The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-15
SSHE STORY yc66e OTHER THIEF

her from some gay, brilliant gathering to assist in his
purpose whatever 1t was.
Grew caught her by the shoulder and pointed INTO
the lighted room beyond maleyolence and sncorn,
triumph on his face AS she followed his outtbrn.t
hnGer with staring eyes turned my own away from
her with sudden weakness. The agony, the abicci
suffering she underwent in that moment while she
took in the before her was something no liyin,
mortal had right to look upon But her father Yas
glOating It,
Il felt what coming and was prepared for tho
rackng cry wrenched from tortured heart
Not so old Crew. 1t accelerated his plans I guess
lie grabbed her again roughly and dragged her for
ward into the room where Donct was. heard no
sound from within but I could family imagine
something Of the terrific emotion that must have
swept the unfortunate man as he looked up ut the
womans cry to find her and Crew witnesses to his
crime.
The old man the first to speak Good even
ing, he began and his voice like the biting OF
known that you in the habit OF proonginG Your
aborS so faithfully ! should have made q point OF
rewardng you suitably. There was j moment ot
silence, tense moment then I heard a dry sound
between n groan and gasp Donet essaycd TO
speak With that the storm burst. I had wondered
MT Crews cold fury of restraint. His RACES were
notorious
on top of it all You to rob me- do you? Do you
think 1 haven't watched? Do you think haven't
known Of your sneakng, miserable attempts to take
my daughter from me planning to use her ms your
shield when the crash of your abomnable debaucbcry
and criminal life camcT
And the secret drawer ch7 You don't find it-tbat
tin box You knew it there. And knew YOU
would come to steal from me- your bcnefactor the
father of the girl pretended to love. moved the
in hoy 1n boor2 I IA tI,o
just this hoping for it, praying it, the only cure
for the spell of folly YOU have about my GIRL"
Crew Is Convinced
"Oh he was having n rich old time OF it. storminr
and stamping to his hearts content. If l could have
given better attention L might have enjoyed 1t as
choice bit of invcctive but otherwise employed
and the picture of the two stricken faces before my
mental eye somewhat upset my critical faculty
"Crew hnd raced along into his second wind befor,
he seized upon the delight of pointing the moral fo
the girl My ear was quite deafened with his clamoI
when he struck this note
"'Do you see him Hclcny he shouted DO you
him7 This is the you would not give up faith In
the honorable gentleman, This is the thief
"Pardor me-" 1 said, stepping into the doorway
where the light fell full. Did hear myself referred
toY
"Donet was waving wrathfu forc6ngcr. Doael
was stlll crouchcd the floor. The girl had fallen
into a chair. The old man jerked around ut my
trance gurgled and checked dead. had revolver n
ono hand aud quite sure conveyed n most strik
ing and wicked impression my dress suit and liver
ness.
"As the three of them stared at me- Crew presenting
one Of the most ludicrous spectaces OF amaZement II
has ever been my fortune to contemplate, extended
my other arm from the folds OF my cape. heard
you speak of tin box. Mr. Crew. Is this it, 10y any
poSsbilityT asked gcnally
"Hc caught his breath; he tough old bird.
'Who-who the devil arc your he stammcred
"'Evidcntly we need Introduction L replied
YOU were discoursing just concerning some one
who was after your tin box, containing, no doubt
certain private and personal securities am he Now
7 never care to share my little affairs with any
If YOU suspect that young there went on ndi
eating Donet you l found your private
drawer before I'd been here ten minutes. If you
doubt the possibility of that just step here and how
neatly I've handled your burgiarproof wall safe.
Before Id half finished this oration delivered with
staggering emphasis there came new sparkle to The
girls eye n leck OF color "a he7 cheek. Donet mean
while took my meaning quickly enough and scrambled
to his feet
Grew looked ugly, but puzzled. Is this your part
ncrf he snecred turning to Donct L saw easil,
enough that could convince him. but 1t was no.
Crew l was playing to 1t the girl, and tce
craphed Donet to stand by me now. He underStood
and came the scratch Just one single shred of COM
fort was left to him if he could get away with the
terrible situation He would have to give her up OF
course The game made. But there was stu 4
chance to himself and the girl from this last IN
fanny She might. ut least, be convinced that be was
NOT Al thief ] could sec him brace at the thought
Giles no pal of mine. grlnned back at Crow J
was Just through with your drawer when he came IN
Understand whiskcrs this Is none OF my funeral Bul
when l get away with anything on old Jim Crew
won't stand by and some one else take the credit
IT'S damn Iiev yelled Crew, crazy with the sting
and the disappointment ] had to dnsh my gun tt '
quiet him He whlrled Donet Do you dare deny
YOU came here rob mel? he snarled. Tell the truf
and YOU have my word won't prosecute.
"Thc boy was hopeless. smaller nature wout
have crawied confessed and whimpered for pardon
But he was fighting for her. The girls soul was In be-
face as she watched him. When he spoke IL was no.
for his own sake that he repudiated the crime and
followed my lead
L know nothing of all this Mr.. Crew., he SAID
standing there, sad, dignfcd and manly for all th
hell that must have burned inside him, You are quite
right In saying that am broken man. owe Srea
deal Of money Tonight lost heavily. was prcpar
ing town, perhaps forever, and came here 20
sraghten all unfinished business. But you wrong
me to call me a thief entered to find this desk as