The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-12

Of steam out of the gauge Of 4 feFFys
boat The cars will 80 on running
whether hold the paper or somebody
else holds It."
By this time Hogan had arrived IN
an automobile. The honk Of It came
in through the open window. and they
saw II stop alongside big red ma;
chine. In the ear were Irwin aud
Harrison while Jones sat With the
chauffeur
I'm see Hegan," Daylight told Dede.
There's no need for the rest, They
can walt in the machine.
lis he drunk?" Hogan whispered 20
Dede at the door. -
She shock her head and showed bini
in
Good morning, Larry,T was Day.
lights greeting. "sit down and rest
your feet. You sure seem to be IN 2
flutter."
II am the little Irishmsn snapped
back. "Grimshaw and Hodgkins are
going to smash II something Isn't
done quick. Why didn't you come 20
the Office? What are You going TO do
about IT,"
Nothing" Daylight drawled lazily.
Except let them smash. I'guess. I've
had no dealings with Grimshaw AMI
Hodgkins. don't owe them anything
Besides, I'm going to smash myself.
Look here, Larry. you know me. You
know when make up my mind /
mean 1t. Well, I've sure made up my
mind. I'm tired Of the whole game.
I'm letting go Of 1t as fast as I can,
and a smash is the quickest way to let
go. All you've got to do Is 10 protect
yourself and all our friends. Now YOU
listen TO me while ] tell YOU what TO /.
do. Everything is in good shape 70
do it. Nobody must get hurt. Every
body that stood by me must come
through without damage. Ali the back
wages and salaries must be paid proSs
to. All the money I've switched away
from the water company. the street
cars. and the ferries must be switched
back And yon won't get hurt your
self none Every company you got &
stock in will come through
What have you done 10 himfa He
gan snarled at Dedel
Hold on there. Larry" For the
first time Daylght's voice was sharp.
while allthe old lines Of cruelty ii hIs
face stood forth. Miss Masonals go-
ing to be my wife. and while I don't
mind your talking to. hersii you want
you've got to use different tone oe
voice or you'll be heading icF hos
pital, which will sure be al unex-
pected sort Of smash. And let mestell
you one other thing. Thlsall Is my
doing. She says I'm crazy, too
Dede stepped forward where she
confronted the two men.
Wait" she said, ~ want Is say
something Elan, II you do this IN
sane thing, won't marry. you. ] refuse
10 marry you
Hogan, In spite OF his misery, gave
her a quick. grateful look
"T'll take my chance on that Day.
light said. "And now larry you'd
better be going. I'Il.be at the hotei ID !
little while, and since I'm not 90
ing to step into the ONCE again. bring
all papers to sign and the rest over
TO my rooms. And you can getme on
the phone there any time. This
smash is going through. sayyeef I'm
quit and done"
He turned to Dede as soon as He
gan was gone, and took her ~ tIe
hand.
"And now, little woman. you needn't
come to the once any more. Consider
yourself discharged
''I'd cry n thought Il would DO any
good, she threatened
I'm which case reckon I'D have to
hold you In my arms some more and
sort OF soothe you down, Ne tlifoaten-
ed back
= no BE- Continually
cahada nature Induces ln