Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-27
THE NTRooUCToNS WERe MADE MORTON RGTHEo ctNenne0

out layishly but never wasteful.y. II was thS
home Of a scholar, dreamer, wide Traveller.
In the library stood the master Of the house,
idly lingering some papers which lay ON the
study table. lie shrugged at some unpleasant
thought, settled his overcoat about his sboul-
ders, took up his hat, and walked from the
room, frowniug slightly. The butler, who also
acted in the capacity Of valet, always within
call when his master was about, stepped
swiftly to the hall door and opened II.
" may be out late, Joaes,H said Hargreave
Yes, SIR" 1@ .&
Hargreaye stared into his face keenly, as II
trying to pierce the grave face to learu what
was going on behind 1t. no. x, Z, /.
How long have you been with mef,,
Fourteen years, sir" =, ..f.l. ~ s7,,
Some day l shall need you"
Ny lie has always been al your disposal
sir, since that night you rescued it,
Well, | hayen't-the least doubt that when
l ask you will give.''
Without question, sir. 1t was always so
understood"
Half an hour later be got into tAxicab and
directed the man to drive downtown as far as
Twenty-third street and back to Columbus
circle. The bewildering display oil lights, how
ever, in nowfss served to III; the sense Of op-
preston THAT had weighed upon him all day.
South Of Forty-seeond street he dismissed the
taxieab and stared undecidedly at the brilliant
Gign Of famous restaurant He was neither
hungry nor thirsty but there would be strange
faces to study and music.
II was an odd whim. He had not entered \
Broadway restaurant In all these years. He
was unknown. He belonged to no clubs Two
months was the loneest time be had ever re-
mained In New York since the disposal Of his
old home 10 Madison avenue. and, his ResigDa-
tion from his clubs. This once, then. he would.
break the law be had written down for him
self. Boldly he entered the restaurant. .,-.-.
Some time before HarsreavS surrsndered to
the restless spirit OF rebellion, bitterly to
repent for 1t later, there came into this restau-
rant man and woman. They were both
evidently well known, for the head waiter was
obsequious and hurried them over to the best
table he bad left and took the order himself
The man possessed keen, intelligent face.
You might have marked him for successful
lawyer, for there was an earnestness about his
expression which precluiei life OF idleness.
His age might have been anywhere between
40 and 80. The shoulders we're broad and the
hands which lay clasped upon the table were
slim but muscular. Indeed, everything about
him suggested hidden strength and vitality.
His companion was small handsome, and ami
mated. Her frequent gestures ard mutabe
eyebrows betrayed her foreign birth. Her
age was matter Of Importance to no one but
herself.
They were at coffee when she said There's
a young man coming toward us. lie is look
ing at you"
The man turned Instantly his lace lighted
up with friendly smile Of -acognition."
Who is III" she asked.
"A chap worth knowing; reporter just Il
little out of the ordinary. I'm going to intro
duce him. You never can tell We might
need him some day. All. Norton, how are
your
GOOD evening Mr.. Brc me" The reporter,
catching sight Of pair of dazzling eyes. hesi-
tated
The Princess PerIgOr, Norton You're in
no hurry, are youf"
Not now" smiled the reporter.
"Ah!" said the princess, interested. It was
the old compliment, said "a an unusual way.
II pleased her.
The reporter sank ITO a chair. When lnac-.
tive he was rather dreamy eyed sort Of chap
lie possessed that rare accomplishment OF
taking upon one subject and thinking npou
another at the saue time 81. while be talked
IL ..ith aha rnnn. .-orr a Z. an A.a Al.ou.n.