The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-17
MRS. ANNIE GREEN.
CHAPTER VI,

When Cartwrights footsteps died away from the stairs and mingled with the thousands of rushing footsteps in the street, l sat down and tried to reason with myself. Impossible. Mrs. Greens face came up before me and the eyes, where in l had studied quickly changing ex- pression, looked at me in dark reproach What was to do? Advertise Mrs. Green as though she were lost2 No. She would treat the advertisement with con- tempt, and l could not blame her, for Brown, knew, had poisoned her mind would look for Brown and compel him to tell me. went into the street and wandered about aimlessly for a time, and then 1 went to Browns residence. did not think ofthe absurdity of the visit until had rung the door bell. brushed past the servant, and, when he turned upon me with look Of indignant inquiry, asked for Colonel Brown. lust then, Brown came down the stairway. He stopped when he saw me, but he only hesitated for a moment.
 desire an interview with you, ," said l.
 His old malicious grin lurkcd about his mouth as he replied
 Wouldn't you prefer to see me in your room P
 No, prefer to see you here"
 did not know. Your stairs are so convenient that" here he ceased speak ing and grinned until felt as if ought to knock him down. He led the way into room. When 1 had followed him, he closed the door and said
 Well, what do you want2 Remember that have but avery short time to spend with you. If l were to treat you as you deserve, would kick you into the street"
 "l did not come to quarrel, Colonel Brown" replied, thinking that gentler methods might be of more avail. He as. sumed look of irritating surprise and said:
 An, then your nature must have un- dergone great change. That's right, sit down"
 lfyou will cease your useless banter" said l, "perhaps can state the object of my visit"
 then told him of Cartwright's disclos- ure. He exhibited no surprise, but lis tened, thought, with gloating satisfac- ton. Now, Colonel Brown" l said in conclusion of my recital, Gas you have done me great wrong, and as a human being you are doubtless wiling to make some separation, please give me Mrs. Greens address. would do as much for you" pleaded. The wretch la.:shed. Why, you must he crazy" said he. "I was kind enough not to have you arrested and im- prlsoned upon conviction of assault with intent to kill :; now you come around and make foolish requests of me. am al most sorry that l am out of the newspa- per business. would like to have you written up in good shape. You would make an excellent subject. Writing a book, too, understand. Why, my dea, combative sir, that alone is offense enough to give you odious notoricty."
 Colonel Brown, must beg of you not to taunt me.'
 Oh, no; that is unnecessary. Let ne state, as a matter of useful information, that ityou attempt any of your hot headed violence here, you will be roughly han dled. That man you passed in the hall and who is now just outside the door was once sort of prize fighter, but don't be frightened. He is very gentle"
 sat for a time, studying Browns face.
 How can such man occupy an inn portant position?" l unused. "Why is it that the public cannot see his mean ness2"
 "So you refuse to give me Mrs. Greens address,"
 "Oh, no. l will assist you. Why not put an advertisement in one of the news papers2 Let me see," he added with an air of pretended meditation, "I think heard some one tell her that you would advertise for her. Yes, as nearly as re member, the some one made this remark :: Barker says that whenever he wants to zee you, he can have an advertisement inserted in a newspaper and that you will Immediately answer it. Yes, that's the remark the some one made, adding, how