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Show was, he knew, a very beautiful relation between her and her grandfather, who, moreover, seemed the only prop In her life. She would be lost without him, even though she might be, as she seemed, too to need a prop. Possibly she could go on If this one were withdrawn; but she would certainly suffer great loneliness She turned and looked at him. It was a new look, odd, direct, and, for the first time, personal. She not only saw him: she looked below the surface of him. You have been very kind, Mr. Renshaw, she said, and added simply: it is a comfort to know you are here." For a moment he did not answer. He could not. The few words had given him a sensation as new as the one her look had aroused. Under them his heart grew warm, his soul seemed to stretch its wings.-S- he had ceased to despise him. She was turnAnd ing to him in her trouble. though she had despised him but a short day ago, though she turned to him now only because there was no one else to turn to, something deep in the man responded. It was merely the stirring of former impulses and ideals, but it meant that there was convalescence for more than one sick man in that quiet room. You may be sure I will do all I can, he said at last; and under the words lay the force of a new resoluself-sufficie-nt r ( by The Century Co.) WNU Service. CHAPTER VII Continued 13 Weve got to get a doctor here In a he muttered. And cant we stir up some of those servants " lie was Interrupted by the appearance of Jenks,' who had knocked unheard and entered. He hurried to his masters side with an expression of acute concern on his round face. The doctor, sir? he said, answering Renshaws words before the latter I will telehad finished speaking. phone to Wuinley at once. Theres a very good doctor there, Ive heard Doctor Morris. Then I will get Doctor Stanley on the telephone unless theres something more urgent here, sir? No. Tell the local man to bring a nurse, If he cnn find one. And get In touch with Doctor Stanley as soon as you can. Jenks disappeared. Renshaw rendered to the unconscious man such first aid as his experience suggested. When he had done the little that could safely be done, he turned to Verity. You better get Into something warmer, he said gently. I will keep watch here. She looked surprised, then glanced down at herself and slowly flushed. Iler unstockinged feet were In- - low, heelless slippers. A light silk dressing gown had been hastily thrown over her sheer nightgown. Her black hair, In two long heavy braids, hung almost to her knees. Renshaw glanced at Madame Ilvoeslef, whose general appearance was similar to Veritys, and the look Included the foreigner In his suggestion. Both women hastened to obey It, hurrying out of the room with a little flurry of Renshaw sat beside the bed and studied the patient. He was in for a vigil. He raised the closed eyelids of the old man, looked again at the congested pupils of the eyes, and shook his head. Jenks stole Into the room, and Renshaw was conscious of a feeling of infinite relief In the support of his efiicient presence. Mentally, for the moment at least, he held Jenks between himself and the storm as If the efficient butler had been an umbrella. Doctor Morris will be here In less than - an hour, sir, Jenks reported. And I got Doctor Stanley, too. He will start as soon as he Is dressed. That ought to get him here before He drew nearer the bed. daylight. What Is It, sir? he added In a whisA stroke?" per. - Im afraid so. It looks like It. Better stir up James. There may be things to do. I have done so, sir. Harts here, too." Renshaw stared. Hart? he repeated. We left him In town." Yes, sir. It was his unexpected return, that got me out of bed. His room Is In the garage, and I had the key; he had to call me to get In. He came out on the one oclock train, thinking we might need him In the morning, since you had sent his friend back to town." Renshaw was mildly amused. No doubt Hart was furious over the Interruption to his persnal business. Just the same, it was a good thing be had come back. There .would be all sorts of things to do tomorrow. Well, we may need him. Im glad hes back." Anything more I can do, sir? The anxious eyes of Jenks were on the unconscious face of his master. No, thanks. Just be ready,' within reach." Yes, sir." Jenks left the room. As he was about to close the door behind hm. Verity returned. She was stockinged and slippered, and she wore a deep d garment, simple but beautiful, which Renshaw vaguely classified as a He rose as 6he crossed the room and stood at his side. Her lips quivered as she looked down at the mask on the pillow. "You dont think he will die, do you?" she whispered. No; I think he has a good chance to get over this. He was so happy at dinner," she said brokenly. She leaned forward, brooding over the sick man, and Renshaw watched her with growing sympathy. There Jiffy, - dame-colore- tea-gow- n. tion. At the end of forty minutes the sound of an approaching motor announced the arrival of the doctor from Wainley. Almost Immediately that welcome personage was in the With a mere nod to the two watchers, he hurried to the side of his new patient. Doctor Morris, though a country practitioner, appeared to be a man who knew his business. Nevertheless, he was obviously relieved when he learned that another man, the distinguished Doctor Stanley of New York, would arrive later to take charge of the case. Under his care the patient began to Renshaw breathe more normally. called Veritys attention to the fact, and tried to persuade her to go back to her room and rest. But the girl sick-roo- Watch Panted Campbell. Charge I" 1 shook her head. Take She had taken her grandfathers left hand, and though he had not yet opened his eyes he seemed subconsciously aware of the human contact. When it relaxed he was restless; Its renewal quieted him. Doctor Morris suggested that, while it would be wise for him to remain in the house, he could do with a bit of sleep if they would lead him to a room somewhere near. Jenks, who had followed him into the acted upon the suggestion with his usual efficiency, and threw in a drink and a light repast. Warmed by these attentions, the doctor retired optimistically. The grew very quiet Renshaw rose to ease Veritys position from time to time. It was at one of these intervals that the old man opened his eyes. For a long moment he stared without intelligence at the two young faces bending over him. Then, very slowly, recognition crept into his gaze. It fixed on Verity with a look of content, next on Renshaw with a growing expression of strain and anxiety. His face puckered like that of a child about to cry. He struggled to speak, and persisted in the attempt when the secretary begged him to cease. Twice the words he wished to utter died on ills stiff lips. The third time they came out, thickly but distinctly the result of a supreme efsick-roo- sick-roo- m m aCfl The drawn lines In the fine relaxed. The lids fell over 4118 con utgested eyes. The patient showed the with ter exhaustion, combined content of one who has carried out a vital purpose. Chapter The Vigil. "What did he mean? It was Verity who asked the question half an hour later, when it became clear that the old mans soul had again drifted far out upon some uncharted sea. But he was breathing more naturally and the drawn lines of his face had almost disappeared. I dont quite know. Ive been absent about Renshaws it." thinking tones proved that he was still thinking about it. It was natural enough for him to ask you to take charge. That is what he would do." Verity spoke with But what did he proud humility. mean by telling you to wntch?" Renshaw looked at her with a throb of pity. She was no longer a and slightly arrogant young person. She was merely a girl in deep trouble. She should have no suspicion, he decided, of the sinister undercurrents at Tawno Ker. Wasnt it, perhaps, he suggested, a subconscious association with Madame Hvoeslefs leather case? Werent you all rather anxious until that was safe? Her face cleared at once. That was it, I think. It must have been. He had felt a sense of reshe sponsibility ; we all had. Yes, was thinking it out as she spoke that must have been it And of course the responsibility is over now," Renshaw reminded her. How much did David Campbell know? What had happened in that room before he fell? Had he heard the Thing? Had it, perhaps, extended its activities to Campbells wing of the house? Had he seen the blue circle? And was his present condition the result of the excitement following these causes? Or was it only the result of some physical condition due to the old mans age? Renshaw wanted to think that it was it was so natural a theory and explained everything so satisfactorily. That And yet that warning I gasped-ou- t poignant warning, stain? mered in such agony by those stiff lips. The secretarys reflections, having swung around a cirGje, were back at the starting point. Only two things in the whole queer bulsness were certain: he, Renfhaw, would "watch," and he would take charge. He experienced an impersonal relief as he recalled Miss Campbells attitude in the matter. She had heard her grandfathers command. Whether or not she eventually resented it, she would almost certainly obey it Its only effect might be to make her dislike Renshaw more, which he firmly assured himself would be an unimportant detail. In speculating about her possible future attitude, he had forgotten her actual presence now. He rose and went to her side. Miss Campbell, he said in an urgent undertone, I wish you would go to your room and sleep. You have been under a big strain, and you are beginning to show it Please go, If only for a few hours. I will watch here, of course; and I promise to call you if there is the slightest change." She looked ns if she wanted to protest but had not the strength. Draw your hand away very slowly and gently," he suggested. He may not notice it." She began an almost Imperceptible withdrawal of the fingers held fast in Campbells shrunken palm. But, at the first suggestion of a movement in them, the old hand closed on the young one like a vise. She actually winced under the force of the grip. Then she looked up at Renshaw. There was an expression In her eyes he had never before seen there, though he had seen it in the eyes of other women the look made up of alarm, pride, and tenderness that women wear when the men they love are suddenly dependent . upon them. t "You see?" she breathed. Yes. But release your hand and I will give him mine. Possibly he wont know the difference. a trifle. A Better Heel VIH Veritys beautiful upper Up curled There was a strong suggestion of her former scorn in the side glance she gave him. But he had put his left hand on hers and was gently drawing the latter away. Simultaneously he slipped the first two fingers of his other hand Into the sick mans groping, hollowed palm. The palm settled over them an instant, then rejected them with an almost fierce gesture and groped for the small hand it had held. Lie back in your chair for a moRenshaw ordered. ment, anyway, Relax your muscles while you have a Then well see whether he chance. fort wants you. That groping and really Watch I" panted CampbelL Take gripping of his hand may be purely . . . charge I reflex." He held the secretarys gaze with She shook her head with a lingering his own till he knew the message bad hint of scorn in the gesture, but she been understood. back as he directed, wincing visibly lay Yes, sir," said Renshaw, very dis- over the protest of her tortured I will do exactly as yon muscles. tinctly. say." (to bb ooirrmtrxD.) ( REVEALS BODIES AT OF JULY CRASH FOURTH COSTS HALL DANCE BOSTON many LIVES Number of Dead is Expected to Reach DeMany Tragic Seventy-Five- ; Bodies tails are Noted When to Walk Oft Are Found fiubberWeels Boston. 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