The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-04-29

that ABOUT uF
The detective moved closer 70 the
human prey for whom he had 90 long
and 80 patiently and, 20 far as the
government was concerned, had 20 ex-
pensively sought
Looks that way to me. Jimmy. But,
remember. back there in Albany,
told you I'd get you some day unless
you would do me q favor or two. Al.
ways remember that ] gave you a
chance to keep out of the pen and
you turned It down"
Valentine hung his head. Yes. be
would never cease to remember the al
tentative of becoming a stool pig
con-" that the detective had offered
him the alternative Of "peaching" on
old Bill Avery and going scot free.
scot free until Doyle should command
him to turn up" some other friend
and companion.
Come, Doyle. make . quick job Of
this" was his answer. You win aft
er all. I'll 60 without
The detective interrupted Valentine
by inclining his head and pointing to
one side. The ex-convict turned-to
see Rose Lane, in whose affectionats
embrace he had fingered but few
minutes before on that memorable aft
ernoon.
A deadly pallor overspread the girls
cheeks. She drew near to the two
men. her hands clasped nervously
against her heaving bosom.
"You sawr exclaimed the distracted
young assistant cashier, peerins
searchingly at the girl. and with an In
voluntary twitch of his elbow indi
eating the opened vault.
Rose nodded her head gravely, stared
at the man she had loved and then at
the threatening form Of the detective.
Valentine strobe to her. clutched
pink rose from bouquet fastened at
the girls girdle He pressed It in both
his hands.
you won't mind my having that
flower, ] know" he said brokenly. II
am going-to be gone long time-and
this want you to know and remem-
Der through the years-my love for
you-is the only clean thing ever
knew. 1t IL complete. and It viii new.
er-never end"
As he concluded he wheeled to face
the detective.
That's all. Doyle" he said in hard.
~ audible tones.
The central Office man saw the real
significance Of the situation. No one
with the slightest morsel Of intelli.
gence could doubt that the beautiful
young girl before him was suffering
as only a true woman can when the
one she loves il torn bodily from her
forever. As for >valentine-well there
must be something good In him after
all, reasoned Doyle II a girl like the
bankers daughter could venture her
whole life's happiness on the chance
Of his going straight" The detective
shifted uneasily on his feet as valen-
tine turned to him.
"Er-didn't you have an-an-en-
gagement with-er-this young ladyY'
he Queried hesitatingly.
Rose caught a ray Of encouragement
in his tones.
"Yes! Yesr' she cried. springing
forward, her cheeks now aglow with
the inspiration given by newborn
hope, land 1t was an engagement that
means my happiness, my love, my
life and his lifew She reached forth
her hands beseechingly toward Doyle.
The officer glanced quickly behind
him and around the room, making
sure that there were no other wit
nesses to his words:
'AThen"-he hesitated-"then I 0vess
'osH tsst cheat the state Of kassocAs-
setts."
Valentine grasped the arm Of his
long time foe.
you mean-you mean Just what
DoyleT' he exclaimed excitedly.
II mean that the lady needs you
more than Massachusetts, does You
had me going, all right. for, awhile
there. today. Jimmy. But Just to re-
tain your respect don't think thst
fell for that double negative photo
graph" With an abrupt Good day."
the detective swung around and dis
appeared through the door by which
he had entered-went out forever from
the life Of Jimmy Valentine.
Valentine addressed the girl with
justifiable trepidation.
"You understand" = indicating the
doorway through which Doyle had
made his exit-"you know who-what
he wasY'
Rose Lane flung herself into valen-
tines arms.
II only know love your she cried
passionately.
He held her In fervid embrace.
And knowing the truth about me
that r.
Perhaps I always knew" she whis-
pered fondly. But II woman loves
she rejects that which does not at into
her dream. but II she loves as r.
Valentine smothered her words with
his kisses. Then, raising his lips from
hers for single moment he exclaimed
In voice that rang with the deter
mination OF man who would yield his
life ere he broke bis sacred promise:
ssIs1l I'VE for you. Rose ALI for you.