Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20
t." "Catspaw," Etc.

Catspaw," Etc.
do wish the person-whoever 1t is
would comet"
Rutherford realized for the first time
that she was terribly excited, and was
controlling II only by great mental ef-
fort. Her cheeks were flushed, and she
was darting swift glances in every di-
| rcctlon.
What II the person doesn't recognize
me?' she asked. suddenly, with n Wild
ening of the eyes.
mo tpouble about that" reassured
Craig, You are at the right table, so
conditions are ideal-the time, the place,
| and the girl"
He purposely spoke somewhat nippantiy
In order TO get her out of her tense
mood; but she only knitted her brows.
/ But how should he know me? You
said that Miss Arany knew about the
| buckle, and she might come too"
All. She also had thought about her
/ rival! Craig wondered If she dreaded
! meeting this other claimant from any
! fear as to her own proofs
! II think he would know you in thou
! sand, Craig answered.
( But how"
| From my description Of you"
II don't see how you could have given
him any description of me, in this short
time she protested In low voice.
u think he has had time to get It. lie
must have been in New York when the
/ advertisement was seem and probably
was informed about It by wire for I was
asked to send an adequate description of
YOU to him. at the General Delivery. |
sent II down by my man. this morning"
isn't it all mysterious" she ex-
claimed
Very" agreed Craig heartily. He was
thinking how little of the mystery she
a else HNsag1
ing her of suspecting He had a small
scar on the back of his head as a sign
of one phase of II.
IL wonder If your description was a
good one?" she asked, feminine curiosity |
too strong to be suppressed.
For answer, Craig took from his pocket |
piece Of paper--a carbon copy of n
typewriter description of her She read |
it, and a soft flush crept slowly from chin .
to check, from cheek to the tips of her
ears, until at last, in spite Of herself, she
was bushinE furiously.
Don't you think 1t rather"
'Inadequate?" he interrupted. Yes,
noticed that-but I'm not n trained writer,
YOU know! Besides / was afraid to be
quite honest. 1t might mislead the search
ing marty"
Didn't you tell me that, by the terms
of the will, you must apply personally?
Well, I was afraid If l laid It on too
thick he might think I was an Interested
party; in short, that I was making love
to you!"
I'm afraid anybody would think So
after that" she said half-defantly, with
a return of the beautiful rose color.
"Only ignorance could ever so mislead
one'' he said fatty.
She glanced at his mperturbable ex-
preston, unable to make herself believe
that she didn't know the signs of love-
making when they had been so brazcnly
displayed.
II don't understand" she faltered
"Of course you don't" he replied,
promptly; "else you would know I could
never he accused Of sentiment-yetl Why,
this isn't q circumstance to what l could r
do, If I really got started" !
She looked at her watch again, quite
unable for the moment to reply to this 8
person.
~ wish he would come" she whispered, r
As il in answer to her entreaty man I
stood at her elbow, bowling and smiling s
as confidently as If he were the one per-
son In the world they both expected and [
wanted to see. '
"Ah' so you are here!" he said; that ]
Is good" (
1t was J. Baron Helderman h
Rutherford was so astounded by the ad- +
vent of this man that he did not move. C
Perhaps you expected someone else, a
Mr, Rutherford; and you. my dear Mrs. e
ralCott." said the banker, suavely. b
Craig thought that he had never de- s
ested the man more than he did at this a
moment, as he stood sweeping the girl
With admiring and omnivorous eyes. Why a
hould this man thrust himself into the Il
;i'Is life mt every opportunity? And
Why, if he had a secret understanding n
With her did he use this mysterious IL
method to bring about n public rendez-
'ous? Yet it was just like the man who
lad twisted and doubled all over the n
hip! Craig looked sharply at the girl, ii
Who to every appearance was merely
reeting again the casual acquaintance of
voyage. @;
1T is Mr.. Helderman, believe" she
aid in surprise. "Why, you cannot VI
"The person who was to meet you here 81
t 4;3O?" he finished. "Why not? You b,
ee me here at the appointed time, do
on not?"
"Why, yes. but"
"Of course you would wish to satisfy g
ourself." continued Helderman quickly.
That is right. 1t ia up TO me to satisfy II
ou-to identify myself with the trans
ction. To set your mind at rest let me W
uggest that you are here in the interest nj
ight?" '''' =,
Yes" assented the girl. eagerly Fl
Have you the identifying papers or the fc
ther buckle, Mr. Helderman?" ~
Not with me-" said the fnancier.
"The matter is in fact In h
he hands of a legal firm at present. but
is necessary for me perhaps TO be per g,
onally satisfied. 1t is l who must know ~
s we'll as you, I wish to assure MYSELF =,
ersonally as to the proof II you care ,e
let me examine your own buckle for a
.
Miss Ballantyne glanced over at Ruther- -,
ord and Helderman followed her glance !,
onhdently. But Rutherford shook his p,
cad. He had reasons of his own for
OF trusting this man. 81,
I'VE will have to make a further an a,
ointment with you, Mr. Helderman." he "a,
aid outwardy courteous. This Is such