The lawyer bowed his head. There was nothing more to be said. He could only accept the inevitable. "I see now why I always mistrusted him," he said bitterly. "But I never hated him, Paula. If he is the man I take him to be, he'll insist on my showing up this rotten system which is a blight on our fair land." Going to the door, he called out: "Mr. Chase!" The young man reentered, his face wreathed in smiles. "My machine is outside," he said cheerily, "the chauffeur has fixed it all right. Paula, it is all settled! You are coming home with us, with mother and--me!" "Going home?--yes," she replied tenderly. Mr. Ricaby, making an effort to control his feelings, pretended to be busy with some papers at the desk. Turning to Tod, he said: "I will at once see about getting Miss Marsh's certificate of discharge from this place. Talk to her while I am gone. She's worrying because you are involved in this matter." With a sigh he added: "If she only thought of me as much as she does of you----" He shook his head sadly and left the office. Tod turned to his companion. "Paula," he said tenderly, "there is something I've wanted for a long time to tell you----" "No--not here," she smiled. "That's right," he laughed. "Not here--but where?" "At home," she said, in a low voice. He put his arms around her. "My machine's at the door--we'll start right now." THE END. POPULAR BOOKS BY ARTHUR HORNBLOW The Third Degree Fourth Large Edition A brilliant novelization of Charles Klein's great play. "The story is full of woman's love as well as of woman's folly, of man's courage as well as of man's brutality, and all is a strongly-painted picture of certain conditions in the administration of law and justice, which should be given thoughtful consideration."--_Philadelphia Record._ By Right Of Conquest 100th Thousand A thrilling story of shipwreck upon a deserted island of a millionaire's daughter and a common stoker. "A sensational situation handled with delicacy and vigor."--_Boston Transcript._ The End of the Game 75th Thousand A love story of deep human interest dealing with the perils of great wealth. "A thoroughly wholesome book, with action in the drama and real human interest."--_Literary Digest._ The Profligate 60th Thousand A modern rake's progress and thrilling story of love, mystery and adventure. "In plot, incidents, emotions, verisimilitude and style this interesting story ranks with the best of this year's novels. The moral tone of the story is excellent--a welcome novelty in up-to-date novels."--_Baltimore Sun._ The Lion and the Mouse 180th Thousand A brilliant novelization of Charles Klein's tremendously popular play. "Mr. Hornblow, in the novel, has given something quite as interesting, quite as fascinating, as Mr. Klein has in his play."--_Boston Transcript._