The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
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Guy had TO admit that he knew
nothing about it. He had signed
without reading. He added hastily
that he had objected to the intro
duction of Esther's name. but it had
been pointed out that the clause
was merely formal.
"Oh, You Fool" Said Harold.
'-Oh. you fool, you fool" So Har-
cid apostrophised him, and Guy. in
his misery showed no resentment.
IT was arranged that Guy was to
Ep:straight to New York and visit
the money lender. He was to see
his contract, and find out exactly
how much must be paid 10 clear off
the debt at once.
Il told you. Guy said Esther.
gently. that YOU should have half
my fortune. 1t is yours when you
please to take it. The money means
SO little to me"
81 vowed" he said. with some
thing like a sob in his throat. that
] would take no more money from
You. And now I am forced to do
II. because there is no other way
10 protect YOU. What a failure |
am--what A miserable. abject fail
ure--'
lie looked 50 depIorsbly wretched
that even Harold felt sorry for him
and spoke more kindly. And soon
= was time for Guy to go and for
Harold and Esther to return to the
side of the stricken old lady.
Mrs. BorradaIe Seriously Ill.
The local doctor had, OF course
been hurricdly sent for. and by his
advice a telegram had been sent TO
one Of the leading physicians in
New York, begging him to come at
once to Helm Court. There was no
doubt that Mrs Borrsdale had been
struck down by paralysis. 1t was
pitiful to sec her apparent attempts
al speech
She wishes to say something
which is on her mind" said the doc
tor gravely: we must try and pro
cure her rest
DO YOU anticipate-immedi ate
danger" asked Harold. anxiously.
lie was IN deep trouble. and he
blamed himself for the harsh words
he had spoken 10 his mother. Had
they been the primary cause OF her
attack II 50. he would never for
give himseIf-never
The doctor would give no definite
opinion. We must wait a little
e while" he said When Dr. Viii
lougitby comes We will hold a con-
ference" With which statement
Harold had to be contented.
Guy Goes to See ShyIock.
1t WAS evening when Guy reach
ed town. and hc feared that he
f-h 10
fee closed. lie was determined to
find the man or his assistant that
night and clear uD at least the point
as to his indeb' edncss. The chief
difficulty. he felt. was that i'm his
rage he was most likely 10 betray
his knowledge Of tho whole plot
and he bad been warned not to do
this.
lie alighted from ms nau.un1 at
the money-Iender's office Guy hur-
ried up the stairs to the first floor.
where he knew the rooms We're
situated The name OF 'Macgre-
Eor, commission agent appeared
on a plate. Somehow, he had new
rr noticed this before. though Mac
EreEor was Goldsmith's wcll-known
alias
"The place smells Or usury." he
n1uttcred, and ! never SAW through
it. Thought that these rooms be-
lonEcd 10 Eps'onc. = young man
about town. Was ever such fool,
Euch & blatant ass"
He rang the bell violently, but
there was no answer. j. WAS as
he thought-the office was shut
for the night Yet Goldsmith was
reputed 10 live on the premises and
10 go out seldom He peeled at the
bell second time.
'HuIlo. Hooking You"
EpstOne, the Jackal.
He turned AT the sound OF a IA
niliaF voice. II was Epstone himself
who had just mounted the stairs
and stood behind him
whats the business" asked
Epstone with his accustomed drawI.
Il can't let you in my rooms this
evening, for I've got a private mat
ter on hand. Can't you look me up
tomorrow"
your rooms. you cur said
Hooking, saysgely between his
teeth. II was as lie had told him
self: he could not restrain his
tongue. He pointed with shaking
finger at the brass plate
''MacRreEor commission agent
that is Goldsmith. the shark" he
EtammeTed
oh, is thst sll:" lisped Epstone.
fixing his glass more firmly into
his eye. Didn't you know that 1