Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24

Oh, spare US! Have mercy! We're going
away! Well never
Carleton shook his head 1t isn't for this
"Oh, Frank hasn't done right, know the
girl interrupted him. He has tricked me into
helping him-more than once. But the MONEY
he took from the safe at our house was mine,
not my fathers, only father wouldn't give it to
me. He hasn't treated Frank right. He lost
lot of money for Frank in land speculation.
Frank tried to recover himself Oh l know
he didn't 60 about it the right way; but it was
all for my sake. Then, after his narrow escape
Yesterday was my birthday, and came into
little money We decided to 60 abroad; to
live there; to live honestly. Frank wanted to
do something for Morgan before we went. He
didn't know where to find him, except by keep
ing the appointment tonight. Morgan wouldn't
be helped, unless Frank robbed house. Frank
refused. Morgan got in our way. He threat
ened us. l feared Frank would yield l was
desperate. My only thought was to escape.
started the car Morgan went down. We
And now-now-" her voice broke, and the
tears poured down her cheeks.
Nathalie Mellor. what is this man to you"
Carleton demanded that you should shield
him. lie for him, steal for him. plead for him?"
He is my husband" she sobbed I'VE
have been married for six months"
Medford waited to hear no more, but went
quickly out on the platform.
Carleton cast look of pity on the girl, ig
noring the man. who stood, alternately paling
and flushing, by her SIDE Il am sorry" he
said, sorry to hear that, for more reasons
than one, and because it's out of my hands
now. It's up to Morgan. Don't you see? If
he prefers charges, holds you responsible, in his
for you to get far away, even if should keep
silent"
Frank! Frank! Say somethingl What
shall we dor" Nathalie tugged at her hus-
bands arm.
But he was silent. The sangfroid that had
carried him successfully through many desper-
ate emergencies had deserted him.
Carleton pondered a moment. You shall
have one more chance" he said. Come this
way. Quick; for the time is shortl''
They followed him to the automobile.
Look there!" he bade them.
yes? What is it you wished to show me?"
asked Lessing, with suggestion of his wonted
assurance, as he peered uncertainty into the
darkness of the tonneau.
FOR answer Eleanor Marshall raised the pro-
tecting corner of her cape from Morgans
face. as he lay with his head in her lap. Leasing
started back with cry of dismay. Morgan
"Yes, lookI" he rasped out Indignantly.
Look hard at your discarded tool. Frank
Lessingi 1t may be your last chance. I'm
go'ngwsoon-and SO are you, for this nights
MI OOI Say IildI! DC u1cICuul-
for my sake!" Nathalie crowded by her hus-
band and seized the mans uninjured hand in
both of hers.
At this instant the mounted officer clattered
up to the station. Medford stepped to greet
him as he leaped from his horse. lone mo-
ment,' said the young man, and engaged the
policeman in whispered conversation.
Morgan shook his head. You're best rid of
him, Miss Mellor." he said. "He ruined my
life; he'll ruin yours! He killed me; he'll
kill you'll"
mo, mol 1t was not my husband who did it!
1t was IL who started the carl who
who" She could not say the word.
That's all right-between US; but don't you
tell them" whispered Morgan. They'll not
harm you; but he must swing"
Not that not that! Don't say that!" Ma
thalie sank shuddering to her knees.
Morgan looked over her bowed shoulders
into the white face of Francis Leasing, who
stood grasping the side of the car for support
I'd rather execute my own vengeance on
you you hound!" he burst forth. I'D like to
do it my own way,-follow you about; drive
you out of every place you went; break you
down; make your life hell on earth! That
would be worth while. But 1--we got to 60
first. So-you must follow-and III not die
until I've fixed it so you dol Send for an Of
ficer Carleton. / want"
The clang of an ambulance bell broke in upon
his words.
Nathalie raised her eyes in fearful appeal
"Mr. Carleton, Miss Marshall, intercede for