Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West

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But that doesn't matter," he

added quickly. "I'm trying to do a little good as I go along and not

waste my opportunities. I'm obeying my doctor's orders and facing the

future with all the philosophy I can summon. So now, if you--who have

given me a new lease of life--think I can use it to any better advantage,

I am willing to follow your counsel."

His tone was more pathetic than his words. Maud, as she looked at the boy

and tried to realize that his days were numbered, felt her eyes fill

with tears. Patsy sniffed scornfully, but said nothing. It was Beth who

remarked with an air of unconcern that surprised those who knew her

unsympathetic nature:

"It would be presumptuous for us to interfere, either with Fate or with

Nature. You're probably dead wrong about your condition, for a sick

person has no judgment whatever, but I've noticed the mind has a good

deal to do with one's health. If you firmly believe you're going to die,

why, what can you expect?"

No one cared to contradict this and a pause followed that was growing

awkward when they were all aroused by the sound of hasty footsteps

approaching their corner.

CHAPTER VIII

THE MAGIC OF A NAME

The newcomer proved to be Goldstein, the manager of the Continental.

His face was frowning and severe as he rudely marched up to the group

and, without the formality of a greeting, pointedly addressed the

Stanton girls.

"What does it mean?" he demanded in evident excitement, for his voice

shook and the accusing finger he held out trembled. "How does it happen

that my people, under contract to work for the Continental, are working

for other firms?"

Maud paled and her eyes glistened with resentment as she rose and faced

her manager. Florence pulled her sister's sleeve and said with a forced

laugh: "Sit down, Maud; the man has probably been drinking."

He turned on the young girl fiercely, but now it was Arthur Weldon who

seized the manager's arm and whirled him around.

"Sir, you are intruding," he said sternly. "If you have business with

these ladies, choose the proper time and place to address them.

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