The Washington herald., 1916-06-25

have done a good piece of business, not only for
the young lady but for yourselves!"
He bowed himself out, and a moment later,
Carson Grant and Mona also took their departure,
the Professor accompanying them to the elevator
and waving his hand genially to them as 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 the point of opening the door
and stepping into Herrman's office when the hall
door was pushed open, and Mona stepped in
oreathlessly 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 was breathing quickly.
Il want to get better acquainted with your
she contded, looking up into his face with
glance that melted any suspicious which Herman
might have entertained. Cant you call? l have
written down my address for you 1 am so lone
some by myself in this big city that would love
to have you come and me"
"Of course I'll come-with pleasure :" prom.
ised Herman beaming.
But don't let Miss Roberts know I have
asked you,' said Mona hurriedly, calling Mary by
the name under which the ether had registered
NShe is little cat when she sees that men prefer
me to her And you do, don't you?"
The Professors smile deepened. "Of course I
do! How could l think otherwise?"
Mona flashed him an answering smile. and
the door was just closing behind her when Mary
entered the Office from the ad joining room. with
out word, she stepped across to Herman and
held out her hand.
'GlVe me that note?" she demanded
What note?" evaded Herman uneasiIy trv.
ing TO hide it behind his back
The note that brazen hussy gave you. She
can't put anything like that over on me!
Herman held out the grudginglv and
Mary snatched it away, her eyes flashing
81 thought that you were my friend" she
said suttingly.
Il am protested Herman.
Then you will have 10 prove it" she re-
turned icily.
of course, shall. my dear" Herman
looked properly crestfallen, and humble Mary
looked at him, opened her lips as though to speak
AGAIN and then, without another word. stepped
into the hall. slamming the door behind her
Mary had hardly eioned Mona in their fat
when the telephone shrilled abruptly. Mona
stepped to the instrument, laughing
=, who wants 20 wager that it isn't Herrman?"
She took down the receiver and motioDed Mary
and Winnie Andrews to come closer
How are you, Professor" she called syveet1v
~ IS SO good of You TO remember me so soon
What is that? VIII be at home this evening?
Or course! Yes, indeed, shall be glad to see
you!"
She hung back the receiver and burst into
paroxysm of merrment.
He will be here at eight. You will have to
leave the coast clear. Mary. Let me see-you
gave him your address. didn't vou?"
Il told him I lived in the suburbs But I
dear?"
Fine! Give me half an hour with him. and
Will guarantee TO arrange pretty tableau
as you ever saw"
The girls hurried through their dinner. and
Mary and Winnie Andrews made their wav to the
street to watch for the coming of Herman while
Mona proceeded TO make an elaborate toiIet for
the event. The Professor was on time and flushed
with pleausre and conceit at the warmth of
Monas greeting. The girl told him demurelv that
her aunt" was calling on friends, and that they
were alone. She a 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 on a corner divan
when the hall door opened softly, and Mary burst
into the room, with exaggerated cry of vel
come to Mona. Then she paused as she recognized
Herman. The Professor stepped forward hastily
holding out his hand to her tenderly, but she
ignored it.
Il did not know that you had company, Miss
Gordon she said icily. Il bid YOU good night :"
With her head held high and her eyes fash
ing, she strode from the room. leaving the dis
comhted Professor staring after her stupdy. In
the corridor outside, she seized Winnie Andrews
arm and hurried to the street.
Il want a taSi-cab quick! The Professor will
naturally think that l have gone to his Office to
wait for him, and have accounting of his &C
tions-and he will follow there as soon as he
can get away. You tell Mona where have gone
and tell her ! will phone her"
She sprang into a machine, waiting at the
corner and waved her hand iauntilv II her cal
culations were correct, she saw daring way by
which she 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 a step outside, and the
door opened to admit the Professor
Il had hoped YOU would be here, nv dear
young friend! l have come to explain to YOU
certain things, which I fear may have deceived
you!"
There Is no need of explanations !" said
rf1H- rSSsr
although may appear innocent to you! have
decided that this affair has gone quite far
enough I was only waiting for you to come so
that could tell you to your face! I am going