The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-07

record of the Leland estate. That's
what we came here for"
"Mr. Mangan, that brought me trou-
BILE before. Please don't ask me. Ray
mond was very angiy."
We'll, give us the tax debt, and We'll
At you off at that"
"I'll do that gladly"
He went over to tho redemption
clerk, secured the figures charged up
against the estate from the beginning
amounting to hundred of thousands Of
dollars, and handed it to Mangan.
Let us have one of your redemption
forms, said Mangau.
II an notary public by favor of a
senatorial friend" explained Mangan
to DIR. Leland in the registrar S absence.
Wen fill the paper of transfer to Miss
Leland; you'll serve as witness, and I'll
be prothonotary. 1t is simple and will
stagger him. -
Registrar Black returned with the
form and ere he parted with 1t said:
Don't mention my name, will you?
I've had trouble enough"
don IT worry, said Mangan. Just
tell me where l can find Raymond
now. \"
He Is getting married today" re-
piled tho registrar. Quietly, of
course. | happened to know it as
made some purchases and arrange
nents This is confidential, of course,
and | know you will not use it, You
have the reputation of preserving con
tidence."
"Ies, that obituary saysso," laughed
Mangan. Doctor, guess I'll live up
to tho reputation" ho added, turning
to the physician.
But, " he continued, looking up at
Black, hes not marrying for love, I'M
less it is love for money. The idea of
Raymond entering the matrimonial
state! IIa! Ha! What ioke!"
1T is no joke, " said Registrar Black.
is O'Clock, and he is being married
now. He's not marrying for money
either. Why, it is a poor girl from the
Convent of Mercy, Isabel lie Clair, her
name isl"
"Whatl" exclaimed DR.. Leland as
he grnsped the registrar by the throat.
How dare you!"
''IIold on, doctor!" interposed Man
gan. "IIe is not to blame The arch
fond, fenr, has beaten us after all. :"
The clerks run forward to their
chiefs rescue. Mangan had loosened
the physicians fingers from tlie regis
trarfs throat, and that official sank back
on q cushioned chair gasping for breath.
Ma1gan stepped between DIR. Leland
andth clerks, saying: .
This is misunderstanding. Black
is frightened. My friend will return
and apologize. We must go now"
These clerks knew Mangan. He was
fearless and powerful. No one among
them would attempt to grapple with
him single handed 1t is curious how
the individual lack Of confidence, where
discipline and organization are want
Ing, is the collective feeling CT gang
or rahble until it gets leader. These
men shranl1 back as the two passed out,
and the clerks tried to hide their cow
Rrdice by protesting an interest III their
thief' condition.
:. You made hlunder, DOCTOR said
Mangan, But time Is too precious 20
sorrect it now. My God Was 1t for
Raymond | was thrust aside? 1t may
be too latel But let us do our best to
reach the convent. "
"How far is it?''
"A 20 minutes ride"
Zone o'clock the hour, 90 minutes
ws the ceremony, They'll be married
perore we can reach them! On, God,
Maugan can this be trney'i
Here's our carl Hope for the best
Rum
Sentiment had temporarily died In
Mangan. The old newspaper instinct
to keep cool and rush was his still, lust
as on many occasions when he fought
against timo and unforeseen difficulties
In getting his story into the office while
the last form of type was awaiting the
finishing touches on the imposing stone.
Ee fairly dragged tho doctor onto the
car and then said;
Nov you can pray. III think"