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CHAPTER XL ·

Poter raised his head. He had kismod Valaria and found her kies dust and mahes against his mouth. He said boarsely, "Berry, Val, for being a damn fool."

FEBRI

MARY RAYMOND

racing through the house. There was "Ann telephoned and I went to see in knock on the door.

Allan

her. She has a job in a funny, little bookstors in a part of town 'you'ya "Come Ind

| probably never been in in your life. Mrs. Tracy stood in the doorway, You have seen stroeta like it, though, worried look on her face. Sissy where most of the goods is displayed “Ann's on the outside. Think of Ann work. came, climbing into his arms.

Ing in a dingy shop. Right next door gong," Blasy said.

there are trousers, shirts and what not hanging from the awning. And neross the street an Italian vegetable and fruit stand. I can't see whatever possessed her."

He started the car and drove recklessly, blindly while Valeria folt

Allan said nothing. the tide of humiliation wash over har, "Deliver me from temperamental Petor had kissed her and then had people, Allan Mrs. Tracy sald turned away. He didn't want horpatulanity. At least from all tem- "kisses. If Peter had seen her eyes peramental people except myself."

then_hs_could not have missed the safGreat has votis. Can't you get to dangerous glow.

the point?"

Ho had scorned her. Oh, if she could only find some way to make him-payment

Pator left her at the door. Valeria did not urge him to come inside. She wanted him to go. Her rage could not be held back much longer. If ho stayed she would say irretrievable things. Let him go. Let the old house go. Lot him stay away until loneliness drove him to her arms again. Next time he would not get awayi.

"Ann gave up her job this morning, and asked me to drive her to town. I've spent all-afternoon. trying to get somebody else. Was it something you did?"

"Of course not. I'm in love with her, if that's what you mean."

You're in love with Ann?" "Why not

"I'm only surprised. You her?"

told

"About'n week ago, I think I fell in love with her the first time I saw Peter went to Allan Vincent next her." He was sure he had.`. He had morning, offering to settle the whole wanted to touch Ann's hair, her love- transaction for whateven the decorator ly, cloar skin. He had thought hor thought the completed job would have hands, her arms and eyes were the been worth. "I realize this is queer most beautiful he had ever seen. busines," Pater said, "but I don't "I'm afraid the artist fall in love." want to go ahead. Neither do I want Mrs. Tracy sald slowly. "We artists you to lose by it."

"He's quarreled with his girlfferently and not constantly, Allan deefdod. Allan spent the rest of the morning straightening out what he called the "mark." __ Luckily, no- thing had been sent out. It was principally a matter of cancelling orders.

If I had Ann I could got back my faith in things.”

"I'm afraid there's no hope." "Go ahead."

"I think the's married” "Married?"

He came home early in the after-

"Yes, I went to her door one night noon, shut himself in his studio and and opened it without knocking. She began working on plans for another was sitting on the bed turning a little house. This too, was a "honeymoon ring, a platinum wedding band, in her house,"

as Allan termed it with dis- hand. When sho saw me she closed gust. Perhaps this romance also, her hand over it." would blow up before many months He gave a short, derisivo laugh. had passed. Lovel Rot

"Married! Not much an innocent ns 1 though!”

As the afternoon wore on Allan bo- came conscious that the house seemed unusually quiet.

After a moment he asked, "Where is she now?"

"It probably was all who could get right now

now. Jobs aren't picked up every day."

"Bat she had good place hore, And to leave it to go to a bookstore!" "Evidently she didn't like us," Allan aid darkly. "Could you blame her

Mrs. Tracy thought her brother was loaking thinner. He missed Ann. Sho did, too, for that matter, and the children for a few days could not be comforted. Even now they were loading Miss Spencer a dance, forever talking of their beloved "Ann," "Where's thla bookstore?" Mrs. Tracy told him.

"I might decide to buy a book some day. Not for a long time. Not ever

can stay away,"

ir

"Ann sald there are some rare old books there. She was quite enthusias the whom I saw her. She was paint ing window signs. Bald, she had per- sundod the owner, it would be good business to advertise. He's a broken- down professor, I gathered, and he and his wife Hive fu the rear of the store."

"Where does Ann live?"

"She and a girl she met somewhere girl who works in a department store-hove small apartment. to- gother. Ann didn't say where,"

"What a lifet"

"That's what i tried to toll her. She said she wasn't worried about the fature. If she could only get over the present she would be all right.".

❤

Getting over the present was prov Generally about this time he could "I left her at a place called the look out and see Ann and the children Evans House quite inexpensive. She ing fearfully hard for Ann. It meant engaged in some form of activity. said she would stay there until she a continual battle with her thoughts, The sandbox dotted with bright decides what to do. Don't bother her concentrating on her duties. buckets was within range of his right now. She's terribly upset about vision. Almost any day ho could stop something.”

to the window and watch a race or i "I have a little pride. She didn't

golf game with the miniature equip-oven say goodby."

ment he had given Sonny last Christ- "She didnt want to go by your

mins. Sometimes Ann would be nit-office." ting on the green bench under the tree with the children beside her.

She was so young, so cager and sweet. So utterly desirable.

“Leave any meamgo?"- "Just goodby."

He was furious. All the fun they

other.

"Another day," she thought each: morning, as the dread procession, of days went by. Another an And then It was fall and she was hurrying into the shop out of the raw, wind-swept streets, warming her hands at the big stove in the back of the shop.

Professor Barber-he still used the

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Business was picking up, too.

Ann.

"It was a good day for us when she THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. camo here, oh, mother?" the old man

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To-day the trio was not to be seen. panionship had counted for nothing: title he had acquired in happier days customers like her fing.

together, days of com- Probably Lais had had one of her That was the way with women. tile her work and gratified over results. ber and, go. Interested in helping "So pretty and kind," Mrs. Bar- spells of emotionalism, when she re- rage smouldered all avening. The shelves had never before been so people find what they want, Father. pented of neglecting her children and was Auro Ann would not call clean. The books had never before The young men all come back to buy was now playing the Indulgent mother, his sister, Ho, suspected she was been with a vengeance.

relieved to get away.

Ho hoard the car on the drive lust!

But Ann' did call A month later then and a moment later the children Mrs. Tracy reported to her brother,

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"BENMACDHUI” arranged Fiction, non-fiction, the more books. Maybe if business keeps

Consignees of Cargo are heroby in- all: Goods- aTO being now and the old. Early editions for up, we can give her a zalso by Christ formed that

landed at their risk into the hazardous those who were searching for the rare mas. What do you say, Father?" and unusual. All in their respective the old German said cautiously,

"Maybe by the first of the year, and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Whorf Ann's salary was only $18 a week. and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or By practicing rigid economy she was from the wharves delivery may be able to live within it. From the $40 obtained.

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a wook she had earned as governosa

claims will be admitted after

to the Tracy children she had a small the Goods have left the Godowns, and nast egg saved close to $150. She all Goods remaining undelivered after was holding this Intact.Her.emor-the-18th-February, 1935, will be sub- geney fund, she called it. She might Ject to rent.

get sick, might lose her job. Any- All claims against the steamer must thing might happen. She was trying to presented to the Undersigned on to keep har courage. But it was hard or before the 27th February, 1935, ur struggling for a place in the crowded they will not be recognized.

street car. Sometimes giving up a To comply with the General Bonded. coveted sont to someone who looked Warehouse Regulations consigneer more weary and tired and worn than must have a Revenue Officer In sho. Standing in line at the enfetarls attendance whon damaged dutiable each day at noon and going home goods are examined.

after a hard day to help Sholla Davis All broken, chafed, and damaged prepare supper.

Goods are to be left in the Godowns, A year age at this time she was where they will be examined on the planning to marry Tony. It seemed 12th February, 1935, at 10 am, by forover since those carefree days, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

(To Be Continued),

OVERSEAS LEAGUE

ANNUAL BRANCH MEETING POORLY ATTENDED

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be counter- signed by,NO

"GIBB,"LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD,

Agents. Hongkong, 8th February, 1935,

BERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

The Steamship,

The annual branch meeting of the Overseas League, was held at the Lano, Crawford's. Restaurant

"D'ARTAGNAN" Arrived Hongkong on Saturday, yesterday afternoon. The atten-

the 9th February, 1035. dance was poor, only a few mem

From MARSEILLES &c.. bers being present, amongst them. Consignees of Cargo by the above being Mr. G. G. Stopani Thompson, named steamer are hereby informed Honorary Secretary of the Hong- that their goods with the exception kong Branch, and Lady Southorn, of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are one of the staunchest supportera belag landed and placed at their risk of the League,

in the Godowna of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd, Mr. Thompson announced that Kowloon, whence delivery can be a gala dance in collaboration with obtained as the goods are landed. —— the Hongkong Hotel had been ar: Including date of arrival, will be Goods not cleared within 7 days ranged for February 23, and hop subject to rent.

ed that members would make All claims must be sent to the overy effort to attend. Part of undersigned, batere. Tuesday, 19th the proceeds would be devoted to February, 1938, or they will not be the Headquarters Building Fund. recognized women ha

Damaged Packages must be laft in

It had been suggested to him the Godowns for examination by the that the Overseas League should consignees, and the Company's Sur organise an Empire Concert some-veyor Hesars:-Goddard and Douglas time at the end of next month, at 10.00 am on Friday, the 16th The programme would consist: Fobruary, 1035, Consignees must have wholly of Empire Items and the Revenue Oncer in attendance when function. M. Grenham had No claims will be admitted after bo open to the damaged duttable goods, are examined

by the Company's SurveyOTIĆ. public. Mr. kindly consented t

to organise this the goods have left the Godawni

Another suggestion that had Tire Insurance will be effected been made to him was that they us in any case whatever h

E. OHL League, in conjunction with an-

Agent. other Empire society, should or Hongkong, 9th February, 1985, ganise a dinner and dance on May 0,the, Bliver Jubilee of their

Majesties the King and Queen... | plored the fact that although hi“, › He would be glad if members records showed that on September would either write to him or tell 20 last year, they had a mem him personally whether they ship of 688, none of agrood with the proposed fundings had been atte tions. The dinner and dance than ton would be held at one of the land number,

Ing hotels of the Colony that theiry-propo

n.conclusion; Mr. Thompson de would receive belt

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