"I know it must seem strange to you, dear, but the simple truth is that I became ashamed of myself and my life of idle uselessness.

I determined to see if I could take my place among men, simply as a man.

I wanted to be accepted by men for myself, for my manhood, if you like, and not because of my--" he hesitated, then said frankly--"my money and social position.

I wanted to depend upon myself--to live as other men live, by my own strength and courage and work.

If I had given my real name, when I asked for work at the Cross-Triangle--someone would have found me out before very long, and my little experiment would have failed, don't you see ?" While he spoke, Kitty's excited mind had caught at many thoughts.