The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-04-30
9. PE1TLLIPS oPPENMEIAa
(copyIigilt. lsiE. By otis +. WOODY


the door,"
There is a young lady here.'' he
said. who caught me up upon the
landing. She. too. believe. wishes
to see you"
He threw open the door and stood
on one side. A young woman came
q little hesitatingly into the room. Her
hair was plainly brushed back, and
she wore the severe dress Of the Sal
vation Army.
Want to see me, young ladyT"
Quest asked.
She held out book. -.
MY name is Miss Quigg," she said.
81 want to ask you for g subscrip-
tion to our fundB.'
Quest frowned q little.
Very well. Miss Quigg, you shall
have donation. / am busy today. but
call at the same hour tomorrow and
my secretary shem have o check ready
for YOU"
The girl smiled her gratitude.
The professor laid his hand upon
her arm as she passed.
Young lady," he observed. "you
seem very much In earnest about your
work"
"It Is only the people in earnest.
SIR" che answered, who can do any
good in the world. My work 10 worth
being in earnest about"
"You compel my admiration. Ny
most respectful admiration. May I.
too. be permitted"
He drew out q pocketbook and
passed over toward her little wad Of
notes.
'It is go kind OF you." che muir.
INJURED. I'VE never have any. heBita-
tion iE accepting money. May know
your manner.
TT is not necessary" the professor
anawered. "You can enter me-" he!
added. aB he held open the door for
her. .'as friend--oF would you prefer
q pseudonym?"
{. a pseudonym, if you please" she
begged. I'VE have 30 many who send
lus sums ofmoney On friends. Anything
will do" ~ ssrs
The professor glanced around the
.foonl.
What pserdonyrn shall ! adoptf'
he ruminated. @Shall ] say that an oak
sideboard gives you i've hundred dol.
tars Or q Chippendale sofa? Or"
he added, his eyes resting for q mo-
ment upon the little box, "a black
box?"
The two girls from the other side of
the table started. Even Quest swung
suddenly around. The professor, az
though pleased with his fancy, nodded
,as his fingers played with the lid.
eyes. that viii do very nicely e he
decided. Put me down Black Box
I'VE hundred dollars" 49,,
The girl took out her book and be.
gan to write. The professor, with a
little farewell bow, crossed the room
toward Quest. Lenora moved toward
the door.
(, .Yet me see you out" sho said 20
the girl pleasantly.
Lenora opened the door. Both girls
started. Only few feet away Craig
was standing. his head u little thrust
forward. For Q moment the quiet self.
respsct OF HE manner seemed 10 have
deserted him. He seemed at a loss for
words. y. y
What do You wantg" Lenora de-
manded.
II was waiting for my master" !"
Craig explaineds
-Why not dpwnstairs?D Lenora
asked slspiciousiy. 'tYoa did not come
{, up with him., Il .s,
J automobile. = Craig explained. at oc.
fcurred to me chat IL he wefe going to
be long here shonid have time to go
sand order ancther tire. fE is 0e no
fponseqHenee. though. ! win 90 down
and wait In the carr q.
/ Ilsnpra stood az tho top OF the stairs
AID watched him disappear THsn sle
went fhouEhtfully back to her work
The pr0fese5r and Guest were talking
ct the farther end GS tha room.
II was In hopeE, II feaE hopes. = the
I professor admitted, sstEat yrn Ynsehk
have heard soneshing. / profnised 10
eaii at Mrs. Rheshhoidtss this otter
snoOp.'
Guest ahooIs bis head.
J There IL ming to report aE rrea.
+ end. lIr. Ashi eighs he announced
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akeieton ana Mss. Rhesnnefdee neck.
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ane pf6fessbt took q e66ffe5us leave
nk them all aud departed I.ancrn
crossed the room e slisra Queat vas
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