The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-11

vaea vac a.s WIGS Iour rlme mas
come. The jig is-up. 1t won't be as 1t
was in New York, because We have the
proof. There lis a committee OF three
down in Rigby's Office now waiting
for me to report. II / take word to
them that you expect to san for Eu-
rope next week, never to return to
this country. all well and good 1t is
for your sons, good health, bear In
mind. If you 60. the.public may never
learn the truth about you. If you
stay, you will be nsjan before you are
week older. And. Mr.. Bansemer,
you've got to decide quick"
Bansemer looked his accuser straight
in the eye. a faint smile Of derision
touching his lips. but not his eyes.
'Mr. Harbert, the first thing you
have to learn in connection with your
patients father is that he is not a cow
ard. ! refuse to run, sir. l am limo
cent Of any intentional wrong. and
I'll stand my ground. My son will
stand beside me. too. He Is that sort.
them that Bansemer will not 60 to
Europe for his sons health. Good
day, sir!"
Nonsense, Bansemer.' exploded
exploded Harbert You know we've
got you fast enough. why be fool as
we'll as a knave? You haven't q ghost
Of a chance. I'm trying to do you a
good turn"
"a good turn7 Mr.. Harbert, l am
neither a fool nor knave. II were a
fool, I'd kill you where you stand. l
would be justified in killing the man
who represents q crowd Of blackmafl-
ers. That's what you are. sir. refuse
to pay your price. If 1 were a knave,
I'd pay It I want you to understand
one thing. I shall stand my ground
here. If you prosecute me I'll not stop
f1aying you until death ends my en-
deavors. Well see what justice can
give me in exchange for your BULLDOG
ing. will have restitution. remember
that Now, you've nothing more to say
to me. Get out"
"Sirv'
"Get QUIT"
by George, you're a wonderful bfufr-
err"
do you expect me to throw you out,
STRIP
at isn't necessary. I've had a change
Of heart In the last minute, Mr.. Banse-
mer. l withdraw my proposition. By
all that's holy. intend to go after you
now without pity. Hang your sons
feelings! You won't take my advice.
didn't give 1t as a friend, because
detest you. 1t was done in a weak
spirit Of fairness toward your son and
toward the girl he Is to marry. Now,
put them out of my consideration.
They
Get outv'
Harbert, very red in the face, slam
med the door after him and strobe an.
grily through the outer Office into the
the consultation room.
"Wen? What is it?" demanded Ban.
semer.
What did he wantT'
He invited me to go to Europe fol
an indefinite stay. 1 refused Well
fight it out, broom. We have covered
our trail better than he thinks. They
can't convict me. I'm sure Of that
They have nothing but conjectnres
and they won't 60 in court"
'I'm afraid Of him, just the same
You're bull headed about it Every
criminal thinks his tracks are covered
until it is too late to cover them prop
erly."
Course you, broom: I'm no criminal
"a slip Of the tongue on my part
Do you know who is down there IL
Rigby's ONCE with those fellowsT'
AN officer, dare say"
mo; David Cable
"Cable? Then his wife has told hin
everything. Well, I've something t.
tell too. By the Lord Harry. Elias
there will be several sensations IL
high life"
you don't mean that you'll tell al
there is to tell about the grlT
mo, that's just 1t! That is on
thing won't tell. II you tell who's
blood she has in her veins, I'll kill yo'
like a dog. But TIL see that Miss Cabl
is dropped by Chicago society inside o
a week. I'm mad, Droom-do you IN
derstand?"
HE won't love her long. was
fool to let him 60 this far-a blind
loving fool But III end it now. II
shan't marry her. He has no.
II haven't much Of a heart to boas
of. Bansemer, but beg OF you not t
do this thing. I love Graydon- II
doesn't deserve any pain or disgrace
Take my advice and leave the city
| Let me call Harbert back"
"No! They can't drive me Quit Te
ephone over and ask Graydon to sto
here on his way up this afternoon"
The opening and closing Of the QUITE
door attracted their attention. Droor
peeped forth In spite Of himself, Bar
semer started and his eyes widene
with sudden alarm. A glance Of az
prehension passed between the tw
men.
Its that Deever boy from Judg
Smiths" reported broom.
Tell him to get out" said Banseme
with a breath Of relief.
II thought it might have BEEN b
gan broom with awry grin.
NONSENSE
1T is bit too soon They haven
had time"
As broom left the room Banseme
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