Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-26

work in II. That's my style!' The last
sentence was addressed to the salesman
in reference TO the cap; but IL fit the
eccentric flnancier's way of doing things.
As for the cap-he bought It; and unuues-
tionably IL was his style-and At.
Before Rutherford had ceased to ponder
over this item he picked up another paper,
the columns Of which were more financial
in character and giving Importance only
to news that affected business, directly or
indirectly Here he again encountered the
name OF Helderman.
j. Baron Helderman to Pay
Flying Visit to the South
Financial circles were interested today
to learn that ]. Baron Helderman had
suddenly decided to pay flying visit to
the South, perhaps going as far as Flor
ida. At his office no Importance was at
tached to this trip, but 1t can hardly be
taken for his health, as he Is the picture
of energy at present, having recently re-
turned from a sojourn abroad. II is
known, also. that he Is immersed in sew
eral important deals now pending, which
will necessitate his presence In the city
within n very few days. The hasty trip
South, therefore, has set tho Street to
wondering as to what new venture, per-
haps In the Southern field, ho may have
In mind.
Rutherford worried over these two con-
concern OF an invalid denied his usual
employments. Ordinarily he would have
paid little attention to the golngs and
comings of Hederman, whether for busi-
ness or for pleasure. but these items
struck him as peculiar. In the same days
news n financial paper was attaching inn
portance to n flying trip South, in the
face OF OBTAINING engagements in New
York; while the banker himself was anx-
ious TO create the impression that he was
going away for needed rest and would
be absent for some time.
Long before this, Craig realized that
he himself had become involved in a
curiously complicated series OF events.
Whether he wished to or not. he must
play the game to the end; and these two
innocent-looking newspaper items came
to him like n challenEe-a call to arms.
He owed It to himself. even though the
girl he had champIoned had proven un-
worthy, to learn more about Helderman's
contemplated move. Yet what could he
do? For some DAYS yet-no telling how
long--he would be confined to his bed.
He shook his fist savagely at an imagis
nary Helderman, before him. II Helder-
man were only there
did YOU do this to me on purpose" he
said aloud.
Mike stuck his head In al the door.
Beg pardon, sor, did you call me?" he
asked.
mo. Mike, was just paying my Sc
spects aloud to-a friend of mine!' he
said.
We'll if he's the same chap I'm think
ing of-asldnE your pardon-just tell him
I'd like to see him, too!'
Seldom did master and man understand
each other better than these two. Few
words were necessary with them to con-
vey thought.
What I was just coming in to say.
sor." continued Mike, was that a young
lady was waiting downstairs to see you"
"a lady? I can't see her here"
"She says it's very important, and she's
sorry to disturb you, but asks that you
see her, anyway. She has been here be-
fore, sor."
Craig defed the doctors. He struggled
up from his bed, and made the protesting
Mike help him into a bedroom robe and
draw n big rattan chair with him in 1t
into the living-room. He confidently and
wonderingly expected to see Miss Ballan-
tyne.
Mike wiped the perspiration from his
brow and went hack to the reception
room where the visitor waited. A few
moments later she appeared In the door.
slender, distinguiShedlo looking figure in
a gray gown and big, black hat, with a
bunch of violets at her waist Then the
light brought the oval face into relief,
and Craig, who had half risen, sank back
again.
You. Miss Arany!" he exclaimed, not
being able in his first moment of sur
prise to conceal his disappointment.
You expected some one else?" Miss
Arany asked in her turn.
You will excuse my not rising" Ruth
erford said. courteously, but without
noticing her inquiry. you see l am
rather incapacitated"
"Oh, | am so sorry" she exclaimed,
with such pretty show OF real concern,
that he felt pleased by her sympathy, in
ways inspired in him. But what ordinary
man is proof against the interest dis
played in him by young and attractive
woman!
Il believe you said that you had busl-
ness OF Importance" he suggested
"Inded, | cannot consult my own inter-
ests until you tell me what has happened
to you'll" she protested. is it an acct
dent, or an illness?"
Not exactly either-and l believe that
owe the fact am not worse off to your
good Offices"
AS he fired this chance shot he watched
her expressive face intently; but she only
replied. as If in pleased surprise:
ITO me! How have I unintentionally
been of some real use TO you?"
You telephoned the doctor in the nick
of time-which was about 3 a. M" he
answered.
II, Mr.. Rutherford?" she raised large
and really beautiful eyes TO his, meeting
his gaze with the frankness of child