The evening world., 1920-11-11

Iy, as he was still hesi-
tating. II know she's
worried about this man.
l discovered another thing this morn
ing, Micky'-she turned with a sud
den Jerk to look at him and the bun
fell OF the fork into the Are.
Micky laughed.
well, what have you discovered
now" he inquired.
"Why, that she can't write TO MIN
he doesn't give her an address-or'
II he does he takes good care to move
con before she has time to answer his
letters. 1t looks to me. Micky, as II
that young man is Sinking his re-
sponsibilities. If you ask my candid
opinion, Esther won't ever see him
Mickv said Rot" rather uncom-
fortably. If the fellow is travelling
moving about
He could give her an address ana
have the letters sent on, couldn't her
June demanded.
Micky rubbed his chin.
whats she want to write to MIN
for?" he asked presently.
.June swung round, and second
bun almost shared the fate OF INT
first. but she grabbed It back in time
'What does she want to write 70
him for?" she echoed with s~urh. MY
poor child what does any one Wah'
to write to any one for? she 5 III rove
with the man, and when you re III
loo ,,n,, sinplv have to write 1t down
at leas that's what | understand
from, pcoy.. with wide experience
Esther;s bursting to write and tell the
phantom lover how much she loves
! him and what a wondertul man ne u.s.
"a a matter OF fact sic does write 10
him and tears the letters up AGAIN
and that's no satisfaction ! wlSh 10
goodness he'd get run over ana doh'
with" she added eXaSpe atedIy.
II don't suppose she wishes H. Salu
Micky ... ,.--
what's good for ner; he was prob,
ably the first man who had ever PAID
her any attention, and from what she
saws he's a bit OF a swell, and l sup
rode she was flattered.
rot" said Micky violently; II
made him boil to hear June say Things
IKE this Ashton supertor 10 Esther :
II was like the mans confounded I'M
pudonce to even think such thlne;
And that's what all the troupe is
bout. or my names not. what II Is
IJe has a stuck-up old cat OF
mother who won't condescend TO kno"
Eether What did you say?'
Nothing" said Micky. He got w
and began strolling about the room,
With his hands in his pockets an,
June finished toasting her buns ana
made the tea. 1850, ,--.,- -,
"T'n Just go down and tell Esther
she said. She went out OF the room
and downstairs.
Tea" she announced cheerfully
knockinR at Esther's door; she turned
the handle and went in. Esther was
standing By the window looking ou'
into the neglected garden at the oacB
Of the house; she turned.
Pm not really hungry, and II you :
like to have Mr., Melolwes to yourseIl
-" she began.
June stared at her. 49,.
NV dear" she said then drily, ~
5 I'll wanted to have Mr.. Melowes tC
, myself I should have married MN
! lony ago: so don't pretend you're no
, dying for one Of the stale put toasted
: buns" .
/ She linked her arm in Esther ;, anC
: they went upstaDs together. Esthe
e aid not want to come, but 1t seemed
easier TO give way than to make eX
: cuses. She took the chair whicl
/ Mlcky brought forward; she felt
a little nervous and III at ease once
T when their eyes met she 1ouhu ne'ee'
i CoIoring scnstively.
Mickv let her alone In marKe
fashion and talked to June.
,Trn," said June, intent on anothe
Nickv fIdgeted. He looked down a
e the carpet. .,.,... -, .
for n few days you'll know I'm out o
Tondon ." He looked at Esthe
e but she was kneeling down by tn
d fire stroking Charlie.
4 "Out OF London!" June said in sur
prise. "Where are you going
g Micky cleared his throat.
~ thought OF running over to Pari
I, for dav or two he said.
l. "Paris!" They were both looking A
him now. Micky was painfully awar
Of the eagernes in Esthcrs face.
yes; 7 haven't been since Septen
her, Anything I can do for you Will
o I'm there"
2; June raised her brows com .c IVY, Wy.
4, mot for me, but pertains "s'NC
Esther has a great f',.n1 owe
10. there. haven't you, my child"'
nd Esther turned crimson from chin
a. brow
@ NJ. Merowes is not at all likely
meet any friend Of mine" she sal
y, stiffly.
i; "Don't be too sure. Miss Shepstone
: no said lightly IRIS a small worl
81. Won know, and it's the most uneI
Tor pocted things that happen
- But Esthcr seemed not to haN
%: heard
Z; CHAPTER y.
q ID so Micky went TO Part
10, ~ 1t was dark when he e
3; there, and ho drove at on,
T. to a small and unpretentiol
'' hotel in a narrow side street, whe
Us he had never been ] store.
a. He had a bi, OF deo dachc and Il