The Washington times., 1911-04-07

| the awe which the president was
careful to inspire by judicious dis,
! play of force. He had trained and
faithful regnlaTs-Whom. &c e9nsrary siy 20 20
keeping them contented-and a we'll
| equipped militia. For this reason the
| Junta had been so put to IL that 1t
had in desperation gone to the
| lengths of ahducting his daughter In
| order to get a hold upon Malone.
Mrs. LorrimeT's plan now relegated
| this to the limbo of last resorts.
Norah was TO be kept in durance. to
! need not be held over the presidents
head until all else failed. And that IL
could fail was hardly conceivable.
Malone. after all. was a man Of rich,
warm blood more than man Of iron.
Upon the frailtY OF the flesh the new
conspiracy hinged. That a woman's nat
ural wit and her artificial wfles should
accomplish a hloOdless revolution was
the very essence of the scheme. And
the adveHturess was confident In the
force.
Nevertheless, she was loath to leave
the prisoners in LaZards hands. and
at LaSard's mercy. She laid upon him
Sulct injunction that they should not
;sed oe harmed @ IN her absence. He prom
lseo, but his promise was Of little
worth. pistrusting him, she had con-
trlVed plan based upon Curtice's honor,
IN n, which she felt that she might trust.
therefore had she sent for him.
Lazard, unable to contain himself in
the presence Of his enemy, was the first
to speak.
'Ah. Senior Curtice!" he laughed spite
fully. How like you the lazaret?"
IT is more wholesome than your COM
pany. dog"
You laugh in the face Of death,
senor."
Curtice made no reply.
And you it was who promised to slay
meme, Lazard."
Arthur.
The woman turned Upon the merce-
nary.
That will do. Jose" said Mr.. Arthur.
You and Joseph and Mr.. Tompkins
The devil We will" cried Tompkins.
Exactly. viii be responsible for
thIs-this young nan"
Trained to obedience, Lazard and Fet-
ter left the saloon without protest.
eye Of the leader. Abruptly he found
it; and after a moments struggle the
stronger nature conquered. The mate
yielded, and left Jimmy alone with Mr..
Arthur.
The latter quietly produced two re-
volvers and placed them upon the ia BILE +;
then, watching Jimmys face closely, re-
versed one until the butt was toward
him. The young mans face frightened.
Take that gun. senor." said Mr..
Arthur
jimmy did so without delay, and. ex-
amining, found it in perfect condition
and loaded.
Are we to hght?" he inquired cheer
for you, sir
We are not to fight. senor."
Then why-what is to prevent me
from blowing your brains out?"
Simply that under the circumstances
you can't"
You honor me, sir
Spare me your irony. I believe in
your honor"
Il don't know about that" said Jim
my doubtfully. Il have provocation-
and the temptation is great"
But you will resist
Well, then, what is it? Are you try
ing 10 bribe me, SIR"
In a way, yes"
Il warn you that you waste your
time
Let me speak. senior. Briefly, this is
the situation: the ship is now in Mis-
sissippi Sound. not far from Biloxi.
Presently we will run into a little bayou,
and take aboard a consignment of arms
for the revolutionists. l shall then leave
you"
Il shall then breathe more freely"
Jimmy interrupted.
Very well. So be it. But that is why
! give you lIie ItNOiNtI
"A suggested suicide?" asked Jimmy,
at his Wits end.
To the. contrary, you will preserve
your life with It, Mr.. Haigh Is in his
room there, very weak. but otherwise
in no danger But ! leave you in the
power Of Lazard and Tompkins. LaZard
thirsts for your death; Tompkins desires
the captains. They have given me their
word to do you no injury, but l can't
trust them. SO give you the revolver
no other purpose. and with the under
standing that YOU won't try to escape
with its aid. You will not be confined
long-only till our cause trtumphs."
Jimmy gasped With amazement: .I11sI 90
On your word Of honor, remember" !"
Positively, Mr.. Arthur, or whatever
your name is, you are most engaging
scoundrel! l begin to like you"
THAT is a great consolation to me.
Come senior. do you agree?
thank YOU heartily. To think" He
weighed the revolver in his hand, frown-
ing whimsicallly.
There are five shots here. One would
account for you, sir The report would
bring your three pals down the ladder
there. hell-bent for election-and they'd
get elected. believe me.
That leaves one bullet for. the crew"
Oilp L iio
they got here"
But you won't do it..
No" Jimmy admitted sorrowfully. Il
wont But l ought to.
..You may go now, senior.
put the Senorita Malone? Jimmy
was struck suddenly by the thought OF
"Well?" Mr.. Arthur's eyes narrowed
How is she. protected? Have you
armed her, too. sir
Verv abruptly the woman that lay
hidden beneath the man-mask called Mr..
Arthur flashed into primeval jealousy.
and Mrs. Lorrimer forgot herself. was
that shallow chit or a gin 10 stano be-
tween her and this man whom she de-
What is she to you?"
"A woman, Mr.. Arthur:
you lie. You love her!
sir! And if 1 do-what Of it?".
Merely this, that you are too late"
.'You 1nean-?'
That YOU trespass. The girl is mine.
senor." ,,.-,.,
.Mine-mine, body and soul! Mr..
Arthur cried deflantly.
Jimmy lowered his head, and his voice
was very near to. whisper When ne
spoke-a trick of his when angered.
That" he said slowly, rs deliber-
ate lie, you hound! It is cowardly
slander-none but a coward could have
conceived it. We will fight
Very coolly Curtice removed his coat.
For once the woman was frightened.
The color faded from her face and lips.
Il will not fght-' she began.
You wish to apologize?" Jimmy's face
fell