THE MONEY MASTER

By Gilbert Parker



EPOCH THE THIRD

XIII. THE MAN FROM OUTSIDE
XIV. "I DO NOT WANT TO GO"
XV. BON MARCHE




CHAPTER XIII

THE MAN FROM OUTSIDE

"Oh, who will walk the wood with me,
I fear to walk alone;
So young am I, as you may see;
No dangers have I known.
So young, so small--ah, yes, m'sieu',
I'll walk the wood with you!"


In the last note of the song applause came instantaneously, almost
impatiently, as it might seem. With cries of "Encore! Encore!" it
lasted some time, while the happy singer looked around with frank