Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-18
The False Panel

tie the problem. He wanted to de-
eide before Orville should return
whether he was to avengc Trelow-
sky's death or to reward his benefac-
tor by silence.
But the problem would not be set
tied. With every minute Evans
warning impulse strengthened in their
opposite directions. out of this tu-
multi one thing, however, cleared itself
in his mind-he could not, for time
ut least, endure Orvilles society.
He was startled out of his reveric
by Orvile's step upon the terrace. He
braced himself sternly for the ordeal
of speaking to the man who had be-
come to him so suddenly an object of
horror.
You're pale yeti" exclaimed Or
Vile II didn't know You cared so
much about the little chap"
Evan raised his head.
1T amt only that" he stammered.
IL am not feeling fell
Have brandy and soda sug
gcStcd Orvillc.
You will not understand" said
Evan; but II feel that l should
like to be alone for II while"
"Alone? Certainly. The creative
mood is coming over YOU again. eh:"
mo. ii isn't that. l told you it
would be difficult for YOU to compre-
mySclf-for II while
Leave hore!' Orville spoke as if
he could hardly believe what he heard.
"As YOU wish" he added in II tone
that told Evan he was offended.
The blind youth rose quickly; the
fact that he had gained his point With
so little difficulty gave him a sense
of great relief.
Il mean at once-tonight." he said.
"Tonight- Orville'S voice strain
ed with surprise. Have l offended
you in any way"
Not at all-but II feel Il strange
mood coming over me. l must goI
away"
VERY We'll" Orville replied stiff
ly. Il will call your man for YOU"
Evan shook his head firmly.
"Please pardon me. l wish to go
quite alone. l shall find my way. l
know east from west and north from
south" He said this half banter
ingly: he had wished to keep the con-
versation from being too significant.
But the matter was ont of his con-
troll; Orville was taking it with all
seriousness.
How much money shall YOU
WANT" he asked.
"None at ALL have so much OF
my own now-money that You helped
me earn" He added this after Il
pause. with a bitterness that did not
fail to impress Orville.
"My part in your good fortune"
lie said Stitfly, Il would like to have
you forget-no matter what happens
l do not wish YOU to feel the slightest
obligation to me-"
Evan bit his lip.
Il appreciate your generous spirit.
he replied. ''but l shall never be able
TO forget it. And now. if you will
try to mderStand-I feel that l must
GO"
Il believe" replied Orville. that
| appreciate your desire TO leave. l
suppose l shall never see You again
at least not in the way we have been
accustomed to meeting" He paused.
but resumed quickly. However. that
is no reason why | should not start
you safely off on your journey. Which
way are YOU going:"
''To New York. answered Evan,
with pale lips.
Half an hour later orville helped
Evan from his car. The train for
New York had just pulled in. The
millionaire accompanied his protege
into the parlor car section. said good
by. and then walked down the plat
form to another part of the train.
On the steps of one OF the last cars
Evans man was standing. Orville
stepped up to him.
Remember" he said quietly, Il
want To be kept informed of every
move he makes. Don't lose sight of
him for one moment. If he attempts
to leave this country engage passage
for me on the same steamer"
CHAPTER V.