Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-21

you arel Como and have an easy
chair by the fire and tell me how every
ones been behaving
Dartrey, with his arm around her
waist, turned to Tallente.
IAN entirely unrehearsed exhibition
I can assure you, Tallente," he de-
clared.
Nora pouted and passed her other
arm through Tallente's.
That's just like Stephen" she COM
planned, advertising his domestic bliss.
Never mind, there is room for an easy
chair for you"
Tallente took a whisky and soda,
but declined to sit down.
II walked home with Stephen" he
said, "and then felt I couldn't 60
away without seeing you just for a
moment, Nora"
Dear man." she answered, II
should have been terribly hurt II you
had. Do make yourself comfortable by
the FIRE, You will be able to check all
that Stephen tells me about the debate
tonight. He Is 80 inexact."
Tallente shook his head.
II am restless tonight, Nora" he
said simply. II shall walk up to the
, club"
She let him out herself, holding his
hand almost tenderly..
"Oh, you poor, dear thing" she
said; II DO wish knew----'
"What to wish you-what to hope
for you
He walked away in silence. They
both understood So we'll. He found bis
way to the club and ate sandwichef
with one or two other men, also just
| ,c1oo cal fsar. ha IIoOua hnt tho ynpre
he tried TO compose himself. the more
he was conscious OF sort Of fierce
restlessness that drove the blood through
his veins at feverish pace.
He wandered from room to room
played a game Of billiards. chnfing al
the time at the necessity Of finishing thu
game. He hurried away, pleading ar
appointment. In the hall he met Green
ing, who led him at once to secluded
corner.
Prepared with your apologize. Tai
lente?" he inquired:
"It's in your office at the pre:en
this morning."
Greening stroked his beard. He was
lank, rather cadaverous man, with
face like granite and eyes like polished
steel. Few men had anything to sa!
against him. No one liked him.
How are you regarding the appear
ance Of these outpourings Of yours
Tallente?" he asked.
with equanimity." was the calu
rejoinder II think I told you what
thought Of you and your journalism TO-
having any dealings with thief and TO
making yourself a receiver of stolei
property. I have nothing to add t
L.A 20 hn
now and you may find the thunders re
coil on your own head
"No one will ever be able to blam
u.s." Grecning replied. "for publishin,
material Of such deep interest to ever
one. even though it should incidental.
be your political death warrant. AS
matter OF fact, Tallente. I was rathe
hoping that might meet you here to
night. The chief and Horlock appea
to have had breeze
"How does that concern me?' Tai
lente asked bluntly.
1T may concern you very much in
deed. A few days ago I should hav
told you. as I did. that nothing in tn
world could stop the publication Of tina
article. Today am not so sure. 4
any rate, I believe there is chance
Would you care to see the chief:'
} "I haven't the slightest desire to.
Tallente replied. II have made m
, protest. Nothing in the world ca
affect the morality of your action, A
the same time. l have got over my frs
dread Of it. I am prepared with III
! defense. and perhaps little in the wa
Of a counter attack. No. am no
going hat in hand to your chief. Green
ing. He must do MS he thinks we'll"
IF that is your attitude" Greenin
observed. things will probably tax
their course. On the other hand. If yU
were inclined to have heart to hear
talk with the chief and our othe