Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-06
Satan Sanderson By HALLE ERMINIE RIvEs
 Author of "Hearts Courageous" etc.
 Copyright 1908. he Bobbs MerilIC Company
CHAPTER xxv-(Continucd).

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 That's your game. is it? But I'm not such a numskuli Whatever you know you. Satan Sanderson," he sncered. You were always the same precious hypocrite in the old days, pre-
 tending to be so almighty virtuous,
 while you looked out for No. 1. l saw through you then, too, when you
 were posing as my friend and try ing your best all along to queer me
 with the old man! knew 1t well enough. knew what the reason was too! You wanted Jessica! You
 Self control left Harry suddenly, as a ships sail is whipped from its gaskets in white sQuall. Before the words could be uttered his fingers were at Hugh's throat. | At that instant there was the sound of running feet outside, a hurried knock at the door and an agitated voice that chilled Harry's blood to Ice. His hands relaxed their hold. He dragged Hugh to the door of the inner room, thrust him inside. shut and bolt ed 1t upon him.
 Then he went and opened the outer door.
 The accusation of Prendergast had l stunned Jessica's faculties. As in an | evil dream she had seen the sheriff rise to his feet and methodically put the fragment of paper into his pocketbook. | A moment later she was running up the dark path, her thoughts a confu- | sion in which only ore coherent pur- pose stood distinct-to warn him. They would know no need to hasten. If the man she loved had reached the cabin, ! she would be before them. She stood before the door, her hands clasped tightly. her eyes on Harry's face.
 What has happenedf" he asked | "Men will be here soon-men from the town. I overheard them. I want ed to let you know!" she hesitated. It | had grown all at once difficult to put into words.
 Coming here? Whyf' ''To arrest a man who is accused of murder"
 If her eyes could have pierced the bolted door a few feet away! If she could have seen that listening face behind 1t. as her clear tones fell. grow instinct with recognition, amazement and evil suspicion-a look that her last word swept into sickly gray terror! If she could have heard the groan from the wretched man beyond!
 Whose murderf'
 "Dr. Moreaus."
 Jessica waited with caught breath, searching his countenance. It was told now. but he must know that she had not credited It. that flor better, for worse" she must believe in him now. 'I knew, oh, kneww she cried. You need not tell me!'
 "No," be said graveiy. "I am not the man they want. It has all come back to me-the past that had lost Such crime has no part in 1t. Jessica." he said, you have tried to save me from danger tonight. need greater serv- ice of you now. It is to ask no ques- ton. but to go at once. l cannot ex- plain why, but you must not stay here moment"
 "Oh," she cried bitterly. you don't intend to leave! You choose to face 1t, and you want to spare me. If you really want to spare me, you will go. Why, you would have no chance where they have hated you so. Prendergast was killed robbing the siuice tonight. and he lied--lied-lied He swore you did 1t. aud they will believe itr
 He put back her beseeching hands. How could he explain? Only to get her away--to gain time-to think!
 "Listen." she went on wildly. They will wait to carry him to the town can go and bring my horse here for you. There is timel You have only to send me word and will follow you to the end of the world! Only say you will go!'
 He caught at the straw. Tue expedi- ent might serve.
 "Very we'll" he said; bring him to the upper trail and wait there for me-"
 She gave a sob of relief at his &C., quiescence. ''I will hurry. hurryv' she cried and was gone. swift as swal low flight. into the darkness.
 As he re-entered the cabin the calm ness fell from Harry Sanderson as mask drops, and the latent passion sprang in its place. He crossed the room and drew the bolt for the wretch cd man who, after one swift glance at his face, groveled on his knees before him. sobered and shivering.
 For Gods sake. Harry, you won't give me up?" Hugh cried. You can't mean to do that! Why. we were in college together I'd been drinking to- night or I wouldn't have talked to you as I did"
 Harry drew his feet from the frantic hands that clasped them. Did you kill Moreau?" be asked shortly.
 ''It was an accident" moaned Hugh. ' never intended to. swear to heav- en I didn't! He bounded me, and he fried to hlppd mo I only rppant fn