The Washington times., 1923-02-08
CHAPTER LXXI.
The New Landlord.


The establishment of the Mottisu
fonts found no echo in Go0d-
enough. He seemed to regard his
arrival as the most natural thing
IN the world. He gave brief
nod of dismissal to Mrs. Trent,
who at. once retired.
II hope my intrusion may be
forgiven, he said to Philip. His
attitude was entirely respectfuir
but extremely dignified. .A land
lord should, In my view, assure
himself that his tenants are aakA
isfied and ascertain IL he can do
anything for them. This will be
my last opportunity.
Els this place yours
claimed Philip. !.
GpOdeno1gh bowed ~.
did you know, |" said Philip9r1ss
ing, VINO it was that had taken
your rooms?'
..sNot until I saw your signature
on the agreement. sir" replied the
man imperturbably. "A strange
accident, doubtless. Al whim- of
fate, may / say he added. turn
ing to Joan. How honored am
that you should be my tenaHt.
my lady?' ,,o,
Don't call me THAR" psid
Joan quickly, flushing.
II apologize, returned Good
enough very graveg, 1T vas a
slip of the tongue. was un-
able, madame. to think of YOU
save by that title-and one other. !
He faced Philip, whose eyes,
he saw, wee fixed on him With
searching keeness and strong
trace of suspicion. stty
az have retired from domestic
service, sir, said GoodenotiEh,
land with my savings, which ar
not inconsiderable, took on thes8
rooms and furnished them as. a
investment
s'You will hardly make your
fortune out of them, at the
present rent" said Philip. after
pause.
THAT is iInmaterial. sir. Be
lieve me, / shall not lose. All +
require to know that my Httiea
place is in good hands; and that
is now assured. consider nv.
self extremely fortunate, Mr.
Mottisfont." =
Joan became conscious that her
heart was beating rapidly.
81 did not know he said
family. that you had feft
Knayth 4 80.
t'Knayth was the last house siIas
which shall ever take service
answered the man, inclining his
head towards joan. ITO renaafi
after you had left, madame, i1es
came impossible to me, / would
have asked no better" he added
slowly, than to have ended my
days there" ~ go
There was a slight frown on
Philips face.
''You say you are going.
abroad?" he interrupted.
ST leave very shortly" replied
Goodenough, '"for the Southern
States of America, where I have
interests
He drew himself together. 8
MAY T be permitted" he said
softly, ito offer my most re-
spectful fluctuations to you, sir
and to you, madam. To express.
my wishes for your happiness,
and my hope that already sa-
brighter light begins to dawn
above your horizon. For. you
have courage, and your deserts
are great. Candor dat vlrittas
alas" 80
He made n bow to Philip. al
deeper one to Joan, turned, and
was gone.
Something like stupefaction, set
tied on the two Mottisfonts after
he had left them. The thing was
bewildering. Joan rose trembling,
lightly.
"But this Is amazfnEt she
said, ''The. Knayth footman, osr
landlord! Do you. believe that
this Is an accident, Phillip"
Philip made no answer. sIIe
looked utterly perplexed. and his
brow was dark. s.a
What does. it all mean? And
what was that he said before he.
went? Candor--?''
Hone sly gives wings TO
strength" translated Philip all
sently. He rose with an inlpa-
tient exclamation And that's.
what / like least about itv' sp
st don't understand"
Ito be Continued Tomorrow
GCOpyriGht. 1874. King Roae1eea i
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