Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-15

to him. he felt that he had retained the sa-
lent features of the narration. There was
enough In II, provided he could establish
certain identities and recall certain names,
to account for any hostility. however vio-
lent, that Nicholas Warren might manifest
toward Freeman Dutton.
1t had occurred to Golding, while the heat
of his combat with Warren was passing,
that he might make an ally of this brave
and stubborn adversary, for he had not
then seen that other motives than greed
might account for the attempt to put Dut-
ton out of the way. Now it was clear that
they must remain enemies, for Warren was
not to be trusted. This was Golding's rea-
soning. and though he spoke emphatically
OF his purpose to revenge buttons death.
should 1t occur here, that was by no means
his ultimate purpose or his chief incentive.
In truth. revenge, If that really entered in
to Golding's calculations, would be directed
rather against putton himself than against
his Would-be slayer. For the present Gold
ing was debating how best to take advan-
tase OF the situation, with view to get
ting possession of buttons diamonds
warren had made no response to Gold
tng's last speech. He had picked up his
rake and was wondering who could have
searched the ashes. 1t was certain that
Golding had not. Who else in this vicinity
Knew OF buttons diamonds? The tramps
or whom Win Spencer had spoken? Pos
sibly. If SO, had they found the Jewels ?
Come what might he would not take Gold
ing into his confidence.
VIC htlIc " -tells tHOuRnt Mr.. warren,
"and that little might sound more like
fabrication than the truth. Let him hunt
In his own way. and the sooner he learns
to let me alone, the better
Golding was SO absorbed in nis refec-
tions that 1t did not occur to him to raise
| a question as to who had swept I'D the
ashes of the cabin. He had no reason to
suspect other than Warren himself So he,
too, picked up his rake and remarked iron
ically:
We're getting to a much better under
standing, Mr.. Warren. Whatever else has
happened. and whatever Freeman may
monds, and I'm no Judge of appearances
II it isn't the fact that you haven't found
them yet"
What do you mean" asked Mr.. War
rem. sharply, 'by whatever Freeman NAV
have done to me?"
Guess. as you northerners say" re-
sponded Golding. Il don't use words for
nothing"
Of fear came over the northern soldier
who could still fight a known foe without
sense of anxiety. Golding interpreted the
frown correctly. and satisfied that he was
gaining hold upon Warren, he shouldered
his tools and prepared to go down the
mountain.
Suppose am after the diamonds" said
Warren. that doesn't mean that I-want
them for myself. If they belong to Dutton
they're hisn. and don't intend that any-
body shall have them, least of all stranger
who comes along making trouble and
claiming a partnership that l don't know
anything about"
Golding gave a contemptuous laugh.
IT'S not worth while disputing with YOU
on that point" he said. Il know human
nature, and know the man or woman don't
live who could resist the president"
We'll suggested Warren, his heart beat
Ing fast with excitement, as he attemp. ed
little ruse, you've no idea that Duttou
would carry such valuable jewels abou:
him."
Haven't eh?" retorted Goldlng. falling
into the trap. 'Why, remember one
straight month when Freeman carried the
president round with him in his vest pocket
If you haven't got that diamond, Warren
somebody has who hasn't any right to It
and let me warn you that possession of such
| a stone is in itself proof Of guilt unless YOU
| can fully prove your right to it. The presi.
dent can be Identified easily by those who
have seen it."
With this Golding set forth down the
| winding road, and Warren saw him disap.
pear with keener sense of excited hope and
fear than he had ever known. The president
had been carried in buttons pocket for q
| month! That was probably in Africa. But