Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-13
Based on the drama "a that name as
played by Walker Whiteside)
By ]. W. M,CoNAUGHY.
Copyright 1912. by tine New York Even
ing Journal Publishing Company.

woman She came 10 Tokoramo's house
today with this Kerner woman. Her lips
must be sealed at once. do not know
how much she knows, but whatever it is
It is too much
That shall he your work, my friend.
said 5oshakawa Remember, her lips
must be sealed
at any cost" agreed kobohashi, look
Ing into the old mans eyes with a steady
gaze. Joshskawa met It with a look as
steady.
AT any cost" he echoed aravely. They
ioked at each other for few moments
in silence. Then:
You know where to find her now-at
once inquired Joshakawa. The other
nodded as he slipped on his gloves
At the Varieties
The next moment he was gone Josha-
kawa dismissed him and his mission from
his mind. He knew that Tlonas friend
would never appear at the trial That
was all By what means this would be
prevented he did not care to know He
addressed himself TO Tokoramo.
Was there any one else in the house
when this occurred" he asked.
Tokoramo shook his head istlessly
only my servant he said
Did he hear anything"
THAT must be. attended to at once"
declared the old man, with energy And
he stepped over and ierked the bell pull
Scatter about the room. my friends"
he commanded in a low tone do not
appear to be holding a council. We are
just continuing our observance of the
Feast of the Little Children"
When Johann entered no one, much less
a dull German peasant would have
guessed that these men were conspiring
to cheat justice of a murderer.
Did YOU ring. sir?" asked Johann Of
his master, who barely raised his head
Getting Rid of Johann.
Come here, Johann commanded Josh
akawa in his most fatherly manner.
The servant approached.
Were you here all evening, JOHANNA"
inquired the old man.
"Yesf sir"
mo one inquired for any of us?"
mo. sir.
"Ah!" remarked Joshakawa Then
after a pause:
You like your master johanna" he
purred
Yes, yes, replied the servant begin
ming to wonder what it all meant.
You know how to serve a Japanese
gentleman"
yes, sir. l can make tea and every
thing
How much is your pay here?7
Fifty marks
HIN Fifty marks. Listen: one of
our friends, Herr Miyake here"-Cthe
young man stepped forward lis looking
for a good servant, one who would go
to Japan with him. He will pay one hun
bred and fifty marks month Would you
like to co.
"One hundred and fifty marks" eX-
claimed the astonished Johann. This was
fabulous pay for a servant
yes said Joshawaka kindly. He
realizes that it would necessarily mean
something to you to leave your native
land and he is willing to pay accord
ingly Would YOU like to go?"
Why, yes, sir Yes sir" exclaimed
Johann, eagerly Then he paused emhar-
raised and glanced at Tokoramo: But.
my master
Tokoramo waved his. hand and managed
TO say in a matter Of fact tone: Il would
not stand in the way of your advance
ment Johann You may go with him
with my best wishes"
We'll said Joshakawa as the servant
still hesitated, do you accept"
Johann came out of his sudden vision of
affluence long enough to say eagerly
Yes sir! thank you, sir. When do l
start"
AT once" said Miyake. promptly Il
must leave early in the morning"
Johann's face fell and he scratched
his head in some perplexity
AT once?" he repeated, doubtfuly,
Yes" said Miyake What is the trou
ble?"
"ioh, sir, you see, The stopped again
and blushed
what is the trouble, Johann de
manded Joshakawa. impatiently. Johann
shifted uneasily and smiled a sheepish
smile
well, YOU see, sir, there is chamber
maid he began timidly
"Oh," exclaimed Miyake You wish to
marry herr
"Yes, sir" replied Johann, gratefully
Bring her with you and you can be
married on the way or after we reach
japan. she can serve my wife.
ooh. may L." cried Johann. radiantly
Thank you, Thank YOU. sir
Miyake hastily brushed aside his thanks
and put on his hat
Nov come he commanded. I'VE
have very little time. and you must help
me pack my thisgs. You can return
later to say good bye TO your master
With last semi apologize glance at
Tokoramo Johann followed his new mas
ter out of the room. Within five minutes
they were clear of the house. It was
many months before Johann saw it again
.Toshakawa was turning his attention
IN other matters when Tokoramo sudden
~ sprang up with cry Of agony
"My friends My friends" he cried
pressing his hands to his face I can
not go-I can not. / will break down!
If they question me l will tell them l
can not! | can not"
Joshawaka gripped his arm and shook
it with savage strength.
A Verbal Whip
"Where is your manhood" he demand
cd sternIv. What of your vow to your
people? shame'
As if the words had been whip Toxic
ramo threw back his head like spir-
tied horse His figure Strengthened. The
lines of anguish vanished as if by magic
and the light of pain in his eyes died out.
THANK you, my father" he said grave
Is. but steadily, and turned TO listen to
Yamoshi. who was giving his final in
...,,tiore 10 their conpaniOnS.