Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-11

, nent conviction. The man who had
died in lower l had been following
| Carolita had had her under his eye
during the entire journey. For what
rea son he had taken pains to frighten
her while on the boat was unknown,
but. having done so, he had made the
train Journey in another car. For
what reason. then. had he changed
cars last night following his club car
interview with Walter Reynolds and
the gloved woman? Had his presence
in lower l. the section nearest the
| drawing room, been brought about be-
cause of their proximity to this girl?
Was he guarding her from them
Why did Paups own thoughts return
so persistently to Walter? Had his
brother any connection with the wire
ordering him to come at once to Cali
, fornia?
Paul realized now that in the ex.
element of the last hours he had en-
tirely forgotten his own problems. and
as CarOlita withdrew to her own sec
ton and began Immediately to read a
| book. he decided that it would be tact
full to allow her quiet time in which
to recover her poise. He had been in
her society almost constantly since
| leaving Chicago, he reflected. He
| must not annoy her with his atten-
lions. '.'
Still, he couldn't resist seating him.
self across the aisle, in lower l.. and
letting his eyes stray now and again
to the exquisite face with its appeal.
ing sweetness. She was the loyeliest
creature he had even seen. the most
mysterious. elusive! No matter what
,, his fathers widow wanted OF him. he
could not abandon Carolita at Los
Angeles. The thing had gone too far.
But would she allow him to hefriend
her? Would she be whisked away by
unknown friends, lost to him forever?
1t took all his will power to resist go
ing across the aisle, questioning her
again, pleading with her to trust him
| with the whole truth. And less than
IL hours left.
the car again, and with him Mr..
Gaines. They sat in conference at the
| other end of the Pullman, out of~ear-
shotA
Time passed; 1t must be after the
lunch hour. and Carolita read on. not
once looking up. Paul ventured to in
vite her to go to the dining car with
him. -.,-.
II thank you" she answered quiet.
ly, II am not hungry"
"Oh, nonsense!" he protested vehe-
mently, you must eat, you know!
Nothing like a good meal to raise
your spirits! Come. let me introduce
you to a club sandwich
Il must stay here. thank YOU
Look here" he pleaded, "you
mustn't let yourself be frightened by
all this miserable business! Nobody
can hurt you. Besides, the trouble is
=, about over, I'm sure!''
II feel that I am punished for dis.
obeying the nuns" she said very sim
ply. "They told me to make No
friends. to talk to no person at any
time. All was well with me while !
listened to their command, but when
think I may Judge for myself all
| goes wrongr'
/ "Carolita, when I asked you how
you intended to make yourself known
to your friends you told me that you
had been forbidden to- tell any one
Yet when the conductor put the same
| question you answered Immediately
| It hurts me to think you didn't trust
me" He tried to keep his voice calm
and businesslike. but in spite Of him
self tone Of disappointment crept in
and she was quick to respond to it.
Il have learned that I must answer
when the conductor speaks" was hel
only explanation.
| And yet you haven't told him about
what we saw during the night
| He has not asked, and Oh" hei