The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-07-22
The Passing of Hagar.

and, indeed. if you must know, I'm
going to marry Eustace Lorn."
WHAT! that puppyl" cried Goliath, in
a rage.
THAT man-which you aren't. I'll
live in caravan and sell books"
Here Goliath broke out into inpre-
cations, and was hardly restrained from
violence, so enraged was he. He swOre
mat for years of service he would not
give Hagar a penny; she would leave
the pawnshop as poor as when she en-
tered IT,
Il intend to-" said Hagar cooTy. 'I
shan't even take the mourning I wore
for your father. My red dress is good
enough for the caravan of Eusrace and
/ tomorrow I'll put it on. and leave the
/ pawnshop forever"
! This was all that Goliath could get
out Of her. He offered to settle the
money on her to go in a caravan round
the country if she wished il. but all 10
no purpose. Hagar had surrendered
her stewardship in such wise that not
even Vark who hated her, could find
! nav in the accounts. These things
being settled she declared that she was
going away with Eustace. after one
more night in the pawnshop. First the
altar and the marriage service: then
the caravan and the country, and from
this programme Hagar never swerved.
That same evening Eustace came to
see Hagar, and told her that he had
given notice at Scotland Yard OF
Smiths escape, and that the police we've
now looking for him. While they were
talking over this, Vark, pale and scared
looking, made his appearance. He told
the engaged pair piece Of news which
aStOniShe0 them NOT q LITTLE
/ went to the police about Smith"
said he, rubbing his lean hands to-
gether. "and I found out that not only
one convict escaped, but two"
Two" cried Hagar; and the sec
ond?"
rs Goliath-your friend. Jimmy Dix
He got three years. not two, and he
broke prison with Larlzy Bill"
What fool to come nerer' cried
E ustace, recovering from his surprise.
"On the contrary, I think he was very
wise" said Hagar; "only I knew him
as Goliath, and under that name ne was
and sentenced. As James Dix.
the heir Of Jacob, the owner of $4,000,
no one would suspect him Of beiug an
convict. But how did he get
lid Of his prison clOthes?"
"The police told me" grinncd Vark.
The Two broke into a house and stole
suits to fit 'em. Bill Smith was wound
ed by steel trap, so hid In the ditch
where Mr. Lorn found him. Goliath
came up here boldly TO get his money.
If I hadn't heard his description at
Scotland Yard I should never have sus-
Dected him.
Did you tell them ne was here?"
asked LOrn, sharply.
No; but I'll do so unless he gives
ne half his money-ifteen thousand
pounds If he does, I'll smuggle him
yer TO America. IF he doesn't"
We'll" said Hagar, IF he doesn't,
you Judas7"
III give him up to the police"
You beastr cried the girl, furious
y, you low reptilei You make capi-
al out OF everything. Goliath has con
erred nothing on you but benefits;
Why, he warned you about Smith. and
30 gave himself into your hands. yet
you would betray him.
Il thought you hated the man..
luavered Vark, astonished at this out
)urst.
$50 1 do; but I think you might let
lin enjoy his money in peace. If ne
las been in Jail, he hasn't deserved It
lalf so much as you"
I want half his money" said the
awyer, sullenly.
What good will il do?" asked Iorn.
Bill Smith may kill you"
I'm not afraid of him." SNAPPED
ark, turning pale nevertheless. IT
ave Bolker to stay with me at night,
nd I've got my pistols. Besides. the
olice are after Bill, so he won't come
ere"
Yes, he Will" said Hagar, throwing
pen the door; he'll gladly give his
WI neck to twist yours. Get out Of
his place, Judas You poison the airp
Vark whimpered and protested. but
[agar drove him out and locked the
cor on him. When in the street he
lrned round and shook his fist at the
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