Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-30

this"
."sheT' The older man had leaned
forward now.
my mother, you know. She's a reg
ular fool about me-"
" but of course you have no love or
respect for her, SO why should you be
thinking or speaking about the scene
nowY' "tt --- .-.i. 4.5f
The young mans teeth ground to-
gether. and his right hand CROPPED out
ward in search Of the older mans
throat.
''You dare assert such a thing. III
murder you" httot f.+ .t ,
sit is written somewhere that &C
lions speak louder than words"
The calm voice that came out Of the
dark corner Of the cab fell upon the
young mans ear with peculiar effect.
His hand fell to his knee. and he set
tied back into his seat, thinking as
clearly as his condition would allow.
And both men were silent now until
the cab stopped. The door was jerked
open, and eagle made the way for the
young man to get out. A hall night
cleaned down from the top of flight
Of steps that led up from the street.
you're all right. l believe" declared
the youth. reaching for eagles hand.
"When can l see you again."
"At the Gilded Ball tomorrow night"
The boy made his way up the steps
and began trying to insert key in the
night latch. But before he had sue
ceeded the door was drawn open from
the inside. and for a few seconds Ca
gle was permitted to gaze upon the
face of beautiful woman. but it was
middle aged and saddened face. The
door closed. and the name plate was
but dimly discernible-"Mrs. Margaret
Brewster"
eagle was waiting at the entrance to
the Gilded Ball ana scanning the faces
Of those who entered. When Brewster
arrived. eagle greeted him quietly
then he led the way inside. After some
intricate windings the two men seated
themselves at a table. among a num-
Der OF others in brilliantly lighted
room. At table not far away were
seated two men and woman, all in
evening dress. and the woman was
strikingly handsome. They were drink
ing champagne and playing poker.
eagle leaned forward and spoke to
Brewster in low tone.
"Will you drink tonight" he asked.
II think not"
"Play?" -"
NO"
Suppose she were your sister or
mother?"
do you want me to murder you"
Brewster's hand clinched fiercely.
"She is some ones daughter, and
each Of her companions is some ones
son." eagles tone was quiet.
"Ugh!' exclaimed Brewster, turning
from the scene.
But a CLEAN Of satisfaction shot from
the older mans eyes.
Lets go somewhere decent" sug-
gested Brewster, arising. I'm nervous
from last nights experience. And, say.
you rub me the wrong way. somehow,
yet like you. There is something
about you. but can't explain it. Come
on"
eagle followed. and they entered a
cab in the street. The drive was a
long one. eagle had given directions,
and when the men alighted they were
standing before an obscure entrance to
H cemetery. rlsf ss
II want to show you strange in
scription." eagle drew a key from his
pocket and turned toward a. narrow
gate in the wall. Brewster hesitated 4
moment.
'This Il 4 peculiar hour at which to
come here" he said. -
II hope you do not fear mer'
''Not In the least."' aa
eagle opened the gate, and the two
made their way among the intricate
wfndings Of the walkways to a tomb
covered by plain slab. -~a-s
Here eagle struck a match, for the
moonlight was not sufacient, and
Brewster read: rfF al.
1.-THE body that lies here was the
habitation Of great soul. 1t held a
brain capable Of stupendous employ
menta But 1t yielded to- vicious APP
petites. What should have been kept
az a sanctum became the receptacle of
alcohol. The brain that might have
planned cities fell to the service Of the
gambler, and the hand that might have
built nobly, an assassin. liberated this
soul"
The match had burned out, and the
dim shadows Of surrounding foliage
fell back to their places on the tomb.
Brewster gazed for a moment upon the
slab now. splotched with the shade OF
Ivy leaves. then turned away.
He was good boy" fell from the
lips OF eagle in a meditative tone, fol-
lowing the younger man toward the
gate. ~ afaadr y te
Where will you alightr'
The return drive had been made In
silence and brewster had l.id hi. hera