Gunnison news-champion., 1907-04-12

AphatsG - ~ fht tiah- ] uo Hoi AuoN
What prompted M 10 put him on his
guard.
The rogue laughed lightly. 4 know
Mr. HagEcrtys habits He is hustlins
back to New York as fast as he can
He passed here ten minutes ago in
the patrol. lickefy clip he wishes to
warn all pawubrokers and jewelers. 10
he on the lookout Tor me Tomorrow
Ten thousand in a night .'~-iovialiy
"A very tidy sum sir said William.
"A fourth Of which goes to you nly
good and faithful friend
Thank YOU. sir replied William.
Two cooler rogucs I never wish 30
meet,
But wouldn't it he well. sir. to
hastcn9~ asked William.
We have plenty of time nov. my
son
You have not entered this room.
said the girl. her terror slipping from
her. "simply 10 offer these baualities.
What de- you wish -
What pcrspicacity. William cried
the rogue, taking out a cigarette case.
4 doat know what that word
means. sir. but as YOU do. il seems to
1T the occasion proper enough"
IT means. William. that this charm
. ing Young lady scents our visit from
/, afar"
4 had a suspicion. sir. that it might
mean that William cd against
the wall his beady eye. ling mer-
rily.
Tb. ss.sr
cite at one of the car les
Pardon me" he said. hut will
you join me?"-proffering the hand
some gold case
| took cigarette and fired it. Il
really wanted itJ would shos up
well before this girl if I died for it.
l blew a cloud of smoke at the can
dle-fiame. There was sparkle of
admiration in the girls eyes
Mr.. Comstalk. my respect for you
increases each moment" The rogue
sat down.
] And TO whom might this hand.
nome case BELONG" asked. examin-
ing IL closely
oh, that has always beeu mine
There Was . time. rings at
the canAelabrSn.-'Wk Z YES re-
specteA like yourself. rich, sought
after. woman and . trwstel friend:
hoe these often tumble down our
beautiful edihces. Yes. am scamp.
! . thicf. q rogue; but not because I
Reed the money. No. retro
| spective eyes-'1 need excitement,
tremendous and continuous, excite
0ent to keep my vigilance and invcn-
ton active day and night. excitement
- Obiiterate memory.
'Ent We can't do IT, my friend. we
eant do 1t. Memory 10 always with
u.s. She is an impartial Nessesis; 80
dogs the steps Of the righteous and
the unrtshteous. To obliterate mem
ory. that is II, And where niGAt I
fnd this obliteration. save 10 this
life? Drugs? Pah. Oh, have Given
HAggerty . royal chase. II has been
meat and drink to me TO fool the
cleverest policeman in New York. Till
yesterday my face, as . criminal was
unknown to any man or woman, save
William here, who was my valet in the
old days. have gone to my clubs,
dined, played billiards; a fine comedy.
. fine comedy! Tomorrow William
and | sail for Europe. Miss Haw-
thorne, you wear one of the most ex-
quisite rubies have ever seen. Per
init me TO examine it,"
The girl tore the ring from her fin
/ ger and flung il on the table. | made
a move as though to push back my
chair
Il wouldn't do IT, SIR" warned vii
! liam quietly.
My muscles relaxed.
DO not commit any rash action, Mr..
! Comstalk.'' said the girl. smiling
bravely into my eyes The gentle
han would not appreciate it.
The master rogae picked up the
ring and rolled it lovingly about his
palms.
Beautiful, beautiful" he mur-
INJURED. Finest pigeon-blood. too. II
is easy worth a thousand. Shall !
give you my note of exchange for it?"
/ -humorously The girl scorned to re
ply. lie took out a little chamois bag
and emptied its contents on the table
How they sparkled scintilateG. glow
ed; thousands in the whitest Of
stones, How he ever had got his
fingers on them is something | shall
never learn. Aren't they Just beauti-
full" he asked naively. Can you
blame me for coveti1g them" He set
the ruby on top of the glittering heap.
II lay there like drop of blood. Pres
emily he caught it up and-presented
it to the girl, who eyed him in aston
ishment- Il only wanted to look at
It." he said courteously. Il like your
grit rs much as | admire your beauty.
Keep the ring"
She slipped il mechanically over hei
finger.
But you. my dear Mr. Comstalk'"
he cried. turning his shining eyes