The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-01

had refused to accept help. At the
thought his jaws locked pugnaciously.
There was one who loved her. who.
should she refuse his aid was prepared
to make her life intolerable.
He planned in succession at lightning
speed all he might do for her Among
other things he would make this Christ
mas the happiest she or he would ever
know. Not for an instant did he ques-
ton that she who had refused help
from all who loved her could refuse
anything he offered.
The cab stopped in front - n brick
building adorned with many fire es-
capes Afterward he remembered a
bare brilliantly lit hall hung with
photographs OF the Acropois. and
stout. capable woman in cap. who
looked him over and said:
You will find Mrs s., oman in the
writing ROOM
And he remembered entering a room
filed with mission furniture and read
| ing lamps under green shades. 1t was
empty, except for a young girl in deep
black who was seated facing him, her
| head bent above a writing desk. As he
came into the circle Of the lamps the
girl raised her eyes. and as though lifted
to her feet by what she saw and through
no effort Of her own, stood erect.
And the young man who had per-
| suaded himself his love demanded MOTH
| ing, who asked only to worship at her
gate. found his arms reaching out, and
| heard his voice as though il came from
a great distance cry Frances"
| And the girl who had refused the help
of all who loved her like homing
| pigeon walked straight into the out
stretched arms
| After five minutes. when he was al
most able to believe it was true. he said
| in his commanding, masterful way:
| And now I'm going To take you out of
here. I'm going TO buy You a ring, and
a sable coat, and house to i've in, and
a dinner. Which shall we buy first?"
"Flrst." said Frances. frowning hap
ply. Il am afraid We must go to the
Ritz to tell Aunt Emily. She always
loved you. and it will make her so
happy"
ITO the RITZ" stammered the young
man. "To Aunt Emily, | thought they
told me your aunt and--you--"
| I'VE quarrelled. yes" said Frances,
and she has forgiven me; but she has
not forgiven herself SO she spoils me.
and already have house to live in,
and several sable coats, and, OH every
thing, everything but the ring"
II am so sorry" cried Lee. 1T
thought you were poor hoped you
were poor. But you are joking" he ex-
| Gained delightedly. You are here in a
working girls home"
ut is one Of Aunt Emilys charities.
She built it," said Frances. Il come
here TO talk to the girls"
But" persisted Lee triumphantly. IF
! you are not poor why did you pawn our
silver loving cup?"
The face OF the girl became a lovely
crimson, ana tears rose to her eyes As
though at "A confessional. she lifted her
| hands penitent'y.
TRY to understand" she begged: 81
wanted you to love me. NOT for my
| money"
But you knew" cried Lee.
Il had to be sure" begged the girl;
"and ! wanted to Il, lieve you loved me
even If did not love YOU When it was
too late | knew YOU loved me as no
woman ever deserved to be love d, and
wanted that love. | could not live with
out H. So when ! read in the papers
you had returned | wouldn't let mysei:
write you; ! wouldn't let mys, If beg you
TO come To see me. | set a test for you.
Il knew from the papers YOU were at
| the Army and Navy Club and that
around the corner was the recruiting
Office. Ia often seen the sergeant there
in uniform at the door. ! knew you
must pass from your club to the office
many times each day. So | thought of
the loving cup and the pawn shop.
planted it there. II was trick, a test.
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