The Washington herald., 1922-02-02
Continued from Yesterday.

downcast eyes were on the chain of
her gold meshbag, which she twist
ed in her fingers. She even consid-
cred the advisability of squeezing
out a tear or two: but decided that
Candy was probably callous to
lachrymose demonstrations.
Well" prompted Candy. out
with it! Why did you come down
here today?"
why. to see you, of course"
murmursd Jeanne.
He smiled ironically around the
cigar in his mouth. L
Sure gathered that. But
what do you want me to do for
your"
Must l always want something?'
she asked.
He laughed shortly.
Cut it," he advised. Il haven't
lived to be as old as ] am without
learning that everybody wants
something all of the time. But only
women. young and pretty ones. have
the nerve to demand continually.
Now, what is il? That check l
told you was waiting for you here?''
Cornered, Jeanne nodded.
Il thought So his lip curled a
little, but he turned to a wall safe
and swung out a small drawer.
From il he extracted an envelope,
which he tossed over to Jeanne.
Take II and now 1 will
have to ask you to excuse me as /
have an appointment"
Tears of rage and humiliation
started beneath Jeanne's eyelids; but
she opened her bag calmly and ex-
Iracted a check book.
The amount you originally in
vested for me was, / believe" she
named the amount. plus your COM
missions which is?" she looked at
him inquiringly, fountain pen poised,
He named it. smiling grimly.
With a steady hand, she wrote the
check payable to him blotted it and
handed it across the desk.
Thank you" he said gravely.
You have your moments
Jeanne snapped her bag shut on
Canby's check.
"Yes?"
Candy Classics Jeanne.
Most women OF your sort would
have left me swinging for my advance
on the investment"
Jeanne eyed him cody.
My dear Mr.. Candy" she said
sweetly. You have never before in
your life. had the fortune to meet
woman of my Sort.
He grunted.
oh you think you're different be-
- 81 -. La
But you're not, And your games the
same as the rest. It's get what you
can from men to buy expensive
clothes and rich food and cars and
jewels without paying a price?
know you now! But I'll own 1 was
fooled at first!'
Goodbye" said Jeanne, her hand
on the door knob.
Candy bowed
My best to Vic. When see him.
shall tell him how honored 1 was
by your CALL
Jeanne looked at him a moment
steadily. but she made no reply.
There were many people waiting
in the outer Offices. and she hurried
through. drawing her veil over her
face.
Just as she was climbing into the
taxi. hand was laid on her elbow.
Hello there. What's the rush,
drawIed SeIby North's voice.
DisquietinE RcminIsccnce.
Jeanne could have cried with vex-
alton at meeting ScIby North of all
peopie just as she was coming out
of Canby's Office building.
of course the GrinninG little gos-
sip knew where she had been,
Mind taking me uptown with
your he inquired hlandIy. MY
cars laid UP temporarily and hate
eubways."
Get in b. all means" urged
Jeanne with a cordiality she was
far from feeling. How nice to see
you! 1 dare say you're calling it a
day and going up to the club 70.
, cocktails and the latest scandal"
Right you are" he Erinned set
Ting into the seat beside her. And
you' I've no doubt. are en- route to
tea with your envied fiance9"
She shook her head.
I'm having Signor Bonnicetti to
tea with me-"
He raised his sparse brows.
Another rival for young Vic?"
"Another?N she questioned.
Wen. Of course, old Dick"
Selby North Is Sarcastic.
What nonsense!" Jeanne inter-
rupted him. Mr.. Candy is a very
good friend who handles some of
my business"
Are you sure you haven't made a
mistake in the tense?' queried
North softly, handler is rather
more correct. isn't it?"
Jeanne smiled 5uUareIy into his
e-es
Don't you think you are rather
impertinant?''
He was taken aback. and a grim
little line formed between his
brows. Jeanne knew she was maxi
ing a mistake in mourning mis- dis
pleasure.
He whistIed softly.
Remember the discussion Won
and ] once had about the cat and
the mouse? / felt a few claws Just
then. / wonder IL the mouse has
felt any yeti"
Why don't you ask him?" sug-
iested Jeanne recklessly.
u was considering the advisable
ity OF that very thing" returned
North musingly. But | was afraid
devil" :.
Jeanne laughed
Do YOU think that would be
more than you deserved?"
Perhaa not But 1 should have