The Washington times., 1907-03-24
Jefferson Sees Girl Again and
Tells Her That He will Re-
turn TO Europe and Resume
His Studies in A.rt-He De-
nounCeS His Father Actions

being followed home By a Ryder de-
tective 70 the Rossmore cottage. She
would confde in one person only
Judge Stott He would know where
she was and would be IN constant COM
munication with her But, otherwise,
she must De alone 10 conduct the cam
paign as she judged At. She would 90
at once 20 New York and take rooms
in q boarding house, whsre she would
be known as Shirley Green. AZ for
funds 20 meet her expenses, she had
her diamonds, and would they not be
filling a more useful purpose If sold 70
defray the cost OF saving her father
than in mere personal adornment? 30
that evening. while her mother Waz
talking with the judge. she bsckonsd
stott over to the corner where she was
sitting:
Judge stott." she began. Il have =
plan"
He smiled indulgenfsy at her.
Another friend like that Of yestsr-
day?' he asked.
NO. replied the girl, listen. I am
in earnest now and want you 20 help
me. You said that 30 one on earth
could resist John Burkett Ryder that
40 onecould fight against the Money
Power. Wen, do you know what I
am going TO do7''
There was a culver in her voice and
Ter nOstriis were dilated ike those OF
a thoroughbred eager 70 run the race.
Sic had risen from her seat and stood
fscIng him, her fists cleuched, her face
set and determined. Stott had never
seen her in this mood, ana he gazed
at her half admiringly, half curiOusIy.
What viii you dO?'' he asked, with
a slightly ironicaI infection Of lis
voice.
Il am going to fight John Burkett
Ryderr' she cried.
Stott looked at her Open-moutned.
You he said,
Yes, l." said Shirley. I'm going
20 him and I intend 10 get those letters.
if he has them"
Stott shook his head.
My dear child" he said, what are
you talking about? How can YOU
expect to reach Ryder? We couldn't
Il don't know just how yet, replied
Shirley, but I'm going 70 Try. 1 love
my father and I'm going TO leave nolu-
ing untried to save him"
But what can you dO?" persisted
Stott- The matter has been sifted
over and over by some OF the great
est minds in the country"
Has any woman sIfted it over?'
demanded Shirley.
NO. but sLammered StOIt
Then it's about time one do. -a.a
the girl decisively. Those letters --s
father speaks of-they would be use
ful, would they nOt?"
They would be invaluable"
Then III get them. If not"
But 1 don't understand how you re
going 10 get at Ryder" interrupted
Stott.
This is how" replied Shirley, pass
ing over 10 him the letter she had re-
ceived that afternoon.
As Stott recognized the well-kuoUn
signature and read the contents the
expression Of his face changed. lie
Easped for breath and sank into a
chair from sheer establishment.
All. THAT'S different he cried.
that's different"
Briefly Shirley outlined her plan. ex-
planning that she would go to live in
the civ Immediately and conduct her
campaign from there. If she was sue
CtSSlul II lllSAL save AcE rather anu
If not no harm could come Of Il.
Stott demurTed at first He did not
wish to bear alone the responsibility
of such an adventure. There was no
knowing what might happen 20 her,
visiting a strange house under an as
sumed name. But when he saw how
thoroughly in earnest she was and
that she was ready 20 proceed With
out him he capitUlated. He agreed
that she might be able 10 find the miss
ing letters or II not that she might
make some impression on Ryder HIM
self. She could show interest in the
judges case as a disinterested outsider
and so might win his sympathies-
From being a skeptic, StOtt now be
came enthusiastic He promised 10
cooperate in every way and 70 keep
Shirleys whereabouts an absolute Sc
cret. The girl --.erefOre, began o
make her preparations for departure
from home by telling her parents that
she had accepted an invitation 10
spend a week or Two with an old col
Iege churl in New York.
Go Be Confined Next Sunday.)