Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-04

a condition to dispose as I will Of my
own effects. With these documents,
Mr.. Barnes, no one in the world will
venture to dispute your possession OF
the money. Mr.. Borden, may trouble
you"
Mr.. Borden pushed the packet along
the table and at sign from Lord Ard
rington, Martin took it into his possess
sion.
Il have carried out the instructions
of my client" MIR. Borden said, in
thin, harsh voice, but 1 wish to repeat
in your lordship's presence. as well as
in the presence of your nephew and the
beneficiary, that I entirely and utterly
diSapprove of this means of diSpoSing
of so large sum of money"
With which expression of disap-
prevail" DR.. Helsby added, Il wish to
associate myself"
Martin was beginning to hate these
two men. They represented the world
of practical, everyday things, the world
in which he had lived and understood.
They were trying to come between him
and this fantastic fortune. He but
toned the flap over his breat pocket
and scowled at them both. His bene-
factor smiled.
What Shall You DO With the Money.
Our young friend" he remarked,
''is beginning to realize the situation.
What shall you do with that money,
Mr.. Barnes?"
II don't know" was the candid
reply. II haven't had time to think
yet"
You will perhaps buy a share in
the business with which you are as
sociated?"
MOT II" the young man exclaimed,
with vigor and clarity of thought
which afterward astonished him. Il
hate business-lny job, anyway"
That is interesting" Lord Ardrington
observed. THE money is going to make
real change in your life. then? Very
interesting, indeed, he unused. 1T was
a fortunate chance, Mr.. Barnes, which
brought you wandering down Ash Hill
this evening"
Martin Barnes moistened his lips.
1T was fortunate chance all right,
but are you sure that they won't be
| able to take 1t away from me?" he
asked, jerking his head toward his
neighoor.
Ask him yourself" Lord Ardrington
enioined
1T would be impossible" the lawyer
declared.
There was conviction in that curt
statement. Martins good fortune sud-
denly seemed to become real. He found
himself wishing that they would ask
| him to have another glass of wine.
Tonight, at 10 o'clock" Lord Ard
rington continued, II shall leave this
house. which, by-the-bye. I seldom
occupy, in the most dreary of vehicles,
a motor ambulance. / am going to the
hospital-the lAcal hospital-and in
| four days time I am to undergo an
operation from which I believe / am
| right in saying, doctor. that the odds
are to against my recovery"
| TO patient of Your Lordship'S
nerve and temperament" the doctor as
| sented, Il will admit that the odds are
correctly stated"
! so you see that I have the right to
| amuSe myself. For that reason l have
set this little stage upon what may be
| the closing scene of my life; for that
reason / am drinking one of the last
bottles of the most famous wine grapes
ever yielded. ] have spent pleasant
| evening and thank you fer your share
| In 1t. Mfr. Barnes. I beg you to walk
in the middle Of the street on your way
homeward and as soon IS possible on
| the morrow to deposit the contents of
/ ~tASS Ess@SNcS& Al a 1CokJC~bdblC DAllhs
should be interested in your future ca
reer. but alas! the possibilities of my
being able to observe it are singularly
remote. In the event, h9wever. of that
5 to chance coming off, let me see or
hear something of you Permit me
| to wish you good evening""
| Martin was suddenly aware that the
1 door OF the room was open and the
butler who had admitted him was
| standing patiently beside 1t. He rose
| to his feet and stood for moment
/ looking around at the four men. I'M
certain how to frame a farewell how
10 make his exit. The good -night all
/ OF the commercial room seemed at
once inadequate and familiar.
IF 1t isn't a dream" he said, with
q hard little laugh, Il suppose I ought
TO say that I'm very grateful"
| Don't thank me-" Lord Ardrington
begged him, lifting his hand. II have
learned to hate the people who thank
me. Besides, what have I to do with
| 1t? Thank instead what those IRA
tional people like my nephew would call
the wind of destiny which brought
you down this crazy street Good night,
| Mr. Barnes"
Good night. gentlemen ALL" Martin
Barnes replied, with sudden inspira-
ton, as he left the room.
To Be Continued in The Sunday Star.
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