Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1913-07-12

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forced. I heard one Of the men step
to the edge Of the porch and whistle
softly. A second later the answering
tread Of soft footsteps sounded on the
porch. A few words. The door closed.
All was STILL"
The music Of the cafe had faded for
me. too. now. Only the woman's face
was before me. the face that was
echoing the tense agony Of that mo.
ment Of the past. My cigarette burned
my fingers; dropped It to the tray
almost unconsciously. My eyes were
straight ahead.
"And then" I prompted.
The diamond pendant seemed to
have planted it, rays in her eyes.
They were swapping electrically.
Them" She laughed bit queerly.
"Then I prayed again. knew . thief
had been placed to watch just within
the door; I knew there was one
shadow which might aid me-but
that the nrst wrong step would bring
the watching man laundering upon me-
I knew the child In my arms might be
aroused by my nrst movement and
that she might cry. I knew that my
woman's heart was Quailing. that It
was crying out to me to remain
where I at least stood q chance Of
safety-and I knew I must fight that
impulse down. Something warm
ooursed it, tiny way on my chin. I
had bitten my lips to bleeding. Some.
thing cold gripping my heart, some.
thing steel was seemingly binding ny
brain into dumb. helpless lack Of
thought. I shuddered. Then, like one
plunging into IN ICY sea, I stepped
forward.
"step by step made my slow way
down In the shadow. No word came
from behind, NO sound. I had passed
the first watcher. I turned quickly to
the blind side Of the building and
crept along the fence. knew II was
impossible to retreat by the front
way, for there would be . watcher
there also. somewhere In dark cor
ner. One BY one I felt the panels Of
the fence. Lower and lower my
heart sank. Then. suddenly II leaped
I had found loose board.
"A vacant lot was before me
Crouching low. stumbling. my dress
catching and pulling. twigs striking
against my face, made my way
through the high weeds, shielding my
baby 40 best I could. hoping. praying
against that II would not awaken. A
light flashed before me ~ ! hurried
into an alley. Tears came to my eyes
and yet I laughed. laughed with al
the nervousness. all the anguish Of 70
lief that Q woman could know. I saw
the sign ahead:
POLICE STATION"
1.-THE old desk sergeant started %
entered. my hair flying. my eyes wild
A patrolman attempted to stop me.
pushed him out Of the way.
"'Quick!' I gasped. Sergeant, get
every man you can and como will
met
HE looked at me a. though he DO
Meved me crazy. He did not move
rushed to him. seised him BY thu
coat sleeve.
"'Quick!' I urged again. There arr
. set Of thieves In Q dat not two
blocks from here. You've got time Il
surround the place and get every ont
Of them. They think they're safe
they've got two watchers, but I know
where they are. saw them get int
tho plaoe-won't you come--cau't vol
see the need to hurry-sergeant
Cant you
There was no need of further plead
Ing. The sergeant was already OF
the way to the door, Three patrolmel
had sprung to their feet and were
following him. I saw the TALLER ant
hurried to him.
"'Hold the baby commanded. ant
laughed somewhat Historically at hi
surprised face. Then ! whirled ant
was gone to join the sergeant.
"A half hour later six shadow!
forms skunk forth from the side o
the nat building. There was q hal
glitter 40 four revolvers were pointe'
ahead. . sharp command. . shot a
one Of the men attempted to run. ant
then the hands Of the gang OF robber
went into the air. With the capitula
ton there came frightened little CRY