Evening star., 1923-10-06

hIs nnelsg ,h name tsous he e.nn0t con
SfRS BRTTTEN. his old nurse, who believes
him innocent. and her son.
jim. his foster brother, who is a somewhat
radical miner.
Lovers' Meeting.
r OR moment she let him ta!e
her in his arms and kiss her;
L Tor moment the recollection
of their old boy-and- girl love
ernea mnn up strongly within her; for
member nothing but that he had sur.
!er"d terribly. and that she had the
hstlnct to take him to her bosom and
comfort him. But then the danger Of
.s ts stuat'on, the dire perplexity of
Steadied her nerves. She knaw. that
she was the stronger of the two. and
mat II any light WAS to come out OF
aii THIS darkness 1t would have to
pe through her initiative
Clinton, DEAR she said. "Idsten
cannot stay out long, and we must
say what we have TO say quickly.
Don't think me hard or cold IL I
seem practical-it Is only because
to think what can be done. VIM
Clinton. have you done thisP''
Done it, Phiiilpa got away?
Wouldn't any man have got away If
he'd had the chance?" ne replied. bit
terly. ITS all very we'll for You and
Tor Jim Britten to say Why did you
my place.
But you had only a few months
months at the most--I kept a careful
count. Clinton"
Eight months--eight eternities Of
I2rture: he said between his teeth.
Its no use; Phillipa. I'm out, thank
Heaven. and out I'll stop"
Who helped you-who managed
it?" she asked
,"Warrinder engineered IT, he an
'Warrinder! That man? Oh. clin.
Clinton uttered d suppressed exela-
nation.
There you are. he said testify.
'Warrinders the only living soul tina t
how"
That's unjust. Clinton. and it's
not true. she said. II had hoped that
when you were free Clinton, you
would never have ANYTHING more to
added. You know. dear. they were
not nice set Of men, and I have
sometimes wondered whether some
of them were not concerned in the
anair that brought you to ruin-I
Clinton uttered loud snort Of dis
dain.
what awful rot. Phillipa. The
mere idea" he exclaimed. Hang 1t
all. we may have been q lot of silly
young asses as regards horses and
cards. but we weren't common thieves
No, the real culprit. the scoundrel
for whom I've suffered. must be look
"a for nearer at home than that. my
dear,"
But where. Clinton, and how?' she
asked.
That's more for your father than
for me-" he said resolutely. "And
that's why 1 must and will see him.
want to put the matter to him quite
calmly and quietly-it will be the first
time I have ever had the chance Of
doing 1t. Sir Robert condemned me
In this affair because OF the past. 1,
was the old story OF the dog with the
bad name.
And whats more. Phil, you know
And Phillipa, with all her faith IN
her father, did know 1t. and she made
no direct answer. She pressed Clin-
her sympathy-sheh herself had never
doubted his innocence
And If you do see my father. Clin-
ton; nv. what after thatT., she asked.
Warrinder Is going to drive me 70
Liverpool in his motor--he's hanging
about here-and rye got a full xii
waiting me there and plenty OF
money. And, Phil. when rye got
fairly settled down there in Canada ]
want you to come out to see me.
After all I've gone through you WON'T
leave me alone there, will you, Phil -
Phillipa's strong will rose 20 the
occasion. and turned her love for her
of common sense. She took q Arm
grasp of Clfnton'S hands
Listen. Clinton" she said. 1--WE
have loved each other since we were
children. and ] am not conscious of
any change in myself. But now you
will follow It. will arrange for
you to See my father alone. with
ample time TO talk to him, .tomor-
II knew you would, Phiir' he mur-
INJURED.
"And whatever my father or any
one may ever urge to the contrary
in your innocence. and I will event
tion onlvi'
"well?" said Clinton half doubt.
FULLY And that"
That as soon as you have seen
my father, and said what you have
to say. you go straight back and give
yourself up to the authorities. You
have only few months TOTO stay
there. They will soon pass. and then
you Will be legally free. Legally free.
remember!'
Clinton made no answer.
Think, Clinton" she went on
Think well. On the one hand is
cowardice and dishonor. On the other
hand is-courage. And there is--me. .
He remained silent for some time
longer, and when at last he spoke II
was only in a whisper:
Very well. pfomise. Phillipa. -
The girl drew his face to hers and
k'si"s knew e,m YOU wasm.y woala. Clinton. knew
you would THANK Heaven! Oh. my
Fight l ysstss she s said. NOW, Nufs listen en-,
s Here IL s,say my key key TO The side s doo,
Come there tomorrow evening little
after half-past nine--when it Is quite
dark--let yourself In. and plead your
cause with him. And after that-wha,
are you doing, ClintonT
want to see your face again"
While tho faint light lasted these
two looked long and earnestly a,
each other. and Clinton saw tears
in the girls eyes. The match diet
"TlI keep the promise, phiiiipa. he
said. solemnly.
She took his hand in hers with q
Come" she said. '.You can wa,t
Clinton turned away from the
wicket gate near the keep after Phil.
llpa had passed through it and re-
locked 1t on the other & side. u..,.
way In the direction OF the hermit's
coli, ne plunged into the wood which
led down to the banks Of the river and