The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-01-27

ram 10 prouuce JTequeUt tnJufS.
the story is neither nlelodra-
matte nor sensational Its power
lies in its humonness.
To save himself from the impending
punishment OF his dishonesty he was
willing to trade the honor Of his wife
To maintain himself in the material
ease that his thieving had brought
them for few brief weeks he wanted
her to prostitute herself for money
had entreated and threatened in his
efforts to force her to do this thing
And she. driven TO desperation. had LEI
him arrange rendezvous for her with
Captain Williams in the latter's rooms
She stopped aud leaned against o
wall for support. A violent trembling
had seized her. and the street lights
were whirlilg about her.
MY Godr' she groaned. what shall
do? What shall l dog'
The Fit of faintness passed of. and
she was able 10 collect her thoughts
and consider the best course OF action
When she had undertaken to can or
Captain Williams at that hour Ii was
with no thought Of lending herself &c
her husbands hideous plan. In q
vague, hopeless way she had resolved
TO beg mercy for him. to see IL there
was not some manner In which atone
ment and restitution could be made
Now she was afraid. IL she went &c
him. how could she approach him
what could she say? What would hs
think Of her coming TO bis rooms. a.
night too? he would think. and under
the circumstances naturally think. only
one thing. And she would be complete
ly In the power Of this colossus. thi.
ogre whom she secretly feared and de
tested, who 50 often had leered hi:
uDwelcome admiration Of her when sh.
was powerless 70 resent II.
Her impulse was TO turn from the
ordeal and ~ from her husband, leav
ing him to the fate he merited. She
could 20 TO her mothers home and
await her return from the theater. She
would at least find a refuge there. But
In the morning would come the public
exposure and disgrace. No: she mug,
make the effort. whatever the cost
whatever the sacrifice.
Ten minutes later she was knocking
at Captain Williams apartment.
The door swung open. and the cap
tain stood before her.
Come right In, Mrs. Brooks" be In
vited I've been waiting for you
Il was delayed a LITTLE" she said
fimidly.
"Your husband telephoned that yos
were coming"
"yes-I know.
The words came falteringly. and sh'
stood, knowing not what TO say o.
what 10 do.
ibid you meet smithY be inquired.
"Smithy
"Your friend Jlmsy. He Just left"
NO. WHY
"Nust have passed you In the ele
vator. II does not matter. Won't yoI
sit down.
She took the chair ne advanced 70
her cloze 70 the table.
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ments"
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