The Washington times., 1909-03-11


Now, Mr.. Nelson, what are YOU soing
to do about ir?'
This did no1 seem 10 irritate him.
however lie merely looked at her and
repeated:
You're a wonder "
Betty had never been in a police sta
ton before. and she confessed to her
self that she did not feel very much at
! home in such place. The atmosphere
was anything but congenisl, and she
would have given a great deal at that
moment to find an airship waiting to
fly away with her anywhere.
She almost wished she had never
attempted TO embark upon the uncer-
tain sea OF detective work.
Nelson seemed to understand her feel
ines, for he turned TO her and said:
This is no place for you You should
never have come here. Hurry and get
away before lis too late
Betty thought that he was asssum-
ing Solicitous tone merely in an en-
deavor to enlist her sympathies in his
behalf
She determined that she would not
relent.
7 shall not leave. she said. IT'S
useless 10 try TO get rid of me-
Cant you see that it's for your
own gOod?" persisted Nelson.
mo" replied Betty. determined to
be az hard-hesrted as she could be.
I'm sorry" said Nelson, politely,
that all this had to happen"
How kind of you to say So" re-
Joined Betty, sarcasticaIly.
The policeman watched the two
with interest. he couldn't understand
the drift of their conversation.
What are we waiting here FORE
asked Betty, anxious 10 get through
with the matter.
Several persons passing in and out
stared at Der curiously and she owned
to feeling of regret that she found
herself amid such surroundings.
Just minute. miss, and wen get
into the captain"
please hurry" said Betty. ut
its late and-and l must be home"
She was growing nervous.
IAN right now" said the officer as
he conducted Nelson and Betty up
80 the desk
The captain proved to be a stern
looking individual whose very glance
frightened Betty At first. She real
ized that she was mere woman and
the big man who looked so search
ingly down into her eyes represented
the strength OF The law.
Betty wanted 10 run. but she picked
up her courage and determined TO see
the matter through 10 the finish. 1t
was too late TO back out now. Be
sides. Betty vas no coward.
Captain began the policeman. 81
arrested this man because
He did not finish his explanation Of
why he arrested Nelson. for Betty re-
IeVed him OF the matter.
You arrested him?" she exclaimed
The idea"
Then she returned the steady gaze
Of the captain.
J am the one who arrested him." she
said This officer merely escorted Us
from the automobile inside. just little
distance I've been riding around with
this man the whole afternoon waiting
for chance TO give him up
She spoke yery earnestly. Her ewes
blszed and if looks could have withered.
the policeman would have shriveled up
where ne stood
This policeman mad absolutely notn-
ing 10 10 W. In it," continued Betty He
helped US I'm here. That's all This was
my work
The Officer looked at her Indignantly
and then shook his head as II 10 init
mate that she was past his understand
ing
The hard features or the captain re-
faxed into abroad smile.
Observing this, Betty became embar-
raised and studied the floor sttentively.
Then she was surprised TO hear Mel
son say:
Shes right, captain. She did il all.
81 herself. too, We might as well give
her all the credit she deserves.
Betty looked al him and once more
thought how wonderfully attractive he
was What = deep. melodioIs voice le
had. There was something about him
which really fascinated her. WHAT a
shame that = man with such unusual
charm should be so low. so deepica bic.
There was a ring IN his voice which
made her sick at heart Tor the moment.
she wished she were anywhere else hut
IN hat police station, for. without ap-
pareutiy mesping 10 do so, Nelson
caused her 10 feel a little bit ashamed
Of herself
But why should ~ she reasoned.
This man stole my money, and 1 IN
tend tC punish him.
What is the trouble Iniss?'- asked
the captain. once more assuming mis-
Official expression.
II was not often that so attractive
and 30 young a woman entered the STA
ton. Tae captain was q man and ne
admired Inc opposite sex, quite natural
ly. He had been studying Betty as she
bluShed one instant. then looked stead
lily AZ her the next When he finished
his scrutiny in this direction he turned
his gaze on Nelson. Something about
the msu seemed 70 interest him. for he
would turn his eyes q way only 70 fix
them agaIu on Betty-s prisoner
Nelson returned his look without
GinChiu~.
He haS the ooIdness ol a Ia rdeued
criminal thought Petty
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