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He isely silent She was pale and quivering all over He wondered how he could ever have thought her attractive or pretty Her face was as repulsive as death could have arette only to crush it in her fingers as she went on

"Answer me, Dick Mostyn, why did you treat ," he faltered "I didn't think it was of enough i to you on the street, you know that you and I have positively agreed that our relations were to be unknown People have talked about us so much, anyway, that I did not want to make it worse than it already is Besides--now, you must be reasonable The last tireed that you would not bother me any more You were to do as you wished, and I was free to do the same, and yet, already--"

"Bother you! bother you! Is that the way to talk to me? Am I the scum of creation all at once? Didn't you make me what I am? Haven't you sworn that you careto you I was lovely I was bright--brighter and better-read than any of your dirty, stuck-up set You said you'd rather be with un to think ofthat creature for her hty stick like she is You are not ot, and if you are let alone you will ly

"You are a liar, a deliberate, sneaking liar Money is your god, and alill be"

He made no further denial They faced each other in perturbed silence for a , and he took advantage of it "Marie," he said, "you are not treating ard to you I made you no promises I paid your expenses, and you were satisfied You are the one who has broken faith Above all it was understood between us that I was not to be bound to you in any way I have been indulging you, and you are growingYou are not fair--not fair You went openly tore to ruin me"