Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-01
CHAPTER VII-Continued

Tom had q sincere respect ana aIec-
ton for Tllton. but to do him Justice,
the boy had no idea Of the lawyers hopes
in regard to his sister, consequently,
when he urged, and assisted Morelfs
suit, it was not IN disloyalty to his
guardian, but an earnest Of his good viii
to his new friend.
And so Larry chafed under the inter
ruptions, and IN spite Of all his resolu-
lions. the time had passed and no ap-
parent progress had been made with Di
He was still waiting for the opportune
moment, when one morning he received
long distance telephone call froN
Belden.
y want you to run out for dinner to-
night" Di said, he fancied rather breath
Iessly Bring your bag and stay over
Sunday"
It was Friday and Larry seldom took
a day of. but his mind was instantly
made up to go. He pretended, however
to demur.
ITS awfuny nice Of you, Di, and I
thank you extremely, but Pm afraid
cant get out until tomorrow" he said.
trying TO conceal the JOY her words had
conveyed. II have q special case that
needs close attention"
He listened eagerly for her answer. It
came In Enthusiastically anxious tones.
"You must come. Larryldns. / depend
upon you. You cannot fail me- she said
finally.
Larry was alarmed by her tone, but be
suppressed his anxiety.
"If any one Is going 10 fail you, d,
heaven knows Il isn't going to be me-
be said reassuringly. If you say the
word I'll take the next train out. Can't
you tell me- what has gone wrong 1
know from your voice that something is
distressing you
Don't ask questions. Larry. Please
do as l ask, and come at the usual time,
so that you get here for dinner she re
piled. evidently relieved by bis readiness
to come to her. Then She rang Off
abruptly.
In a greater quandary than ever Larry
began to make preparations to be out OF
his office for several days.
~ believe SIr. Tilton is in love with
that Lady Banister," Miss Ellis told her
canfdante, Grace. later on. Hes going
of for the rest Of the week, and perhaps
"a part Of next week"
"Our boss taking a vacahonl II win
be the death Of him. Grace said in mock
horror. What has h0ppened7"
"Oh, my lady called him up this morn
ing. and he has been off hts head ever
since" Miss Ellis whispered, in affected
dispair. He has started to dictate a
dozen different things and given them
all up"
THAT mysterious lady VIII cause him
trouble yet, unless I'm much mistaken"
Grace said ominously. shes beautiful,
but whenever she comes here the boss
looks anxious for days after He should
remember the lines: If she be not fair
to me, what care l how fair she be-"
'Do you think he loves herr" Miss
Ellis asked curiously.
II used to think that he cared for
nothing but money" Grace said thought
fully, but I've reversed my opinion.
I'm positive Of one thing, though, Mr..
Tilton has 6 rival In that black eyed fell
low, Morel, or my name Is not Grace
Parker"
"If I thought she cared anything about
him I would tell Der few things" Miss
Ellis said warmly. 4 would tell her
anyway on her brothre's account, only
I'm afraid she would be offended"
IF l knew anything about that bull
fighting Mexican, Porto Rican, South
Amer. can, or whatever he is, I'd tell it
and not let him get ahead of our boss"
Grac5 declared vehemently, "and
wouldn't tell It to her, either. I'd tell
It - Mr. Tilton. You started to tell me
yesterday, but we were interrupted
What did you seer I'll tell the boss, If
you want me to-"
mo, no, Grace" Miss Ellis said nerv-
oVsly. ut was perhaps nothing; may
be I was needlessly anxious.
well, tel! me, anyway" Grace co8xed,
land wen decide afterward what we
ought TO de-"