The Washington herald., 1922-04-03
CHARACTERS IN THE STORY
co..,.uss from Yesterday.

Corttnued from Yesterday.
rrou shall have to sign an am
dsvit," the lawyer indicated to Jane
a few days later.
she was afraid to refuse. Never
thsIess, the memory of how much
trouble she had bo=ne by signing
Mr. Randolph's papers made Jane
pause to peruse the documents In
fun They were simply statements
snbodying no more than she hau
already told of the deal.
After her signature was sworn to,
Jane left the ONCE. 1t was signif-
icant that Ms Reyonlds did not
sugrest sending her home in his
car. He did ask her to return to
the once at ) that afternoon, how
ever, and Jane. realized then how
justified she had been in accepting
the money. This case was apt to
keep her busy for weeks! And
how she hated IT,
Jane only hoped and prayed that
Mrs. Reynolds would not come
again. As she rode back on the
subway she pictured her in that
snug upholstered ca, with the
sickly perfume breathing from her
expensive robe and furs, the Jewels
on her fat neck and fingers, and
the fishy eyes that needed only the
lorgnette 20 make her quite a carl
eature.
And once she had taken orders
ever the telsphons for q butcher
store!
Jane told her mother all about
lH-AokNA Nra
Richards consoled Jane In her
Hold yourself above such
things" she consoled. You have
your life before you, and II you are
true and honest with yourself.
nothing can keep success from
you"
That reminded Jane of the b=fbe!
Randolph's check!
She simply could not keep that
1000 check another minute! After
luncheon she decided to go down
to the hotel and leave the check
with a little note. She did not
wish to encounter Randolph again
She was afraid OF him! He had
such a way of overpowering her.
Jana gave the sealed letter to the
clerk AZ the desk, and just as she
was walking out noticed a couple
engaged in serious conversation in
the LOBBY. It was Randolph and
his wife! Jane could see that he
was holding her hand, and the
beatific expression on Mrs Ran
dolph's face conveyed the eloquence
that was swaying he- so close ia
him. For a moment a Jealous flush
went over Jane. 1t was only
through her directions that Mrs
Randolph had been able to ind him
Jane could not understand why she
should resent Randolph's loving at
titude toward his former wife. II
was something stirring within her
that made her ashamed of herself
BUT It made Jane miserable Just the
same.
She sat thinking about It as she
waited in the lawyers once.
Where do you suppose Mrs.
fretted.-
II was long after the appointed
hour.
Il saw her in the Vanderbilt talk
ing to-him," Jane supplied list
lessly.
Swith Randolph? My God, II he
wins her over, we are ruined!" the
lawyer cried
what were they doing? What
did they say? What you you"
Jane stopped him coldly. They
didn't see me. I passed through the
hotel. that's ALL They weren't talk
ing much-just holding hands"
Holding hands? Holding hands,
the idiotsl" Reynolds bIazed
And what. IL I may ask, did you
say you were doing there?" the law
yer repeated suspiciousi%
Il went there to deliver a note
to Mr.. Randolph, enclosing a check
for $1,000 he had offered me as a
bribe to refuse to appear for you"
lane replied with spirit.
.. "ons thousand dolIars"' Reynolds
echoed
What will happen IL those two
skip out on us?" the lawyer inter-
rupted.
we1l have to stop them some
bow! Get your papers served at
once, Reynolds bellowed.-"You al
ways were slow-Damn slow!,
The lawyer was red with excite
ment. His-beady eyes were burst
ing, and he stared at Jane as
though IL were all her fault.