the girl he was to marry. As he started to
open the door, the man spoke again.

"Use the money as you desire. It will be your last chance of spending
any and I want you to enjoy yourself as much as possible during the time
remaining. Do what you like for the men in the park or any others you
wish to help. If you need more money send a messenger to this room, but
don't come yourself. Don't contact me again until my orders require it.
Have a good time."

Dick felt that he was living a dream, but a very pleasant one. Just one
thought disturbed him. Who the girl would be--and what she would be
like?

CHAPTER II

_Out to Sea_

The following morning an advertisement appeared in the papers, under the
heading of help wanted: woman. It was the same address on Morgan Avenue.
His heart sank! The man was _advertising_ for a wife! Now Barrow _knew_
he was in for a tough streak of luck. He read it carefully.

_Opportunity for young lady. Must be of age, single, brilliant, with
good family background. Higher education not necessary. Must be
willing to travel long distance. Must not be averse to marriage with
brilliant young man; give up all former associations, with no
possibility of return; live life in small community of own race,
with no possibility of communication with former home. Must be
without close family ties, or relationship. Opportunity to live life
of luxury and ease, with amiable group far from present home and
civilization. Young lady who fits qualifications will not regret
applying for position. Honor, love and security will be her reward.
OPPORTUNITY! Room 36, 18 West Morgan Avenue, City._

* * * * *

While Dick was eating dinner on Tuesday evening, a young lady fell
headlong in front of his table. A moment later she was seated in the
chair opposite his own. Ten minutes later he was ordering her dinner.

Afterward, as they walked toward a movie, Dick felt as if he was
committing a crime. He was supposed to meet his future wife--and instead
was entertaining this young lady who had fallen into his life. When he
learned that she was staying at the same hotel, they made a date for
breakfast the next morning.

Dolores Dunbar was good company, and seemed willing to spend most of her
time in Dick's company. He learned that she was as friendless as
himself, and wondered why they couldn't have met before he made the
strange bargain