Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-20

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the most villainous looking ruffian / have
ever seen in my life.
p EALLY, for the fraction of minute, l
~ was taken in. If / had never seen
Henry attempting to play low comedy
part on the stage should have been com
pletely deceived, SO good and complete
was his makeup.
When at last he broke the silence he
did so with very creditable assumption
of the husky, brutal tones in which the
criminal classes are popularity supposed to
speak. Don't say a word" he COM
manded in a hoarse undertone, or I'll
blow hole in you'll See that"
That was very ugly looking re-
volver which he was pointing at my face.
/ debated for moment whether should
let Henry know at once that l had seen
through his disguise or play out the COM
edy he had prepared for his amusement.
| decided on the latter course. l would
show Henry by my courageous demeanor
how well compared with his timid friend
Mrs. Austini
What do you want?" l demanded in
firm, unfaltering tones.
What do l want?" was the sarcastic
reioinder. ''Whatcher think? Do look
as if had come to tune the pianner?"
This was rather weak line of Henry's,
thought. He ought to have known that
my suspicion would have been aroused at
once by his unnecessary reference to his
bette noire. You'd better be careful, my
mani" said boldly. There is gentle
man in the house."
is there?" came in reproving tones
oughter to be ashamed of yourself, SEEM
hot of 1 foh
that little shrimp of husband of yours
sneakin' off to his club"
1t is wonderful what sacrifices an actor
will make for his art! Ordinarily Henry
gets most annoyed by any reference, how
ever kindly, to his lack of inches. and here
he was actually alluding to himself as
little!
We'll, what do you intend to do:"
asked, scarcely able to control my amuse-
ment at his truculent demeanor.
Il intend to put your bloomin light
out if you give me any of your ip!" was
the uncompronlising reply. First of all,
where does your husband keephis money!"
AT the bank, | presume, or in his
pocket. If you will kindly take seat till
he returns, he will be able to inform you
more accurately than | can
Henry's assumption of irritation at my
duSWcI was lCdlIy vel SICulIdOIC. oCS
III have to smash you" he said. Look
here, Maud! come here for money, and
l mean ter have it! Yours, if l can't get
your husbands. Now, then, how much
have you got?"
Il am afraid have none at all" was
my reply. But in the escritoire over
there I have my checkbook, which is al
ways at the disposal of any really deserv-
ing case. can scarcely include you in
that category, though, can II"
oh, shut your face, will your" was the
burglars irritated rejoinder. Don't jaw
so much; but tell me where the spoons isl"
The spoons" replied, are in the
dining room Shall 20 and get them?"
No you don't!" shouted the burglar,
covering me with his revolver as moved
toward the door. You stay here! Don't
think want your ole spoons, after all.
They're prob'ly only plated, anyway.
A MOTHER slip this, on Henry's part.
n He ought to have known better than
to introduce into his burglar patter the
gibes he is always leveling at my mothers
handsome wedding gift. | think he must
have realized T.. t he had been treading
on delicate grou i'd; for he suddenly be-
gan to move about the room in very
businesslike manner.
III have this" he said, picking up
cold c;oor box he bod roce;yod tho x,oor