Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-22

Certainly not"
rs that so, Marsh He crossed
his legs and nursed an ankle
with both hands. We'll some-
body ought to lose Moxlom-.
take him out and forget to
find him again He's much too good
for this world: 1t amt natural. He's
about the only man Of his age In
Mount Hope who amt drifted into
my rooms at one time or another
I He paused and took the cigar from
between his teeth. you call him off,
Marsh, make him agree to let me
alone: amt there such a thing as
friendship in this professions of
yours ?"
Langham shook his head, and again
Gilmore's black brows met in a frown.
He made contemptuous gesture.
You're a hell of lawyer!" he
sneered.
BE careful what you say to mel
cried Langham, suddenly giving way
to the feeling of rage that until now
he had held in check
ooh. I'm careful enough. l guess
if you stop to think minute you'll
understand you got to take what |
choose to say as choose to say itw
Langham sprang to his feet shak-
ing with anger.
mo, by" he began hoarsely.
"Sit down." said Gilmore coldly
You can't afford to row with me.
anyhow. + amt going to row with
you. I'll tell you what I think of
you and what 1 expect of you, so
sit DOWN.
There was long pause. Gilmore
gazed out the window. He seemed to
watch the hurrying snowflakes with
no interest in Langham who was
still standing by his desk. with one
shaking hand resting on the back of
his chair. Presently the lawyer re-
sumed his seat and Gilmore turned
toward him.
Don't talk about my quitting here,
Marsh he said menacingly. That's
the kind of legal advice 1 won't have
from you or anyone else"
You may as well make up your
mind first as last to it," said Lang
ham, not regarding what Gilmore had
just said. Il can't keep Moxlow quiet
any longer; the sentiment of the COM
munity is against gamblers If YOU
are not a gambler, what are you?"
You mean you are going to throw
me over, you two?"
With Moxlow it is a case of bread
and butter; personally I don't care
Whom you fleece, but I've got my liv-
ing to make here in Mount Hope. too.
and | can't afford to go counter to
public opinion"
You have had some favors out of
me, Marsh
Il am not likely to forget them. you
give me no chance reioined Lang
ham bitterly.
why should I, eh?' asked Gill
more cooly He leaned back In his
chair and stared at the Ceiling above
his head. March, what was that
North was saying about me when
came down the hall?e and his
swarthy cheeks were tinged with red.
I don't recall that he was speak
ing of you"
you don't? Wen, think again. If
was about our going up to your house
tonight, wasn't it. Your wifes back,
Ell? Well, don't worry, 7 came here
partly to tell you that I had made
other arrangements for the evening"
Its just as WELL" said Langham.
DO you mean your wife wouldn't
receive me?" demanded Gilmore.
There was catch in his voice and a
pallor in his face.
81 didn't say that"
Gilmore's chair resounded noisilv
on the floor as he came to his feet.
lie strobe to the lawyers side.
Then what in hell do you say?"
he stormed.
In spite of himself Langham auailed
before the gamblers fury.
oh, keep still, Andy! What
nasty-tempered beast you arer' he
said practically.
There was pause, and Gilmore re-
sumd his chair, turning to the Win
dow to hide his emotion; then slowly
his scowling glance came back to
Langham.
He said I was common card
sharp, eh?" Langham knew that he
spoke Of North. Damn him! What
does he call HIMSELF" He threw the
stub of his cigar from him across
the room. Marsh. what does your
wife know about me?" And again
there was the catch to his voice.
Langham looked at him in aston
ishment
"Know about you-my wife-noth-
ing" he said slowly.
! 81 suppose she's heard my name?"
inquired the gambler.
| mo doubt"
Thinks l rob you at cards. eh?"
/ But Langham made no answer to
this. Thinks / take your money
away from YOU" continued the gam
bier. And it's your game to let her
think that! 1 wonder what she'd
think il she knew the account stood
| the other way about? I've been a
| handy sort of friend, haven't T.
| Marsh? The sort you could use
and you have used me up to the
limit I've been good enough to bor-
row money from, but not good enough
to take home
"Oh, come. Andy, what's the use,'
your feelings are hurt"
Its time you and / had settle
ment, Marsh. / want you to take
up those notes of yours"
II haven't the money!" said Lang
ham.
well. can't wait on you any
longer"
st don't see but that your have
to- retorted Langham.
I'm going to offer a few induce
ments for haste, Marsh. I'm going to
make you see that it's worth your
while to find that money for me
quick-understand? You owe me
about two thousand dollars; are you
fixed to turn it in by the end of the
month";"
The gambler bit off the end of q
frnnh aiernr. and hnId mon, O =,