El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-28
The POwer of Thought
CBy James smith0

of a man peered out, but neither Of
the lovers noticed it. so intent were
they on each other.
I'll do any mortal thing you ask
me, darling" Phil Leslie was saying
| rapturously. and tonight shall see my
last visit to the club"
ct don't mind your going TO the
club a little bit, Phil, dear" pretty
Lois answered, and although, OF
course / know you're no saint still L
won't allow anybody to say you're
rake. But / do dislike some of the
men you are compelled to associate
with down there, Tooker for in
stance"
Precious little I see of him. her
lover interrupted. hes no chum Of
| mine"
of course not, dear. but he used
his slight acquaintance with YOU to
squeeze an invitation out of dad, and
well 1 don't trust him.
It had been on the tip of her tongue
to tell her stalWart sweetheart how
the man TOOker had mOlested her of
late. how persistently during the past
weeks he had pressed his attentions
: upon her. but. dreading Pills anger,
she Overcame the mOmentary impulse,
and was silent.
We'll, darling. must be off. The
boys are waiting for me"
You Will not stay late" Lois plead
ed. clinging more closely to him,
while the unsupported watcher
CRASHED his teeth in impOtent rage,
promise me, dear heart2"
Have I not already promised You
know, Lois, I always keep my word"
y moment latcr he was riding away,
and Lois sank down upon the old rus
tic seat, pressing her red lips to the
rose he had given her at parting sud
denly. her happy thoughts were rude
" interrupted. She felt the clasp Of
strong arms around her waist; then
before she could struggle OF cry out,
a passionate kiss was implanted upon
her trembling lips. With a choking
cry. she struggled free, and. spring1nS
TO her feet turned to look into the
evil face Of Tooker, who had crept up
You cad. You utter cadr' she
cried
The man laughed maliciously. You
refused my love. he answered,
laughed at the passion your beauty
created in my heart Now, by all
things holy and unhOly. you shall pay"
He stepped towards her, but before
he could take her in his arms again,
the terrified girl turned and fled.
dropping the flower her lover had just
given her
TOoker swore softly. Some other
time, then; I know how to watt he
muttered. Then his eyes fell upon the
flower, and STOPPING he picked il up
The flower young Leslie gave her
Here's my opportunity to avenge my
self upon the proud beauty Yes. if
don't wreck their love idyl, my names
not Mark TOOker"
Then placing the rose in his button
hole. he strOlled off in the direction
OF the town, chuckling to himself as
he thought of the misery he was plot
ting to plant in two young and loving
hearts.
Meanwhile Phil and his boon com
panions were making merry. They &C
cepted his story of coming refOrma-
ton with many sly nod and wink,
but their good wishes were genuine as
they wished both him and his pretty
bride to be the best luck and fortune.
Then the door swung open and
Tooker entered the room
Hello, boys" he cried. Hello, Les
lie" He smiled at the happy group
as though certain Of a welcome. But
before anyone could speak Phil con
fronted him with blazing eyes
where did you get that rose" he
demanded, hoarsely.
Really. Leslie. are you mad
Tooker began, but Phil interrupted
him furiOusly.
Don't try your bluff with me.
TOOker." ne cried. ct know the type
Of man you are. and knowing what
do, L feel justified in demanding an
answer to my question. Where did you
set that flower
You demand, sir" Tooker answered.
with a sneerinE laugh; by what right
do you demand2"
Because not two hours ago I gave
It to my fiancee-to Lois Scott, the
woman / love.
The woman YOU love" with a quick
movement Tooker flung the flower at
the others feet. then take il back.
want no second hand affection
Before his friends could interfere,
Phil struck the scandal mOnger a VIC
lent blow upon the mouth.
-, You shall pay for that blow, you
poor deluded fool" Tooker gasped, as
he Tseled back against the wall.
when and where you like"
The preliminaries to the inevitable
duel were soon arranged; but, unseen
oy the excited young men, one Of their
number Tom Fassett who was en-
gagged to Lois sister, Cleo, stole away
to acquaint the girl of the threatened
tragedy hoping to prevent it at all
cost
Lois grief was terrible as she lis
tened to his story, but in the midst
Of her agony of mind. she felt great
pride in the man who was about to
face death for her sake.
Give him all my love. Tom. and
this" she said, handing him the silken
scarf she wore about her shoulders
1 shall be waiting. and. should he con-
quer, tell MIN to wave the scarf and
proceed Immediately to the trysting
place"
Fassett went sadly on his mission
and left alone. Lois took her place at
the open window, sitting so that she
could watch the road along with she
prayed her lover would return. An
hour passed, tten suddenly she heard
the thunder of a horses hoofs. as a
wild rider gallOped around the bend;
then, with cry. she staggered TO her
feet. for it was-TOokcr. For a mo-
ment she swayed, then crashed heav-
lily to the floor
Two hours later Phil and Fassett
found her Lois Lois" he cried.
'Tooler wouldn't stay to face tho
music, but bolted like the cur he is.
Why. my poor child, she's tainted. Lois
Lois"
Fassett stepped forward and glanced
at the white, calm face. then ne laid
his hand very gently on her lovers !
shoulder. You may call. but she viii
not hear he said huskily: in imacf-
nation she saw you dead killed by
that scoundreIs pistol ball She viii |
never speak to you again. old man I
she has passed away, murdered b. the
power OF her own pitcous thoughts"
And looking more closely into the
beloved face, Phil Leslie knew that
what his friend said was true
TWENTY-FIVE HURT IN WRECK.
Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. 2S.-Fivc sIeep- /
ing cars and a day coach We're hurled 4
over a 90 foot embankment at Glen