Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-02-21
HIS TOMORROW
BY JANE eoRDon


binding snowstorm. The path was al
most impossible. Bewil6ered, breath
less. Paul worthington paused. wonder
ing what strange impulse had led him
this desolate way.
lie had left his Office that afternoon,
in mad desire TO hide himself and
his misery.
The necessity 10 be absolutely alone,
10 think way cut of this terrible
thing that had come upon him-Don-
mic, the brother wh0m he had loved
and sheltered. to be proven now a
thief.
iaIIl trembled at the memory OF
those screaming headlines In the morn
ins paper, which had seemed TO wipe
cut all joy for him, and hope forever.
lie went back in thought 10 the day
Of his mothers death, many years ago,
and her plea that he, the older brother,
would care for always and guard Don
aid. And ne had dutifully kept his
promise.
Paul could not renroach himself. All
the reproach lay with Donald. What
fiend had tempted him with gold?-the
banks gold, where he was trustfully
employed.
Donald Worthington, assistant
cashier of the City Trust bank, abb
seconds with funds" The newspaper
headlines haunted the tortured man as
lie pressed on his way.
Brother, well-known business man,
has nethilg TO say
Nothing to say" What was there
fer Paul in his dumb misery to say?
He had hurried TO trolley station,
had boarded the first outgoing train,
and, huddled in his seat, endeavored
10 think clearly, US they flew along.
But the chattering passengers annoyed
him. so Paul had stepped off at lone
~ station. Where? He was not con-
cerned TO find out
Now, as he walked and walked, the
storm had oyertaken him. He was
lost, lost at country crossroads.
y light beekoned suddenly. Paul
could see no habitation, for the man.
lie of snow had covered the tiny
abode. Exhausted, he leaned against
the porch pillar as he hammered at
the door. 1t was opened, slowly, as
though the inmate feared intrusion.
Paul was surprised to see young
woman standing in the doorway.
May | come in?" begged Paul. 81
think have lost my way"
The girl hesitated for moment.
You are" she asked
In bitterness he answered her. The
news of his disgrace had preceded
him; he realized this instantly in the
young woman's quick sympathy
Mr.. Paul Worthington, she re-
reated with emphasis on the first
name" and added kindly, "Please
come in at once. and rest by the fire."
The girl spoke no more until she had
served her guest with coffee and sand
wicbes. Presently, refreshed and
grateful, he turned to the young wom-
IN who quietly waited.
You get the newspapers hereY" he
asked her significantly.
She nodded in answer. Tommy Ed
nands who lives near here, brings my
supplies and papers from the village
store. | only came out yesterday.
Il read this morning of Donald
Worthington and his misfortune. Is
It possible that you are the brother
Paul referred to-"
Quite possible Paul's tone was
abrupt with pain.
The girl spoke again. 81 am sorry"
she said. And l think know how
you felt when you ran away. That is
actually what you did do, is it not?
You ran away" She reached for the
discussed newspaper, holding out to
him a page.
Il ran away too" she explained.
When he had read the second sem
Sational article. Paul gazed amazed
at bis serene hostess. The article de.
claied that Iron Taylor's daughter had
disappeared the night before, from the
. home of the capitalist, who ruled with
an iron hand. II was rumoredSthat she
had iled from an approaching marriage
with man of her fathers choosing.
mysterious telephone message had
announced she would be quite COM
Portable and no anxiety need be felt
upon her behalf
picture of 4 charming young
woman graced the newspaper page. 1t
was the photograph Of the girl who
knelt ON the hearth rug at PauPs feet.
This little house was one of nv
favoIite resorts last summer" she told
him. $50 when father became unrea-
sonably insistent l recalled 1t as a
good place TO hide until he should be
brought TO reason. l intended to STAY
her for some time" Phyllis TAYLOR
leaned forward. Nov, tell me-" she
said softly, what were you going to
do:"
Il don't know" the man ANSWERED
slowly. Everything was. dark TO me.
then suddenly Your light cleaned forth
like promise"
The girl arose Il have decided
she said briskly; '.for a time you will
want to- be alone. You Shall stay here.
There is plenty of wood and food. You
will help me on 20 the crossroads to-
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