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Show THILSALT LAKE TRIP tlNE SUyDAY, MORNING, FEBRUARY' 20, 1921 tovh ALtEENA S PLAN CHAPTER 7 Barnard wear , After Mr Balteena tiM departed Bar nard Clark thought ha would ahow Ethel ever hla boua ao they apent a merry , evening ao doing. EtheL paaaad bright remar kg on all the room and Bernard ' thourght aha was moat pretty and Ethel began to ba a bit excited. After a lovely lunch they aat in the gloomy half and Ethel began to feet very glad Mr Balteena waa not there. Suddenly Bernard lit hla pipe I waa thinking he aald passionately what about going up to London lor a . weeks Gaierty. Who Inquired Ethel in a low tohe, Tou and me aald Bernard I .know of several splendid hotels and we could go , to theaters and parties and enjoy our solve to the full. So we could what an Id ear cried Ethel. So the tnery plan waa all arranged and they apent the afternoon in packing there trunks. Next day hey were au ready In the hall when 'the handsome vlacle once mare clattered up. Ethel had on her blue velvit get up and a sweet new hat and plenty of ruge on- - her fur and looked quits a seemly counterpart for - Bernard who waa arrayed In a white and shiny mackintosh top boots and a well brushed top hat tied on to him with a bit of black elaattk. Well goodbye Mfrmtt hs eried tO " the somber butler take care of your gout and the sliver and I will pay your wages whnrT"eoma barter Thankyou kindly air murmured Mlnnet When may t expect your return. Ob welj I will wire be said and dashed deun the steps. Ethel followed with small lady Uke step having bowed perlltely to Mlnnlt who dosed hla eyes In ackuowlegment of Her kindness. The sun waa shining and Ethel had the feeling of going to a very Jolly party and felt ao sorry for all the passers by who were not going to London with Bernard. Arrived In the gay city Bernard hailed A cab to the manner bom and got in followed by EtheL Kindly drive us to the Oalrrty Hotel he cried In a firm tone. The cabman waved hla whip and off they dashed. We shall he highly comfortable and select at the Gaierty said Bernard and he thourght to hlmerif how lovely it would be If he waa married to EtheL He blushed a deep shads at his own thourghts and gave a aide long glance at Ethel who wad gastng out of the wlpdow. Well one never knos he murmerd to himself and as one of the poets says great events from trlvll causes springs. Just then they stopped at the gay hotel and Ethe was spellbound st the sirs of the big hall Bernard poked hla head Into the window of the pay desk. Have you a eoupple of bedrooms for self and young lady be enquired In a lordly way. A very handsome lady with golden hair and a lace apron glanced at a book' and hastily replied Oh yes sir two beauties on ths 1st floor number and 10. ' Thankyou said Bernard we will go up If vou have no objection None whatever sir said the genial lady the beds are well aired and the view is quite pleasant, Come along Ethel cried Bernard thta sounds alright eh. Oh quite said Ethel with a beaming emlle They went upstairs and entered number a very fine compartment with a large douny bed and white doors10 with glass an equally handles leading Into number dainty room but a trifle smaller. will Which you have 'Ethel asked Ber. 'nard. Oh well I would farther you settled 't m T. M v, . . 1 - llva In London he added in a loud tone aa someone waa playing a vary difficult piece on tha plane. Well no I dont said Ethel my horns la really In Northumberland but I am at present stopping with Mr Clark at His Gaierty Hotel she oonttnued In a somewhat showing off tons. Oh I see said the earl welt shall I InI -troduce you to a few of my friends. Oh please do aald Ethel with a dainty blow at har nose. The earl dlaaerppeard Into the madding crowd and presently came back wiyh a middle aged gentleman. This Is Lord Hya-sou- -.i he aald my friend Mlaa Monttcue hs added genially. Ethel turned a dull yellaw. Lord Hyssops she said Id a faint voice why It Is Mr Salteena I know him welL Hush cried the Earl It Is. a title bestowed recently by my friend the Prince of Wales Yee Indeed murmured Mr Balts na deeply flabbergasted by the ready wit of tne carl. Oh Indeed aald Ethel in a peevish tons Words fall me ejaculated Bernard horsly my passion for you Is Intense he added well how do you coma to be here. I am stopping with hla Lordship said r Isrvantly. Mr Salteena and have a Set of compart-meatin ths basement ao there. said EtheL" I am- willing to abide by your for any new adventure I would dearly 1 dont care aald huffy Ethel I am In choice. - -- love to meet his lordship.. handsome rooms at the OalTtv. The best shall be yours then said BerBernard gave a frown of Jellousy at could be nicer I am sure struck Nothing nard bowing gallantly and pointing to the lier rarther mere words. in the earl what do you say Hyssops eh. , Well dress In your best he muttered. biggest room. Doubtless It la charming said Mr Sai- Ethel blushed at hla speaking look, I Kthul skipped Into her bedroom and ar shall be quite lost In that huge bed she rayd herself In a grass green muslin of jded to hide her embarrassment decent cut a lace scarf long faun colored . Ya I eapect you wUl. said Bernard and kid gloves and a muslin hat to correnow what about a little table d ote fol- spond. She carried a pa resole In one lowed by a theater, hand also a green silk bag containing oh yes cried Ethel and downstairs they a few stray hair pins a clean handkerwent. , chief five shillings and a pot of ruge In case. She looked a dainty vlshen with Chapter 8 A Gay Call her fair hair In the breese and I tell yeu what Ethel said Bernard Bernard bit hiswaving lips rarther hard lor he Clark about a week later we might go could hardly contain himself and felt he and pay a cal) on my pal the EaiTof must marry Ethel soon. Hs looked' Cllncham. handsome sight himself In some exquisite Oh do lets cried Ethel who was game white trousers with a silk shirt and a bkuser belt and cap. He wore Pee Inbluehonour of the earl who had been tip to Cambridge fn hla youth and ao bad Bernard Clark. r 'jv i j , At last they found themselves In the entrance hall of the Cfystale palace and speedily made their way to the prtvita waa Edward Procurio compartments. walking up and down the passage looking & sraclf! . dark and mysterious aa usual. Is His Lordship at home cried Bernard . Clark cheerily. e Which one asked Procurlo many - lords live here he eatd scornfully. Well I mean tha Earl of Cllncham said Bernard Oh yes he Is In responded Procurio and to the best of my belief giving a party. wo have Indeed ejaculated Bernard come In the nick of time Ethel he added. In an excited tone. Yes said Ethel Then they pealed on the bell and the door flew open. Bounds of laughter and comic songs Issued from the abode and In a second they were In the crowded Ethet turned a dull yellow. Lard Hyssops she sold In a faint velee why It Is drawing room. It was packed with- all Mr Saltsena I know him wall. the Elite and a stout duchess with a good patured face was singing a lively song and causing much meirlment. Ths teens who was peace tell me eail strode forward at sight of two new Ethel hoW did wanting you leave Bernard. comers. Hullo Bernard old boy ho cried I have not left him said Ethel In an this Is a pleasure and who have you got annoying voice 1 am stopping with h'm with you he added glancing at.Ehel. the Gaierty and we have been so lota at Oh this Is Miss Montlcuo said Bernard of theaters and dances. shall 1 Introduce you am glad you are enjoying yourWell If you will be so grod said the Earl self saidI Mr Salteena kindly you had been In an affable tone and Bernard I the right, Ethel began a bright looking pale of lata. No wonder hi yonr stuffy domain cried conversation while Bernard stroled off to see If he could find any friends amid Ethet well have you got any more friends added turning to the earl. she the throng. Bernard heaved a sigh and his syes Well I will see said 'the obliging earl What pleasant compartments you have flashed as hs beheld her and Ethet In rarther a soeierty tone. and he once mors d Is peered. thought to herself what s fine type ef cried Ethel I dont know why you should turn . Ealrlv ao so responded the Earl do you manhood he reprleented. V . i Daiayr-Aolxfor- d-. J 1 ' s- ...y ' p& M - Well not quite said Ethel hastily Jumpagainst ms Ethel said Mr Salteena In a low tone. ing from her downy west. Ethel patted her hair and looked very Be quick cried Bernard I have a plan sneery. Well 1 call It very myetearfous to spend a day near V. Indoor Castle and you going off and getting a title aald we win take our lunch and spend a hap- Ethel and I think eur had bet- - ,jpy day. ter stop as no doubt friendship Hurrah shouted Ethel I than soon you will soon be" Y-le ready ss had my bath last night so marrying a duchess or something. Not at al) said Mr Salteena you must wont wash very much now. know Ethel he said blushing a deep red No 'dont said Bernard and added In a I always wished to marry you some fine rarther fervent none thruugh the chink of the door you are fresher than the rose day. This la news to me cried Ethel still my dear no soap could makeyou fairer. peevish. But not to ms murmered Mr Salteena and hla voice trembled in bis chcet. 1 may add that I have always loved you and now I seem to do so madly bs added passionately. But I dont love you responded EtheL But If you married me you might get to said Mr Salteena. I think not replied Ethel and all the sameMt is very kind of you to ask me and she smiled more nicely at him. This is sgony cried Mr Salteena clutching hold of a table my lifewiU Be 'sour grapes end ashes without you. Be a man said Ethel in a gentle whisa per and I shall.- always think of you " v in , warm mannerWell half a loaf Is better than no bread responded Mr Salteena in a gloomy voice and lust then the earl reappeard with a very brisk lady in a tight silk dress whose name waa called Lady Gay Flnchllng and her husband was 'General but had been dead a few years. So this Is Miss Montlcue she began In a rarther high voice. Oh yea said Ethel and Mr Salteena wiped the foaming dew from hts forehead. Little did Lady Gay Flnchllng guess she had Just disturbed a proposal of marriage. The Earl chimed into' the conversation now and again and Lady Gay Flnchllng told several rarther witty stories to enliven the party. Then Bernard Clark came up and said they had better be going. Well goodbye Cllncham he aald I must say 1 have enjoyed this party most rechauffle I call it dont you EtheL Most cried Ethel I suppose you often come she added in a tone of envy to Lady Gay Flnchllng. Pretty often said Lady Q. F. well good- Oh well V wilt wire he said and dashtd bye as I nee you are in a hurry to be 'down the steps. Ethel followed with off and she dashed off towards the resmall lady like footsteps. freshment place. Goodbye Ethel said poor Mr Salteena In a spasm and - he seised hold of her Then he dashed off very embarrassed .hand you will one day rue your wicked to dress, .. XtUel blushed, and felt a bit words farewell he repeated emphatically. excited as sue heard the words and sna Oh well goodbye said Ethel Iq a vage put on a new white muslin dress In a fit tone and then turning to the ear! .she of high spirits. She looked very beautisaid I have enjoyed myself very much ful with some red roses In her hat and the dainty red ruge In her cheeks looked ttarkyou. Please dont mention It cried the earl quite ths thing. Bernard heaved a sigh wall goodbye Bernard he added .1 shall and his eyes flashed aa he beheld her look you up some day at your hoteL and Ethel thourght to herself what a fine Yes do muttered Bernard always weltype of manhood he reprlsenled with hla come Cllncham old boy he added l lacing nice thin legs In pale broun trousers and Me blue cricklt cap on his head and ro well fitting spats and a red rose in his - - - he end F'hel left the gay scene button hole and rarther a sporting cap and once more oosed into the streets of whir ft gave him a great air With Its awari.UOAle little flaps to pul) down ' quaint check and if necessary. Off they started the envy CHAPTER 8 of all the waiters. v A Proposals arrived at Windsor very hot Next morning while imbibing Ills morn- theThey at ones hired a and Bernard Jorney ing tea beneath hts pink silken quilt Ber- boat to row his beloved up the river. Ethel nard decided he must marry Ellul with could not row but she much enjoyed seeno more delay. I Jove the girl he raid ing the tough sunburnt arms of Berto himself and she must be mine but I nard at the oars c a she lay somehow feel I can not propose .in I n amongtugging tha rich cuahona f the dainty It would not be seemly in the city of boat. She had a rarther laty nature but London. We must go for a day In ths Bernard did not know of this. However country and when surrounded by the gay he soon got dog tired end augested lunch twittering of the birds and tha smell of by the mosey bank. the cows-will lay my suit at her feet Oh yes said Ethel the and he' waved his arm wildly at the gay sparkling champaigns. quickly opening as cried thought. Then he sprang from bed and Bernard he spilt any gave a rat tat at Ethels door. chicken. ' IDont some Are you up my dear he called. oat and drank deeply of the -- . ' f-- .on-do- -- "What K, By. F, O.BARTLETT. (Continued from Preceding Page.) V onds his own now rested on these ef Nance Sedgewlck. and when for courhe turned away It was as tesy's sake were leaving a beautiful garthough he den fehe spoke to her friends snd led them with the straight toward him,of walking some woods creagrace and strength ture. 8he waved to Teele at hs rose. T," she exclaimed as she extended ber hand, '! dont think you've been very nice to me. Back a whole week and of Introductions followed. A bedley Fenwick gated particularly tha name cl the young man with her. It waa Down zley A Mr. Cloze wss the 'other man the and a Miss Mathews the other girl her a guest at latter, as he gathered, efmere a had not hove could She home. contrast than this Miss Mathews fective ' creature, g dependant-lookinfrail, but more than half child, pretty enough,w as ' grateful to her for ocBut Fenwick girlish cupying Teelei attention with her how It Insistence that he teU her "Just to fly felt" with a nervous shudder And, to hl surprise, over battlefields." Teele seemed te be trying to tell her. "Perhaps L should blame yeu rather than T for hla neglect of me." smiled Mies Sedgewlck. You couldn't do that fairly." answered Fenwick, "Fve tried to make him understand ths opportunity ha's missing ever since He hesitated, fearing lest she might think It bold of him to Indulge in such personalities. Well?" she emlled. "Since when?" "Since I met your photograph ta bl atudy," continued Fenwick. dlrectlom with She glanced In Teele's rising color. 1 didn't know X occupied "Dear me, Of honor," she returned. uch a ' Then place she swung the conversation te golf, which rave Downsley an opporbe happened tunity to explain Onagain how the fourth hole, bhs to get bunkered listened politely, but with her eyes, Fenwick noticed, turned frequently In Teele s directions And when Downsley hnd finished she said directly to Fenwick: "T looks bad. Anything wrsng with him!" i "You can nee for yourself,' , he answered. "yes." she nodded with .an anxious frown. "And I m sorry. I wish there was some way I could see more of him. "So do 1. returned Fenwlnk quickly, "1 can't Imagine anything that J would , help him more." the hesitated, but went "O, on bravely, "Til be here tomorrow. Bring him over. "I promise yeu he'll eoms. She laughed a little uneasily. "If I know T, she returned. "It'S ras to promise anything for him." A few momenta later sha gathered her party together and disappeared Into the clubhouse. But for all that, she left so much of herself behind her smile, her eves, the melody of her voles I Fan wick had never considered himself a sentimenmere talist Women had never been much world. than a decorative feature of his This wes not becanea he waa unappreciative he placed them, ee a matter ef tact, on rather a romantically high pedestal but because hie position bad always been such that he never felt be had the right to consider them more than objectively. But aha. In eplte of himself T'enwlck pulled himself together sharply. A man had no business to allow anything ef this sort to happen tn spits ef himself. He turned to Tesla "Com on," he said. "We may ns wail go home now. Bitting before the open firs and facing her picture, Fenwick talked to Teele that evening at manager to man. Considering the fact that he spoke from a firm conviction. this waa not as easy a task as When a man is It should have been. right and knows he is right, words should v then" I eoms without effort. And Fenwick had neved been surer of himself In hla life. The only peculiar feature of the situation waa the amazing blindness of Teele. That was accounted for in a way by the lath of perspective which left him so stupidly callous to all his other advantages; but in this case that explanation was not enough. The more a man saw of such a woman as she. the nearer a man came to her. the rpora he ought te appreciate her. If no one more Important then Miss Mathews were Involved, Teelee attitude would be easy to understand. There were a thousand such women to one of NsncS feedgewliks mold pretty, well dressed, well meaning gtrls, to be eared' for like exquisite works of art But such as they were liabilities rather than assets. They were for successful men, nof men tottering en the vtrSg Of bankruptcy. ' For ona in Teele s condition they would be as out of place as Limoges vases In the office of a factory running on half time y But Nance the name fell from Fen- wick's lips as naturally as from Teele'i what an asset she would be to any man! With her no other capital would be repoverty-strickequired. Th most bankrupt In ths world would deserve his fate If, with her back of him,' he did not rise to the heights of success. That was what he saw with srystal clearness, what he felt with a rush of hot blood to his cheeks whenever hs looked into the eyes challenging him from the picture on the walL And yet with Teele In a better humor than he had ever seen hint, Fenwick found It hard to begin. Shifting hie point of view, he asked himself If this hesitancy was dueigp any question he might have about Teoie. it was not. Teele at bottom was sound. Fenwick had knssn that from the start, hut had he been In env doubt be would have been reassured by the interest Nance eo openly took In him. To stand In favor before those clear, steady eyes a man must needs be sound to the core. 8e must he be to stand the teat of Francs ss Taste bad steed It. Fenwick rose abruptly. "Teels," hs began, "I want to talk to you tonight as your manager." fSheot," nodded Teele Jm afraid I've been losing sight ot my Job. It's darned easy with Ufa running as smoothly ss it does here." Tm satisfied," answered Teele. "Tou pulled ms out of a mighty ugly rut. Fan. ) don't know how I'm over going to pay (you for that, , hut you area t going to I quit nowT" An expression half of fear and half el anxiety crept Into Teele't eyea "Tve put you back Into condition, that s all." went on. Fenwick. "We've got the old plant cleaned up and repaired, but that's s detail." "You've dons mors thsn that s whole lot mnro thsn that, replied Teele. "1 havent said much because Its s hard sort of thing to talk about. But I m beginning to see through your eyas s little. That makes ms feel one moment like a sussed, whimpering fool, hut the next-w- ell, this afternoon I got a hunch I'd turned ths corner It was almost as though I wss standing In front of s door a closed door ready to open. Sounds like bunk when you put It Into words." Fenwick drew a sharp breath. 'T know what yeu mean." "You've felt like thstT" 'Tee, answered Fenwick with a 'smile. "Just like that And when you set that kind of a hunch you want to follow It to the end." "Thats wbat you didT" "To tha end. Only I did not have very far to go." "The door opened" "A llllle way. But, look hers, Teele, my business Isn't with myself, It's with you. Nance eeid ehe d roms over to ths Hurt' tomorrow afternoon." "Final She'll probably bring Miss Mathews wtth her snd wa'U have a sL ol double '' "Teels do you realise what, an asset n. dls-Ha- st you have in that girl In the privilege your position gives you? "Eh?" "1 m looking at this Impersonally merely as your manager. But youll bo ml8slng'the biggest opportunity of your life if you don t make the most of this chance. She s the one element who can give you an objective something worth fighting for. And thats what you need, Teele. A man can't do much by htmselt because by hlmsetf hs Isn t worth much. " But with her , Fenwick paused as Teele rose to hit feet. "You got that hunch, too?" exclaimed Teele That's too small a word for what I mean, answered Fenwick. "But tomorrow good Lord, man, open your eyes and see. fehes waiting on the threshold the door wide open1'' "The door wide open." repeated Teels In aws. Then, searching Fenwick's eyesl "How the devil do you know? Fenwick turned away quickly. ' "That Isnt important." ho answered. , "I'm off to bed. I'm tired. But as It turned out, Fenwick was more tired. awoke He than ths something next morning wtth a high fever and a stabbing pain In his lungs. For the next two weeks bo had his hands full In a crude, elemental fight for life. But he did fight digging tn with bis fingernails every time hs found himself slipping, until with each rally Dr. ben not t and the nurse felt Uko clapping their hands In sheer admiration for the pluck of the man. And Teele, sitting by his aids with strained lips, came out of each struggle almost as exhausted as Fenwick, but cenfldent. "He'll get back, I tell you," he used te exclaim as feennott frowned his tsars. "He'll get back. If they couldn't kill him In Prance, they can't here." At least three times Fenwick found himself flying low over tho Unea ef aa enemy more merciless than anything In Flanders; found himself in the midst of all oven more vicious shrapnel thah any made of steel shrapnel that piereed hts lungs until he felt ati shot to pieces Yet each time, no matter how badly crippled his poor old engine ot a heart was, hs managed to volplane back. And every time ns recovered enough to bo able to seo anything he found near hla bed a mao ef long stemmed red roses. were Uka the ground signal at bass They snd told him he was horns. Always they ware fresh and dtwy, and, though hs never spoke of this to auy one, he had a notion that if he did not see them hs would know hs was dead. But hs always saw them and little hy little discovered that he was able to see them fbr longer periods, until finally thsy stayed right there all day long. It was not until then that Fenwick began to think very murh and his thoughts were not very flattering. He bad mads a good deal of a nuisance of himself here by getting sick. Abet was certain. That both Teele senior, and Teele Junior protested against. this point of view did not alter the farts. Also ha had wasted a eoupls of weeks of valuable life, wtth every prospect of waiting several more If Dr. Bennott bad his way. And apparently Bennott Intended to have h's way, because he kept a trained nurse In the room all day and night, except when Teele substituted. Teele was generous with his time too generous for one who had in hand a matter affecting bis whole future. Fenwick realised this and tried once or twice, as Ms manager, to speak to him about It. But Teels flatly refused to talk business. "Dootof'a orders h cut him off. "However, If It will help you to rest betf ter. Fen, will eay that the old plant Is time and It looks now ai running 1 full though A be able to pay off 100 centa on the dollar just as soon at you get on those old feet of yours." " "Thsn Nance ' bhts worried a whole kit more about -- , In thunder you thlnkJoune do- ing?" demanded Teele. Fenwick, at bay, asserted himself. "I want my clothes." he declared. "You wont get them, replied Teels. "But- - Jook, here. I roust get out. - Ive got to get a Job." "You havo, have you? Well, when the time comes Ell attend to that.1 -- - - "Your' you thsn she had any right to do," "Yes, L Sit down. You aren't any loo steady yet." grinned Teele. You Im sorry," answered Fenwick. Fenwick, helpless, obeyed. tell her I'm as fit ss a fiddle again, will "Now," went on Teele, "I want you ta listen. Your contract with ms has exyou?' "I won't until you are," Teele refused. pired. 1 put myself In your hands for Which et last gave Fenwick some real a month and the month waa over several motive for taking orders and lying around weeks ago." the house like a true idle son of the Idle "That s it," broke In Fenwick. "Im rich. But at that he fretted a good deal through, and fretted In face of the fact that he had "You're through wtth me, but I'm not at hie command here everything he could through w Ith you. Fen, you re the best have milhad had he been a real little manager who ever strolled into poeeibly lionaire. Almost every thought was an- New York for every one except yourticipated snd ths markets of the world self. Yeu did a good Job for me a job searched to find delicacies to please his that cant he paid for in money, only In palate. And- - all "about him were the kind. Bo for thU next month you're unchoice things he had always craved, but der my orders. Y'ou'rs a pretty g which had seemed so beyond his reach. business proposition st present, And a quick-eye- d nurse refused to allow but I have a hunch I can put you on him to etir without assistance and had your feet." at her beck for his sole enjoyment "I'm all right, I toll you," Insisted Fenstaff of other servants. Including Teele, Sr wick. himself. Nor Is that counting the long"You're a darned old bankrupt, that's stemmed red roses always fresh which what you are. You've bungled your own filled his room with tho fragrance ot affairs because you've been too close, but Lord what a chance you havet" spring. Yet he fretted. He ought to be out lookFenwick raised his tired eyes. They ing for a Job. His lungs were sound rested for a moment on the eager, flushed st ths end of face of the other a face which reflected, another week, but enough he could not get air enough In here. as In a mirror, something of ths dawn-lik- e There were times, late at night, when. freshness of roses, something of the If he had thought he stood the ghost of a challenging-- , ef that picchance of escaping, bs would have put on ture which hung In his room, but most of his clothes and stolen back Into ths park. all something deeper which must have Hs wanted to get up among the stars oome from her living presence " r," he said slowly, once more up In th deep purple where chancS was a man was free. . Yet he was half afraid only a dream, and must "my stay a dream." Teele had his man out In a few days for hs would find something missing there. His work here was done. - That was a short motor ride, and, finding that he one fact which made a difference. His tood that easily, ventured on the followlittle experiment had, apparently, been a ing day the longer trip to ths country A man had only to look at club. success, Tsela to know this; had only to look st ,"Nancs snd har mothsr havs asked us Tsois, Hr., for that matter. If ever two to tea," explained Teals when they were men appeared advent It was they, and nearing the ground, In as offhand a mantan times mors. T had dropped some re- ner ss though this were an every-da- y ocmark a few days ago about going to currence. "Miss Mathews will bo here, . tn too. his father's office as soon as work ' Fenwick was up. but refused to talk Fenwick sat up with a Jerk. much about IL It was uncanny tbs way Why- didn't you tell mo before w hs refused to talk about anything but started?" hs demanded. common places when there wss so much "Why?" hs wished to hear about. There was "Hang It! L'vs no business out here Nance but perhaps Taels wss right In any mors." f j "Tou havent?" refusing to discuss her. Fenwick had learned that It was wlss not to talk about You know f havent." T know you wore nominated, seconded, bar to himself. Yet when hs did not It waa as though ths bottom had and duly sleeted a member." out Of ths world. It was as thoughdropped sums "But, man, I cant afford ons had sneaked In and mads off with I paid youf dues out ef your'receivsr a those rosea ft left him without any sig- commission. If arent a cussed fool nal bass. In that plight all a man Could you'll find It ion you ot the neatest little Indo was to clrcla about and about aimless- vestments you ever made." ly as long as bis patrol Mated. Then Fenwick had plenty mors to say on the come down nt random to Cod knows subject, but before he had an opportunity where. before the ths car had come to a Fenwick saw black sometimes. Which rambling old colonial housestop and he was another reason why bo felt ho must himself being assisted out by a found get out of hers. This waa no place for rose Jacqueminot Certainly a man In such a mood. Ho should bs by that wss his first Impression as with s hlmsplf. And this wes why he began to firm hand, her cheeks a deep red, her read ths want ads In tha daily papers and Under mouth smiling a welcome, Nance clip all those which looked promising. Bui took his arm when ns stepped from tne ths 'trouble with most of them was that running board. And that touih. relt thsy called for a peraonal Interview, and through the big fur ceat of Teele's that d nurse refused to tell him ha was wearing, braced him like wine. tha where hla clothes were. That la ths fact "It a good to see tou out again, she of ths evidence sha had that hs was per- was saying In her Jow, sincere voice, fectly well able to walk five times ths "Oome. You mustn t aland out her in length of the room snd back without wob- tha cold air. bling mors than twlo. He showed her. what ha would have Whlcn la "You'D have to speak to Mr. Teele or dona had haexactly hts choice. He would have Dr Bennott about It," she Informed him. remained here Indefinitely, where he had "Hang It all. I'm not, prisoner here, plenty of room to breathe In, content to am I?" be alone with her as he had been content "You'll have to te be alone wllh the roses which filled "Bah!" he cut In. his room with their fragranoe. Uulta unBut when et tbe end of another week both to himself and to her he the found him poking around In closets expectedly aaidthe mede no comment to him, but spoke "It was you who sent them." to Teele herself, "Yes," she answered, understanding. T think he is planning to go out," she That was all, and then he was Inslda said. being lntrodiired to her mother, who was "The devil you- say," exclaimed Teele. but herself a few years older. Then Mms He went up the atalrs two at a time, Mathews, looking even prettier and though there was really no occasion for younger than before, waa greeting lilm hurry, because Fenwick had not been able ilka some old friend. They helped him to find anything but his hat, and even hs off with his coat and led him to an aaay appreciated ths fact that It would do htm chair In the bright sun parlor and In snd 'a silk dressing gown ether wavs made him quite aa uncom so" tough-lookin- . - lynx-eye- speak' - fortable as hs had been In those early hero day when he waa Just back and till In uniform. He felt glad enough when Teele Joined them. But In less than two minutes, when Fenwick waa Just beginning- - te get hla bearings, Teele turned everything topsy-turv- y again. Nance," he announced with decision. I cant hold tn any longer. Fra going to tell Fen." "Well Silly "Fen." he blurted but bluntly, "Tm engaged." Fenwick heard the words HJs fingers were reeling on the arms of a wicker chair and they clutched at the rattan. There was no excuse for that. This wss nothing more than he had anticipated nothing more then he had planned. Furthermore, It was right absolutely right and sound. He had been the onlv one of this group to Lycetve that from the start, because be was the only one with perspective. He tried to rise from his chair to extend congratulations, but Teels chocked him, With his hand on his shoulder. "felt still, old man," cautioned Teele. "We wer keeping this quiet because well, there are certain formalities to bs completed. Doris s father and mother arrive tomorrow to look me ever." "Doris? muttered Fenwick. Teele smiled at the burning scarlet In Miss Mathews cheeks. Then he crossed to her side snd took hor hand. "Pretty crafty. Ill say w are," hs chuckled. Even Nance suspected nothing until a few days ago. Mrs. Sedgewlck broke In with a laugh. You may discover some day that Nance "Mother!" interrupted th latter. So the banter went on, while Fenwick, fingers relaxed, spiraled up and up and up Into space, where tho morning stars sing together for Joy, It may be all very well to venture Into those dissv heights, but in ths snd a man must needs corns back to earth. New York Is net up tliere. Ask any real estate He would not swap a million agent. acres ef sky-blfields .dotted with morning stars for a square foot ot any tond on Long Island. In Kansas they havs oven passed Mws against such barter. Fenwick came down with a thump that rattled hla bones ths moment be stepped into the car snd rods back to Teele's house. It wont do. he saying over and e'er to himself. "Itkept wont do." That evening he sold tbe aarne thing out loud to Teele. "What won't do?" returned the Utter. i "I've no right here. Fve no right out " there. 1 "Still worrying about a Job? "For one thing." "Well, you might leave something to your manager. I've attended to that." "You've what?" Dad asked me a while ago If I knew where he could ret two bright young men to help him In his office. You're hla sechundred a year, if retary on thtrty-flv- e you want ths position." "I'll begin work tomorrow," exclaimed Fenwick. Not tomorrow, because Fve arranged a full week for Father and Mother Mathews, and I m going to need Nance and to you help You don't used me for that With -- good-natur- ed ut Nance" "Man, dear, answered Teele slowly. "Can't you see en opportunity when It s put right under your nose?" Teele always claimed that ths marrisge of Nance fesdgswlck end Fenwick, whith occurred In January with Ms own, was due entirely, to bis clever management, in fact, hs once said as much to Mrs Bedgswlck. That good lady thought a moment and then made a remark which he always purxled Teele more or leta Perhaps," she said, "Perhaps. Manare tapabls of eocompllehlng much ager! If only they are properly managed." (Copyright, 1921, by Frederick Or In Bart- lett.) One might ae Well sharpatiooting en a dark night as to try try to Invest hie d vxncement savings or seek business without first consulting The Tribune Want Ada charming viands ending up with merangs end choclatea Let us now bask under the spreading trees said Bernard In a paeaiunate tone. Oh yee leta aald Ethel and pH opened her dainty paranoia and aank down upon the long green grass. fed closed her eye but she was far from asleep. Bernard sat beside her In profound silence gazing at her pink face and long wavy aye lashes. Hs puffed at his pips for some moments while the larks galiv caroled in the blue sky. Then hs edged a trifle closer to Ethels form. Ethel hs murmured la a trembly voice. Oh what is it said Ethel hastily sitting up. Words fail me ejaculated Bernard horsly my passion for you Is Intense he added fervently. It has grown day and night since I first beheld you. Oh said Flthsl In surprise I am not .for this and ahe lent back against pie-par- trunk thp of a tree.' Bernard placed one arm tightly round her. When will you marry mo Ethet lie muttered you must be my wife It ha come to that I love you so Intensely that II you. gay po I shall perforce - daih my body to the brink Of yon muddy river he panted wUdly. Oh dont do that Implored Ethel . breathing rarther hard. Then aay you love me ns cried. Oh Bernard she sighed fervently I certainly love you madly you are to me Uko a Heathen god she cried looking at his manly form and handsome flashing face 1 will Indeed marry you. How aoon gasped Bernard gazing at her lntenaly. As soon aa possible said Ethel gently closing her eyes. My Darling whispered Bernard and he seized her Jn hla arms ws will be marrld next week. Oh Bernard muttered Ethel this Is so sudden. No no cried Bernard and taking the bull by both horns hs kissed her violently on her dainty face My bride to be he murmered several times. Ethel trembled with Joy as she heard the mist lek word Oh Bernard sha said little did I ever dream of such as this and she suddenly fainted Into his out stretched arms. Oh I say gasped Bernard and laying the dainty burden on the grase he dashed to the waters edge and got a cup full of the fragrant river to pour on hts tiuo . , loves pallid, hrou.. fehe soon came to and looked up wuh a sickly smtlp. Take me back to. the Gaierty Hotel she whispered faintly. With pleaure my darling said Bernard I will Just pack up .our viands erq 1 unloose the boat. Ethel felt better after a few drops of champagne and began to tidy tier hair while Bernard packed the remains ef the food. Then arm In arm they tottered to the boat. t trust you have not got an illness my darling murmured Bernard as he helped her In. Oh ho T finf'VSry strong said Ethel I fainted from Joy sha added te explain matters Oh I see said Bernard handing her a some people do he added well rushon klndlv and eo saying they rowed down the dark etream now flowing silently beneath a golden moon. AU was silent as the lovers gliddd home with Joy tn their hearts and radiunce on their tares only the sound of the mysteartous water doping against the frell vessel broke the monotony of the night. Bo I will end my chapter. (Te he continued.) (Copyright, 1981, by the McClure Newspaper Syndicateli -- iicimini Says skin pores are closed and -- , uric acid remain in blood. Bbeumatism is an respecter of age, sex, color or rank. If bot the most dangerous of human afflictions, iv is one of the most painful. Those subject to rheumatism should eat lees meet dress as warmly as possible, avoid any undue exposure snd, above All, drink lots of pure water. 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