The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-09-20
THE CREED OF
THE CLAN
~ MARY RIDER mEcHToLD
Copyright
The Frank A. Munsey Co.

sion. The houseman opened the door.
bowed, and admitted him.
Sandy, blinded, lunged forward, al
most upsetting Kitty Bradley. the POI
iitical boss's young daughter.
"You can bet your last dollar on me
doing something" was Sandy's form,
OF apology, as he backed frem the girl,
and noted how lovely she looked in her
white fur trimmed evening coat.
"Oh, good evening, Mr.. O'Connel."
was her smiling reply.
She held out her hand cordially.
The big. handsome East Slider didn't
take 1t.
"A bull In china shop couldn't beat
me ut smashing
@No damage DONE" Kitty's big.
hrown, truthful eys helped to assure
Aim.
Il rushed forward too. thought 1t
was my chauffeur-we'u be late tar
the opera"
aI'm surprised your dad'ud let you
70 out on night like this" said the
chiefs aid earnestly.
ooh. father permits me TO do Just
e. I please" smiled the heiress.
~When he docs try to oppose o pet
plan, Just put my arms around his
neck and hug him till he sees the thing
from my view point.
well, there are ways and ways OF
doing politics" agreed O'Connel.
swtll I find your dad in the library J"
sYes, but he's consulting with an
architect about a new country resi-
dencA. Won't you talk to me till he's
disehgaged! l sometimes think you
avoid me"
Sandy dropped his eyes. shifted his
weight from one foot to the other,
then said bashfully: you bet d like
to talk to you a little. If you'd let me-"
whereupon Kitty turned toward the
aristocratic, gray haired companion
behind her: Perhaps 1t Is best. Mrs.
vanderpooi, that we do not venture
out this evening"
''It Is more prudent" replied the
shaperon.
Mrs. yanderpooi looked hautIly at
Sandy O'Connel: she heartily disap-
proved of Mr.. Bradley's receiving his
flashy political henchmen at his res
idence.
@pn be in my rooms presently"
said Kitty dismissing Mrs. Wander
rOol Then she looked up at Sandy.
won't you come into the music
roomr'
sandy's heart thumped as he fol-
lowed.
Kitty seated herself in front of the
grand plano. I'VE were going to hear
sContes d'Hoffman' this evening. The
music is delightful. and the doll dance
adorabie-this Is my favorite aria.'
She hummed as she played.
Sandy looked at her spellbound. 1t
seemed too wonderfully good to be
true that he. street waif. an East
Side tough. should be sitting near this
exquisite creature.
When Kitty turned toward him to
see If he was enjoying the music. her
eyes met his rapturous gaze-hers
dropped In sudden embarrassment.
"I'm q damned cad" said the young
fellow, rising and flushing. ito have
looked at you that way. didn't mean
to be disrespectful. can't help my
my-feelings toward you--but never
again will show them"
"Mr. OConnel." said Kitty slowly,
ut was just q year ago that father
called me into the library to meet
you.''
-ral never forget it." said Sandy
reverently.
.sDo you remember-fa father said.
kitty, this young fellow has just done
q big thing for me; he's proved to be
q friend OF mine. so he's your friend
siways--shake hands with him"
"Bat you didn't; you backed away
from me frightened to pieces.s inter
rupted Sandy.
II was just home from school. and
lacked social experience"
81 startled you-no wonder" laugh
cd Sandy-"checked suit, red tie, pat
emit shoes with tan uppers. hat on.
cigar in my mouth. a tough swagger
Gee. was a tit thing to meet ladyi"
Kitty looked musingly at his plain
dark suit OF clothes. His big diamond
ring and stud alone proclaimed him an
outsider.
'Were you born on the East Side,
Mr.. OConnel7'
.They say net--but was brought
I'D there by drunk named O'COnnel
NY folks was hot spots once. 30 0'Con-
mel says. but they died before re-
member"
what was the big thing you did
for my fatherr Kitty asked suddenly.
why. nothing worth mentioning"
replied the political heller quickly.
Before this his handsome face with
its full lips and steeiy blue eyes had
been but mirror for his passing emo
lions; now no mask could have been
more expressioniess.
~Mr. O'Connei." Kitty went on in
AK