The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-06-06

brute left in the Gladwin strain un-
doubtedly there would have been Q
sensational clash between the two men
for tho benefit OF the beautiful young
girl who. Gladwin strove to acknowl.
edge. was the helpless pawn of cir
cumstances. But the refinements Of
blood rob the physical man Of his
savage resources and impose a serious
hamper upon his primordial impulses.
Helen came into the room with the
thfef's arm about her waist while Glad
win stood dumbly at attention. his
features hardened and inscrutable.
At sight Of hts uniform and failing to
recognize him in his disguise the girl
turned pale and uttered a frightened
exclamation.
Don't be alarmed. DEAR" the man
at her side treasured her, SMILING down
upon her. this Is only officer" He
looked up with a laughing expression
OF inquiry.
Murphy. SORT" responded Gladwin,
through tightly compressed lips.
Yes" the pretender nodded quicltly.
Murphy officer Murphy. my dear.
looks after my house when I'm away.
He is one OF the city's best little watch
men and he Is going to see that every
thing is made safe and secure after
we have gone"
A shudder ran through her and she
seemed on the point OF breaking down
when the man with whom she had
chosen to elope drew her to him and
said with what had every expression Of
genuine tenderness:
There, there, dear! Calm yourself
Why. you're trembling like a leaf
There Is nothing TO DO frightened about
now"
She yielded TO his embrace and he
bent down his head to kiss her on the
lips.
Whatever he projected IN the nature
OF an enlcaring OSCILLATION was
spoiled ms Gladwin dropped the bag
to tho floor with crash.
The man looked up angrily and the
girl gave "A frightened cry.
whats the matter with you, o.f!cer?"
the thief shot at him.
Excuse me, sorr." said G1adwin, with
mock humility, turning away his head
to hide his emotions
AS the girl shrank from his arms the
thief switched his attention from Officer
GG6 and led her 20 a chair. resum!ng his
gentle tones. He pressed her to sit
down, saying:
II am just packing up some pictures.
I shan't keep you waiting long. Now.
that's good you're getting calmer.
You're all right now. aren't you?"
"Ye-es. Travers dear" she responded
with an effort. looking into his face. I
shan't break down." she went on, with
a nervous laugh. TIN stronger than I
look. I've made my mind UP to II. Tho
trouble 10 that my heart won't behave.
It's beating terr!bly--just feel it,
He was about to place his hand on
- uha dsytv
with a paroxysm of coughing. The
thief Strengthened UP and turned scowl-
ingly upon the young man.
Say. what's the matter With you. Nc
Carthy?"
Murphy. SORT" Gladwln retorted.
"Me throat tlckled me-"
WELL" returned the other sharply,
IF you would move around as told
you. your throat wouldn't tickle you.
Get something 10 pack these paintings
In. There isn't anything In this room
90 upstairs and get a trunk"
don't know where there is none,
sorr," Gladwin objected.
well, look around for one--a small
empty trunk, and be quick about It."
lie spoke with cracking emphasis.
II was thinking, sorr-snppose--the-
Enthusiastically"
carefully. because ! want you 70 UNI
derstand this-!f the trunks are full,
then empty one. DO you get my mean
/ ing, Take the fullness out Of Il. and
after you have done that and there r.
/ nothing more left IN T.. then bring Il
down here, Now DO you think you
get my idea cloarly?"
YES. sorr." sa!1 Gladw!n, dIily. feel
ing that there was no way out OF tho
situation for ire moment save 20 obey
Strive as he nigh, he could not wholly
shake On the influence OF this splendid
big animals dominating Will power.
And - n affectei him that way hs
| admit wonder at tho spell the man had
cast upon the !mpressl0nable and sent
\ rental Helen.
lie left the room with S1IisB spur
and swifily mounted tho s,sls. IN,
hisf object o. HE haste being 20 pre-
vent an sxtspdsd interview ~ bis shi
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