The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-06-03

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SOMETHING GLrTrERED IN THH LIGHT As
| HE RAISED HIS ARM
wireless operator standing in the door
way. Before any one could divine his
intention he hmd sprung at Phillip.
Something glittered in the light as
he raised his arm and flashed as he
brought it down. and Kelvin dropped
to the floor. Blagg sprang for the door
to the hall. but met Sam coming in,
and Sam. seeing Philip lying upon the
floor, required no explanation. In an
instant, for the second time In their
lives, his hands were about Blagg's
throat. and he bore him to the floor
Horror stricken. Sawyer and Rensse-
laer and Zelphan and the attending
butler rushed to drag Sam away from
his victim. while Rollins turned his
attention to Phillip. 1t had all happen
ed In an instant--the stabping Of
Phillip Sans assault upon Blagg and
the piling OF the other men upon Sam
and in that instant Elsie White had
shrieked and thrown herself upon her
knees beside Phillips PROSTATE form.
"Phillip!" she cried III anguish. and
In that cry the secret Of her heart was
made known. All the pentup love that
she had felt for him and had hidden
revealed itself In that waiting call
upon his name.
Lillian Breed her face infamed with
sudden passion, leaned over the girl
and, grasping her by the shoulders,
shook her violently. discharged her
and called upon a page to have the
girl thrown into the street.
In the meantime Phillip had opened
bis eyes. and II moment later raised
himself to his elbow. feeling at his
heart.
Are you badly hurt?" asked Rollins.
mo. l think not" replied Phillip,
daZed. II think was only stunned by
the force of the blow. doubt If even
have a flesh wound" And taking Rol-
Inns hand. he rose to his feet and sat
in chair.
1t was in that moment that Rollins
saw Lillian raise her hand to strike
Elsie. and he sprung iii between Them
putting IL protecting arm around Elsies
shoulder.
Lillian laughed shrilly. 1T seems
that my clever little maid has aroused
the galIantry OF more than one of my
friends" she charged.
mo" returned Rollins calmly. ~
only love her. and I'm going to call a
cab and send her over to my mother at
the Hotel Spuyten."
The disturbance rose anew in the
group about the door. Rensselaer, and
DR.. Zelphnn had Sam on the floor on
his back. Senator Sawyer and the at
tending butler had raised Blagg to his
feet and stood with him near the door.
He was ashen white and was CULVER
ing all over His hands were ut his
throat. and he was gasping for breath.
"Send for policeman" the butler
ordered the bewildered page.
NO" interposed Kelvin. Don't do
that. Let the man 20. 1t is not good
policy to have this known"
Sawyer. painting for breath. nodded
his head vigorously. You are quite
right. Mr.. Kelvin" said he and step
ped away from Rlnge's side.
"You are letting me 80 ut your own
peril" warned Blagg. gnsping out the
words.
IF you stay it will be at yours" re-
turned Phillip and got upon his feet.
As he did SO something heavy and
metallic and bright dropped to the
floor. Blngg took step forward. stop
ped. laughed bitterly and tottered out
into the ball.
Kelvin stopped and picked up the
object that had fallen. 1t was the
aeavy paperweight dagger that Blagg
had stolen from Phillips desk year
before. Phillip held it up by its tip.
That's twice this thing has threaten
ed me-" said he. land each time 1t has
failed. think shall keep 1t as my
emblem and my taIisman."
An unusual commOtion arose in the
street. and there were loud cheers and
calls for Kelvin. He looked inquiring.
~ at Sawyer.
'It's none of my DOING" declared the
senator. you'd better show yourself
and say few words. guess
Kelvin advanced hesitatingly to the
window and held out his hand for Rol.
Inns to come with him. Before he
emerged upon the balcony he turned
and once more held UP the dagger. He
notitrd as he did SO. however, that it
] stood in the shape OF cross, and he