deal I'm on now goes through, I'll make my pile in a
year----"

They rose as the shadows lengthened.

"I must go home and feed my pets," she sighed.

"All right," he responded heartily. "I'll get the
car and be there in a jiffy. We'll take a spin out to
a road-house for dinner."

She lifted her eyes tenderly.

"You can come right up to my room--now that we're
engaged."

He swept her into his arms again, and held her in
unresisting happiness.

It was dark when he swung the gray car against the
curb and sprang out. He didn't blow his horn for her
to come down. The privilege she had granted was too
sweet and wonderful. He wouldn't miss it for the
world.

The stairs were dark. Ella was late this afternoon
getting back to her work. His light footstep scarcely
made a sound. He found each step with quick,
instinctive touch. The building seemed deserted. The
tenants were all on trips to the country and the