The Washington times., 1913-10-04

won't you. Andyy"t And he slapped his
valet famfliarly On the shoulder.
He got look that made him fall back
a step.
Sorry, forgot" apologized the mas
ter, and turned with relief and eager
ness to greet his ..sister."
DO VOL, want me, WalterT she
asked, in somewhat chilly tones.
"Ssy, Lucene." he began. hurriedly.
IT want to speak to you about Helene. .
Its no use. Walter declared the
girl. firmly.
why not?" he demanded.
Helene is nothing but q child"
She's old enough to know what she's
doing" he declared. angrily.
Then she ought to act for herself" :"
retorted Lucene ''oh!,' she burst out.
You must think me even more con-
temptible than think myself!
Say, whats the matter with YOU"
he broke OF with an oath, as his father
and mother entered and turned on them
with snarl. Say. this is private. You
duck now-see?
They all ducked.
Say, il you'll do this for me, Lucene."
Walter said. .'Fn never bother you
again. Come on, now, won't your" he
pleaded.
the last month you've made my life
miserable by forcing me to get money
from my husband, but you may threaten
as much as you like-you sl1an't have
Helene. You are not fit!"
''Oh. I ain't?" he snarled savagely.
Well. I'm Just as fit as you are for
Wainwright See?" Lucene shuddered
perceptihly. And if you don't do -"
That will do" cut in Mr.. Andrews
chilled voice. His eyes were on the girls
face. "Lucene is right"
But I only wanted to marry her" |"
protested Walter. changing his tone to
his new opponent ~
Impossible" declared Mr.. Andrew,
with emphasis.
so that's the gamer" he cried.
That's the game. Walter" returned
his valet. quietly. You 60 tomorrow %
Well. / don'ti" he fared UP. ''D'you
get me? l don't"'
Mr.. Andrew did not even honor this
defiance with a glance. He addressed
himself to Mr.. Blount, who had entered
the room wits his wife.
Mr.. Blount, will you kindly send
Freeman here? Your son wishes to give
orders about packing. You also leave
tomorrow. Have you any objectionsT"
Objections? No." declared Mr.. Blount
with energy. We're glad TO 60 home,
amt we, Sadie? Sure-yes! Come on"
He took her arm and hurried her out
somewhat roughly.
Now. look here" bluffed Mr.. Walter.
strutting UP to Andrew. Il don't scare
worth a cent. 1 know a thing or two
know a thing or two"
"Ah. Very well, Walter" said Mr..
Andrew. WIS., the utmost suavity.
'Wehn Mr.. Marshall comes we are
going to allow you to .confide in him.
! Mr.. Marshall he continued, lis a de-
! tective in the Pinkerton service"
The young man turned a dead white.
Mr.. Andrew addressed himself to the
girl.
Perhaps, Lucene," he said, with a
touch of vague and polite regret, per
haps Walter will depart before morn
| ing. / said Walter. / should have said
Diamond
Andrew" begged the young man
hoarsely. graspiDg his Wallets arm. I'll
do what you say
Don't give me up. Andrew" he
legged, abjectly. Don't give me up.
Lucene!'
The giyl quickly answered the appeal.
Let him go, Andrew, please" she said
quietly. 81 don't want any trouble"
Mr.. Andrew rubbed his chin and ap-
peared TO reflect while the footman
looked from Mrs. Wainwright to her
brother. At last Mr.. Andrew spoke.
Il think il was Mr.. Walter who want
ed you, Freeman" he said slowly.
These people," exclaimed the girl,
with a shudder. when they were alone.
DO you know them, Mr.. Andrew
II am sorry you have been annoyed"
he said earnestly. approaching her in
his fatheriy manner. why didn't you
tell me? Was 1t quite-frank of you?"
1t was wrong not to tell Courtland
everything from the first" she said in
a low voice. Don't you think so. An
drew?'
Perhaps it was" he admitted easily.
In point sof fact" he went on
grayely. Il am beginning to regret that
] advised you as did for fear that you
may now be compelled to be quite
frank with him. 49,.
The girl started and and gave him a
quick. frightened glance.
What do you nlean?" she exclaimed
Mr.. Andrew looA. ! very sober.
do you remember Creegan?" he
asked meaningly.
"Creegan!" gasped the girl and her
hand went to her heart.
Yes Jim Creegan. Of Chicago"
"Yes-why?" she asked bresthlessly.