Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
The Brass
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she sank hack. speechless. Anisty glanc-
ed her up and down without visible emo
tion. then laughed unpleasantly-the hard
and unyielding laugh Of brute man brut-
ishly imprisoned
This silly ass. Maitland" he observed
isn't really as superfluous as he seems.
i find him quite convenience. and sup
pose that ought 10 be totted up TO his
credit. since it's because he's got the good
taste 20 resemble me Consider his
thoughtfulness in providing me this cab!
Whatd I've done without it, To tell the
truth / was quite at a loss TO frame II
I'D. how 10 win your coy consent 10 this
Rfddy elopement back there in the hall
But dear kind Mister Maitland, bless his
innocent heart fixes IT all up for me. q.
And So" concluded the criminal
with ironIc reIish-"and so I've got you,
my lady"
He looked at her in sidelong fashion,
speculative. calculating. relentless And
she bowed her head. asserting, Yes
You're dead right. little woman. Got
you Cm-mmm."
she made no reply: she could have
made none aside from raising an cutlery.
although now she was regaining some
thing OF her shattered poise, and with IL
the ability 10 accept the situation quietly.
for a little time (shs could not sness
how long she could endure the strsin),
pending an opportunity TO turn the tables
on this. her prosecutor.
what Is it." she said presently. with
some effort-"what Is il you wish with
meT'
i nave my purpose" with a grim
smile.
You will not tell me?'
You've guessed it. my lady; will not
just yet. Wait a Bit
She spurred her tagging spirit until ii
flashed defiance. Mr.. AniSfy!"
''Yes7'' ne responded with a curling lip.
cold eyes 20 hers.
Il demand
mo you don'tr' he cut her short with
a snarl You're not in . position TO de-
mand anything Maybe II would be as
well for you TO remember who you're
dealing with
''And-T'-heart sinking again
And I've been made q fool OF Just as
lang as / can stand for IT, I'm a crook
Ike yourself my lady, but with more
backbone and some pride in being at the
head OF my profession. I'm wanted in a
dozen places: I'll spend the rest Of my
days In the pen. II they ever get me.
Twice today I've been within an ace Of
being nzbbed-kindness OF you and your
Maitland. Now-Tm desperate and de-
termined. DO you connect?"
--What-2'' she asked breathlessly.
4 can make you understand, fancy.
Tonight. instead OF dropping TO the back
yard and shining over the fences TO
safety. I took the fire escape up 20 the
top hat-something a copper would never
think of-snd went through 20 the hall.
Why? Why, 70 interrupt the tender tete-
a-tsts Maitland had planned. Why again?
Because. for one thing. I've never YET
been beaten at my own game; and I'm
too old dog 20 learn new tricks. More
over. no man yet has ever laid hands on
me In anger and not regretted it." The
criminals voice fell note or two. shak-
Ing with somber passion. I'm have that
pups hide YETI he swore.
The girl tried 20 nerve herself Tit
doesn't seem TO strike you" she argued.
controlling her hysteria by sheer strength
Of purpose. that have only 70 raise my
voice TO bring all Broadway 10 my res
cue"
For by now the cab had sheered or into
that thoroughfare. and was rocking rap
IDLY south. between glittering walls Of
light. A surface car swooped down upon
them. and past making night hideous
with gong and drumming trucks, and
arowninE Anisty's response. For which
reason he chose TO repeat II. with added
Emphasis
you Try II on. my lady. and see what
happens"
she had no answer ready. and be
proceeded. after waiting mo-
ment: But you're not going to be
such a fool You have no pleasure In
the prospect OF seeing the inside OF the
Tombs. yourself: and besides. you ought
20 know me well enough to know. -
WHAT she bresthed. in spite Of her
self
Anisty folded hts arms, thrusting his
right hand beneath his coat
Maitland got only one OF my guns, "
he announced ironically. He'd got tn,
contents OF the other. only he chose &c
play the fool and into my hands Nov
guess you understznd.'-and turning