Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-10

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AND HEREIr CONTINUES
yrs-I--" the eager words died on
nIs lips as Mr.. Harding came
-. the stairs behind her.
@~mn @smot hack safely, john he said
,...Sly. "Well, and how's London
ph phout the same--I rushed through
y BUSINESS and got back as soon ns
6iSi There's no place like the coun-
~ Nthouph when l was your age /
M,,ht London and the big cities the
~ spots in the world worth visit
Tx Fortune Hunter laughed Gym
M his eyes on Anne's ayerted face.
Si,,e seen all the big cities l want
4. .ee." be said. 49,, -
p.Is--yes, OF course! ! forgot for
4. tsoment what great traveller you We
~ NV dear, where's TommyF
Hnmmv came in from the garden at
49, moineut, and they all went In to
s %est Of the conversation fell to
nsmv and Mr.. Harding. Anne was
~ and silent. and It seemed to the
Ertuue Hunter that she carefully
sscided looking at him.
NJ knew. although he tried to deny
"A himself, that already the seeds of
S.tyust and suspicion had been sown
\ Str heart. There was the affair Of
n nhotograph the mistake he had
IN IN playing the piano, and prob
"a 4 hundred and one other small in
Isn1es In which he had unconsciouslJ
Every nerve in his body felt like a
40 stretched to swapping point. He
IA think of nothing but the half
(sisdiv. half mocking smile in 1renie
fSvsr's eyes, and her last words to
N: - r.. .,,
II shall hear from you in week s
Ti,s thousand pounds! The sum
Asnced before him in letters Of fire.
iiWice Mr.. Harding spoke to him. and
ka was too lost In his unhappy thoughts
te reply till Tommy touched him on
he arm. 80,
aTiave you gone to sleep, John?"
There was an amused grin on the
SAy's thin face, and the Fortune Hunter
oine back to q realization of the pres
snt with tremendous start, flushing
botly. .,
ri u beg your pardon, sir. I'm afraid
I,wss dreaming
He looked appealingly at Anne, but
bSr eyes we're downcast.
7"I was saying" Mr.. Harding re-
rated, rather dryly. that II you care
x come with me touight-I'm going
dowh to DR.. Gilmore 's--if you care
10 come and have game of bridge,
. j d, sure they will be delighted to see
wu."
The Fortune Hunters face hardened.
ze wondered IL this had b1en Annc's
nssestion In the first place. If II was
De had no intention Of being disposed
oi IN such an easy fashion.
''Thanks-thapks very much" he
aid. "But as I've been out all day,
] would rather stay with Anne he
boxed at her appealingly,. and she
hughed.
"0b, please don't consider me. I
can easily ,amusc myself"
u would rather stay with you.
tie Fortune Hunter insisted obsti-
nitsly.
"As you like. of course" Mr.. Hard
iag said casually. "Apd I think, IL
ycu'll excuse me. my dear, ] won't wait
iaf sweets tonight"
he Arose from the table. laid ca
fswlng hand on Anne's shoulder as he
rtsed, and walked out Of the room.
There was an uncomfortable silence
when be had gone, then Tommy looked
acfoss at the Fortune Hunter and
xihked.
u don't know that want any
Mwts,. either" he said, and rose from
Ah chair.
BE meant It kindly, but it seemed
Bmehow to anger Anne, for she turned
ouhsy brother sharply.
III you think / want to be left
alone with John. you re mistaken. The
stvants will think it ridiculous. Please
The Fortune Hunter echoed her words
aifshly. Yes, please stay, Tommy
The boy looked from one to the other
nd shrugged his shoulders.
oh, well-if you really ,mean it."
He sat down again. The rest of
ue meal passed In uncomfortable con-
nnlnt, and as soon as it was over
Tommy made his escape.
u don't know what the dickens is
ne matter with every one tonight" he
Nowled as he limped out of the room
nd shut the door behind him.
The Fortune Hunter was on his feet
nuntly; he went round to where
alne sat, and. STOPPING, took her
mds' drawing her unwillingly to her
What have I done to be treated like
Isf' he asked hoarsely. "If you are
yhg to drive me mad He broke
" suddenly, releasing her as some one
pped at the door and n maid en-
uuNd, She looked ut the Fortune
w II you please, sir, Mr.. Foster would
w To speak to you. He is in the
y" say. He says that he will not keep
'V lonB,
y. foster!' The Fortune Hunter
,.ea ,nOea the name sharply, then lie
sRued' shrugged his shoulders, and
nv waoat another look at Anne, walked
ol the room and across the hall.
veoIry Foster had taken off the
V'igy hre' smoking cigarette.
e looked thoroughly at home, and
c,.aal nod. WIN
mood evening" =
rau ue Fortune Hunter walked into the
SIs S@ leaving the door wide open be.
nov do Won't you come in tho
";.Srhg room? Miss Harding is there"
,or ii,aanks, no My business is with
e,sb,,,I The Fortune Hunter raised his
A.. neaily! How extremely interest.