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The Golden Chance
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The bared shoulders and fair faces had their appeal for most masculine eyes, but not for Manning's.
good girl, Mary. Good night/' And he lumbered off, leaving the girl mystified.
CHAPTER IV.
THE ONE WOMAN.
Steve Denby did not come home that night, and in the morning, while Mary was scrutinizing the want ads, there came a knock on her door, and she opened it to admit — Mrs. Hillary.
"I thought I should never find your place," she began, "but the taxi driver could find a needle in a haystack, I believe. My dear, you will have to come back with me."
"Why, I thought we finished all the sewing yesterday," said Mary.
"This has nothing to do with sewing. I want you to be my friend Miss Denby again."
"Impossible !" said Mary promptly. "I must not. I enjoyed every moment I was your guest, but coming back — ■
to this " She stretched out her
hand in eloquent gesture. "It is too horrible."
"I know, my dear. But I will make it worth your while. I'll give you a hundred dollars — now please don't in
terrupt. Listen ! Here's the whole situation. Mr. Manning is still hesitating about going in with my husband in the deal I told you about. He said he was leaving for the West in the morning, and we must keep him in the East at all costs. After he returned to his hotel last night I called him on the phone, and held out the biggest bait I knew — told him that you would be my guest for the week-end "
"You did that !" cried Alary. "Oh, you must tell him "
"Now, child, be reasonable. It won't hurt you to be pleasant to him for another day or two. I felt so sure I could win your consent that I invited Mr. Manning to bring his bag along and become our guest. He jumped at the suggestion, and will be at Harrington Drive this afternoon, expecting to renew acquaintance with you. Xow say you will come."