The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-13

- thy's wrist. and a menacing
d CLEAN flashed into his somber
eyes
Trusting in the false information ne
had cleaned from Davis, he had made
no EFFORT to see her for several days
thinking 10 match her cOquettish indif-
ference with a semblance OF apathy on
his own side
II had struck him tonight, though,
thst ne might as we'll see how his
strata gem was working. and so he had
dropped up, hoping TO find her ready
70 cry quits as he was. and coming un-
announced with the idea that thereby
he might be able to surprise her into
an expression Of her true feelings.
Never questioning the delusive yarn
be had so readily swallowed. he was
stu content to bid, his time If neces-
sary. bus ne was sanguine that her
yearning for him might have reached
a pitch where il would be possible TO
ring down the curtain on their farce
OF mutual unconcern-
Consequently, when he saw in con-
crete form what he deemed fiat refu-
tstion Of all Davis assertions, not only
did all his Old doubts and suspicious
OF Dorothy flame into life, but 10 them
disappointment
Where did you get that?" he de-
manded. hoarsely.
are hurting me
Never mind your arm. Answer my
question Where did YOU gel ir2
learn 10 think quick Their wits ana
subtiIty of resource are their only pro
tectiou against the brutal men with
whom they come IN contact.
oh, YOU mean nay necklace. she
lifted her free hand. and unclasping
the diamonds from about her throat
tossed them carelessly on the table.
why. down on sixth avenue the other
cav Looks pretty good. doesn't it,
when the light shines on IL right
Then. as she glanced up INTO ms DARK,
scOWling face, her eyes "ldened and
she broke into a ripple OF teasing neT-
aOh. Jack" she laughed Il really
believe YOU think the thing rs real
Yes sir. that's IL, YOU think the stones
are real and You're jealous because
sou imagine some chappie gave them
10 me.
she picked NO tho strand of brili8uts
again and 5auEled IL from her finger,
don't yoU know that "a real necklace
like this would cost twenty rs. mag
De- faITfT thousand dollars Little Dot
sic has H0. such generous EfnlutH
frnHos as That. worse lueS' ] only Wish
iIe Snatracd the necklace away from
her and held il ro the light eEaminine
tt closely. then DC turned and eyed her
Il behave YOU are wing 10 me"
DO vou2 Well, I'm glad of be-. May
hr i can make spec out Of TINS tnln-
con that belief Of yours Tell you what
T 10 EUr jack give me tJN ana you can
have the necklace. I think 7 paid SZse9
Tor o.. although 7 can't be sure. !
bought some hairpms and shoe Buckles
and some other Junk a. the same time,
guess ! still nave the slip here start
inc 20 TummaEo $40 the table drawer
"Nc, I haven't, either Marie must
have thrown it away But anyhow, }
am almost certain that s27.s3 was the
price They had special ON Ihem the
HIW while she was talking, and now
stepping over iD tie glass. she fastened
70 once more about her neck turning her
Dread from side o. side 10 note the effect.
frctivsiy, 81 guess I pou't Get you have
rlis after afi II it's gDOH enough 10
fooI YOU it's good enough 70 fool other
people too. and 20 gives just tlC. touch
THi- gown needed 90 GHish % off,
Iie 4aZed fascinated "a her graceful
r7avCmeuis Her beauty ndamed him
"EF Joye. hc burst out. Houy. for
rrffHf or nl- pose OF indifference. 'If
] Thought you cared two whoops about
sHe "a be only TOO glad TO buy YOU "a
smell eood Fl would do me. though
ne mutteued. dIsconsOiately. FOR even
81 You did care. YOU never Wouid show DC,
son ccnfmmdrd iceberg
wow now. Jackr She turned on
im with an admoHlshiug shake OF
the hesd. N0ne II that. How many
YOU'RE hunting for heart you've
come 10 the wrorE shop. I've none
80 give away or 10 sell FOR diamond
11fckI aces, either. ] thought ne had
thraehc8 that an out long ego, and
ttat ynu understood m good pal
a~ I've always told you. but that's IS
far 20 goes
"But, Dorothy he started TO
protest
"No. Jack She raised her hand.
TITS no nse going into an that again,
in doesn't do q biz Of good. and only
ends up bv making won pecvish.'
come on. jumping lightly on
chair, and reaching up into the ward
robe for her hat. take me ont some
where and see II you cant set rid
!