Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
By MARVIN DANA from the
Play by BAYARD WELLER.
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

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you win" Carson said, with half
laugh. He turned TO the other men
and spoke a command.
You get over by the hall door
Red. And keep your ears open every
second. Give US the Office If you hear
anything. II we're rushed, and have
to make a quick getaway, see that
Mary has the first chance. Get that,
all of you?"
As Chicago Red took up his ap-
pointed station Carson turned to Dick
Make it quick, remember"
He touched the other two and
moved back TO the wall by the fire.
place, as far as possible from the
husband and wife by the couch.
Dick spoke at once, with a hest
fancy that betrayed the depth Of his
emotion.
Don't you care for me at aIl9'' he
asked wigtfully.
The girls answer was uttered with
nervous eagerness which revealed her
own stress Of fear
NO. no, mol" she exclaimed. re-
belliOusly.
Now however. the young man had
regained some measure Of reassur-
ance.
Il know you do. Mary" he asserted,
confidently; "a little. anyway. Why,
Mary" he went on reproachfully.
cant you see that you're throwing
away everything that makes life
worth while? Don't you see that2'
There was no word from the girl
Her breast was moving convulsively
She held her face steadfastly avertsd
from the face Of her husband.
Why don't you answer me9" he
insisted
Mary's reply came with all the
coldness she could command.
THAT was not IN the bargain, %
Mary said. indifferently.
The mans voice grew tenderly win
ming, persuasive with the longing OF
a lover, persuasive with the pity OF
the righteous for the sinner.
She Fought for Self-control.
Mary, Mary" 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 control The plea
touched to the bottom Of her heart,
but she could not, would not yield.
Her words rushed forth with a bitter
ness that was the cover Of her dis
tress.
Il am what I am" she said sharp
". Il can't change Keep your prom
Use, now, and let's get out Of this"
Her assertion was disregarded as
to the inability 20 change.
You can't change" Dick went on
impetuously. Mary, haven't you ever
wanted the things that other women
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things Of life, the things worth while
They're all ready for you, now, Mary.
And what about me2" Re-
proach leaped in his tone. After all.
you've married me. Now, it's up 70
you 10 give me my chance to make
good. I've never amounted 70 much.
I've never tried much. I shall now, If
you viii have Il so, Mary, II you'N
help me. I viii come out all right
know that-sO do you, Mary. only
you must help me-"
'T help your" The exclamation
came from the girl in g note Of IN
credulous astonishment.
Yes" Dick said. simply. Il need
you, and you need me. Come away
with me"
"No, mol" was the broken refusal
There was a great grief clutching az
the soul Of this woman who had
brought vengeance 10 its full flower
She was gasping. No. no! ! mar
rled you, not because loved you, but
to repay your father the wrong he had
done me. I wouldn't let myself even
think Of you and them realized that
I had spoiled your life"
"Vo. not spoiled Il. Mary Blessed
itl We must prove that yet"
Yes, spoiled f." the wife went on
passionateIy. IF ! had understood.
If I could have dreamed that l could
ever care-Oh, Dick. I would never
have married you for anything In the
world"
But now you do realize" the young
man said quietly THE thing is done.
II we made a mistake it is for us 70
bring happiness out Of that error
"Oh, can't you seer" came the
stricken lament. I'm a tail-blrd!"
You Do Love Me "
But you love me-you DO love me.
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