Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-16

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MI seemed 10 be getting outside
i his comprehension. Pefnap,
Lord Avdrington also noticed
this. FOR when he spoke again moment
or two later Ii was IN an altogether
different tone
we VIII return" he said, TO the
subject Of your visit. Frankly. / eN-
nected to die when l gave you the
money. or ! might have thought twice
about 1t. Since I did not die, however
the money remains yours.
Martin was conscious OF sense OF
genuine relief.
I'm not going to pretend that I'm
not very glad to hear It." he ac&noWl-
SWhv have you come here TO make
this offer? DID you believe that was
really poor?"
4 only had what you yourself said
TO so By. Since I came down 10 these
parts. however. have heard that you
have such valuable pictures ana pos
sessions that you are obliged TO Keep
the place locked up ana SpeciaiiF
guarded
II keep 1t locked up" Lord Ardring-
ton confided because the intrusion OF
strangers is the great terror OF my life
Martin was puzzled He looked at
his host curiouSly.
Terror seems rather strong word
he remarked. IF you will forgive my
saving SO. sir. you don't appear to me
like a man who is easily afraid.
In a general way. you are correct
lord Ardrmgton Illuminated. In gen.
ersl way. no one could say that / knew
THAT fear was If you had lived IN the
world that takes note of such things.
you would have heard of me IN many
walks Of sport and adventure Fear III
physical sense I have never known
end shall never feel. but Our nerve force
declines with the years. There is
mental cowardice. my young friend
which is torture-shadowy fears which
rack the brain and steal away ones
courage"
His voice had fallen: his serenity OF
manner had disappeared. He was
changed mana man wrestling with
q nightmare Martin looked at him III
surprise Il was as though he had
passed into another world.
Personal danger he went on.
speaking half 10 himself "a man At
my time Of life can afford % scof al,
rs they VIII tell YOU at Norwich that
did when drove up 10 the hospital
and entered the operating room. But
there is another sort OF terror which
may grip one, which may drive brave
man to cover behind locked doors 10
feel that the walls OF even a fortress
arr made Of brown paper"
He rclapsed for a moment into 3
gloomy and ru0rose silence Then
with an effort. he reused himself.
Well" ne said. II consented To see
ycu. my Young friend hoping that you
r1izht distract me, not 70 dig I'D ghosts
in vour company Tell me of your re-
cent adventures. A commercial tTaT-
eieY I think YOU told me YOU were. !
gather that you have renowned that
er-calling"
Il have" Martin assented. The more
think about ii now. the more realize
how thoroughly disliked it,
Lord Ardrington thrust his long lean
fingers TITO a casket Of cigarettes, Sc
lected one and passed them over to his
visitor
You are confronted" he remarked.
~with an interesting problem. Win
the possession OF unexpected wealth.
you can decide TO live IN the same
environment as before and among the
same friends. but to live without effort.
20 help Yourself 10 the Injuries per
tanning TO the daily life of a man Of
moderate means and 10 find yourself
popular an6 envied among those who
have known you In less prosperous
DAYS"
4 had very few friends" Martin OBJ
served. and no pursuits that / cared
for except boxing and cricket"
"on the other hand. YOU can be-
come. IL you VIII !" Lord Ardrineton
continued. with ar sir Of reflection,
Something IN the nature Of a social
climber. You have a fairly good APP
pearance. With the aid o! travel or
you should be able 10 secure for YOUR
self A position in an altogether different
elass Of society"
Martin considered tor a moment
4 cant alter nv status" he said
flaoughtfnllv Il don't know that
ever wish 10 do so. I don't think that
want 10 make any fixed plans
want 10 grsvitste n find my way
where I belong 70 make friends among
the neopIe / like. N live under the
conditions which are most agreeable to
me
Lord Ardrington. listening approving
u. seemed TO discover new interest
81 his visitor.
you are really" he declared "a
Young man Of considerable intelligence
You interest me more TO-DAY than or
tflet uompntoUs evening d our frs
visit You had difficulty enough II
getting here bfr. Barnes. nov that yoI
are here, remain for a few days as ms
guest"
Martin WAS n1omentarily taken abaek
WHAT Remain hege-at Ardring
tor Hau?" he exclaimed
Why not2 You VIII BE- your owr
master You ran cbO0se your CUf
recreation. There j. gymnasium
EoneB here small golf course IN I'm
park ard he tennis courts I believe
are good ] am not SIRE that IN ~
present state absoiuie solitude is goot
for me You shall give me an hour q
two u your time each day, II vii