Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-02

mitted. II am quite certain he has
not been in the house more than
couple of times since Samuel en-
gagged him. And, as you say, it is
not probable that he will take any
thing between now and the time
we fined out more about him. Yet
i must say it does look queer
But, you will not speak to your
brother about it?" Helen urged. II
am sure Smith is all right"
Il hope so, the widow returned.
But, my dear, unless we learn the
whereabouts of the pendant l really
must speak to my brother about
what you have told me- [ cannot
promise not to-
Helen turned away, her heart
sick within her. She had set in mo-
ton q train of events whose con-
sequence might mean the discharge
and disgrace of "a man whom she
had admired and about whom she
had built up u very pretty little
romance.
What should she do? If she told
Desiree what had happened, it
would only make conditions worse.
Desiree would be displeased at find
ing that her guests had discussed
her private matters in her own
house. 1t would be best not to
complicate affairs by telling her
what had occurred.
The direct way was the best way.
Helen reminded herself too late.
But one thing was left to do. She
must put Smith on his guard.
With characteristic impetuosity
she went back to the dining room.
The guests had gone, and Smith
and Annie were removing the doy-
lies from the table. Helen spoke
impulsively.
Annie, YOU must be tired. 1 told
Miss Leighton l would lend a hand
in here. Run away and do some
thing else. l will help Smith take
off the doylies."
They are oil off, 1 thank you,"
David said as Annie left the room.
But it was kind of you to think of
helping us with them
Il. may as well be truthful,
David" Helen began.
She stopped as she saw his face
change as she used his first name
for the second time this evening.
As She Prefers
would you prefer having me call
YOU Smith," she asked bluntly.
That must be as you prefer, Miss
Goddard" he replied. My employ
ers call me Smith. "
1eJ lneS KNOW your nrSt name,
do they not?' Helen questioned.
certainly. L told Mr.. Leighton
when he engaged me that my name
was David smith,"
Helen looked at him fiXedly. She
believed she had a sudden inspira-
tion.
You may trust me, David" she
said so l am going to ask you a
very plain question. Is your name
really David Smith 2"
If David was startled, his face did
not betray it. He was on his guard
now.
That is my name," he said
gravely, then added, with a little |
smile, the name given me by my
sponsors in BAPTISM
Helen drew a breath of relief. |
She felt as if she saw light ahead. |
'Oh, L am so glad, David! And l !
believe you absolutely. | want you
to rem ember that, please"
David looked puzzled. Thank |
you,' he bowed. But | do not un-
derstand why you assure me of |
that
Because 1 want you to remem
Der 1t IL any queer questions are
put to you. Don't tell anybody | |
said thing to you about this. But, |
David, no matter what happens, |
please believe that L believe you
know nothing about She |
stopped, gathering courage to
speak the word that bled on
her lips.
About what?" he insisted.
oh" she blurted forth, about
that pendant of Miss Leightons!"
To Be Confined