The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-12

Dick Glider Throttled by Chicago Red.
on his own behalf came to him For
opportunity given of fate to him for
mastery.
You're in my hands now SO are
these men as well. Unless you do as
J say. Mary. III Jail every one OF
them"
who's this. anyhow" Chicago Red
demanded.
I'm her husband Dick answered
who are you?"
Don't speak any of you" Mary di.
rected. you mustn't let him hear
your voices"
Dick was exasperated by this per-
siStent Identification of herself with
these criminals in his fathers house.
You men back there" he cried. IF
give you my word to let every one Of
you go free and pledge myself never to
recognize one Of you .gain. will you
make Mary here listen TO me? That's
an dSh. Ndlll ~ IG" tDluulGc W
state my case. Give me that. Wbeth-
err | win or lose. you men go free. and
Ill forget everything that has happen
cd here tonight" There came a muf
fled guffaw of laughter from the big
chest of Chicago Red.
Your safety depends on me-" the
young man warned. suppose | should
call for help?"
You would only call once" Carson
said grimly. His hand went to the
noiseless weapon in his coat pocket.
Once would be quite enough"
You win," Carson said. with half
laugh. He turned 10 the other men
and spoke command.
You get over by the hall door. Red.
and keep your ears open every second.
Give us the Office if you hear anything.
If we're rushed and have TO make a
quick getaway see that Mary has the
first chance. Get that. all Of your
Carson turned to Dick.
snake it quick, remember"
Dick spoke at once, with hesitaucy
that betrayed the depth of his emo
ton.
Don't you care for me at al?" he
asked wistfully.
The girls answer was uttered with
nervous eagerness. which revealed her
own stress of fear.
mo. no, no." she exclaimed.
II know you do. Mary" he asserted
confidently: "a little anyway. Why,
Mary. can't you see that you're throw
ing away everything that makes life
worth while? Don't you see that?''
There was no word from the girl.
Her breast was moving convulsively.
'>AIary. Nary he cried You've got
TO change Don't be SO hard. Give the
woman in you a chance"
The girls form became rigid as she
fought for self control.
Il am what am she said sharply
II can't change. Keep your promise
now, and let's get out of this"
You can change" Dick went on i'm
pctuously. MARY. haven't you ever
wanted the things that other women
have-shelter and care and the big
things Of life. the things worth while?
They're all ready for you now. Mary.
And what about me? After ALL you've
married me. Now, it's up TO you to
give NE my chance to make good. I've
never amounted to much. I've never
tried much. | shall. now. if you will
have it so. Mary-if you'll help ne.
will come out al right. know that;
so do you. Mary. Only you must help
me. need you. and you need me.
Come away with me"
NO. no. d married you not because
! loved you. but to repay your father
the wrong be had done me. wouldn't
let myself even think of you. and then
Il realized that | had spoiled your
life"
No. not spoiled it. Mary! Blessed
it. We must prove that yet
Yes. spoiled it the wife went on
passiouately. If had understood. if
/ could have dreamed that | could ever
care oh. Dick. ! would never have
married you for anything in the
uorlJp.