The Washington herald., 1910-12-26
CHAPTER II.
Body and Soul.

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What is it Yea wan Of me?" pafil
asked, his bitter distrust OF the world
forgotten This man was sincere. but
there was something strange behind his
sincerity.
i want you 10 avenge a wrong. A bit
ter wrong. that was done me years ago.
The revenge win be more subtle and ef-
fecttve coming through a third person
than if dealt by my hand"
Paul Jarret was startled. The world
had used him badly, but he had no special
enemy, and he warred with the world az
large because there was no place for him
The past year had burned this fact into
his very soul, until. in sheer desperation.
he had resolved 10 give up the struggle.
but personal enmity was A thing IN
known TO him. and now he was asked to
be the instrument OF another mans ven
geance.
It's big thing you are asking" he
ANSWERED.
Tn prepared TO pay big price; you
VIII be rich man IL we come 10 terms. %
"a rich man." Deep down in his heart
IN spite Of the cynicism of misfortune,
there lurked a strong desire for the good
things OF this world.
The other man evidently understood
what was passing in his mind. as he said
quietly:
"Yes, a rich man; that means enjoy
ment, grand house. horses, carriages.
hunting. shooting. love. and marriage
What more can the heart Of man desire? %
Truly. what more? IL was a glorious
prospect. Paul told himself: then he real
lied that for such things a price would
have to be paid
What have TO dor he asked. won
dering what his work would be if he IN
dertOOk TO be deputy avenger for this
man.
Again John Clifford leaned toward him,
and his voice, though low, was clear and
incisive as he said:
''You win have to sell yourself body
and soul 10 me for seven years"
The young man drew back, horror in
his eyes.
Are you mad?' he asked.
Certainly not; it is you who win be
the mailman il you go out Of this room
homeless and penniless to finish the Job
/ interrupted
Paul WINGED; it seemed ages since he
had stood on London bridge; the warmth,
food, and luxury of his surroundings had
taken possession of him, and the prospect
Of again becoming a weary seeker after
work. or doing that which would write
finis 90 his life before IL had been lived.
was unbearable. and in a sudden savage
fury he turned to his companion, saying:
Are you the devil that you demand a
mans body and soulg'
John Clifford answered quietly;
If the devil is filled with a passion OF
revenge, then am he. but you Will find
me better paymaster than he is reputed
TO be. Now, what do you say? You'll
have TO serve me seven years as Jacob
served for Rachel. and at the end you
will be free man, with great riches:
but. mind, it's not a simple agreement 10
serve me You sell yourself soul and
body; and the former is to have no in
dividuality. but be dominated by me. If
your soul rebels at what your hands have
TO do, still il viii have 10 be done. You
viii only exist TO do my behests''
Il don't see much enjoyment in that"
said Paul moodily.
There will be enjoyment while you are
fulfilling my viii; you viii have wealth
friends. and what are considered the good
things Of life"
Cannot you tell me what deviltry I
shall have TO do during the seven years %
Nc; you sell yourself to obey my will.
OF necessity, it must be a bnndfold bar