Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-01-05

"I'll do ~ IN DO 90" ho cried, bring
Ing his fist down with a crash. ''ry God.
I will"
Emerson cama IN accompanied by the
two detectives Darwin eyed him IN ST.
lonee for fcw moments. hq,s flaming
in his eyes
Mr. Emenon." he said eoldly. "by
your own confession you entered this
house tonight with tho object Of steal
ing certain correspondence addressed to
mo-"
The young man interrupted him with
a frightened glance at the two officers.
you gave me your word OF honor tina,
my confession wouldn't be used against
me- no protested, hurriodly.
"woN Of honor to a thief doesn't oh.
.Ain." re.sr;od the prosecutor. Apart
from that. Mrs. Darwin has Informed me
that sis Is aoout 10 make a charge q
burglary sgainH you. She Is the only
witness and n "ou are sent 10 prison a.
q common thief YOU vii have the salts.
faction 81 knowing that she sent you
there And you" he glanced toward IN,
doorwey whore his wife stood listening
the packet IN her hand. twill have the
sstlsfsclIoa OF sending him there"
lie turned again TO Emerson and did
NOT SEQ that his wife slipped the envelope,
which had escaped his notice, into the
bosom OF her gown.
"An this apart from tho raet that th.
Federal case against you and your father
Will be pressed 10 the uttermogt--to the
uttermost." he went on. "The charge OF
burglary won, do you any god and (,
certainly won't help your companions 10
crime shall land you all behind the
bars for long term OF Imprisonment.
Bat your word" protested Emerson
Your word--given In the presence o,
this man" He pointed to Hicks. Dsr.
win waved him away. Emerson drew
himself up and looked his contempt.
TITS worth Just what thought Il
was" he said with a shrug of the
shoulders.
Take him TO the police station!' COM
manded Darwin. Wen follow later"
Emerson turned to the woman with .
grave bow
Mrs. Darwin he said, my only re-
gret for to-night's work is the annoy
ance--the anguish have caused you
Please forgive me-"
Take him away" cried Darwin. furi-
ously. And without deign.ng to glance
at the prosecutor again. Emerson fol-
lowed the detectives out OF the room.
you see" said Darwin, turning 10
Catherine, an ugly smile curling his lip,
Il believe your story and ana acting &C.
cordingly." He did not notice that her
whole attitude and expression had
changed. Now where's that letter Mr..
Cowper left here for rneT' he demanded.
II don't know" she replied calmly.
looking him squarely In the eyes. He
started and looked frightened.
You don't known he gasped incredu-
lously.
II don't know" she repeated
He started toward her excltedly.
why, | depend on this man Cow
per's confession to convict these mem
he cried. by God. you've given 1t to
HIM Answer met
Il have no answer to make"
IF you've given 1t to him they'll hri
L on him at the station" he said, re-
covering his self-possession. Now.
'lcasc dress as quickly as possible and
some with me-"
Il shall dress as quickly az possible,
'ut I am not going with you" she re.
lied in the same quiet voice. He stared
It her in rising alarm
Where are you going?" he demanded.
'Anywhere from you. I am
'olng to leave you-to-night."
Darwin saw that he had driven her
oo far. and II was time for some con-
iliation.
Catherine" he sDid slowly with the
ir of q man about 20 make noble
acriace. now that this man Is behind
he bars am willing to-in time,
nay forgive"-
Her scornful laugh cut him short.
"ForgIve" she cried bitterly. What
: there to forgive? My sympathizlng
With my friends In their mistortunes
'orgivel You'll forgive. will your"
he walked up and gazed into his face.
er eyes blazing with anger and scorn.
An! I'm sick Of your canting hypoc-
Isyl You boast that you hate evil and
wldoers. and you are far more evil
han the very worst OF the wretches
ou prosecuted You-who create the
ltfalls for them to stumble into. You'l
'rgive. will you? II I'm a bad woman,
III your forgiveness make mo a GOOD
'omanf II I am what you think I
m. l don't deserve your forgivenessi
I'm not don't need It. In any case.
don't want III"
Darwin managed to preserve an out
ardly unmoved demeanor as he stood
p under this lashIng, and when she
aused for breath. he demanded coldly:
viii you appear against this man?"