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8 OF INTEREST A GIRL AND A MAN A New and Vital Romance of City Life by Virginia Terhune Van Water CHAPTER XLVIII L Copyright, 1916, Star Company. Nothing but an operation can save er life!" 1 Agnes Morley repeated to herself phe sentence for the twentieth time. PTet sho could scarcely grasp its mean- It was what the specialist and Dr. had agreed that noon. Dr. [Martin had told Miss Watson that Agnes must stop at his office on her Way home this evening and receive the Verdict. That was all that the girl had learned when, at noontime, she had taken the subway up home. Miss Watson, like many another trained nurse, would give no information with out the consent of the physician under ijchom she was nursing. "You must ask Dr. Martin." was all rtie would say in reply to Agnes' an guished queries. "Indeed, 1 had little Italk with him. He and the consult ant left the house to-gether, my dear £ —so I only received the message I Slave delivered to you." Agnes returned to the office with tout stopping for luncheon. All of her lunch hour had been needed to go! kiptown and back. She did not know i dnst how she got through that after- > 3Dcon. Mr. Hale had been gravely polite, ' Kt it was evident that he was more citurn than usual in the fear that j she might break down as Hasbrook Bainbridge had given him to under stand she had done that morning. Bainbridge himself had followed Iter out into the corridor when she Started for home at 5 o'clock, and spoke to her hurriedly while sho was waiting for the elevator. From his manner an observer would have sup posed that he was giving her direc tions about to-morrow's work. But Bis tone was almost penitent. "You misunderstood me, child," he paid softly. "I was so sorry for you that. X let you see how much I was in terested in you—as if you were ray own sister. Please believe that. I •cannot help giving you my affectionate Sympathy." "Thank you." she murmured. Haste, Her One Thought. For the moment she way so eager Jo get uptown to Dr. Martin's office that sho had cared little what this man was saying. Ordinarily, it would ! Slave seemed important; now matters! *>f graver import crowded it out of her j mind. She would wait until she had ; "time to think it over. She was sure j Bainbridge meant to be kind, so she ihad forced her pale lips to twist them- j Selves into a smile. "When will you know the verdict te-bout your aunt?" the man had asked. ' "I'm on my way to the doctor's otfice j Jlow," she had told him. Then, as the elevator stopped, she ' Stepped into it without a backward j Iglance and was carried down to the ptreet. Now, in the late dusk, seated in her | town room, she was still thinking of! what Dr. Martin had told her. There was some unnatural growth—she did >iot understand just what he had call- ' > Is the Children's Playroom Warm Enough ? 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WEDNESDAY EVENING, Ed it—and It was pressing against Miss' Lucy Morley'H heart In some way BO that the organ could not functionate properly. This accounted for the breathless and fainting attacks she had HO often during the past weeks. "Nothing but an operation can save her life," was what the specialist had said. Of course. Dr. Martin hud agreed with liitn. and had Informed ' Agnes of this fact. "And will It surely save her life?" Agnes hud asked the iiuestion, her lips twitching, but her eyes upon j the physician. "We hope so," was Dr. Martin's eva sive reply. "< >ne can never make a 1 sure prognosis. We must get the pa tient into the hospital as soon as we I can." And then he had explained that which added perplexity and conster nation to Agnes' fear and anxiety. Miss Lucy had been informed gently that she must go to a hospital. At first she. had cried out against it, then begged piteonsly for a private room. "Of course, she could get along without that." Dr. Margin admitted. "But. just now. when she is so weak] and nervous, we would rather humor her. Moreover, the perfect quiet of I a room to herself would be a good ' thing for her." An Expensive Matter Til a hard voice Agnes had asked , what the room and the operation j would cost. She had turned pale when, the physician named the sum. "You arc Retting off much more easily than you might have dared to J hope," Dr. Martin went on. "The man j who will operate usually charges three times that amount. 1 explained the position to him—how your aunt is in moderate circumstances, that she has not much money laid away, and that your salary is about all sho can depend '< upon for running expenses. "So he cut down his price two thirds. As to the room—why that is a whim of hers, as you know, and a de cided luxury—and if you cannot afford , it, why, you can't that's all—and she'll just have to submit to the conditions." ! "I must afford It," Agnes said. How | could she refuse that which Aunt ; Lucy begged for so earnestly? "Well, that's up to you," the pliysi- j cian remarked. "Perhaps the patient | may not need a spscial nurse day and 1 night, after the first two or three days. Anyway, if you can't help yourself, why not plan to get your aunt in to one ; of the rooms with three othterpatients? : They cost less, yet are more secluded j than the public wards." "I—Twill see what I can afford—, but I must think It over," Agnes fal- 1 tered. "There is 110 time to think it over," I the man said gruffly. "She must be ] in a hospital in three days. Which ' shall it be—a private room or not? j Then, as Agnes still hesitated, lie' added, "Well, suppose we plan for the I private room—for, of course, there is ! some way you'll get the money." "Yes." Agnes assented desperately, j "in some way, of course, I'll net the! money." (To Re Continued.) 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A close observer might have noted the ghost of a smile in Mr. Minot's clear blue eyes. "In part, it Is." he admitted. "And then again—ln part, it Isn't." "Well, put away your books, my boy," said Mr. Thacker. , "A nice, instructive little vacation has fallen on you from heaven. Mad old .Tephson here must bo saved from himself. That wedding must toko place—positively, rain or shine. I trust you to Bee that It does. Richard." Mr. Mlnot rose and stepped over to his hat and coat. "I'm off to San Marco," he announced blithely. His lips were firm, but smil ing. "The land of sunshine and flow ers—and orange blossoms or I know the reason why." "I won't disappoint you." Dick Mlnot promised. A look of seriousness flash ed across his face. "Miss Cynthia Meyriek changes her mind only over my dead body." He paused for a second at the door, and his eyes grew suddenly thoughtful. "I wonder what she's like?" he mur mured. Then, with a smile toward the two men left behind, he went out and down that stenographer bordered lane to San Marco. CHAPTER 11. An Evening In the River. m HOUGH San Marco is a particu- ( larly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's south, it was j to the north that Richard Ml- ! not first turned. One hour later lie j made liis appearance amid the gold braid und dignity of a fashionable up- j town hotel. Lord Ilarrowliy was at luncheon and I 3ent word for Mr. Minot to join him. ! Entering the gav dining room, Minot j saw at the far end the blond and noble j .lead he sought. He threaded bis way i vetween tl>e tables. "My dear fellow. I'm delighted. I a- j Ktjre you!" Itcally Lord llarrowby's face should have paid closer attention 1 to his words. Just now it failed iguo miniously in the matter of backing them up. "Thank you." Mr. Minot replied, i "Your lordship is 110 doubt surprised at seeing me so soon' - "Well—er—not at all. Shall I order luncheon?" "No, thanks. 1 had a bite on the way up." And Mr. Minot dropped into thei chair which an eager waiter held ready. "Lord Harrowby, I trust you are not going to be annoyed by what I have to tell you." His lordship's face clouded, and wor ry entered the mild blue eyes. "Mr. Tliacker is the head of -our of- j fice," smiled Mr. Minot. "It has been i thought best that some one go with! you. Lord Harrowby, Some one who "I am to go—-invited or uninvited." will work night and day to see to It' that Miss Meyrtck does not change hei mind. I—l aiu the some one. I Lope' you are not annoyed." "My dear chap! Not in the least.! When I said this morning that 1 wail quite set on this marriage I was fright fully sincere." "You go south tonightV" ventured Mr Minot. "Yes. On the yacht Lllcth. belonging, to my friend, Mr. Martin Wall. You have heard of him?" "No. 1 can't say that I have." "Indeed! I understood lie was very well known here. A big, bluff, hearty chap. We met on the steamer coming over and became very good friends." A pause. "You will enjoy meeting Mr. Wall," said his lordship meaningly, "when I Introduce you to him—ln San Marco." "Lord Ilarrowby." said Minot slowiy. I "my instructions are to go south witbj you—on the vacht" For a moment the two men stared Into each other's eyes. Then Lord i Harrowby pursued his thin lips and Razed out at Fifth avenue, gay and' colorful In the February sun. "How extremely unfortunate," he drawled. "It ia not "my boat, Mr?"Mi not. If it wore, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to extend an invitation to you." "I understand," Bald Mlnot. "But 1 am to go—invited or uninvited." "In my interests?" asked Harrowby sarcastically. "As the personal conductor of the bridegroom." "Mr. Mlnot—really"— "I have no wish to be rude, Lord Harrowby, but It is our turn to be n little fantastic now. Could anything be more fantastic than boarding a yacht uninvited?" "My dear chap"— bogan Harrowbj angrily. "No matter." Mr. Mlnot stood up. "I'll say au revolr, Ix>rd Harrowby, until tonight." "Or until we meet In San Marco." Lord Harrowby regained his good na ture. "I'm extremely sorry to be se Impolite. But I believe we're going to be very good friends, none tho less." "We're going to be very close to eacL other, at any rate." Mlnot smiled "Once more uu revolr, your lordship." "Pardon me, goodby," answered Lord Harrowby, with decision. And Richard Mlnot was again thread ing his way between awed tables. Walking slowly down Fifth avenue Mr. Mlnot was forced to admit that h had not made a very auspicious be ginning In his new role. Why had Lord Harrowby refused so determln edly to Invite him aboard the yacht that was to bear the eager brldegrooir south? And what was he to do nowl Might he not discover where the yacht lay, board It at dusk and conceal him self in a vacant cabin until the party was well under way? It sounded fair ly simple. But It proved otherwise. He was balked from the outset. For two hours, in the library of his club, in telephone booths and elsewhere, he sought foi some tangible evidence of the existence of a wealthy American named Martin Wall and a yacht called the Llleth. City directories and yacht club year books alike were silent. Myth, myth, myth, ran through Dick Minot's mind. Somewhat discouraged, he returned to his club and startled a waiter by demanding dinner at 4:30 in the after noon. Going then to his rooms, he ex changed his overcoat for a sweater, his ! hat for a gulf cap. At 5:30 a spy for the first time in his eventful young life, hb stood opiwsite the main en trance of Lord Harrowby\s hotel. Near by ticked a taxi, engaged for the even ing. At 8:15 a tall blond man, in a very expensive fur coat which impressed even the cal> starter, came down the steps of the hotel. Ho ordered a limou line and was whirled away to the west. J At 8:15% Mr. Minot. followed. Lord Harrowby'e car proceeded to the drive and, turning, s|>ed north be tween the moonlit river and the mnnllt apartment houses. In the neighbor hood of One Hundred und Tenth street it came to a stop, and'as Minot's car passed slowi.v by, lie saw his lordship standing In the moonlight paying his chauffeur. Hastily dismissing his own car, he ran back in time to see Lord Harrowby disappear down one of the stone stairways into the gloom of the park that skirts the Hudson. He fol lowed. On and on down the steps and bare wind swept paths he hurried, until Anally the river, cold, silvery, serefle, lay before him. Some thirty yards from shore lie beheld the lights of a yacht flashing against the gloomy back ground of Jfc'se.v. The ftilethl He Lord Harrowby cross the railroad tracks to a small landing and leap from that into a boat in charge of a solitary rower. Then he heard the soft swish of oars and watched the boat <'. raw away from shore. He stood there in the shade un til he had seen bis lordship run up the accommodation ladder to the Llleth's deck. He, too, must reach the Lilctli and at once. But how? He glanced quickly up aud down the bank. A small boat was tethered near by. He ran to it, hut a chain and padlock held it firmly. He must hurry. Aboard the yacht, dancing impatiently on the bosom of Hendrkk Hudson's important discov ery, he recognized the preparations for an early departure. Minot stood for a moment looking at the wide, wet river. It was February, yes, but February 'of the mildest win ter New York had experienced in years. At the seashore he had always dashed boldly in while others stoodthe sands and shivered. He dashed in now. The water was cold, shockingly cold, ne struck out swiftly for the yacht. Fortunately the accommodation ladder had not yet been taken up. In another roomentsiie was clinging, a limp and dripping spectacle, to the rail of the Lileth. 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