Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06


enough. all his afternoon ret1ec-
tons, his sudden diStaSte Tor ms feia-
tionS with MaiSie were momentariN
FORGOTTEN. He only remembered that
she who had sent him of at Liverpool
street. pleading for one more kiSs--ano
Maisie knew how 10 kiSS-~Wno mao
written him not TO come home because
she was visiting an aunt at Streathan1,
was seated there in evening clothes
such as she had never worn in his
company. dining alone with his en-
blower. who had also enloineo nm 10
stav away. He was white with anger.
scorched with the fame of jealousy.
He saw MaiSie clutch at her coMpan-
ions arm. heard her little Mortified eX-
clamation Mr.. Welshnan turned IN
his chair and looked at Martin IN OBJ
vioas 6iSmay. He was tat young man
With q stiff yellow muStache, baggy
white cheeks and plenty of fair hair
brushed smoothly back. He wore we'll
cut dinner clothes and. 10 Judge from
the attention which he ha6 been re-
ceiving from the maitre d'hotel. was
regular patron Of the place. He re-
covered his self possession more quickly
than his companion. but his dispute
tude was apparent.
why what the devil are you doing
here. Barnes?" he demanded. II
so. I suppose, did Miss Clemson,
was the tTuculent reply.
Martin" she faltered. leaning to-
ward him. well. I couldn't go to
Streathan. and you were away
THAT will do. Maisie," he interrupted.
lilies don't help. Please don't let me
interfere with your dinner"
What the devil are you doing here,
anyhow" Mr. Welshman repeated.
- IN. kHr 8aHN-
ness Martin replied. Its public
restaurant"
ITS a public restaurant for some OF
US. It's scarcely meant for a. young
man with a salary of five pounds
week" Mr.. welshman reioined little
brutally. Did you follow us here?'
Il did not"
Then why did you leave Norwich
after my letter."
Martin shrugged his shoulders.
Your letter, which was 10 make
things cutie safe" ne observed.
That's nothing to do with i" Mr..
Welshnnan declared angrily. Your IN
Etructions we're TO remain where you
were What the devil Go you mean by
coming home without orders?"
Martin picked up the menu.
81 will explain tomorrow morning.
II feel like it, he promised.
Mr. WeiShman scowleo. He real
he'd the significance of the young mans
words-realized that he had virtually
been reproved In q public place by one
Of his young employees He turned his
back upon him and began to talk earn
estly to his companion. deVoting himself
TO the task OF consoling her Martin
ordered his dinner, and pint of cham
payne, and, curiously enough, he en-
loyed both. Every now and then he
caught MaiSie's eyes fixed upon him,
pleading with him coQuettisl1ly. Ian
g11ishinglv. almost pasSionately. Once
Or twice he smiled family in response,
but it was more III bitter appreciation OF
the tawdriness Of her efforts at recon-
Citation than from any sensation OF
weakening. The more he thought of IL,
the more glaringlv obvious the whole
situation became. On half dozen oc-
casions before Mr. Welshman had urged
him to remain away a day longer He
remembered the mysterious absence OF
Maisie from ner post on the score Of
Illness when he was not permitted 10
visit her. and ne recalled with little
shock, almost Of horror, that there had
been a corresponding absence from bust
ness Of Mr. Wclshnan. He was still too
angry 10 feel proper sense Of relief at
his freedom bit he svinced no signs Of
tt. even when. the meal somewhat huT-
riediy finished. they prepared to de-
part and Mr. Weishman. bidding him
3 curt good night. turned toward the
door Ma4siE. after a moments hesi-
tation. stood In front Of his table. He
rose TO his feet. He really had great
many very correct instincts.
Martin" she pleaded. you are not
eoing TO be angry with me. Shall /
let MIN 60 and stay with you?"
sOf course not" he answered. You
had better hurry. He is waiting"
But what brought you here. Martin?
Have YOU heard anything"
Not a word, he assured her.
But the Milan Grill? You don't come
kc these placcs2"
You do. apparently" he reioined.
She b1usEled guiltiiy.
Shall see you tomorrow" she
asked
Z shall be down at the Office for an
hour or two"
You mean--gou mean not To stay
slaat you viii leave because Of this?"
II was leaving anyhow"
she abandoned her efforts then. con-
sciosIs Of new quality In his resistance.
She joined her escort with smile,
which was something Of strain.
Don't We foolish dear" he whis-
fereo as he arranged her wraps "Some
one must have told the young cub and
he came here 10 spy upon lIs. After
all. what does it natter You would
have had TO give him the chuck some
time or ether. You weren't made Tor
married life on Is week"
He wasn't bad" she reflected, With
q very real note 81 regret in her tone
+'YOsg1i have 10 be very nice 10 make
up for this. Harold"
Martin. too. soon paid his bill. He
suddenly remembered q predicament
which appealed TO his sense Of hun1or
He had $50 900 in mis- pocket and, after
he tipped the waiter. something Ike
~ ghiliings Of negotiable n4oney--i2
sniiiings with which 70 get through the
first night Of his new opulence. The
roSjtton was ridiculous After a certain
amount Ct hesitation he made mis- way
across the hotel lounge TO the cashier
desk and rendered him one Of tl1f
precious notes.
Could you change this for nle7'
he asked. IN BIS matter ftact tone al
possible.
The msn glanced at IL and up agar
~ Martin.
Are you staying in the hotel, si2'
he inquired
"Not al present / oined here
The man handed back the note.
"Sorfv. sir he regretted. We codt
not cash a note of that size for Z
stranger
Martin buttoned up his coat one
more and sailed out into the street
The prospects for his evenings amuse
n4egt we're little restricted yet he ici
called upon 10 % something 10 mar
4he occasion Suddenly d nt@ All
soothing view 0f the situation aR8aiie
fsIn He was b rich maDT0t for on