The Washington times., 1913-10-02

;.sis I'd 3 Ss.a SssFSSssg1Se saS ,5sifhaes sha,
thesesclotl,e4 mean So remember.r for
the present" he reminded her, gravely,
Il am only Andrew Watkins, your
brothers valet and confidential man"
For the first time the girl looked
troubled.
But don't you see. Mr.. Andrew" she
said, timidly. s..you are asking me to
deceive him. s'at-n--r -
Mr. Andrew slipped an arm about her
waist and drew her toward him.
My dear child" he said, with an m
finite tender ness, Il am only doing my
best 10 give you a iair chance TO be
happy"
but 1 don't believe | could deceive
him when I-when f'-she stammered
almost tearfully. 'Oh, Mr.. Andrew, !
csal't! can't!.1 1 can't., =
why my dear, he began, but at
that moment young Mr.. Walter Bioun,
entered, followed by the footman. The
girl bowed politely. and Walter held
out his hand in open,- insolent admira-
tisn. & aEf6E -izs-t -=u.r
"Hsw do, Luce he greeted her.
-Lucene, Parker will show you to
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Andrew.
,tfkkIy, aRdIW3th- a elaRoe- of dislike at
her brother, the girl withdrew. Walter
continued to stare through the doorway.
wen after she had disappeared. Mr..
andrew observed, and his lips twitched
n the ghost of grim smile.
No. Walter, she is not of your Glass; -
he said quietly. Northumberland this
thoroughly-never presume
oh, all right" returned Walter with
q self-satisfied smirk, IF that's the way
you want 1t. Huh" he went on with q
sneer. didn't tell you Wainwright,
wouldn't Gomez"
Mr. Andrew ignored the tone and the
remark.
.Hwhen he comes and the conversation
begins he said calmly, as IL giving
instructions. Walter interrupted.
'You mean, if he comes,g he jeered.
.when he comes and the :conversa-
perturbably. IF i stand here in this
nanner"-he moved over to the book
case-"according to your. instructions,
what form Of conversation do you
adopt?'
..The lonely stranger gag" replied
Walter like a bored schoolboy.
.And IL / stand here by the deskr'
The Gay White Way boy.
"And when l bring in the tray?" went
on Mr.. Andrew. zn--. =.
.Oh. Neutrality-suspicious. gag. |"
That's right" nodded the tutor.
nothing" the young man insisted.
..Mr. Wainwright, asking for Mr..
Walter" announced Parker. the foot
msp, from the hall door. The young
man started and stared at his mentor,
who nodded. -gz.-..
AN right. show him IN" said Mr..
water. Then when the servant had
gore he hitched himself nervousiy
about the room.
Hook here. Andrew. be protested,
die closer ] get to this game. the less
like IT. You'd better take my tip
rish. now-let's beat it while we've got
q chance"
Listen to what 1 have to say. for
] shall not repeat it," cut in Mr. An
drew sternly. Il know this man better
tran you do
..'ah. he xnows you then? interrupt.
ed Walter. Mr.. Andrew eyed him and
bit his lip a moment. YeFFf
'-Get out and wait until send for
YOU" he ordered. and. turning to the
desk, pretended to be busy over some
papers The visitors-there were two
Of them-foupd him alone. The taller
of the two, a distinguished man with
a high. thin nose. imperious face and
slightly gray hair. did the, talking.
he tsaid, as Mr.. Andrew rose and stood
before them respectfully.
TSes. sir: what Is the name. sir?'
YNy name lis Wainwright-Courtla
Wainwright-and my friend Is DR..
Fsrbes." He indicated his companion,
an .older man, a trifie stout. more than
strlhc bald and with the general air
aud appearance of the shrewd and sue
cessful specialist. even to the gold eye
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