The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-30

to have met you all only say that you
have done good piece of business, not only for
the young lady but for yourselves"
He bowed himself out, and moment later,
Carson, Grant and Mona also took their departure,
the Professor accompanying them to the elevator,
and waving his hand genally to them they
descended. From the inner room Mary had heard
the entire interview, and smiled delightedly to
herself as she saw the progress which was being
made She was on the point of opening the door,
and stepping into Herrman's Office when the hall
door pushed open, and Mona stepped in
breathlessy. Herman at his desk turned in sur
PRISE as Mona made her way to his side and
slipped note into his hand. Her face was
flushed, and she breathing quickly.
Il want to get better acquainted with you ~
she confded looking up into his face with a
glance that melted any suspicious which Herman
might have entertained. Cant you call? I have
written down my address for you. I am so lone
some by myself in this big city that would love
to have you come and see me-"
"Of I'll come-with pleasure I" prom.
tsed Herman, beaming.
But don't let Miss Roberts know T have
asked you,' said Mona hurriedly, calling Mary by
the name under which the other had registered.
"She is little cat when she sees that men prefer
me to her. And you do, don't you?'
The Professors smile deepened. "Of course
do! How could think otherwse?"
Mona flashed him answering smile, and
the door was just closing behind her when Mary
entered the office from the adjoining room. With
out word, she stepped across to Herman, and
held out her hand
"Give me that note?" she demanded.
what note?" evaded Herman uneasilv try.
ing to hide it behind his back.
The note that brazen hussy gave you! She
can't put anything like that over on mel"
Herman held out the note grudgingly and
Mary snatched it away, her eyes flashing
Il thought that you were my friend!" she
said cuttingly.
81 amp protested Herman.
"Then you will have to prove it" she re-
turned icily
"Of course, I shall, nv dearv Herman
looked properly crestfallen, and humble. Mary
looked at him, opened her lips though to speak
again. and then, without another word, stepped
into the hall, slammng the door behind her.
Mary had hardly rejoined Mona in their fiat
when the telephone shried abruptly. Mona
stepped to the instrument, laughing
who wants to wager that it isn't Hermann"
She took down the receiver, and motioned Mary
and Winnie Andrews to come closer.
How are you, Professor?" she called sweetly.
1T is SO good of you to remember me so soon
What is that? Will be at home this evening?
Of course! Yes, indeed, shall be glad to see
your
She hung back the receiver and burst into
paroxysm of merriment
He will be here at eight. You will have to
leave the coast clear, Mary. Let see-you
gave him your address, didn't your
Il told him lived in the suburbs But
think will call on you tonight if you don't mind
dear?"
Fine! Give me half an hour with him, and
. L VIII guarantee to arrange pretty ia h1eau
as you ever saw!"
The girls hurried through their dinner and
Mary and Winnie Andrews made their way to the
street to watch for the coming of Herman while
Mona proceeded to make an elaborate toilet for
the event. The Professor time, and flushed
with pleausre and conceit at the warmth of
Mona's greeting. The girl told him demurely that
her aunt" was calling friends, and that they
were alone. She was an adept in the arts of the
coquette, and aided by soft candle lights and the
sentimental music which the Professor was
drumming out of the piano, it was not long before
Herman showed that his conquest was complete.
He was bending over her a corner divan
when the hall door opened softly, and Mary burst
into the room, with exaggerated cry of well
come to Mona Then she paused she recognized
Herman. The Professor stepped forward hastily,
holding out his hand to her tenderly but she
ignored it.
81 did not know that you had company Miss
Gordon % she said Jelly. 81 bid you good night I"
With her head held high and her eyes fash
ing, she strobe from the room, leaving the dis
comfted Professor staring after her stupidity. In
the corridor outside, she seized Winnie Andrews
arm and hurried to the street.
Il want tax-cab quick The Professor will
naturally think that have gone to his office to
wait for him, and have accounting of his ac-
tions-and he will follow me there as soon as he
can get away! You tell Mona where have gone,
and tell her l will phone her!
She sprang into machine, waiting at the
corner and waved her hand jauntily. If her cal
culations were correct, she saw daring way by
"hlcn sne could force issues that very night.
Mary made her way to the rooms of the Vocal
Academy, which she knew were kept open until
ten o'clock, and let herself into Herrmans private
Office. She did not have long to wait In less than
half an hour she heard step outside, and the
door opened to admit the Professor.
II had hoped you would be here, my dear
young friend have come to explain to you
certain things, which fear may have deceived
you'll"
There is need Of explanations" said
Mary CURLY, rising. Il wasn't born yesterday,
although may appear innocent to you! have
decided that this affair has gone quite far
enough was only waiting for you to come so
that could tell you to your face! am going