The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-20

color creeping away from his lips as he recognized the false position into which the presence of the check forced him "Mr Mcwilliams. you know bet ter than thati" Even the well sea soned boss shrank little sfrom hie anger. "
 some time ago Mir. Hendricks hur- riediy entered my office and begged me to lend him 5000 in cash to close out real estate deal. as he said He explained that the owner was leaving. Immediately for the West, aud as 1t was after banking hours, refused to- receive a check. As you know, we handle great deal of ready cash here, so I gave him the amount he wanted and took his check for s6.oo0. Had the light subsequently thrown on his character illuminated Mir Hem drIek at the time I would unhesitat- ingly have refused his request, This, Mir Mcwiiliams, Is the explanation of that cfreck--dacts with which you are doubtless already acquainted"
 'Indeedl Let me advise you, my friend, to reconsider your vote while 1t Is possible" The politician's tone was ipsultipgly familiar. This little fairy tale would sound rather fiimsy before a jury, fancy" and heecrossed his feet leisurely and brushed an irn- aginary speck from his broad knee.
 COFnWGli TOdG btitliy tO HAo ANVNs AAAo eyes were dark with anger and his muscular hands clasped and nnclasped in an effort of self-controi.
 "So, your plan Is to frighten me into submission; eh?' he said, his voice ringing with contempt. "Well, 1t won't work don't scare worth -. even at e charge of briberyr' and his fine lips curled.
 ATcwilliams leaned back in his chair. his pudgy thumbs hooked in the armholes of his waistcoat. who'll prove your story to 0 Jury7'' he asked insolentIy. His eyes narrowed to fur tive slits. Who'll prove 1t. l sayg'
 T will" answered the ringing voice of girl; T will"
 with violent exclamation of irri- tation, the grafter sprang to his feet and Cornweli, wheeling. looked straight into the shining eyes of Flea nor Beverly. who stood just within the door.
 q knocked, but hearing. no sound, supposed no one was here" she said to him. breathlessiy. Then her eyes trayeled to the other man. and she spoke:
 "You are the grafter. Mcwiiliams. have been waiting for you to come"
 ''You surprise me."
 q expect to surprise you stfll fur ther." Mss Beverly replied. easily MT. Cornwell. ane continued quickly, two months ago sat behind this man and friend of his on a trolley"
 McWilliams iunged forward, his eyes predatory and threatening
 They both had been drinking and were talking rather loudly, I heard them speaking your name and laugh ing over a trick the other man had played on you--a trick that pat your honor In their hands. They spoke of the check"-Cornwell set his teeth and his eyes blazed-"and told how they expected to use 1t as a weapon over your head In the election. lis- tened--because I knew I could help you"
 Why didn't you tell me of this be- fore?' Cornwell asked eagerly. "whv did you keep It to yourself7"
 'T-you"-the girl hesitated, her lips trembling in embarrassment. you had so much 10 worry you at the time that I-I thought I could watch alone" she finished hurriedly, Nothing could be done till he"--pointing-"ma the first move" Looking at the man she had protected. for slgn of approval.