Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-28
CHAPTER xCIIL.

CHAPTER AClIL
" HE wizard" took one of the fold
ed slips and drew It slowly across
= his forehead I scarcely breathed
as L watched him. His eyes had taken
on a PARKWAY look. and at first, al
though his lips moved. he made no
sound.
(which question had he taken from
the, little pile I had passed to him?
You ask whether you would be sue
cessful as a professional woman" he
said, and I sank back in my chair. re-
lzxed- That was the one question L
had asked Of which 1 had no fear con-
corning the answer. 1 knew in my own
mind that IL I ever attempted a must
cali career 1 should succeed
you will succeed" he continued. but
in -the face Of obstacles Some one
rear to you will object very strongly
should you attempt to emancipate your
self from a domestic life So IL you
Contemplate such a change. be prepared
to meet with opposition"
IAN I right? Open the paper and
see II that was the question"
I opened the paper as he directed
and read the question aloud 1 think
nv action amused him, as I noticed
hts eyes CLEAN. and his mouth twitch
when I glanced at him
geain he drew a folded paper across
his forehead Again 1 waited breath
less for him to speak.
you want to know II your husband
is in love with" he hesitated, knit
hts brows. than went on slowly-"with
Clarice Lawton-or a name something
like that. No, he isn't in love with
her-yet. But he is in a fair way TO
become So
Drawing a long breath he opened
his eyes which he had closed when re-
peating the name
Once more he passed me the paper
and told me to open it and see II he
were right. This time 1 simply nodded.
II was. all 1 had the power to do, /
couldn't have spoken had my life de-
pended upon it.
One by one he passed the other ques-
lions across his forehead, and one by
one / unfOlded them and assured him
he had answered the question written.
But they held no interest to me. What
did 1 care about Harper Carleton or
his feeling for me, and I paid scant
attention when he said that Holland
Freeman was only Of passing interest,"
10 Robert. She was in the far east.
while Phyllis Lawson was in Clear
Vile. perhaps at that very moment in
Roberts office. pretending TO consult
him
I pIad him and passed out OF the
room. Both Myrtle and Miss Sloane
exclaimed at my paleness-
What did he tell you. Margaret?'
Myrtle asked Hurry up and tell US
before he calls one Of US in"
He answered all my questions"
said.
what did you ask him. do be quick. 81
she insisted, anything Important"
oh rGfn
just then the door opened and he mo-
toned Myrtle.
did he really answer your ques-
tions?" Sue Sloane asked as the door
closed after Myrtle
Yes. he answered them all-that is
in way. But that he knew in some
way what 1 had written J am sure
had such a peculiar feeling of being
watched all the time l was writing
them"
-as thankful that she did not Ques.
ton me further L wanted to think OF
what the wizard had told me. In spite
Of nv doubts 1 was impressed, not only
impressed. but convinced Yet not fol
worlds would 1 have admitted II. have
often wondered since if that were not
the reason these wizards of our pocket
books thrived? Their victims pretend
TO disbelieve, but deep down in then
hearts are more IMAM nAAA GOAN AANcu ina
they possess supernatural powers.
Myrtle soon came out. flushed, ana
triumphant
.-.~He's wonderful she exclaimed
He answered all my questions. and told
me the incest things about what asked
I'm coming again before he leaves"
@wil the other lady step this way
his deep voice broke in upon Myrtle'S
enthusiastic speech
Miss sloane made a little grimacG
expressive Of her unbelief. and followed
him.
When we were left alone, Myrtle
again commenced:
eYou haven't told me a thing about
what he said to you, Margaret. Dom
YOU think he's a wonder2"
~Thepe's nothing to tell" I answered
81 onlyasked about the simplest things
1 have no faith in such people"
well / have! 1 asked him IL Ned
was true TO me, and il he would always
love me, and he told me yes TO both
Then he answered a question I asked