New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

He held out his hand. She put hers in it.
Its TOO bad, Allan, she said. But
il wasn't 20 be- And, even now, you have
one consolation,- money that Lloyd'S
must pay you.
The money means nothing, Cynthia
Miss Nlevrick is mistaken Nlinot in
terruptei Lord Harrowby has not even
that consolation Lloyd's owes him moth
why no.3" asked the girl defantly.
Up 20 an hour ago" said Alinot, you
were determined to marry his LordShlp'
Il should hardly put it that way. But
| intended to.
YES. Then YOU changed your mind.
Why"
Il changed it because found out about
this ridiculous, this insulting, policy.
Then his Loriship's taking out OF the
policy caused the calling off OF the wedding
yves. Why"
at may interest YOU 20 InOw-and 1t may
interest Lord Harrowby to recall-that five
minutes before he took out this policy ne
signed an agreement 90 do everything IN his
power To- bring about the wedding. And he
further promised that ii the wedding should
be called of because Of any subsequent act
of his he would forfeit the premium
"Bv Cad" said Lord Harrowby.
The taking out Of the policy was sub
sooucnt act continued Minot. "The pre-
MUM. | fancy. is forfeited.
Hes got YOU, Allan, said George Har-
rowbv. coming forward. and for one can't
say I'm sorry. You're going to tear up that
policy now-and 60 % work for me.
81 for one am sorry, cried Miss Meyrlck,
her flashing eyes on Minot. 81 wanted you
to win, Allan, wanted YOU to win
"Why?" Minot asked innocently.
"You ought 70 know, she answered, and
turned away.
Lord Harrowby moved toward the door.
"We'rc not hard losers, he said blanliy.
"But-eyerything' gone-it's bit OF
smash-up. Goodby, Cynthia
~Gooiby. Allan-and good luck
"Thanks And Harrowby went out with
his brother
MINoT stood for time, not daring to
lNI move CYNTHIA AIeyrick was at the
window. Her scorntul back was not en-
couraging. Finally she turned, saw Mlnot
gave start Of surprise.
"Oh-you're still here
"Cvnthia now YOU understand he said.
"You know why | acted as did. You real
ize nv position. was in a horrible fix
She looked at him coldly. "Yes, she
said. Il DO undersfa and. You were gambling
on me. YOU came down here to defend your
employers cash Well, YOU have succeeded.
Is there ANYTHING more to be said?'
Isn't there, On the rampartS OF the old
fort the other night"
please DO not make yourself any more
ridiculous than Is necessary. You have put
your employers money above my h.ppi-
ness always, Really, you looked rather
cheap 'olav. with Your sanctimonlous adj
vice that marry Harrowby Aren't you
beginning 20 realize Your own poSitlon-the
silly, childish figure YOU CUT
Then you-
LAST night when YOU came staggering
across the lawn 20 me with this foolish gown
in your arms told YOU hated YOU. Do
YOU imagine hate YOU any less now? Well,
| don't" Her voice became fearful. 81
hate YOU. hate YOU.
But some day
She turned away from him; for she was
sobbing outright now u never want to see
YOU again as long as | live she cried.
"Never! Never Never"
Limp. pitiable Worn by the long fight he
had wagcd, Alinot stood staring heplessly
at her heavng shoulders Then can
only say I'm sorry, he murmured. And
-0o,iI,.'"