Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-23
cHAPrER VII coNT1NUBp.

CHE walked slowly toward the door.
- He came forward and opened 1t for
her. Then he closed it again.
Before you 60" he said quietly.
'please tell me IL this-this obstacle to
the marriage-has anything to do with
your brothers personal character?"
Nothing" she replied. "It is-there
are certain matters connected with our
family think Lady Wimberley ought to
know. I may tell her, IL I have the
courage. II have not, / implore you
to do all in your power to break Off
the engagement Sooner or later Lady
wimberley will know the truth 1t is
better that she should hear It now
This matter you speak OF. does your
brother know OF it2'
"Yes."
'Then he ought to tell the woman he
has asked to be his wife. Il Is mat
ter between him and Lady wimberley."
He would keep the secret-for an
others sake. can't say any more.
Please let me go.
He opened the door and accompanied
her down to the street, where q taxicab
was waiting for her When she had
driven off he made his way upstairs
again and rang the bell for Barker.
We'll, my lord" said the detective, en-
terlnB the room and closing the door be-
hind him, what does she want?"
Il don't know, Barker--I don't think
she knows herself But I'm quite certain
OF one thing"
What is that, my lord?"
THAT Mrs Travers is not engaged in
any scheme to harm my nephew"
Why did she come here my lord?"
|She came, Barker" said Lord Arthur,
speaking slowly. ''on an entirely private
matter"
Il beg your pardon. my lord" said
Barker stiffly. 81 think you rang for me,
my lord"
Yes. / want you to bring me up some
tea and pack my bag. 1 am going down
TO Harptree tonight"
Mr.. Barker bowed and took his de-
parture.
Il was afraid that would happen" the
detective said TO himself "a woman like
that can twist men round her little hn-
ger I've no doubt that is what she came
for-to make fool OF him"
CHAPTER VIII.
You look tired, Jack. dear" said Lady
Wimberlsy.
Il am a hit tired" Erleigh replied.
There's lot 10 do just now. / can hard
" nnd time 10 come up and see you"
II know, Jack; don't think / shall be
ve1ed II you don't come quite so often az
-as should like. I quite understand.
4NoW LE4 me all huuuL Guy.
Can ] smoker"
yes. Of course. Shall / get you
mo, dear, thanks I'll smoke a pipe,
n I may"
He. lit his pipe and leaned forward.
resting his elbows on his knees and star
ina at the hre. His face seemed very
pale ana thin and there was a hard look
about hia mouth. He was like q man
who has something unpleasant 10 saw
ana who means to say il. Lady Wim-
berlsy regarded him anxiouEIy.
Il heps Guy is not H." she said after
few moments or silence.
Iil7 On no-a bit OF cold. that's an.
Hen be IN school again tomorrow
you neFer told me he was Ill Jack
That was unkind OF you. You promised
70 write ihanything was the matter with
him-or send a wire"
Ha smiled abstraetsdly. I'm afraid
Anne, dear" he said, that I've been 80
much worried about other matters and
~ course. Guy - not really iii-
da gets such terrible coldaa Lady
Wimperley faitered, One never luioWa.
don't think he Is very stronRn
John Hrlslgh laughed-a aood-natured /
Eonlal laugh. 'Ffe's Is ut as e hddls
he said. Please don't worry about him /
dear Ws-we'Ve got enough e VERY |
about
''Wa-haya enoush-to worry abouty'
what do you meant"
Nothins Anne. / msan-I have = 1
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