The Washington times., 1921-03-04

% what does she mean by ntYttng
= with you? An engaged giri. too
: she ought TO bo, ashamed Of her
I self oh. I know they all think
you're handsome-I don't need
glasses to see that. but ! don't
think it's quite fair to me-"
Glare, my dear" cried the young
man putting an arm around her
waist. "for heavens sake get that
notion out of your head--you're
the only girl ever cared for ,or
ever wili-why, Glare. we're Just
servants here-we don't count
Glare. 'but still sho's got her man;
why can't she behave herself-she
acts like . little vamp."
Peter stopped to kiss her.
You're the only vamp for me.
Clare. but don't get jealous-its
the worst fault In the world. and
you really ought to know me bet
ter
TN sorry, Peter. dear"
Think Of that picture In my
pocket"
ADMITS THE CALLER.
The bell on tho annuuciator rang.
indicating someone at tho front
door. Peter got into his coat and
With a parting smile at Clare hur-
ried to admit the caller.
II the butler could have dreamed
who the man at the door was he
would not have been anxious to
admit him. Not some belated guest,
but John Slower. Esq, was standing
at the wrought-iron portals when
The ex-warden eyed him In some
surprise. He even made bold to re-
mark. "Oh, you're still here" as
though 1t were a matter worth
comment.
To this Peter made no reply. but
stood waiting. without offering to
take the tall hat which the other
held out
'You may not be aware. sir, that
there 10 q little affair on tonight
may 1 tell Mr.. Darley you will call
some other timer
"See here" said Slower, "you tell
him want to see him now-l've
got something to tell him and 1t
won't keep, Is that clear"
Perfectly clear. SIR said Peter;
'is that all?" -.'
That's ALL" snarled stover: T'll
wait mere.
The butler made his way to the
big room where Mr.. barley was
watching his future son-in-law
amuse and entertain. Peters ad-
vent meant nothing to him and
likewise nothing to Miss barley.
who had rather expected him be-
fore.
When he had reached his en-
ployer,s side. Peter paused.
"Mr. Slower, sir. waiting to sec
you"
barley looked UP. "waiting to
. zee me-tell him to call at my Of
fee"
.T suggested that, sir. but he
says 1t won't keep"
DIDN'T LIKE HIM.
Darley hesitated. He didn't like
Slower. still 1t would be better not
to risk snubbing him when he
could step outside without attract
ing attention and sec what he
wanted
Tell him TIL be along in a mo-
ment or So" Peter walked away un-
noticed and delivered tho mes
sage.
Il thought he'd sec me-" said
Slower. Here, take my hat and
coat" The perfect butler took
them with tho most punctilious Of
bows.
sneered Slower. "well. you do il
rather well. I'll say"
THANK you, sir" said Peter.
mo back talk" growled Stover,
pulling his dress coat taut over his
shoulder. "rll attend to your
case later.
"Thank you, sir repeated Peter.
without the trace Of q smile
The ex-warden's reply WAS fore
stalled by the appearance OF Mr..
barley, a little impatient, but too
well bred to betray IL.
Hello. Darley," cried Slower. II
thought you'd see me-"
you must have something very
important to say" answered OAR
ley in a chilling voice, ito honor
me with a call at night"
what rve got to say Is import
ant, all right" chuckled Slower.
don't spend my time chasing moon
beams. Darley-where can we talk
without being interruptedT'
Darley checked the obvious re-
tort on his lips and led the way
into the room where Slower had
made his initial proposal for the
freezing out of the small stock
holders from. the Darley interests.
"Sit" down. Mr.. Slower" said Oar
ley. preserving the amenities as he
sensed something too self-assertive
in his callers attitude.
Slower was in no hurry. He sat
like a man who held the trumps
and intended to play them at his
pleasure. In this respect his whole
bearing was at odds with his for
mer attitude. He blew out clouds
of smoke and looked for all tho
world like a ward politician in a
back room.
barley had remained standing.
'~Well7" he -ventured to remark.
You may not be aware that my
daughter In giving a dance to-
night. and my guests are waiting
for me. What do you want Sto-.
ver7"
II want to talk over the matter
I came about before" replied the
ex-warden. I'm in a little differ
ent position now. but ! want to
show you I am on the level just
the same"