Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-14

her. 'You have some beautiful Jew
els" lie continued. pointing 10 the pile
: on the table, land this one especially"
He held up the giaut ruby which he
bad concealed in his hand.
Mrs. Sanderson put dowl her pistol
What makes you do this kind of
work. she asked. paying no attention
10 what he was saying
Gentleman Jim suddenly leaned for
ward. staring intently at the ring. His
| deep voice became strangely soft
Little girl he said. YOU don't uu.
derstand"
But can't you tell me-can't YOU ex-
plain?' pleaded the young woman. fol-
lowing the methods she had used I'm
the courts.
The burglar sat with his head In his
hands for a long time. then suddcnly
sat mp straight and held out the ruby
ring
only one other place oD this broad
earth have ! seen II ring that can be
compared with that" he said slowly.
And where was thGt?" asked Mrs.
SanderSon.
1T was hers" said Gentleman Jim
shortly.
And won't you tell me about herr"
she asked. trying to make him unbur.
den himself.
The burglar lighted another cigarette.
Three years ago" he began. Il be-
longed TO the best society In San Fran
cisco. ! fell in love with one of the
bellies of the town. and when we were
engaged | hunted all over the world for
a ring beautiful enough to express my
feelings toward her AZ last ! found
it-one nearly like this" He paused
and stared moodily at the lamp.
Then" he went on. "one day re-
ceived a note from her sending back
the ring and breaking the engagement
she said she had found that she did
not love me. and within month she
was married to one of my best friends.
| was heartbroken and crushed for |
loved her with all my soul. l dropped
from society and went to Africa. There
| fought in the British ranks. and. al
though my comrades fell around me.
| passed through every battle I'M
touched"
son softly.
When the war was over" he con
tinued. II came back and began this.
had to have excitement or | would
have gone crazy. And now 1 couldn't
stop IL j wanted to. The police are
always on NY trail" He stopped and
looked sorrowfully at his auditor
There" he said; you have my
story.
Man" she cried. Don't you under
stand that you're like piece of drift
wood floating about near shore? When
the tide comes in you have your
chance to gain foothod; If you wait
until the tide goes out you may never
have another"
Little woman" he said solemnly. 81
have tried to gain foothold."
Mrs. Sanderson ignoring his familiar
manner of speech. quietly arose and
walked to the grand piano. In II few
seconds the solemn tones OF Home.
Sweet Home" rang through the great
house. When she had finished she
turnen around.
Cad he exclaimed. THAT was
Superb-beautiful. That music did me
more good than anything have seen
or heard or felt for wears"
Look" said his CaptOr. You said
you were thrown back when you tried
to change. But do you know why? 1t
was your own fault You've gone
along I'm the world with the same feel
ing with which you enter this house
TO get what you can and if you are
detected TO shoot. If you meet the
world with kindness in your heart and
q smile on your face the world will
smile back AT Won liuf If you go
OF with the Intention co. Gghting-of
robbing-it VIII tight like Il wounded
tiger and give you as GOOD MS IL re-
ceives. And il will rob ypu of the
best in you your manhood SO why
don't you take u now start and forget
yourself in doing good jn uthcrs:"
She stopped and ioolcd at the bur
gar. He picked up book and turned
the leaves iu familiar fashion Sud
denly he smiled and marked n quo
tation with Il pencil
II never thought Of doing that" he
suddenly cried. but IN try It," He
stood mp straight ns an arrow
I'll try IT," he repeated slowly.
will you let me shake your hand and
may | 20 them
Mrs SandersOu. her heart agluU.
went with him 90 rio door
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