Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-07

, "Shoot!' screamed Helen. Why don
1o,l shoot3"
her smile, the friendly sol!citude OF hel
expression, and felt her heart warm
toward this one kind woman in Nome
You're very good.' she answered
''but I'm all right now. l was badly
frightened. 1t was wonderful, your
saving me" She followed the others
graceful motion as she placed her bur
den on the table. and in doing so gazed
squarely at photograph Of Roy Glen.
lister.
"Ohw Helen exclaimed and then
paused as 1t flashed over her who this
girl was She looked at her quickly
Yes. probably men would consider the
woman beautiful. with that smile.
The revelation came with shock, and
she arose. trying to mask her con-
fusion.
THANK you SO much for your kind
ness I'm quite myself now and I
must 60"
Her change OF face could not escape
the quick perceptions Of one schooled
by experience in the sights Of her sex.
Times without number Cherry Malotte
had marked that subtle, scornful
change in other women, and reviled
herself for needing 1t. But in some
way this girls manner hurt her worst
Of all She betrayed no sign, however,
save widening of the eyes and GER
tain fixity OF smile as she answered:
II wish you would stay until you are
rested. Miss She paused with out
stretched hand.
Chester My name is Helen Chester.
Pm Judge Stillman's niece" hurried
the other, In embarrassment.
Cherry Malotte withdrew her prof
fered hand and her face grew hard and
hateful.
ooh. So you are Miss Chester-and
I-saved you" She laughed harshly.
Helen strove for calmness. I'm sor-
~ you feel that way" she said coolly.
sI appreciate your service to me-" She
moved toward the door.
'Wait moment l want to talk to
you" Then. as Helen paid no heed,
the woman burst out bitterly: oh,
don't be afraid! I know you are com
uniting an objectionable sin by talk
1ng to me, but no one will see you, and
In your code the crime lies in being
discovered. Therefore. you're quite
safe. That's what makes me an out
,ast-I was found out. | want you to
know, however, that, bad as am, Pm
better than you, for I'm loyal to those
that like me, and l don't betray ny
friends
II don't pretend to understand you, !"
said Helen coldly.
'Oh, yes. you do! Don't assume such
innocence. OF course it's your role, but
you can't play it with me-" She step
ped in front Of her visitor, placing her
back against the door, while her face
was bitter and mocking. The little
service l did you just now entities me
to privilege, suppose, and I'm going
to take advantage of it to tell you how
badly your mask fits. Dreadfully rude
Of me, isn't it? You're in with fine
lot Of crooks, and / admire the way
you've done your share Of the dirty
work, but when you assume these
scandalized, supervirtucus airs it Of
tends me-
LET me outv' ID
1--WE done bad things" Cherry con-
tinued unheedingly, but 1 was forced
into them usually, and never deliber-
ately tried to wreck mans life just
for his money
what do you mean by saying that
have betrayed my friends and wrecked
anybody's life?" Helen demanded hot
ly.
Bah. I had you sized up at the
start, but Roy couldn't see it. Then
Strive told me what hadn't guessed.
A bottle Of wine, woman, and that
fool will tell all he knows It's great
game McNamara's playing, and he did
well to get you in on it,, for you're
clever, your nerve is good. and your
makeup is great for the part. ought
to know for I've turned q few tricks