The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-14

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distributing basket OF fruit among the
prisoners: or rather TO prisoner. When
she arrived at the prison she was told or
the daring escape ana when told that
the convict was one OF the men who had
assisted In locating the windings OF the
tunnel. she hoped Il was not the man
for whom the fruit was intended.
II should like TO have him free. and
yet, n free. how shall l ever see him
again" she unused.
From tier 90 tier. and from cell 20 cell
she passed but the basket OF fruit remain
ed intact. The convict she was looking
for was not there. and she concluded that
he had escaped. The visit over. she dld
what could have been done when she ar
rived-left the fruit for some deserving
prisoner.
Il suppose the man whom I considered
che most deserving. the prison manage
ment considers the most underserving-if
caught" thought Helen. I'm glad he Is
free yet q Is far easier to catch man
in pententlary than out Of a."
why Helen. what an interest you are
taking in the daily papers. Here you have
COPY OF each one published" said her
hostess one morning.
yes. I'm so concerned about those poor
missionaries" volunteered Helen.
What Is the latest news" asked her
hostess.
"'oh. they haven't found him yet" ans
wered Helen.
Found whoT''
"why-why Andre. tho explorer and
Helen wondered and wondered why she
should have hesitated 10 tell the truth.
Tomorrow we leave for the seashorc.
Helen" said her hostess advise you
70 prepare for the Journey"
And can We buy the Pittsburg papers
there too2" asked Helen.
The hostess was astounded. Her guest
IN TO this time had looked forward to the
bathing. dancing and other pleasures Of
the seashore as the event Of her youth.
Now her pleasure depended upon the pres
ence OF a daily newspaper.
Robert Masters had Just received an
appointment as chief engineer Of a min
| ing company. His prospects were very
| encouraging. Before engaging upon the
active duties OF hts new position he had
| Joined the throuEs for a few weeks rec
| reation at the seashore.
He would not have been attracted 70
Miss Morse but why did she shrink from
him so when they were introduced. Mr..
Masters loved a cotest and he determined
..N,o. I will not accept his invitation 20
dance" she said to herself. but she ac-
ceptoA. Was she dancing with an escap-
"A convIct7 She excused herself and re-
/ tired to her room.
at this very moment he may be dane
ing with some other girl" thought Helen
hs she vainly tried to close her eyes IN
| sleep. bat what do i care Tor MN
It's the girl. she must not dance whh
ahar Ina
mo. thank you" she said next morn
| ing as she refused the engineers invita-
| ton for a ride. I'm afraid he'll murder
me. she sat' 20 herself.
| "A few hours saser the "other girl re-
turned from the ride. unhurt ana radiant.
Helen was angry The other girl was
aiding n criminal
IF he knew the secret which ! pos
sess he would not treat me thus, SAID
| Helen with tears in her eyes YET. nc
| gives mo the preference. and her race
| brightned with che thought
| put that evening she again refused
ride on ne bay with the engineer. How
| ever. she did not retire until the otner
| rirr' was landed In safety.
| uelen desired the company or the sup
/ ,,.,scd convict. he was cultured, weli-edA
ucated and popular. She DID not trus'
| him. lie had designs for ne was q ctlui-
| mai. but In spite OF this she did not want
| the ''other girl" 90 receive his attentions
| ono aav, in a curt note she decilne'
ucher, Masters Invitation TO Join pla-
80 nartv He seemed Indifferent when
an hmtr later Helen saw the other sifi
ana tho engineer walking away from 'he
hotel. gally swinging basket OF Iuheo
| between them.
ttolen was In q rage. She had already
los, her heart now she iost her neau
To the chief Of police che tod her s'"'S
Then she went 60 her room ana cfleu'
"Air Masters we arc obliged TO ns
,atn von AZ the station until the arrival
81 a pittgbirg police officer. We have
Sc,,ct,,stve evidence that YOU are an es'
| .anaa convict" was the greeting whlch
~ enVineer received upon his return
srorn the picnic that night. He wa-
| ar,-,.,, and otsfurate. The officer was per
dsfent. Had ne consented quietly 20 he'
company the officer. he would 10. NV
| a.tvao4ea attention. Tho polished gen
.'o.,'-,n =, az hour ago was now a black
enod suroundrel. lie WIS placeo DeH'"'
the bars. -. ,.,,.,.
Helen insisted on going home That night
hut in spite OF her protests sne must aP'
near as chief witness on the morrow.
warden wrex arrived early next morn
ing. Ills reputation had suffered. or
he would redeem himself WIN his ~ ~,
periors II the convict couh" DC
In his cell once more. 49,. A..
"Grea, Scott Mr.. Master. you here,
.,ta tha a.tounded warden as the ensih
| .er was brought from his cell.
ives. I ON accused OF having taken
| A.,,,,, aeuarture from your hospNa"t'
roof'" sid the engineer angthy, -.
.,Bu. this = surely a case OF mist@Ns'
laentity." SAID the warden.
II wish people would make their NJ
Itakee IA cold weather 80 mat the INN"