Arizona republican., 1910-12-30

So that's why I've been asked here and fed up with wine and stuff, eh? " he exclaimed thickly. Well. my an swer to you is soon given. NO! I'll take bills from no man! My terms are cash on settling day--rash to pay or cash to receive. I'll have no other, |"
 Sir Richard rose also to his feet.
 MT. Masters, I beg of you to be reasonable" he said. You will do yourself no good by adopting this at titude. Facts are facts. We ha.ent got thousand pounds between us"
 I've heard that sort of tale be- fore" Masters answered, with a sheer. " Job Masters is too old bird to be caught by such chaff. I'll take my risks. gentlemen. I'll take my risks"
 He moved toward the door. No one spoke a word. The silence as he crossed the room seemed little omi- nous. He looked over his shoulder. They were all three standing in their places. looking at him. A vague sense of uneasiness disturbed his equanim- ity.
 No offense. gents" he said, and good afternoon,
 Still no reply. He reached the door and turned the handle The door was fast. He shook it-gently at first, and then violently. Suddenly he real. ized that it was locked. He turned sharply round.
 What games this?" he exclaimed, fiercely Let me outi g
 They stood in their places without movement. There was something 4ffla fn 4hnfr ell Mae. ters was fast becoming a sober man.
 Let me out of here" he exclaimed, "or I'll break the door down.
 Sir Richard Dyson came slowly to wards him. There was something in his appearance which terrified Mas ters. He raised his fist to strike the door He was a fighting man. but he felt a sudden sense of impotence.
 Mir Masters" Sir Richard said suavely, the truth is that We can. not afford to let you go-unless you agree 10 do what We have asked. You see we really have not the money or any way of raising it-and the incon- venience of being posted you have yourself very ably pointed out. Change your mind, Mir. Masters. Take those bills. We'll do our best to meet them"
 "I'H do nothing of the sort" Masters answered, striking the door fiercely with his clenched fist. "Tll have cash nothing but cashi
 There was dull. sickening thud, and the bookmaker went over like a shot rabbit. His legs twitched for a mo- ment-a little moan that was scarcely audible broke from his lips. Then he lay quite still. Sir Richard bent over him with the life-preserver still in his hand
 I've done it, ," he muttered, hoarsely. One blowi Thank Heaven. he didn't want another! His skull was as soft as pudding! Ugh,"
 He turned away. The man who lay stretched upon the floor was an ugly sight His two companions, covering over the table. were not much better. Dyson's trembling fingers went out for the brandy decanter. Half of what he poured out was spilled upon the tablecloth The rest he drank from tumbler, neat.
 It's nervous work, this, you fel- lows" he said hoarsely.
 " It's hellish. Dickinson answered. Let's have some air in the room. My God, it's closet
 He sank back into his chair, white to the lips. Dyson looked at him sharply.
 Look here" he exclaimed, "I hold you both to our bargain l was to be the one he attacked and who struck the blow-in self-defensel Remember that-it was in self-defense! I've done iti I've done my share! I hope to God I'll forget 1t some day. Andrew, you know your task Be a man, and get to work!
 Dickinson rose to his feet unstead- fly.
 Yes, he said. What was it? have forgotten for the moment but am ready"
 You must get his betting book from his pocket" Sir Richard di- rected. Then you must help Merries downstairs with him, and into the car. Merries is-to get rid of him."
 Merries shivered. His hand, too, went out for the brandy.
 TO get rid of him! he muttered. It sounds easy!"
 It is easy" Sir Richard declared. You have only to keep your nerve. and the thing is done No one will see him inside the car, in that motor ing coat and glasses. You can drive somewhere out into the country and leave him."
 Leave him." Merries repeated, trembling. Leave him-yes, !"
 Neither of the two men moved.
 must do more than my share. suppose" Sir Richard said, contemp- tuously. Come!
 They dragged the mans body on to chair, wrapped huge coat around him, tied motoring cap under his chin, fixed goggles over his eyes. Sir Richard strolled into the hall and opened the front door. He stood there for a moment. looking up and down the street. When he gave the signal they dragged him out, supported be- tween them. across the pavement, into the car. Ugh! His attitude was so natural as to be absolutely ghastly Merries started the car and sprang into the drivers seat. There were people in the Square now, but the figure re clining in the dark. cushioned interior looked perfectly natural.
 So long. Jimmy" Sir Richard called out. See you this evening""