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A - o Every Man For Himself By HOPKINS MOORHOUSE (Copyright by Musson Company) x / CHAPTER IV.--(Cont'd.) The office of Blatchfcrd Ferguson, barrister, etc., in the Broker's Ba Building, was laid out along somewhat unconventional lines. Of course the public entrance from the corridor gave admission to .an outer office where two or three stenographers op- erated their typewriters under the eye of a law student, while just inside the railing of the entranceway sat a pompadoured office boy who occupied himself variously with an old-fash- ioned letter-press alongside the vault, with sharpening lead pencils, chewing gum and guarding the gate in the railing. But the partitions which en- closed this. general office were built solid from floor to ceiling and the only sign of an inner presence was a door directly behind the youthful sentry, the ground glass of which bore the single word, "Secretary," in neat gold and black lettering. The Secretary's office had a private entrance from the public corridor of the building and an inside door, let- tered "Loans and Investments." On through" this office was still another door, inscribed "Insurance Depart- ment," while beyond this second sanc- tum was a third door which led into the sanctum sanctorum with its un- expected exit upor. a narrow black hallway dnd a dusty flight of stairs by which it was possible without un- due publicity to reach the street or, rather, the back lane where carters made deliveries. At times this carefully planned of- fice arrangement was found to be highly convenient, no less by the coa- fidential Mr. Ferguson than by certam of his clients. For although Blatch- ford Ferguson, barrister, ete., really - could--and did--go barristering about the courts quite L Ss RL e also carried on a substantial business in et ceteras. Thus, he could talk to an insurance prospect in a private office provided with insurance files and ung with insurance company calen- dars; or he could talk to a possible in- Kendrick gazed at her in speechless admiration of the picture she made nk | as she stood there, symmetrical figure gracefully erect, her head held high with its elaborate coiffure of brown hair, her dark blue eyes flashing re- sentment. The creamy column of her well shaped neck, the firm chin, the almost classic perfection of her fea- tures, the rich red of her cheeks-- wherever did Ferguson go for his sec- retaries? She was plainly dressed in some dark material with a white collar and cuffs; but the sensible office dress served only to heighten the pleasing effect. There was only one jarring note--the fact that she was chewing gum, chewing it rapidly as if to re- lieve nervous tension. "Well! Hope you'll know me next time you see me! Get it off your chest please! Whatcha goin' to do about it?" Kendrick smiled slowly at the in- congruity of the speech, even while thankful that her voice at least was not in harsh discord with her appear- ance, but well modulated. "I beg your pardon," he apologized, realizing all at once that he had been guilty of staring somewhat longer than was warranted even by the un- usual circumstances. "I am very short-sighted and there are times when I cannot distinguish objects at a greater distance than a very few feet. This morning my eyes are ex- ceptionally bad." She glanced at him quickly as if searching for indications of mockery which were lacking in the courteous tones of his voice. "If you will be good enough to take in my card--?" he suggested, extend- ing it. : 'She hesitated, then laid down her notebook and accepted the card with- out speaking. Ferguson coming to meet him at the door with extended hand, stopped short and stared. : | "It's a peach, Phil! I must admit it's a peach!" | ~ 1You are neglectful both of your op- stor in a private office which had "A Lombard plum, you mean, just the right financial atmosphere to Blatch. How'd I get it? Why, you foster confidence. Buying, selling, bor- see,--I had the misfortune to step on rowing, lending, advising--nothing 2 wayward banana skin-- Oh, well, that could be "farmed out" on a split if you really must know, I tried to commission was beneath the notice help an old lady pick up some bundles of Blatch Ferguson, who would have she'd dropped and she hit me with negotiated a deal for a carload of her umbrella, thinking I was going to Russian whiskers could he have found grab them and run." d a responsible master barber to make "Come right in. Come right in," the contract with a mattress factory chuckled Ferguson. "Here, have a which had the price. cigar?" Ha Se Vogl VIG: oe Bs po Mo TA ht otic MC 8 Ti 3 TSE Sudymne" g wae y, , student 1/ho' [Lasided over is. ""Got to make another call and the outer office, Kendrick was con- it's nearly noon now. Would you scious that the office boy and the mind if I leave the door open? The stenographers behind him were en- smoke's pretty thick." joing the mild sensation which his "Hit you with an umbrella, eh?" lack eye inspired. Even Conway was chortled the lawyer with jovial skep- grinning like an idiotic cat from ticism as he tilted back in his swivel Cheshire. The two had known each chair. "Deduction: It had a knob on other, somewhat casually, at the uni- the end of it! Sentence: Thirty days versity. tin the woods!" and Mr. Ferguson - bumped into the parallel bars stroked his nose while he permitted during a game of volley ball at the his shoulders to shake in appreciation gym the other night," he explained of" his own pleasantry. Mr. Fergu- gravely. "Is Ferguson in?" 'son's nose was fleshy and its color Conway told him to walk right was red. through, Miss Williams would take = "On my way there now--going fish- in his card. Thus it came about that ing down the French River with an Phil, unescorted, passed through the old schoolmate," grinned Phil. "Say, gate in the railing and on through there was a meeting over at my the door to the secretary's office. As uncle's on the Island last night, he "closed this door behind him he Blatch," he added briskly. "I believe paused for a moment in some uncer- you were there. Will you tell me tainty at finding the secretary's office What took place?" deserted. Her hat and coat were Ferguson sat up. He ran his fing- hanging in place, however, and a half ers over his head in a habitual ges- finished letter was in her typewriter; ture which long since had worn a bald so he ventured through to the open streak along the top. He leawed back deorway beyond, thinking she might @gain in his chair, the tips of his have stepped into the adjoining office. fingers pressed together, and for a She had. She had gone rigs moment scowled thoughtfully at the through it and through the second of- wall. fice of the suite also. The young lady' "Your getting into deep water, was visible through the vista of open boy," he warned at last, slowly. "I doorways and she was so absorked in don't know where the mischief you heriown activities that she was quite got that information; but I'll have oblivious of his presence. For she to refer you to the Chief himself for was kneeling with her ear to the key- your answer. Why, what do you want hole of the farthest door of all, tke to know for?" one which led into the sanctum sanc-; "Oh, nothing in particular, except torum of her employer, and there was --it was verygfoggy, you remember? no doubt whatever that she was lis- --a pretty good night for conceal- tening with all her might. ment, if anybody happened to be in- Not a little astonished, Kendrick terested in spying on you people over watched her. Then at his slight there. You know more about that cough the girl straightened quickly than I do." and %tared at him with widened eyes.| Mr. Ferguson played a good game In answer to his beckoning finger she of poker; he prided himself upon his came towards him slowly, her color self-control. But the seriousness of mounting swiftly. When she had shut his manner indicated that he was the last door behind her she faced him startled. with an air of defiance. ' "Just what do you mean by that, Purity. Quality. Economy e combination of purity~ ; ty and economy = has made Magle Bakin + Powder the Standard powder of Canada. ly contains no it alum or other injurious Il substitutes." i Its use insures perfect d satisfaction. "Costs no more than the ordinary kinds" Made in Canada E.W.GILLETT COMPANY LIMITED WINNIPEG MONTREAL Phil? You've come here to tell me something. What is it?" So Kendrick told him, omitting no- thing except the fact that the girl had dared him to kiss her, and that when he had done so he had gone in for an involuntary swim. "And you let that woman go home alone at that hour of the morning? portunities and your etiquette!" but although the lawyer's tone was light he was very serious as he pursed his lips and scowled. "Don't go blaming me, Blatch. As soon as I helped her ashore she ran off and the fog was so thick you couldn't see anybody within a couple of feet of you. I tried my best to find out who she was; but she ducked. Be- sides, how was I to know the thing mattered? I didn't know Uncle Milt was in town even--not at the time." "I didn't say it mattered, Phil," said Ferguson hastily. He laughed at the idea. "Whatever put it into your head to think this--er--lady was spying on a--an ordinary business meeting? Supposing she was--why, what earth- ly good would it do her?" "Search me, Blatch. Thought I'd better tell you about it anyway." "Quite right, of course. Hm--just so. She got away without leaving a single clue, eh? Not that it matters in the least, but---- You did right in reporting it. Thanks." "Would you mind telling me if you had anybody in the office here with you just before I came in? Or were you using the telephone?" "Why," hesitated Ferguson in some surprise, "I was called on the 'phone by an old newspaper acquaintance-- yes. Perhaps you know him--Hughey Podmore? He got a job recently as President Wade's private secretary-- Canadian Lake Shores Railway. We used to work on the same paper long ago. Why?" "Oh, nothing--just my idle curi- osity. Say, there's something you can do for me, like a good fellow, be- fore I go. Give me a knock-down to the lady outside, will you? . Didn't know you owned a peach orchard, Blatch. Who is she?" Ferguson chuckled as he pressed a button. "Name's Margaret Williams. My regular stenogry .pher was taken sick suddenly the other day and she sent around this friend of hers to substi- tute. She's a dandy good worker, too. But you're too late, my boy. She's leaving soon to marry a fellow at Buffalo--er--Miss Williams, allow me to present Mr. Philip Kendrick." Her bow was very formal and as, at her employer's request, she escort- ed him to the private exit at her own end of the office, her manner was equally cold. 2 "I hope you bear me no ill will, Miss Williams," smiled Phil. "I assure you I have done nothing to merit it." "That is ®* + ma to judge,' she re- 45. 000 CERRY nates SEBO AE QO TOY cate to know you, Mr. Kendrick." Phil turned quickly. It was the second time within twelve hours that a girl had told him that--in those very words, with that same disdainful tone. Why, if he were to shut his eyes he felt surg he could imagine it to be the very voice inflection used by his Fog Lady when delivering the same sentence of exile. Again he found himself guilty of staring. "Have you ever seen a real, honest- to-goodness amulet, Miss Williams?" he asked eagerly, reaching into his pocket. "I'd like to show you mine before I go, if I may." He slowly un- day, Mr. Kendrick. folded the dollar bill and held out the hand-painted blouse pin, watching Her closely. 'What a pretty pin!" she said in a] flat, disinterested voice. She looked at it perfunctorily. "I know a man who used to carry a potato to chase rheum- atism away. It was planted by a one- eyed, left-handed negro, born on the thirteenth of the month. I've heard of an elk's took for pleurisy and a rabbit's foot for evil spirits; but a pin like that? "® will lead you into danger instead of away from it." "Not when it is pinned to a canoe cushion by a beautiful girl at the hour of three o'clock in the morning in a dense fog," declared Kendrick signi- ficantly. a "That is very silly," said : the haughty Miss Williams with a bored air as she handed it back to him and turned towards her typewriter. "Good- I really must get on with my work." " It was with gn unreasonabie feel- ing of disappointment that he bowed himself out. She had not blinked an eyelash!" Who was the idiot who fiust started looking for needles in hay- stacks anyway? A fool's quest! Mumma! but wasn't he de trop with the ladies? Well, he would buy cizars with the dollar and make a present of the pin to Mrs. Parlby, his uncle's estimable housekeeper. But he did neither of these things. Instead, he was to continue the folly of keeping both souvenirs and the equal folly of luoking at them from time to timec--to see if they were safe. 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