The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-02-03

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but l want % be alone now"
You do look all tuckered out, EN-
ma" commented Beth.
Il am. You won't mind. win you
mother?'
Certainly not. I'm hot and sticky
myself"
"rll take you to the subway and put
you on the car" volunteered Brooks.
you needn't mind" declined Mrs
Harris. You're too disagreeable to
night. If you bring my purse from
Emma's room, Jimsy win take us
Won't you. lJimsyT
I'm still the utility man." respond
ed the complaisant Smith as Brooks
went on the Grand
While Beth was putting her mothers
hat straight Mrs. Brooks whispered tc
Smith:
TEL mother as much as told you
and then come back"
He nodded.
@Come on. folks he said as Brooks
reappeared with the purse. You know
time and the subway walt for nc
man."
Tortured by suspense. Brooks stood
watching his wife.
She had sunk on to the sofa and sal
there. still wearing her hat. the pic
ture Of WEAKNESS and sorrow.
The color came and went In bis
sunken cheeks. 1t was certain from
her attitude that her mission had fail
ed, yet he feared to learn 1t from her
lips.
She gave no indication Of intention
or desire 10 break the silence or ever
that she was aware Of his presence.
lie could hear 1t no longer.
He wouldn't do anything? It's all
up.'
The words escaped him TREMENDOUSLY
I'm despairing tone. as though they an
swered the interrogation
She did not reply. but. rising and
drawing from her bosom the paper
Captain Williams had given her. hand
ed il TO him
He took 1T hesitatingly. almost fear
fully.
For me:''
For you
As be read II the blood rushed 70
his face. ard be gave sigh Of i'm
mense relief. Joyfully he looked over
10 her. but there was no responsive
exultation. She appeared crushed. II
might have been bis death warrant.
Doubling whether he had read Il
Alright. he perused the acquittal again
with increasing exultation.
Emma. you've succeededr' he cried
This means be won't prosecute and
its all right. You made him do II
You have saved mer'
She nodded her acquiescence, and he
went TO her. trimming over with relief
and qualification. 10 take her in his
arms.
you're the best little girl that ever
happened. the pluckiest"-
Gently she pushed him from her.
.rlease don't, joe
"why. what's the matter!"
I'm sirsd-very tired"
-0f course you are" be said In a
tone Of concern and tenderness. "You
ST down there. I'll bet you had q
hard time. I know what Williams Is"
He would have led her 10 the sofa.
but again she repulsed him gently. lie
went 20 the table and took up the nc.
quitfal he had laid on II.
Found my accounts 10 be correct
re muttered. THAT means he win
have the books fixed up and nothing
vill show. Did he say much about
mer'
Not very much"
sBut bet he gave you an awful mr..
gument. Williams is not an easy mar
to get to give In. Hut here n Is IN
black and white, and be can't 20 back
on this. Did you ask him 10 put 4,
in writingT
.No..
Then be did II Of his own accord.
Wonder II be called the detectives on.
Did be say anything about themY'
NO"
But It's all clear sailing now" be
went ON, selfishly jubiIsnt, already
planning for the future. II can get
another position and better one.
There's enough money left TO give me
time 20 find one. DO you think he'll
interfere any more. EmmaY'
II don't know
"what do you tbinkf You must have
some Idea"