The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
(Copright, lSlL)
Copyright. lslL)
HTk7HERE did We leave off" SAID
" Anna Stuart.

No" said Anna, and having said 1t
stopped her slow walk, and leaning hei
arms on the parapet, gazed down into
the gray-waters of the Thames.
Marry? We haven't penny between
us-or little more. We broke away iron
our old associations last week, but were
still thieves. We still have to MAKE
money by our wits if we want to live.
Captain stood very close.
And" she cried, 81 want TO livel
love livingl | must live"
you shall live, darling" said Charles
YES" she said, by our old tricks,
and was silent.
The Young man despaired a little.
Anna" he begged. Marry me-and
chance it"
No" said she, ito be poor and free i:
bad enough. but to be poor and
shackled-" Her shudder was sufh-
cient. Then she turned TO him, and
very softly: But we're still partners
you and II"
Forever" said Captain. 4 will build
a fortune for you. What did you do in
Paris, Lady,"
And she laughed two or three short
little strange laughs and would not tell
him, but said:
Have you enough money Charles, to
take me out to dinner?
Where"
The East Room at the Criterion"
The young man turned out trousers
pocket and counted the money.
"Three-ffteen." said he "YesE
Very slowly they left the Embank-
ment and came to Westminster Bridge
On the bridge, she said:
We'll drive"
So the Young man taxed his resources
further by hailing a cab.
They drove in silence for a little while
then he bent toward her and asked:
Anna, you have scheme"
Yes"
You made money out of Paris?"
a little. But we shall have to borrow
a great deal more TO finish the scheme.
Charles. will you he led"
Where YOU will. You know that
Lady" And the young man kissed rap
turously a curiously small, soft, and
feminine hand that belied the momentary
mingled passion and hardness of her
face.
AT the Criterion" said Anna, we
may pick up an idea. One never knows.
Let us get out now and walk"
He stopped the cab, paid for it, helped
Anna out, and was happy she allowed
him to retain her arm.
They ascended to the East Room at
the Criterion.
When she had taken off her gloves,
settled the menu, and chosen the wine,
he asked:
Have you a real plan?"
Il think we're in for a run" said she,
and her mouth curled with laughter.
Knowing her he waited to hear. She
put her elbows on the table, her soft
face into her palms, and said with little
pauses here and there for thought:
We live by Our wits. We have plenty
and they must not let US down to
three -pounds-fifteen. The world is full
of most wonderful chances for people
with wits
And who will take risks" Captain
added
Anna gurgled her derision in laugh
ter.
Charles. we arc looking for fresh
and immediate means of supply, and
have not the slightest doubt that we shall
find the means. Oh. dear no! You are
willing to be led tonight? Good! Be-
cause have a plan, and you shall look
on and applaud at the end. | may be
able to tell you something soon, but do
not know. One never does know what
may happen" She paused longer; she
looked around her: more early diners
were dropping in. But room like this
for instance, provides ! shall not
tell you any secrets, though, yet. | shall
wait for the applause"
Anna fell into silence as the waiter
hovered over her shoulder with a sauce
boat When she had helped herself and
the waiter had moved away, she went
on:
when one lives by ones wits and
lives with the Big Risk as constant COM
paniOn "-dimples crept into their places
her soft brilliant eyes shone on
Charles-''well." said she, when one
lives, then. with the Big Risk. one has
to be clever. l learned that long ago. So
did YOU | don't doubt that. But you're
going to be looker-on, audience, pupil,
this time, and clap my smartness at the
end. So don't obtruJe your smartness."
1t was nearly half-past eight when
over coffee Anna dropped impersonal
talk. and said with a thrill:
THE Chance! wonder? You see
who has just come in"
Mr.. Captain looked, but could not
name the newcomer.
That is Lord Longborough. You no.
tice his right arm is in sling"
Il do"
You noticed the report OF his acci-
dent in this mornings papers, no
doubt"
No said Mr. Captain, assuming
whimsical shame of his ignorance.
Lord Longborough hurt his right
arm yesterday; he is on the eve of
big game expedition, is, in fact, starting
tomorrow, and it was thought that the
accident might interfere with his plans,
but his doctor said the arm would prob
ably get we'll on the way. Longborough
is very rich. | saw him going into Dor
ett's Bank in Fenchurch street a little
while ago.
Can that benefit you?" asked Mr..
Captain after little thought
at might, if / wished to borrow
money from him." replied Anna.
"Do you wish to borrow money from