The Washington times., 1937-11-06

by telephone as he ana Karen
were having dinner.
"She's gorgeous" he said under
his breath. Then his face flushed.
He did not mean Marcia. The
evening had been deadly dull and
Marcia had been furious.
I'm a fool. Now all that is
needed is for me to fall in love
with that spoiled bratl Then
everything would be just dandy!"
He ripped off his collar and tie
and sat down with his head in
his hands.
For years his life had been
settled in a groove. He had al
ways known just where he was 60
ing. That was to the top.
He was on his way now, and he
should marry Marcia. But sud-
denly his life seemed dull and
futile and pointless. Finally he
got into bed, to toss for another
hour.
Seven hours later Henry came
into the living room, pulling UP
the Venetian blinds, and brought
Karen her clothes, freshly pressed
and mended.
I think your shoes will be all
right, Miss Mallory, and do you
want the morning paperS?"
by all means, Henry, if you
think I can stand the Shock
Henry trotted off to do her
bidding.
When he came back with the
newspapers, he bowed APOLOGIZE
cally: Maybe you'd better wait
until after breakfast"
Nonsense, Henry, I can take
1t! I always have!" But even
Karen shut her eyes when she
saw described the attack on her
by the Italian women at the
Marietta home. OF course, Stod.
dard's name was mentioned.
Karen dropped the papers with.
out comment, threw them from
her.
What will you have for break.
fast, Miss Mallory?"
Karen didn't know.
How does the scratch on nv
face look this morning?"
Henry peered at the scratch.
Does 1t show much?"
quite lot, Miss Mallory. I
mink If you keep something on it
Till you're ready to go out, it would
be better. I'll get some salve"
He rushed away again. Back
ne came to minister to the deep
RED scratch. He was so doing
When Stoddard opened the bed.
room door and came out to watch
the scene.
WINNING HENRY
So engrossed was Henry that he
old not even notice his master.
Inen II you put a little rouge
on the other cheek, and some
more around this, I don't think
1t will show" said Henry.
Stoddard smiled wrily. So this
was Henry, the woman hater, fuss
ing over Karen like a hen with
one chick!
Good morning." he said at last.
Bathed, shaved, freshly dressed.
Stoddard did not show the effects
Of his restless night. Stoddard
was still smiling quizzicaIly at
Henry and the man got to his feet
and fled to the kitchen.
You scared him." Karen said
reproaChfully.
"You mean you've hypnotized
him out Of his usual good sense "
Did you sleep well?" asked
That inquiry made stoddard un-
comfortable. for it brought back
the guilty memory of the stolen
kiss.
Yes" he answered.
Karen nodded. But the news
papers, they're pretty bad"
The judge agreed.
But will all this make things
difficult for you. judge?"
Stoddard did not answer. did
you tell Henry what you wanted
for breakfast?" he countered.
II think So" Karen hesitated.
And I'm to go to court this morn
ing? You still think I should,
after these?" pointing to the
papers.
II think so. In fact, last night
after I left here called the dis
trict attorney and told him you'd
be there. He must have called
your home. for Henry says your
house tried to reach me all eve
ming"
Poor dad. I'm sorry to worry
him. You know. I think III re-
form"
Stoddard laughed a little rue
fully: TT might not be q bad
idea, Miss Mallory.
(TO Be COntinued)
Copyright 1897, Public Ledger
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