all here
tonight"
Indeed" said the girl; "it was
most graceful and kindly hospitality,
and we deeply appreciate it"
1T is good of you to say so. These
things l could learn" he hesitated, ''if
| had some one who knew to teach
me; but other things l know myself
I am at a discount with women; but
can handle men and l know men
Every human being is glad to ally
himself with success. If you and
together do something, you will be
happy if we succeed"
And miserable if we fail?" queried
the girl with a nervous laugh.
I'VE will not fail"
you are proposing partnership
There is quasi-partnership exist
| ing between US now in the settlement
house Your devotion, your generous
thought for those people, with M
business back of you-for it is back O
you, Miss Haidane, in that or anything
else to the last limits going to pro
duce results there that nobody dreams
of"
Are you going to devote yourself
to that?"
NO" said the man quickly. 81 have
'omething higher and greater in view