Arizona republican., 1910-04-23

stead of giving piano lessons. you ought to have position attendant in insane asylum
 It surprising how easy he was to talk to, and how responsive he seemed. l suppose 1t because his sad condition removed us both from the ordinary level of conventionay, and made everything dif ferent. 1 couldn't think of any way to terminate the interview safely.
 Wont you play something?" he said quite ab- ruptly started; I was deathly afraid to go and sit the piano with him behind me, because l knew he liable to jump at me any minute. Still. l re- membered how potent factor music iD the treat nent of the mentally diseased didn't know what to do Then had bright idea. There alcove right at the end of the piano My eye fell upon it, and I saw my way clear smiled my very sweetest. I'll play said If you will promise to sit in the alcoye all the while. 1 tell by your face that YOU have temperament; want the inspiration of watching you as play!
 He looked at me queerly for minute.
 "FIeavens,' thought lis he going to jump now =
 But he onlv laughed
 'I will do as you request" he said. and thank you for granting to me privilege which might not have dared to ask for!
 So went to the piano. and softly the keys. I decided to play RafS Fileuse hrst, because I thought it would be likely to soothe him than anything else I knew secondly because was so ia rnliar with it that I could play 1t without watching my fingers. thus being free to concentrate my atten, ton upon my dangerous guest So there sat and gared at each other That is. | glared was faintly conscious of it at the time and realized most dis tincty afterward He didn't glare but h. looked pol a a, up. and slipped round behind the table
 1f it comes tussl,e" thought. recklessly I'll try to brain him with this brass candlestck Why didn't think of it before,
 To my relief, however, he took out a handsome watch which he looked at with expression of sur prise Then he said. "I cannot tell you, Miss Chlore how much have enjoyed meeting you feel that ought to apologize for staying long; did not req lze that it SO late am very glad that called here tonight; and it the merest accident that pened to remember that my sister had askekd to look article in of her magazines SO thought I would stop and get it. When found the key was not in its usual place. tried the door, which was you and your sister alone here, strangers in a strange land. you had better keep the door fastened while you arc in the back part of the house, or up- stairs. Now, let thank you again for quite the pIeasantest evening that have ever spent And, If I have your permission, I will call for moment to- 10 how you enjoying your experi- ment in housekeeping" He reached out his hand with smile. and I gave him mine-I had to-
 He held it for instant then, before knew what he going do he raised 1t gently and kissed IL
 Oh dearl No one had kissed my hand before, not even maniac, and if did feel so funny.
 blushed and stammered, and while was trying to think of something to do or say, he bowed politely, for all the world just like person in full possession of his faculties and went out.
 rushed up stairs and threw myself heavily on the side of the bed
 Whats the natter7" said Early grossly q thought you never coming to bed
 Get up I want you to hold my head and rub me for awhile
 What do you mean?" she said sitting up.
 Early Chlore" said impressvey, 'you have my tact and courage to thank for the fact that you have not been murdered in your bed Clarence James has escaped from the asylum, and managed to make his here his sisters and for two solid hours have been talking to him with smile my face, expect ing everv minute to have him fly at my throat!'
 How did he get in'" asked Early
 "I can't magazine" replied He probably has, in some way got hold of skeleton key though he % ae- tually had the assurance tell that he found the door unlocked, and advised me to be more careful
 q remember now" said my siser. "you did leave -f-.I rlet ing Did he act very crazy?
 Not one particer' asserted with great vehemencc
 Do you suppose he really is cra,y?. said Early
 There isn't shadow of doubt about it., re piled rucfully No male creature in his proper senses could be thoroughly agreeable! Just think He's coming back tomorrow!
 "He won't replied Early sagey. "The authorities will catch him and lock him again before that time They probably hot his trail. I felt quite certain that I should not close my eyes all night. | did sleep quite soundly. however. but the night was full of dreams. and my acquaintance hgured in all of them in strange fashion
 Edith" Early saying to me when opened my eyes I've been thinking about that dreadful affair last night and I believe ought to telegraph to Clara that he has escaped. and was here. I'm sure she would to know about it; there is no telling what may happen
 I hadn't thought of it before but could see that Early right.
 "Ill go downtown right after breakfast I said "and buy myself belt, and send the telegram And do keep the house locked and try to take care of self until get back"
  from the streescar line, and judged that if took car would eventually get downtown. l had no trouble at all in finding my way about In twenty minutes had found store and made my purchase. Then stepped into office to send the telegram.
 I expended good deal of care upon its wording for did not want to alarm Clara unnecessarily Then I reached into my handbag after my purse but it wasn't there I remembered then woman had stood very close my elbow at the counter where l paid for my belt and jostled my little as opened my shopping bag; and felt certain that she must have taken it. It great loss but I couldn't pay for sending the telegram Of course could have sent it collect. but didn't like to do that So concluded to make the best of it, and let the telegram go till afternoon. Then commenced to debate how to get home again.
 didn't even have five cents to pay my car fare and it seemed out of the question to walk SO far es pecally as knew I should get lost T guess there s nothing for it." I said, except another cab. Then can pay for it when get to the house
 Some of the cabmen in sight looked good natured and they all looked though they probably abused their horses; so, after comparing their vilainous