The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

recognIzances, and IL was probable that the
deputy saw no harm in granting Pinck-
ney's request, which was virtually only
delay in his own liberation. 1t is also
possible that Pinckney had worked upon
the chivalrous sympathies of the man by
protesting his disinclination to leave their
.evOLed c0seague, Mrs. Brant, at the
mercy of her antagonstic and cold-blooded
husband at such a crisis, and ii is to be
feared, also. that Clarence. as a reputed
lukewarm partisan. excited no personal
sympathy even from his own party. How
belt, the deputy, agreed to delay Pinckneys
Journey for a parting interview with his
fair hostess.
How far this expressed the real senti-
ments of Captain Pinckney was never
known. Whether his political association
with Mrs. Brant had developed into
warmer solicitude, understood or ignored by
her. and what were his hopes and aspira-
tions regarding his future was by the
course of fate never disclosed. man
OF easy ethics bat rigid artihcialities or
honor. nattered and pampsred by class
prejudice a so-called man of the world"
with no experience beyond his own limited
circle, vet brave ana devoted TO that, IL
were well perhaps To leave this last act
OF his inefficient life to the simple record
OF the deputy.
Dismount.ng. he approached the house
with the low-arched doorway which led te
the business room. and from which ht
could gain admittance to the patio. Bur
IL sa CHANGED that he entered the dark pas
SAGE At the moment that Clarence had
thrust Susy into the business room ana
heard its door shut sharply. For an in
slant he believed that Mrs. Brant had
taken refuge there. but as he cautiously
moved forward he heard her voice in the
pati, beyond. Its accents struck him as
Heading: an intense curiosity drew him
further along the passage. suddenly her
voice seemed to change 60 angry denuncla-
ton and the word liar" rang upon MS
ears. Ii was followed by his own name
uttered sariouically by Clarence, the swift
Rustic. of "A skirt, the clash of the gate.
and then. forgetting everything, he burst
into the patio.
Clarence was just turning from the gate
with th, marks of his wile's hand still red
on his white cheek. lie saw Captain
Piackney's eye upon it, and "A faint. half
malicious. half-hysteric smile upon his
Inns. But without a start or gesture OF
surprise. he locked the gate and turning
To him said. with frigid significance:
II thank you for returning SO promptly,
and for recognizing the only thing l now
require AZ your hands
But Captain Pincaney had recovered his
superciiious ease with the significant de-
mand.
You seem 20 have had something already
from another's hand. sir-but am at your
service" he said lightly.
You will consider that | have accepted IL
from YOU. sir" said Clarence, d.SWinS
closer TO him with a rigid face Il sup
pose il will not be necessary for me TO re
turn ito make YOU understand me-
eco on sand Pinckney flushing slightly
MAKE your terms. am ready"
a no. o.
Of the deputy at the grille of the gateway
Excuse ms interfering. gentlemen, but TINS
sort 90 thing amt down in my schedule
I've lot this gentleman" pointing TO Cap
tain piackncy. 'off Ter mint 10 say sCod-
by to a lady who. / reckon has just ridden
OF in her buggy with her servant without
saying by your leayc-but don't calkelat-
90 let him inter another business which.
like % not may prevent me from delivering
his body safe ANA sound into court. You
hear me- As Clarence opened the gate he
added. Il don't want ter spoil sport between
cents. but its got 10 come IN after I've done
ms duty
I'm meet you. sir anywhere and with
What weapons you choose said PiHckney.
+ turning augriiy upon Clarence. 'dS soon as
this farce-fur which YOU ana your lIleli9
are reSUbr> iUie-IS over He VAS FURIOUS
-, 5.sr hoe = 3rs. BrTut had ts-
Hou are SONG ou with ihr deputy be said
with lGrpcSaly Insulting deliheT3cion.
My word. sir" said Captain Pmckney
sharply.
And. if that aint enuT. there's mine"
said the deputy. For III this gentleman
swarves 10 the right or left betwixt this
and Santa IueZ III blow hole through
him myself And that" he added icprccat-
inuly. sis saying good deal for man who
doesn't want TO spoil sport and. Tor the
master of that. is willing TO stand 10y avid
see f1ir play done AT Santa lnez any time
tomorrow before breakfast
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