Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-11
Copyright. 1904. by Edward J. Clcde,
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT

TO-DAY'S ENT.
His temperament linked the artis-
tic and criminal faculties in sinister
| combination, and he soon recovered
his domination in guilty partner
ship 1t must have been the instinct
Of the pickpocket that led him to ap-
propriate Philips watch, with its
| quaint shoelace attachment, before
| he touched any other article.
| Queer thing" he commented "A
| rich man might afford a better time
| keeper. But there's no accounting
/ for tastes"
Mason satiated and stupefed,
! obeyed his instructions like a minis
| t. ring ghoul. They undressed Philip
| wholly. and Grenier rapidly denud-
! ing himself of his boots and outer
| clothing, donned these portions Of the
| victims attire.
Then the paint tubes and the other
| accessories of an actors makeup
were produced. Grenier facing a mir
! ror placed on a table close to Philip
began TO remodel his own plastic
| features in close similitude to those
| OF the unconscious man. He was
\ greatly assisted by the fact that in
| general contour they were not strib-
ingly different.
Philips face was OF g. fne, classical
type; Grenier, whose nose, mouth
and chin were regular and pleasing,
| found the greatest difficulty in con-
/ trolling the shifty, ferret-like express
sion OF his eyes Again, Philip had
no mustache. The only costume he
really liked to wear was his yacht
ing uniform, and here he conformed
| to the standard of the navy. The
shaver lip, OF course, was helpful to
! his imitator. All that was needed
! was an artistic eye for the chief eff
feet, combined with a skilled use OF
his materials. And herein Grenier
was an adept,
But the light was growing very un
certain
"A lamp" he said, ENORMOUSLY, for
! time sped, ana he had much to do;
/ bring a lamp quickly"
Mason went toward the front
| kitchen. Grenier did not care about
| being left alone. face to face with the
| pallld and naked form in the chair
| but he set his teeth and repressed the
tendency to rush after his confeder-
! ate.
The latter, in returning, halted an
instant
'Hello!" he cried. Here's his hat"
After placing the lamp on the ia
/ bic beside the mirror, he went back
/ to the passage.
| Grenier was so busy with the max
| ing up process that he did not no
| tice what his companion was doing.
| His bent form showed the light, and
| Mason placed the hat carelessly on a
| chair. He CHANGED to hold 1t by an
| uninjured part of the rim. and never
thought of examining 1t.
At last Grenier declared himself
1 satisfied.
What do you think Of the result ~
he demanded, facing about so that
the other could see both Arson and
himself.
First rate II would deceive his
mother"
A terrific rat-tat sounded on the
outer door
direct summons to the Internal
regions could not have startled both
men more thoroughly. Grenier, with
the protecting makeup on forehead
and cheeks. only showed his terror
/ In his glistening eyes and palsied
frame Mason, whom nothing could
! daunt was nevertheless speilbound
with surprise.
! What intruder was this who knock
! \
mile and half from the nearest hab-
itation. four miles from village.
What fearful chance had brought to
| their door one who thus boldly de
manded admission? Had their scheme
miscarTied at this vital moment? Had
| Arson suspected something and ar
ranged that he should be followed by
rescuers-ayengers
The Warning.
The sher agony Of fear restored
Greniers wits. He was not Grenier
now, but Philip Arson, q very shalry
and unnerved Fq1iiip Arson, It was
true, but sufficiently lifelike to choke
off doubling inquiries,
He clutched Mason's arm and
pointed a quiyering finger toward
Philip.
"Out with him! This instant! The
tide Is high"
But his facet n he Is found"
Mason reached for the life preserv-
er with HORRIBLE purpose.
mo. no. No more noise. Quick.
man. You must go to the door Only
summon me If necessary. on, quick"
He rushed to another door and
opened 1t. There was a balcony be-
yond IT, II overhung the very lip OF
/
seashore, and naught else.
Mason caught up Anson's limp form
and ran with him to the balcony.
/ with mighty swing he threw him
/ outward, clear of the cliffs edge. For
a few tTemulouS seconds they It's
! tened They thought they heard a
! splash then Mason turned coolly to
! Greenier:
rs there any blood on my coat p
II can see none. Now. the door!
Keep insidel"
with quaking heart he listened to
! Mason's heavy tread along the pas
| sage and across the kitchen. He
| clinched the back Of a chair in the
! effort to calm himself by forcible
means. Then he heard the unboltinE
! Of the door and the telegraph meg
! sengers prompt announcement:
Philip Arson, Esquire"
| Mason came TO him carrying inc
! telegram.
Grenier subsidized into the chair he
| held. This time he was FRUSTRATED.
He could scarcely open the fiimsy en-
velope.
Arlington counseIs caution. Says
there is Some mistake. Much love.
! "EVELYN."
That was all But it was good
deal. Grenier looked with ia6k-luster