The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
Copyright, 1909
BY Dodd. Mead & Company.
Continued From Saturday,

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Even Laurie didn't believe me-
went on Miriam, 'until-well, l don't
know whether he's quite sure o il
today. We never discuss the subject
anyway. It's barely possible" she said,
flushing, that he thinks we spent the
money long ago"
There was a pause that was a trife
embarrassing to both women. Miriam
was the first to speak.
"Murgatroyd is making a name for
himself, isn't he?"
Shirley threw up her hands in indig-
nation.
.Who wouldn't, with that stolen
money to back him!' she exclaimed
fiercely.
Miriam shook her head.
Hes doing good work with it. He's
breaking up the organization-the In
side ring. I'm sure hat the effect OF
his work Is felt aver over here" And
Their she added vehemently: But his
best work will be over when ne has
succeeded in breaking Cradlebaugh's.
When he oes that"
After he downs Cradlebaug'hs," in.
~terrupted Shirley, 'if he ever does,
hope he'll down himself. That's my
wish for Billy Murgatroyd!"
.Murgatroyd is honest" protested
Miriam.
Shirley smiled a hard smile.
you mistake his motive, Miriam.
He's ENTHUSIASTICALLY ambitious
Why ever now he's planning to go tc
the Senate" declared Shirley. but she
did not add hat it was she who had
put the idea into his head. Think OF
Billy Murgatroyd's being senator! He'll
ask a billion the next time he's bought
instead of a million!" she wound up
s%cornfully.
"You forget quietly but forcibly re-
minded Miriam, that l stand up fol-
Murgatroyd."
Poor Miriam sighed Shirley to her
self, "she always was easily fooled
A moment later, she exclaimed: "A
typewriter"
II don't wonder at your surprise
said Miriam. But it Is easy<work and
l like it immensely. l work for differ.
ent people in the neighborhood," she
went on to explain. "A real estate
dealer. one or two lawyers. It's"
She broke off abruptly, for they were
interrupted by a faint whistle.
IT'S the speaking tube" said Miriam
tremblingly, but the next instant sht
was in a little dark alcove calling dowr
the tube.
Meanwhile, Shirley allowed her gaze
to wander about the apartment, moth.
ing had escaped her notice, not ever
the cooking that was going on in the
kitchen.
Somebody whistled up the tube
said Miriam, returning. but 1 couldn't
get an answer. l can't imagine who
it is"
Then, suddenly for the third time thai
afternoon the outer door opened, but
this time it was thrust open with greai
violence, and James Lawrence Chal-
Toner came into the room with the
stamp of the gutter upon him.
Shirley al dumfounded. Quickly
her mind went pack to that AFTERNOON
long ago it seemed. when he had com
home after the tragedy. Then, 1t /.
true, he was unkept, soiled, but nov
. and she asked herself whether 4
were possible that Miriam could no
see the man Is he really was. The an,
swer was Immediately Forthcoming, 70,
Miriam went over and caught him II
her embrace.
Poor Laurie, tired, aren't you
dear?" she said fondly; and then turn
ing toward the girl: Here's an ole
friend of ours-Shirley Bloodgood!'
S I see," he growled; and without
more ado he turned to Miriam and de.
manded gruffiy:
well, where's your money? I've got
to have some money right away
Miriam fumbled for an instant at he
waist. She did this more for appear
ances' sake than anything else, for sht
we'll knew that she had non to give
him. Every day she had given him
about everything she made.
Eyes, LAURIE" she faltered, yes, o.
course" And turning to Shirley, added
by way of apology for him: "Such ar
ordeal as Laurie has been through
such a strain"
Shirley was in a panic. What she
had seen was enough to make hei
heart-sick.
"Oh,1 she suddenly exclaimed, 81
have forgotten all about father! I lefl
him alone-I simply must go now. You
don't know how glad And
turning to Challoner, she held out hel
hand to him. But ignoring her com
pletely, he again said to his wife:
Miriam, where Is that money!"
Laurie Is such a business man now
Shirley said Miriam, smiling bravely
at the girl.
But the contempt which Shirley fell
for the man before her was too grea'
for words; and she merely repeated:
Yes, l must be going nowv
Hail way across the room she halted
| he3itated for q r.oment. and ther