The Wrangell sentinel., 1910-03-03
Novenized From Eugene Walters Great Play -4o

am still Emma's husband, and it ain't because we've had tiff that we're to be at eat ard dog for the rest of our lives, I suppose"
 T haven't forgotten that you're Elm mas husband, Joe, but the matter of your rights is open to difference of construction, and I'm entitled to my own opinion. 1 do consider it perfect lv natural, however, that you should be curious about your family, and I've answered every question you've put to me except the last. I'm under prom isp not to disclose their whereabouts to anybody That's why
 "Ics. you've answered my questions. but you've confined yourself to Yes and Nc as if you were witness un- der cross examination"
 lie passed his hand over his eyes and sighed.
 It ain't like you. Jimsy," he con timed. Tt ain't like you a bit. I thought you at least wouldn't turn against me. He's a good man who never does anything wrcng."
 That's right. l guess there are more men who Go wrong and aren't found cut than thore are men who do wrong and are discovered. and I ain't in the business cf hcaying rocks at any man-certainlT not at you"
 I'm glad to hear you say that. I've been living on the level ever since. You can believe ne. Jimsy-ask the bank if my accounts ain't in order and I'm going to keep straight too. What more can I Go, except say I'm sorry? What more does anybody want me to dof'
 "Nothing. should think
 "You believe ne. JimSy?"
 "Joe, 1 believe you're speaking the truth. and l hope with all my heart and soul you'll keep right on the way you're going. And, now you know how 1 feel about il. come right out and tell me what brought you here"
 T will, then. l want to know about Emma. It's year now since she since we separated, and 1 won't stand it any longer. l want her to come back to me. 1 simply can't do witll- out her.
 He looked at Smith eXpectantly, but the phlegmatic Jimsy made no remark.
 You see them often. Do they ever speak about mel"
 'Ihey have never mentioned you i'll my presence since the night Emma left you'
 Il never believed Emma would sulk l,o+ i,o' n .ty,I- 4s, of this business as 1 am. If she ain't had enough of the old woman and that stuckup little chit of a Beth by this time I'm DO good as q guesser. know Emma. They must have baited her to death'
 Maybe. but if they have she hasn't told me about it. and she doesn't carry it writ on her countenance sos you'd notice it.
 "Jimsy, I must see her. Tell me where she is
 You can't find out from me. I'd tell you willingly enough, but she served an injunction on me ages be- fore you came here, and I'm not go- ing to put myself in contempt of court"
 Brooks jumped up and nervously knocked the ash from his cigar on to q tray.
 You've known Emma and me for over six years, Jimsy," he said. And you know all about us and how happy we were toGether-how tried to make her happy, rislied everything for her. You were always q good friend to both of Us. That's why Pm here that's why Tn going to ask you to do me favor. Will you:'
 'Jce. I'll do anything within the bounds of reason
 II knew you wouldn't refuse. I want you to see Emma alone-not with her mother and Beth around: they'd queer everything. l want you to ask her to let bygoneS be bYgones and come back 10 me. We'll begin all over again, and this time well le-in right. Tell her I'm we'll fiycd. I'm ahead of the game. I've got money by-earned and saved it-and good place. There'll be no more hard pulling like there was in the cid time. Tell her I'm more sorry than l can express for our little mis- understandings - sorry and miserable. Tell her l love her more than ever and that if she wifi see me she will understand"
 Smith nCGdCd assent.
 And. Jimsy. put in a good word for mc-plead for me-do it as if it was for yourself. Emma will listen to you