The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06

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 That Is very clever of you" she said ~on- 1 iy Mfr. GrenvilIe is out of town and will l not be back for another week"
 Great heaven" he. gasped You don't
 Who else would be likely to make. entry by means of the fire escape "shs asked | But busiar in smoking Jacket and 1 slippers2" he protested. | T suppose 1t is a new dodge" she ex- plainsd- Something like the dress suit "But really am Fred Grenuila- he pleaded. T always drop down to sac Bert by way of the fire escape. He took when got got in s ahead w of time time aai po-nisht a found his note and came down after some" ,.,,,.! So G you've been Fsebing Mr cren- been to some pains to find cut the safe place"
 "But tell you what am erenulls.- he persisted. 'T will show you"
 He reached into his hip pocket for his card ease. but at his first move the pistol went up again. Put up your hands or I'll shoot" warned a steady voice. and Gren- vilies hands went up. Hs knew that she meant what she said. sT wish you would call up the house." he said most of the tenants know me, and indentffioation
 My brother will be in soon" she safd.
 feel safer this way.
 he pleaded. May not lower my hands 7s' If you keep them in your lap,' she agreed. but keep them away from your pockets. She indicated rocker by the window. and into this he backed. She took seat in front If him her finger on the trigger of the nasty looking revolver. ready to shoot at | the first sign of an outbreak She was a Western girl. he remembered. and trained | to the use of firearms. How did you to have that gun 9s | he asked curiousiy.
 T heard some one in Mir. Grenvilie's rooms and knew 1t must be 2 burglar. was just going upstairs when heard you coming
 When will Bert be backi' he asked. | anxiousiy
 " Mir. Niblo will be back in a short tina | now" she said. formally. Don't you think you had better call the ?aHitoF s1s s,,, . or some one z, he pleaded said sharply.
 DO you really think look like burglar" | he asked
 never saw burglar before" she aa- mitted T don't know what they do look nke s but suppose that there arc some Raf- ''well he said. complacsntly I'm xIad I l look like a gentleman burglar, anyhow. .h sn9nio i nate 10 have you think look like
 Betty smiled, in spite of herseIf but ft was just for moment. though long enough again
 Q man who might become good citizen-" "
 I'm gilt edged citizen he protested. | | sorts of good government thinga i forNof just what they arc. but remember belong
 T suppose they cannot be very careful in these large societies"s she commented stiii Tor m nos,p a p.ty mat they afford you an excuse
 Bert will guy the life out of you for thaa he's he said irrsleyaptIy I'li bst he shrieits
 Betty started This visitor seemed to know her brother very well What if she had truth when he said she would never bs permitted to forget 1t. Her lips parted as If to speak. when key grated in the lock and the hall door opened.
 Hello. Rert" shouted Grenviiia. Come on in."
 Hello; Freav' came the surpr,uaa ran,. When did you get back9" wv
 With quick gesture Betty thrust th. revolver under the pillows of the soe. and look appeaIingly at GrenvilIa ys. ] smiled and nodded just as Nibfo came Into the room with outstretehed hnndn
 came down after those cigars" he laAshed, T found your sister hera ana we've been having quite chat. WnntaS to get back up stairs. bus she insisted that should walt until you cana"
 aa you found some one houaA@ lRughed his chum, attributing Bettyss con. fNion to another cause aBettyss got a compelling way about her When she save stay you might as well nara 1 up your mind to stay.
 l 50 I've found out.s he apraad ..r couldn't have gotten away if had tried = l We'll let's have some supper" sng- sested Niblo- I'm hungry as a bear-
 Betty slipped out to set the table anM l presently the. three sat down to n cn11 lunch. The girl exerted herself in every way to be agreeable. and long before ths meal was over Grenville decided that shs was the 6urSiar-she had stolen his heart
 At last he stood by the window taking h,. .s .eave. You were very good" whispersS l the slrL as his hand closed over here | Not good. but selfish" he co--... Shah hold that over you like a roS c5 iron to make you always nice to ma = Y.
 Is that needful?" she asked. but her av.u told him more. 'F ey@s