The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1921-01-19


Randolph promptly, and leaned out to
give the driver his address. A thin
Tipped and weary scorn was still on
that individuals face when he drew
up before Mr.. Randolph's abode and
honked three times derisIvely to the
world In general as seen from the
front Of taxi.
wait" said Mr.. Randolph to the
iehu. rs he handed out the girl. She
paused with one foot halfway to the
curb. but that single word directing
anything as expensive as taxi to
stand nv treasured her.
Randolph preceded her to show the
way and turn on lights. He never
looked back to see II she followed. and
this implied trust In herself seemed to
drag her after him up the single flight
Of stairs that led to his rooms.
"Old-fashioned hut cozy," he said.
as he applied latch-key and opened
door that gave directly on a large
square sitting room. 81 hate elevators
In place you call home"
In an open CRATE was dying wood
fire. He proceeded to poke and feed
II at once. saying over his shoulder:
"Sit down anywhere. will yOur
Facing the fire was deep and much
worn leathern couch, with pedestal
at each end carrying shaded lamps.
They were the only ones he had light
ed and their glow was so subdued that
1t blended with that Of the fire without
fighting II. The girl chose to seat her.
self stfiiy in a corner of this couch.
Mr.. Randolph looked at her rigid
pose with marked dsapproval but
said nothing. Having rejuvenated the
fire till 1t leaped merrily to an attack
on the fresh backlog, he left the room
and was absent for considerable
time. When he returned, IT was to
place small table before his guest.
and then he fetched tray well load
ed with those things which grace In
perpctuity healthy bachelors larder.
He drew up chair for himself and,
with an inviting nod, started to eat a
great deal and very rapidly.
Get in on the lunch while there's
time" he a6monished 81 warn you
there's nothing more in the house"
The girl gave him a grateful look
and proceeded to fll herself with the
most sustaining food within reach.
She did not fail to note t.,at there
was nothing To drink but water. When
they could eat no more, Mr.. Randolph
removed the table. and then seated
himself in the opposite corner of the
couch
"YOu don't seem to he at ease here"
he more comfortable. we can go down
and sit in the cab. want to talk to
you"
The girl considered gravely for
moment; then her face broke into a
ripping smile that swept up and set
tied in her eyes. She reached for
cushion. put it az her hack. tucked one
foot under herself, and waved the
other i'm the same fashion as had Mss
Van Teller earlier in the evening
"NOw talk" she said
'Do YOU like me?'' asked Mr.. Ran
dOlph.
She nodded her head.
"YOu're not afraid to he here?"
She shook denial.
"Haye you ever been i'm mans
room befOre?'
She looked him straight i'm the eyes
and made no other sign.
1t was Mr.. Randolph's turn to flush.
"Then." he said ''if you like me and
If you're not afraid. please begin at
the start and tell ne all about it,"
The girls eyes fell and sought the
fire Her face slowly paled to the
shade of her somber thoughts. She
was no longer pretty; she was beauti-
full with revealing transparency that
made her seem unfeshed, disem-
bodied spirit of sincerity and truth.
indubitably pure.
81 had nurse once" she said. in a
low voice, land a wire-haired terrier.
a shOw-dOg and Il darling. His name
was Sport" She raised solemn eyes
to Randolph's face as though measur-
ing his powers of understanding. "My