Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-28
JOHN ERLEIGH-
SCFIOOLMASTER
GRIPPING STORY OF LOVE MYSTERY AND KIDNAPPING

eyes. But he was glad that Meriet wal
IN the other room.
please sit down." he said quietly
you gave me bit of shock"
I'm 80 sorry," she said, sweetly. TIN
an old friend of Mrs. Travers-we were al
school together-great friends-you know
what girls are-and 1t has lasted-oul
friendship, mean. She is so beautiful
l think she is the most beautiful woman
in the world"
The woman talked eagerly. and the fine
dark eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. She
was good looking herself, tall and grace
ful, with hair that was possibly dyed
but which glittered like gold. Mr.. Verti-
gan. no mean judge OF character, thought
that she was a woman who had seen a
good deal OF the world and had found
plenty OF enjoyment In life.
Yes, she Is beautiful" said Vertigan,
with smile: ''the sister OF lIr. Erleigh,
the headmaster Of Harptree, as you know,
/ am science master there. / suppose
some message"
"oh. no-rve come from Mrs. Travers-
she wants 10 see you"
''Well, please sit down, Mrs. don't
think caught your name"
Miss Newbolt-I won't keep you long.
Was only asked TO come round to tell
you that Mrs. Travers particularly wished
TO see you"
She seated herself in a chair by the firs
and looked up at Vertlgan with smile.
II think IT'S about her SON. she said.
''The boy Is thinking of applying for a
post in some big mandatory. / don't
quite understand what il Is. but | think
he's got 10 have some knowledge OF chem
istry. and Mrs. Travers was wondering
II she could arrange with you-well, she'l
tell you all that herself"
Il should be very glad TO help any rela-
tion OF Mr.. Erleighs," said Vertigan. who
knew that Mrs. Travers did not wish TO
see him about anything Of the sort, But
I do not understand Why she did not
write to me or e9ll on me herself"
shes III, pooyfthlng" said Miss New
bolt, land can't leave the house. So she
sent me round here.
where IL she liyings" qusried yeTti-
gan, who was perfectly well acquainted
with Mrs. TTaYers's address,
"a First-road, West KensinEton. she
is forbidden TO write any letters Or see
any one but this Is rather urgent. and she
thought that perhaps you could help her
u shall bs most pleased" said Verti-
san "By the BY, how did she know my
sddrsssf'
3oh. / can't tell you that" laughed
kiss NeWholt, "Grace Is the sort OF
woman that knows everything. But /
AANNlNaH H4AH |NA ~ AAtAA AtNA AAhNAEAa
you know 1lr. Erlelgh. chr"
Il remember aim as a boy.
"A fine chap
80 I've always heard. Mr. Vertigan. 3"
The sohooInaaafer acrufinised her face.
sEVer been down 70 Harptres7' he
asked.
Never. Ar Vsfiisan." she replied.
Ihen ahe rose from her chair.
= must really be going" sko said II
suppose you wouldn't care 70 come round
viii ne now=t0 see HRS. Tragers.
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sFm afraid e b TOO late. Bliss Nsa-
ees4' bas i Niii eall tomorrow -about tea.
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helt her,
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