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No" answered the woman, and no
task ever laid upon her had been hard
er than that. Il do love you. | will
not deny it. Every part of me re-
spends to your appeal. l should be so
happy that cannot even think of it. If
l could put my hand in your own. If |
could lay my head upon your shoul-
der, il / could feel your heart beat
against mine, if could give myself up
to you, | would be so glad, so glad
But 1t cannot be. not now
why not?' pleaded the man.
He was by her side. his arm went
around her. She did not resist ply
sically. it would have been useless.
She only laid her slender hand upon
his broad breast and threw her head
back and looked at him.
"See," she said "how helpless l am,
how weak in your hands. Every voice
in my heart bids me give way. If you
insist l. can deny you nothing. l am
helpless, alone. but 1t must not be.
| know you better than you know
yourself You will not take advantage
of affection SO unbounded. of weak
ness so pitiable."
Was 1t the wisdom of calculation. or
was 1t the wisdom of instinct by which
she chose her course? Resistance
would have been unavailing. in weak
ness was her strength.
Blessed are the meek. for they shall
inherit the earth! Yes. that was true.
She knew 1t now, If never before, and
so did he.
Slowly the man released her She
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preme, he must inexorably hold to his
ideas and his ideals, or he must inev-
itably take the woman.
How frightful was the battle that
ragged within his bosom! Sometimes
in his despair he thought that he
would have been glad if he and she
had gone down together in the dark
waters before all this came upon him.
The floods of which the heavens had
emptied themselves had borne her to
him. oh if they had only swept him
out of life with its trouble, its trials.
its anxieties, it's obligations, its impos-
sibiIities. If they had gone together!
And then he knew that he was glad
even for the torture, because he had
seen her, because he had loved her,
and because she had loved him.
He marveled at himself curiously,
and in a detached way. There was a
woman who loved him, who had con
fessed 1t boldly and innocently, there
was none to say him nay. The woman
who stood between had been dead five
years. The world knew nothing. cared
nothing; they could go out together;
he could take her, she would come. On
the impulse he turned and ran to the
door and beat upon it. Her voice bade
him enter, and he came in.
Her heart yearned to him. She was
shocked, appalled, at the torture she
saw upon his face. Had he been laid
upon the rack. and every joint pulled
from its sockets. he could not have
been more white and agonized.
Il give up" he cried. What are
honor and self respect to me? want
you. ! have put the past behind. You
love me, and l, am yours with every
fiber of my being Great God! Let
us cast aside these foolish quixotic
scruples that have kept us apart If
mans thoughts declare his guilt,
am already disloyal to the other wom-
an; deeply, entirely SO. 1 have be-
trayed her. shamed her, abandoned
her Let me have some reward for
what I have gone through. You love
me; come tc me-
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SYNOPSIS.

Enid Maitland, a frank. free and un-
spoiled young Phailadelphia girl Is taken
Robne, ,ne iain In,as Armstrong
Maiunnd's protege falls in love with her
His persistent wooinG thrills the girl, but
she hesitates. and Armstrong goes east
Enid hears the story of II mining eng,
neer, Newbold. whose wife fell on CHI gilti
compelled to shoot her to prevent her pc
ing eaten by wolves while he went Tor
help. Kirlby, the old guide who teils the
story. gives Enid n package OF letters
which he says were found on the dead
womans body. She reads the letters anu
at Klrkby's request keeps them; w hiie
tackled by a bear. which is mysteriously
shot. a storm adds TO the girls terror,
A sudden deluge transforms brook mo mo
raging torrent. which sweeps Enid INTO
gorge where she Is rescued by a noun
tain hermit after n thrilling eNperleh.e'
Campers In great confusion upon disS%T, ,'p,,,
breaks Maitland and Old kirkby so IN
search of the girl. Enid discovers that
her ankle is sprained and that she Is , un
able to walk. Her mysterious rescue y,
carries her TO his camp. Enid goes 70
sleep in the strange mans bunk. Mlntt
cooks breakfast for Enid. after ",iiun ,,r
they 20 on tour of inspection. Ihe ner
nit tells Enid of his unsuccessful atteinpt
to find the Maitland campers lie adlIits Ms
that he is also from Phlladelpma' ne
hermit falls in love with Enid Ihe tian MAJ
comes to realization of his love for her.
but naturally in that strange soutuae tne
relations of the girl and her rescuer pc
er tells of n wife he had who is dead.
and says he has sworn to ever cherish
her memory by living in solitude lie anu sal
Enid however. confess their love ior
each other. She learns that he Is the
man who killed his wife in the mountain.
Enid discovers the writer OF the let,eas s
10 Newbold's wife to have been James
Armstrong Newbold decides TO start to
the settlement for help.
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did not even then draw away from
him. She stood with her hand still on
his breast. She could feel the beating
of his heart beneath her fingers.
Il am right" she said softly. ut
kills me to deny you anything. My
hearts yearns toward you. Why should
l deny it, 1t is my glory, not my
shame"
There is nothing above love like
ours" he pleaded, wondering what
marvellous mastery she exercised that
she stopped him by hands touch, a
whispered word, faith.
No; love is life, love is God, but
even God himself is under obligations
Of righteousness. For me to come
TO you now, to marry you now, to be
your wife, would be unholy. There
would not be that perfect confidence
between us that must endure in that
revelation. Your honor and mine. your
self respect and mine. would interpose.
If l can't have you with clear con-
science, If you can't come to me in the
same way, we are better apart. AL
though 1t kills me. although life with
out you seems nothing, would rather
not live It, we are better apart. l
can't be your wife until"
Until what and until when?" de-
manded Newbold. ~.
81 don't know" said the woman, but
1 believe that somewhere, somehow,
We shall find a way out of our diff
Guilty. There is a way she said a
little incautiously. Il know it."
SHOW it to me-
mo. ! cannot"
What prevents?"
The same thing which prevents you:
honor, loyalty"
ITO a man?"
ITO a woman"
81 do not understand"
mo, but you will some day" She
smiled at him. See" she said.
through my tears 1 can smile at you'
though my heart is breaking. l know
that in Gods good time this will work
itself out"
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Il can't wait for God | want you
now" persisted the other.
Hush, don't say that" answered the
woman. for a moment laying her hand
on his lips. But | forgive you. l
know how you suffer"
The man could say nothing, do moth
ing. He stared at her a moment and
his hand went to his throat as If he
were choking.
Unworthy" he said hoarsely, "un-
worthy of the past, unworthy of the
present. unworthy of the future. May
God forgive me, | never can"
He will forgive you. never fear"
answered Enid gently.
And you?" asked her lover. 81 have
ruined your life."
NO. you have ennobled 1t. Let
nothing ever make you forget that
Wherever you are and whatever you
do, and whatever you may have been,
love you, and l shall love you to the
end. Now you must go, 1t is so late.
| can't stand any more. throw my
self on your mercy again. grow weak
er and weaker before you; as you are
man. as you are stronger, save me
from myself. If you were to take me
again In your arms" she went on
steadily, 81 know not how could drive
you back. For Gods sake. if you love
me"
That was the hardest thing he had
ever done. to turn and go out of the
room. out of her sight, and leave her
standing there with eyes shining. with
pulses throbbing, with breath coming
fast. with bosom painting. Once more.
and at touch she might have yielded!
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CHAPTER XIX.
The Challenge of the Range.


Mr.. James Arm mstrong sat at his
desk before the west window in his
private room in one of the tallest
buildings in Denver. His suite of of
fees was situated on one of the top
floors. and from it he had a clear and
unobstructed view OF the mighty
range over the intervening house tops
and other buildings. The earth was
covered with snow. 1t had fallen stead
lily through the night, but with the
dawn the air had cleared and the sun
had come out brightly, although it was
very cold
Letters. papers. documents, the de-
mands of business extensive and var
led. were left unnoticed. He sat with
his elbow on the desk, his head on his
hand. looking moodily at the range.
In the month that had elapsed since
he had received news of Enid Matt
lands disappearance he had sat often
In that way. in that place. staring at
the range, a prey to most despondent
reflections, heavy hearted and discon-
solate indeed.
After that memorable interview
with Mr.. Stephen Maitland in Phila-
delphia he had deemed it proper to
await there the arrival of Mr.. Rob
ert Maitland. A brief interview with
that distracted gentleman had put
him in possession of all the facts in
the case. AS Robert Maitland had
said, after presentation of the tragic
story, the situation was quite hope
less. Even Armstrong reluctantly ad-
mitted that her uncle and old Kirkby
had done everything that was posi-
Bile for the rescue or discovery of
the girl.
Therefore the two Respondent gen
tlemen had shortly after returned to
their western homes. Robert Maitland
in this instance being accompanied
by his brother Stephen. The latter
never knew how much his daughter
had been to him until this evil fate
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Buoy Floated Six Years

around their persons, under their or.
dinary clothes, 1t was found neces.
sary to employ female searchers. now
no longer brought into requisltion.
One of the latter. on one occasion.
made curious discovery.
A female smuggler had had con.
structed-but not for running silk con.
traband-an india rubber dress for
wearing under her ordinary clothes.
She appeared, when this contrivance
was in operation, to be very fat
woman: in reality, she was abnormal.
ly thin. But the India rubber under.
wear was double and hollow, and the
space between the skins. so to speak,
was filled with brandy!
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BEYOND LIMIT OF PATIENCE
Uses of the Telephone Will Be Apt
to Condone MIR. 6usiman's Brief
Loss of Temper.

He was just about exasperated with
the telephone, was Mr.. Busiman.
Ten times that morning he had
tried to get on to a number, and each
time something had prevented him
from speaking. Either it was mum
ber engaged" or the person he want
ed to speak to was out, or else he
had been suddenly cut off. At last
he got through.
"Hallo!" said he. rs Mr.. X. there?"
Yes" replied a voice. DO you
want to speak to him?"
That was the last straw. Back
came the reply in icy tones:
"Oh. no. Nothing of the sort. I
merely rung up to hand him cigar!"
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Daniel and the Lions

And 1t came to pass that Daniel
was cast into the den of lions by or
der of King Darius.
Early the next morning King Darius
went to the den, rolled away the
stone, and called out: DO the lions
bite?"
Not unreasonably," replied Daniel
who was well up in the legal vernacu.
lar of the day.
Good" calculated King Darius as
he rolled back the stone. Thereupon
he went forth and proclaimed to the
multitude that the lion question had
been solved.-Puck.
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Rare Books for Harvard,

Harry Elkins Widener, who was lost
on the Titanic, had very valuable
collection Of books. and these will go
to Harvard university. His grand.
father, P. A. B. Widener. will provide
building in which the books will be
adequately housed. The collection in
cludes a first folio Shakespeare, a
copy of Shakespeare's poems in the
original binding, and what is described
as the finest collection in the world
of Robert Louis Stevenson's works,
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CHAPTER XVIII.
The strenoth OF the Weak.

Although Enid Maitland had spoken
bravely enough while he was there.
when she was alone her teart sank
into the depths as she contemplated
the dreadful and unsolvable dilemma
in which these two lovers found them
selves so unwittingly and inextricably
involved. 1t was indeed a curious and
bewildering situation. Passionate
alteration for the other rose in each
breast like the surging tide of a
mighty sea, and like that tide upon
the shore 1t broke upon conventions,
ideas, ideals and obligations intangi-
BILE to the naked eye, but as real as
those iron coasts that have withstood
the waves assaults since the worlds
morning.
The man had shaped his liii upon a
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CHAPTER xvIl-(continued). I.

CHAPTER xVli-(continued).
Nothing" said the woman. never
shrinking back an inch. facing MIN
with all the courage and daring with
which a Goddess might look upon
man. Nothing but my weakness and
your strength"
Yes, that's 1t, but do not count too
much upon the one or the other.
Great God. how can ] keep away from
you; life on the old terms is insup-
portable. must 60"
"And where?"
Anywhere, so 1t be away"
And when?"
Now"
at would be death in the snow and
In the mountains tonight. No. no.
you cannot go
We'll. tomorrow then. 1t will be
fair, can't take you with me, but
must go alone to the settlements, l
must tell your friends you are here,
alive, well. shall find men to come
back and get you. What | cannot do
alone numbers together may effect.
They can carry you over the worst of
the trails. you shall be restored to
your people, TO your world again, you
can forget me.
And do you think" asked the wo-
man, that ! could ever forget you?"
~ don't know"
And will you forget me?"
Not so long as life throbs in my
veins, and beyond"
And too" was the return.
80 be it. You won't be afraid to
stay here alone. now"
NO, not since you love me-" was
the noble answer. 81 suppose | must:
there il no other way. We could not
go on as before. And you will come
back to me as quickly as you can with
the others?"
81 shall not come back; | Will give
them the direction, they can find you
without me When say goodbye to
you tomorrow i shall be forever"
And l swear to you" asserted the
woman in quick desperation. If you
do not come back they shall have
nothing to carry from here but my
dead body"
And how will you prevent my go
ing?"
81 can't. But l will follow you on
my hands and knees in the snow until
freeze and die unless have your
promise"
You have beaten me-" said the man
hopelessly. You always do. Honor,
what is it? Pride, what is It? Self.
respect, what is it? Say the word and
am at your feet, l put the past be,
hind me"
"a don't say the word" answered the
woman bravely. white faced. pale
Tipped, but resolute. To be yours, to
have you mine, is the greatest desire
of my heart. but not in the coward s
way, not at the expense Of honor, OF
self-respect-no not that way Cour
age, my friend. God will show us the
way, and meantime good night"
u shall start in the morning"
Yes she nodded reluctantly but
knowing it had to be. but you won't
go without bidding me good bye"
NO"
Good night then" she said extend
ing her hand"
Good night" he whispered hoars
ley and refused it, backing away. "l
don't dare to take it. don't dare tc
touch you again. / love you so, my
only salvation is to keep away"
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The RiaIto,

The architect of the famous Rialto
bridge in Venice was Antonio da Pom
te. The bridge is single arch, 80
feet in length, and is exceedingly
strong and graceful. 1t is crossed by
means of ascending and descending
steps, while on the top are two ranges
Of shops, dividing the structure into
three parallel streets.
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Device of a Brandy smuggler.

To conceal dutiable goods among
free goods, in any importation, is the
prime offense against the customs
laws; yet the high rates of duty on
some articles, such as tobacco and
spirits offer great temptation to Illicit
traders, who employ all sorts OF ar
tifices to smuggle-or eVade the no.
uce of the customs officers.
When silk was dutiable women were
the chief offenders, and as they some
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Education should give the child
more capacity for doing work and
helping itself to the good things of life.
too many try to help themselves with
out performing any useful labor.
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Woman and her Win.

In how many states can women
make their wills?" I'm most of 'em
they come with it ready made. Ball
timore American
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A Puzzle.

Birds of feather flock together"
How about a rooster and crow %
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tTo BE CoNTINUED.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-02
Three Leading Parties Virtually
End Campaign and Await
Verdict of Voters.
WILSON SAYS VICTORY
WILL MEAN NEW ERA
Colonel Roosevelt Takes Fare
well Fling at the New
Jersey Governor.

Democrats, Republicans and Progress
sives closed their national campaigns
today and now await the verdict of the
voters at the polls Tuesday.
Colonel Roosevelt ended his strenu-
Gus race for the presidency by issuing
q lengthy statement in which ne bitter
ly assailed Governor Wilson for his
alleged failure to prosecute trusts oper
ating in New Jersey since he has been
governor OF that state.
Governor Wilson closes his campaign
tonight with two speeches in his home
state, New Jersey. His last important
address was at Rochester, N Y. last
night when he attacked the United
States senate as a "citadel OF the pri-
vate interests" and urged the voters to
make congress solidly Democratic, thus
restoring 1t to the people. Today he
issued a final message to the people,
assuring that Democratic victory will
mean a new era of confidence in the
nation.
The Taft campaign, which has been
marked by apathy and quietness, vir-
tually was ended by the death Of Vice
President Sherman:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-02
HOLLIS A. B0YNT0N DIES
SUDDENLY ON HONEYMOON

Hollis A Boynton. aged 20 years, died
suddenly at the Hotel Martinique, New
York early today, while on the honey
moon tour which began with his mar
riage to Mrs Lillian B. Arnold last
Wednesday morning His body viii ar
rive in Atlanta over the Southern rail-
way tomorrow and viii be buried in
Oakland cemetery on Monday.
Mr. Boynton, it IS said, had made no
will since his marriage. and under the
Georgia Jaw his wife will be sole heir
ess to his estate Of about 100000 He
had no children living. and his brother
George H. Boynton is the only imme-
diate member of his family surviving
him. though he leaves several nieces.
The romance which eliminated In
the marriage of the 70year-old retired
merchant to Mrs Arnold. widow In
her early forties, had covered several
years. He lived at Al Windsor street,
In the old residence district Of the
south side. and just around the corner,
at Orange street, lived Mrs Arnold,
daughter of The late Rev. j. NJ. Brit
tain. They lad been friends for years.
Married Last Wednesday.
Five years ago the first Mrs Boyn-
ton died. and in the past two years the
friendship between Mr.. Boynton and
Mrs. Arnold ripened into affection. Last
wednesday morning they were married
at the home of Mrs. Arnold the Rev.
J. M. Robins, of Trinity Methodist
church. conducting the ceremony while
numerous relatives were guests Inn
mediately after the ceremony, the cou-
pie left for washington and New York.
Intending to make an extended tour
after a few days stay in New York.
Mr.. Boynton had buried his first wife
and their tire sons in oakland ceme-
terry. and his body win rest beside them.
Mrs. Boynton has two children, Miss
Catherine Arnold, aged IS, and James
Arnold. aged IS. They remained in At
lanta when their mother left for her
wedding tour.
w. Il. Britain. president Of the J,
NJ. High company. and brother of Mrs.
Boynton, received telegram early to-
day from Mrs. Boynton announcing the
death OF her husband. 1t happened that
several department heads from the
High store were in New York and stop
ping at the Martinique, the same hotel
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Jackson Pleads
For Weltner Measure.

Mayor Gambler said today that there
were difficulties with both the resolu-
tons. He said he would send mes
sage to council Monday giving the rea-
sons FOR his vetoes.
In regard to Off1cel Coogler's assis-
tants, he Is opposed to appropriating
any Of next years money until next
year arrives.
He said that Mr.. Weltner's investiga-
tons might cause conflicts in certain
cases The idea Is that it might not be
best for him to have the right to inter
view some prisoners
Mr.. Weltner and Marion Jackson, also
social reformer, went before Mayor
Gambler today to plead for the measure
Mr.. Weltner said he did not want to in
terfere with cases violating the state
law and that he was certain his work
would cause no conflict with the polio.
He said he SIMPLY wanted to study the
effect of the enforcement of city ordi-
nances against drunkards and other
petty offenders.
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NOV. 6 WON'T END
ALL; 1900 ELECTIONS
FOR J. P.'S ON DECK

The idea that politics al elections
will be things Of the past for many
moons after the national election next
Tuesday is all a mistake
Secretary Of state Phil Cook is as
busy as he can be today getting things
in shape for 1900 justices or the peace
elections throughout Georgia to take
place ON Saturday, December Z.
In many counties no elections are
warmer or more strenuously contested
than these justice of the peace cleo
TONS
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in which the Boyntons were staying,
and Mr. Britain at once telegraphed
one Of these, friend of Mrs. Boynton.
to assist in every arrangement for
bringing her husbands body to At
lanta.
Mrs Boynton is a sister also OF M.
L. Britain, state superintendent Of pub
lie schools Her father, the Rev. ]. NJ.
Britain, who died a short time ago
was one Of the best known ministers in
Georgia.
Prominent Merchant and Councilman.
Hollis A. Boynton celebrated his 10th
birthday on October ~ last. For many
years me had been a prominent mer-
chant in Atlanta and for several terms
city councilman from the Second ward
but he retired from active business
about ten years ago. His estate is es-
timated at about $4,000
Mr. Boynton was born at Lumpkin,
Stewart county, Georgia, in 1842. He
was educated in the common schools
and worked in the store of his brother
until the Civil war began, when he en-
listed in the company Of cavalry or
ganized in that county and which was
assigned to the Third Georgia regiment
He was promoted from private to ser
geant major of the regiment and serv-
ed in that capacity until the end of
the war. RE took part In the capture
Of Stoneman's Raiders by Wheelers
cavalry in 1864, between Atlanta and
Macon. He was a member OF Camp A,
Wheeler's cavalry, and a charter mem
Der of Atlanta camp No. 159. United
Confederate eterans. and was a loyal
wearer of the gray and frequent at
tendant upon meetings Of the camps
and state and national reunions Cap
tain Tip" Harrison. his lifelong friend.
paid him high tribute as soldier and a
citizen today in outlining his war rec
ord and his subsequent career.
After the war Mr.. Boynton returned
TO his home and engaged in business
and after few years removed TO At
lanta. He established q wholesale gro
Gerry business with his brother, George
II. Boynton. He was prominent mem
Der Of Trinity Methodist church.
Surviving relatives are Mr.. and Mrs
George II. Boynton and two nieces, Mrs.
George Tigner and Mrs Thomas II
Daniel