Evening star., 1924-05-20

pink merging to marble whiteness,
and her eyes were ike stars, so that
she was filled with radiant life, ador-
able, alluring Brunei told himself
that even Mordac had never fully ap-
preciated the beauty of this girl. and
Mordac had an eye for those things
which was second to none in Paris.
He trod carefully.
tunity. But it is only for those who
understand me, whom ] understand
who are willing to work with me and
for NEWELL
eager in almost childish fashion.
simply reassuring. II know that. But
l will work, and | will try to under
stand. l will do my best, all my best,
always. That would be only due to
you. for your kindness"
The pity of this declaration passed
Brunei by. He was thinking only of
her beauty.
friends. We always have been-from
the first. Lolette is one who sees her
opportunities and grasps them with
both hands. She is a clever, shrewd
woman, as well as great artistic.
She realizes that there are certain
things which one must accept in life:
that good friendship is thing which
tacitly admits of the existence of the
completest confidence and trust
"Of course. monsieur" Elise, slight
ly cooled now. with her brain steady
ing wondered why Brunei thought it
necessary to point all this out.
Now you are not only clever, but
you are beautiful-more beautiful
than any woman have ever known"
Into Bruneps voice had crept a tre-
NOR OF intense passion. unrestrained.
I'm your hands / can place riches be-
yond even those of Lolette. l can set
your name above the names of all of
them. i can bring the world to your
feet" He leaned forward still fur
Lr
desk and clasp her. "Only-there,
must be understanding and friend
ship. Is it clear?"
She stayed quite still for an appre-
eyes: and as she stared she slowly
grasped the enormity of the thing he
hinted at, and which he had not yet
intended to propose definitely: but but
drawn from him. She saw the mark
of the beast slumbering in his glow,
ing eyes.
Her breath came in shudderingly,
cheeks, leaving them blanched and
cold. Her eyes were wide and
Monsieur 1t was protesting. an.
outcry against the fact that this
thing should be; that Brunei could
not lend a hand, could not be content
to help and advise-without payment
over and above the moneys which
must accrue 10 hiiIl lIOlil dhy S0SScSo
she achieved.
"Wishes beyond those of Lolette,"'
repeated Brunei softly. Beyond your
dreams" \
ling Almost did it seem as though
she would put her hands before her
face to shut out the sight of some
thing evil. -,
will not listen. That you could I'M
apine that ever I should agree. That
you should insult me So!
She turned toward the door and
Brunei, quickly on his feet, hurried
round the desk and held the door
open to her. He was quite cool and
undisturbed.
This is rather precipitant," he said
gently. You realize exactly what
this bubble is costing you?"
Let me go-please let me co.!
He stood to one side, and she blum
dered past him and vanished down
the corridor.
outside on the pavement she stood
numbIy, dazed, filled with chaotic
emotion tears trembling in her eyes,
her throat dry and CONSTRUCTED. Ihe
hopes of the past rev minutes ~sIe r
cruelty of it all had stunned her. She
had been, that morning, taken to the
top of a high mountain and SHOWN
ali the kingdom of the earth, ana tneh
cast down to the bottomless pit be-
cause she had turned deaf ear TO-
the voice of the tempter.
She began to walk home, uncon-
scious of direction or vicinity, strick-
en- and weakened.
When she reached the garret ABOVE
beside Marthe's bed and marine.
stroked her hair while she cried.
r.-o--, one Hone Remains.