Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

suCh esgeTneSS, SuCh intense longing,
such keen anxiety to establish her iden-
tity with the child who figured in an
accident OF no very remarkable nature
that they could not help being vastly
surprised
Their establishment was not lessened
when Philip exclaimed:
And / ives the boy"
But ! said boy with newspapers. "
Yes, very urchin. a wait OF the
streets"
My uncle struck you"
ooh. this IS too marvellous. Mother,
you must remembeT-'
MY dear one. ! remember the event
as II It had taken place yesterday.
Your uncle would not have cared were
you killed that night All he wanted
was your money. Now he has that. and
mine. He was indeed, A wicked man"
Mother, dear. he is unhappy. Are
we? But. Mr. Arson, what wonderful
change in your fortunes has taken
place since our first meeting2 Is the
newspaper trade so thriving that a
carriage and pair. a supper at the Sa-
voy stalls at tho Regents Hall and
bouquet from Rosalind's are mere trim
mlngs, 50 10 speak, 10 a busy day"
Evelyn protested Mrs. Atherley
But the girl was too buoyant, too
utterly Obvious OF all that this meet
ing meant 10 Philip, 10 cease from
chatting him
Please. Mr. Arson, do tell us the
secret. viii sell any paper you name
I fylftp fny- CT, ,pG,,
l admit, but may only sing them once
month. l have loads of time to run
about crying 'EXtrey speshulH 'Orrible
disawster' Or does the magic spring
from writing those thrilling stories one
sees piaacrded on the boardings? l be-
iieve l could do it, once won a prize
In Iady's magazine for set OF verses.
the genuine and unaided production OF
girl aged under fourteen"
Philip compelled himself to respond
20 her mood. He promised to reveal
his specific for money making at
some future period, when she was SUI.
hciently dazzled TO accept his words as
those OF a prophet
With The tact OF woman Of the
world. Mrs. Atherley led the CONVERSE
ton back 10 less personal channels. The
great restaurant was rapidly filling now,
The occupants Of neighboring tables
cast occasional glances at the merry
trio which discussed the foibles of the
musical world. the ways of agents. the
little meannesses and petty spites of the
greatest artists, and, incidentally. did
ample Justice to an excellent meal.
met such delightful girl. Evelyn was
quite certain that some unknown good
fairy had given her this pleasant ac-
quaintance, and Mrs. Atherley. after a
silent spasm of regret that her daughter
should be denied the position in the
greater world for which she was admi-
rably fitted, abandoned herself to the
infectious gayety OF the younger peo-
pie.
She and Evelyn confessed TO a feeling
OF renewed surprise when Philip hap
pened to mention his London address.
Whatever faults the denzens OF Park
Lane may possess. that OF being I'M
known cannot be reckoned among them,
and Mrs. Atherley, in a period not very
remote, knew the occupants of every
house in that remarkable thoroughfare.
She could not. however, recall the name
OF Arson.
! At last most enjoyable meal came
| to an end. Philip. surrounded most
ably by skilled head waiter. spun it
out to the utmost possible limit. but the
| memorable clock would not be denied.
He thought the two ladies might pre-
| for IN AvNs nj
them away in his carriage, and made
an excuse that no had an appointment
\ at his club. In truth, he wished to be
free 10 walk far and fast while his ex-
! cited brain demanded solution OF tho
| strange congeries OF events which had
SO crowded into his life during As hours.
| About the time that Philips coach
1 man safely deposited Evelyn and her
mother at their residence. Victor Gre
nier, again attired in evening dress and
accompanied by Jocky Mason, whose
huge frame was incased in a suit OF
| gray tweed, entered a fashionable West
End bar, and found an elegant young
person leaning against the marble
| topped counter. engaged in a war of
wits with a barmaid.
! The arrival OF the two men. however.
put a quick stop TO the badinage The
youth quilted the counter with care
less dlscourtesy that annoyed the girl
TO whom he was talking
! Well" he demanded from GrenIer.
did anything happen"
J Jimmie" was the cool reply, Il told
you that your stupid rIse last night
would result IN failure Far worse. IT
has supplied you with rival against
/ whom you may as well give up the
game at once"
Rot" cried the other. ierceIy. with
an oath. Don't irritSte me- Tell me
plainly what has gone wrong now"
She was there. and sang delightfully."-
Pom my honor, she Is a pretty girl
But the man was there, TOO and he
managed To improve SO well on the OPP
portunity you were kind enough 10 pro
vide for him, Jimmie, that after her
show was over she and her mother met
him AT the main entrance. and they
drove off together 10 the Savoy in a car
riage and pair
Then who the deuce Is he?" demand
ed the angry youth.
Il tell you. Jimmie, YOU have no
earthly chance. Last nights intruder
was none other than Mr. Philip Arson
the millionaire"
Philip Arson Great Scott, ue-o,
all men In the world"
The younger man became very pale