When London Sleeps — page 51: what you’re looking at

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Pe 2. 5 Pye ce ren a a A WOMAN WITH A PAST. dat ah et: ee os “What 3} him ?”’ she asked, impatiently, turning patty away. : o “Tt appears that your usual clown has been drink-. oe oe again, and young Blythe has to deputize for Le him. Poor Sammy is in a fearful state of nervous- ness, and I want you to do your best to pull him through.’ Miss Corrode’s whole manner had changed. She was now her usual self again, cold, hard and repel- -- 1 dant. eS ne *Thave no sympathy with these novices,’’ she gaid, sneeringly. ‘‘Instead of encouraging this young — man, you would be doing him a greater kindness by os advising him to return to his desk in the office.” Dave was disappointed and puzzled as well. He could not understand this sudden change. : ‘‘I don’t know,’’ he said, slowly. ‘‘Sammy’ sa - decent chap, and we’re all the better fora little fresh blood. I am afraid some of us are too ready to forget : “when we were struggling beginners, and how an ie word or a helping hand lightened our burdens and put hope into our hearts. But I am _ sotry you don’t approve of my request, though it is . such a small one. I must strive to encourage _ Sammy. és He turned to go, but Hilda caught him by the arm. It would never do to let him go, displeased Ecole her, and she deeply regretted that she had een way to her feelings and allowed her chagrin 3 tC: have sway. tig eae . ete