The Detroit times., 1908-03-30
CHAPTER xvl.-tconsInued.)

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EM not looking for the easy
way said Douglas, as he
turned 10 draw Poliy's arm
n within his. But she had slip
ped from his side and crossed
10 the deacon She realized more and
more the hardships Of the pastors
future with her.
You must understand" she said to
Strong. I'm not going to stay here
with Mr.. Douglas. I'm going away
with the circus. I'm going tonight
Douglas tried TO interrupt her.
I've made up my mind. Mr.. John.
she said. land / won't be TO blame for
your unhappiness. l don't belong In
YOUR world, and l don't want TO Try
any more. I'm what he called me. I'm
circus riding girl. l was brought up
TO that and I'll never change. That
my work. ius' as preaching is yours
aad I'll show the world that l can DO
my work WELL"
She turned toward the main tent.
impelied by a sudden desire 10 put an
end 10 Douglas claim. she wouiu
show him and the townspeople the
true picture OF herself In the ring.
She was half way to the entrance
when She heard Barker making an
announcement to the audience iasias-
Ladies and gentlemen" he called
although we are obliged TO tell you
that our star rider, Miss Polly, is un-
able to appear tonight, I'm glad 70
offer in her place a most able suost-
tute. Mademoiselle Elsie"
mo. no." cried Polly. Il don't want
her 10 ride. I'll do 1t myself. Where's
Bingo? where's BingoT
She was half hysterical with the
| strain OF the past scene and the dis
appointment at not being able TO ter
inmate il as she had meant to do. she
called again and again for her horse,
not be eding Douglas. who tried to con-
| troll her.
You'd better let her alone SAID
Strong, land get out OF here while you
have got the chance
ct is you who drove her to this,
said Douglas, turning upon the Dea-
con. His fists were clenched. his
breath was coming hard, but before
he could reach Strong Jim stepped
quickly between them.
.sThis amt no parsons job" he said,
guessing something of what had pass
ed I'm look after this. You see TO
her" He nodded toward Polly.
| But Douglas was too late 10 stop
lher. Before he could reach her side
the entrance curtains had fallen be-
hind her and she had become part
OF that world into which he might
not enter.
The circus band was working up TO
the hurry movement and Mademoiseile
Elsie was covering herself with glory.
The circus band was playing loudly
and the people we're cheering when a
sudden connection was felt. "A clown
who was holding the paper hoops for
got his part OF the game and one OF
| the women acrobats jumped TO the
ground as Polly, GREATNESS and n.y.
sterical, rushed into the ring.
stop her!" she cried, gazing wide
eyed at Elsie. stop her!"
Barker brought the performance to
halt with a sharp crack OF his whip.
The audience rose TO its feet as the
slip OF q girl staggered blindly toward
Elsie's horse. She had all but fallen
beneath the animals hoofs when
Douglas rushed into the ring, uncon.
scious OF the thoueands OF eyes bent
,.pon his black ministerial garb.
He caught the girl in his arms, bore
her gently TO the ground, and knelt
In the center OF the great circus ring
as he rested her head upon his knee.
Mademoiselle Elsie sat behind them