Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-05-27

| my living, TO MAKES you are pald Tor Dy
your husband and amuse yourself by de-
ceiving him. II he divorces you, You
may find out what it is to make your
own way in the world; as long as your
good looks last no doubt it viii be easy;
but after that you may be ready to take
few lessons from me. But meantime
I intend to bleed you for what ] want.
AS soon as you get tired Of paying me !
shall go to the judge and you will go
to the devil. Is that plain?''
Eyes, understand you. You will
certainly earn your money" she re-
marked. with a smile that made him
grind his teeth. well. then. ! will pay
you for your silence Now, as to the
amount Have you thought about that9"
"You will hand over,1ye' hudred dol
lars this evening. Twill Iet{you know
when ] want any more.
mo" she said decisively, II will not
give you five hundred dollars That is
absurd. :" - A'.~@
Either that, or your husband knows
all about your performances before he
goes to bed tonight"
Every well. But recollect that by be-
traying me to him you will free me from
every restraint and scruple. Isuppose
you don't need to be told that am not
kindly disposed toward you. The pleas
ure of destroying you would compensate
me for the loss of social position you
speak of. While you are with my hus-
band shall be with Inspector Byrnes.
promise you faithfully that you shall
suffer the utmost penalty of the law, and
after the law has done with you | will
take you in hand myself. When that
time comes you will wish that the law
had kept you longer You will never
draw breath that is not free from pain
and terror as long as you live Look at
me, sir. Don't you think mean what l
say2"
The quietness of anger at white heat
was in her eyes and voice, and it scared
the man somewhat, as it would have
scared a much more doughty rascal. He
forced a, laugh and struck his boot with
his cane After a moment she turned
and resumed her walk up the street.
He remained where he was until she
was half block distant. Then he has
tened after her and overlook her.
'Look here, Mrs Ketelle,' he said,
business is business. I'm not fool
Tell me what you can do. and I'll give
you my answer" -
She replied at once, continuing her
walking, but keeping her eyes upon him
as she spoke. II am allowed by my
husband fifty dollars a week pocket
money. will pay you twenty dollars
week until in my opinion you have had
enough. will pay you your first
months wages in advance-eighty dol
lars. You must be careful not to apply
for more until the month is out. Those
are my terms.
'"They won't do!'' said he, blusteringly.
You'll pay me two hundred now and
fifty week. or it's no dealt Come,
nowT
If you address me again, except to
accept my proposition, will have you
arrested, come what may!'' The color
rushed to her face and her eyes flashed.
She was losing her temper, and she was
evidently in earnest,
He was silent a moment, and then
shrugged his shoulders. "All right, I'll
take it, he said. Hand over the money
Il do not carry that amount in my
purse" she returned quietly.
How am to get it, then?'
You will come to my house like any
other person to whom things are paid.
Did you think | was going to make
appointments to meet you at the street
corners, or in liquor saloons? My hus-
band will pay you
Your husbandl LOOK here, Mrs. Ke-
telle, you are a smart woman; but if you
think you can play any game on me,
you are mistaken. You have more at 4
stake than have. Don't try to bluff me!''
IF have the most at stake, why do
you feel uneasy? You will receive your
money in that way, or not at ALL 1t is
just as you choose.
They had now reached the corner of
the avenue; Pauline signaled the down
town car that was approaching, and got
in. The man followed her. She handed
the conductor double fare, remarking,
Il am paying for that person.
No conversation passed while they
were in the car. Dupee was ill at ease,
but he could not see but that he had the
best of the situation. She could not
afford to betray him. On the other
hand, what if Judge Ketelle should hap
pen to know him by sight? No; he was
certain they had never met; the Judge
had taken no part in his trial, either as
witness or jurist. Besides, again. was it |
not her interest to protect him?
The car stopped, and they got out and
walked across to her house. The door
was opened to her ring, and they entered.
is Judge Ketelle INF" she asked the
servant.
Eyes. madam. He has just gone into
the library"
''Sit down here" she said to Dupee,
addressing him as if he were trades
mans clerk who had called for his bill.
Il will let you know when it is ready"
She passed through door on the right,
leaving him there. Presently he heard
her voice and another-the judges-in
Then she opened another