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Show Telegram Serial: fTony' She has that attraction and that power." "Really V said Alan. He flicked his ash to the floor. "Well, I can't say I've noticed It." (To Be Continued Thursday) (Continued From Prvesdlns Pass) grey of the sky with no warmth nor color anywhere. The question with which he broke the silence was unexpected. "Is she in love with you, Alan?" "Good God, no!" The answer came with violence. "Girls don't fall in love with cripples. The most they suffer from is a brief phase of green-sickness and pity." There was a pause. "And If she were," Alan said, "it would obviously be better that you should divert her from such idiocy." Matthew Lake glanced round at the lean, handsome face, drawn now with the strain of sleepless nights. "Oh, obviously," he said. There was silence between the two men. Then Matthew Lake asked: "Alan, are you In love with her?" "Are you drunk. Matt, and at this hour of the day? Up to two months ago her sister and I were engaged." Sir Matthew turned back Into the room. "That would make no difference. Tony doesn't know It, but she's the kind that could steal the heart from a man steal it and make it hers and hold it for ever. |