Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-31

mill and got away with it, and finally underlying every
act of his life the settled conviction that he could
not fail. 1t not egotism but something eise IA
Mr.. Dawkins knew it the pledge
Since that first SUGGESTIVE Comedy OF Lne'-Mr
Dawldns gone steadily forward, and a clanking.
seemingly endless stream OF gold was his reward Ihee
novels tumbling out, after the other and the
each without precedent in the case
of the other two. Within year, those ieah squahd
days of starvation a century behind him; and still
fortune trod him ruthlessy in her efforts to be-
stow more favors.
in his hfe then had the At the end OF
his year plenty gave his distinguished name
to the he loved the woman who had seen with
eyes the misery through which he had climbed
the woman who understood. 1t the irony OF fate
that Immediately after, when he safely beyond the
reach Of want, by his efforts great fortune had
thrust upon him through his wife. 1t by the
graceful death of uncle and unexpected as 1t
unnecessary. Then his pledge!
Give my life sell my eternal SOUL"
After the first grating recollection OF it, Mr.. Daw
kins satisfied. 1t bitter bargain. but bar
gain. and the last quality in Mr.. Dawkns' character
was reputation of promise He didn't mind now
only for Dolores And little Dolores! With strange
expression his face Mr.. Dawkins finished dressing
and downstairs.
The months passed, and there a subtle change
in his manner 1t not fear, it uneasiness
for the future his wife resigna
ton. He to debt Yet he unhappy
He enjoyed every instant those ebbing months.
one sips the dress OF wine. Dolores. the charm
ing, vivacous Dolores. for the gentle glory of
motherhood of course, knew nothing it-she
know. She had noticed the change i'm his manner
which he so loved. And she happy he in the
besowal upon him of that infinite which per-
fects and crowns life.
n Da " quit counting the months.
and began counting the weeks. Then the days.
all fixed in his mind clearly day, hour
minute when he would be called fulfill pledge.
Give my life sell my eternal SOUL"
1t would come without effort his part his
study, there things exalted
him. These days Mr.. Dawkins devoted closing up
certain affairs that they would readily understood
byby his executors! 1t all done quietly without
hint Dolores word of the purport of II all to
the attorney who drew his will.
And at last the day! The cycle of Time had
completely At breakfast there was a sparkle
in Dolores eyes and smile upon her red lips She
exulted in the fact of existence After a moment
abstraction. face sobe-ed
you tired, john" she said. You take
h. soRs hsss he
two The sme sr sa Rns % bd M the
ward and laid laid one a.sI hand I'd, on his
% a0ns ber ssb2 ps raz
father stood gazing down At her This he was to give
MY life, sell my eternal sou!"'
and .sssd e ehd lightly HI sS oa es
Of the the do1r OF the he mss
about his mouth softened as he saw her. she must
.Tm going the study for WHILE" he said please
s1e:sa he sba 5sp ss1 and held
CRUSHED to him for owe 6ah ss wbspsps
back ID he @ to- After He
ILL Of song she e. moved away He smiled
ss4 Say o ss.f
M g sacs S0 at his r1 Was eT w
him on the s ~ minutes m 4easS
The second s0R hand few the dial
At o'clock Mr.. Dawkins was stu waiting.