Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18


clared the girl. solemnly And yet
see those little squares ~ protection
around each break Senior American"
she looked up at him soberIy, There is
one break that you have not yet reached
and the protecting square is not per
feet Ike the others"
Warren burst into his silent laugh.
81 reckon that square will do when
the time comes"
But the time is now. senor," ex-
claimed the girl. her lips less than a
foot from his ear
lie drew back a little and eyed her
through narrowed lids.
Danger Near.
She bore the keen scrutiny without a
hutter. but her great round eyes and
quick breathing told Of some sure emo
ton
Are your eyes so sharp that you
can tell the day and hour?" he asked
slowly.
Not my eyes, Senior American" She
looked fun at him with unmistakable
meaning But my earsr She caught
the sound Of footsteps in the passage
and bent over the hand again as the
Duke entered
In all my experience have seen but
one hand like yours, and that hand be-
longs 10 Don Robledo"
well, Mr.. Warren. looking into the
future 2.' inquired the Duke
Pardon, senior" Dolores swiftly
Withdrew and Warren called after her
cheerfulIy:
Good bye. senorlta. and many thanks
for your occult wisdom I'll take good
care OF that square Yes, Duke" he
added with "A bauteriug smile. land the
Immediate culture promises to be very
interesting. - dark man is to cross my
path"
"Do you believe In such foolery2"
90 like ton this occasion. For /
hope it means some one / very much
want TO meet"
II the Duke guessed who this some
one might Dee he gave NJ sign. lie
twirled ms mustache and studied the
floor. evidently In much perpleNity. "a
situation that seemed to amuse the
young man immeasurably
by the way. he went on us that
spcctor blond or a hruuette?"
The exalted kinsmau made an impa.
tent gesture. as If I'm no mood for rail-
lery. and with every appearance of grave
concern said.
MIR Warren. since the Prince is no
more, ! feel certain responsibility for
Her llighness actions, and the prospect
Of your destruction tonight on her ac-
count is most uncomfortable
The young man looked equally grave
You think ] won't come back?"
The Duke looked at him with the air
of man who is frankly doing his
duty
1T think II you 90 into that castle to.
night you take your life in your hands"
ne declared
The old whimsical smile returned to
Warreu's lips
I've got a good grip"
The Duke looked for a moment as II
he would retire that having done his
duty there was nothing for him 10 say
Then, AS if a sudden thought had struck
him.
Look here, You Americans are
shrewd traders You get a dollar for a
dollar when you bargain You are not
giving away your life for nothing Now.
what is the price,
Not very much, Warren assured
him easily. "The deal was made on a
bargain day My life happened to be a
little below par You see. and couldn't
kick much over the terms
The exalted cousin seemed relieved.
Very wou' Whatever those terms
We're, ! will assume the responsibility OF
settling with you and at the same time
release you from your unfair and out
rageous bargain
Jarvis bowed
Your ENceuency. I ann overwhelmed
by your anxiety It touches not only
the heart but the pocketbook But" he
added regretfully, the price is paid and
1 am ON the job.
81 suppose that means you are going
through with it,"
Yes"
The Duke shrugged his shoulders
.'Well. 1 never saw man so anxious
TO be killed But. as your English poet
saws Fools rush in where angels fear
10 tread
you tlatter me" Jarvis protested.
with soft-tongued irony yet. an euer.
getic fool may be of more use than an
angel with cold feet
''Weu. l am sorry for you. concluded
the Duke.
Jarvis walked up TO him. for the first
time in their acquaintance dead Sc
rious
'Nour ENoelIency." he said crispIy, -
decline your offer and your advice and
your sympathy-aud ill tell you why.
saw gambler lay down four aces once
because, as he said, The play amt nat
uraI.' You tried to have me arrested on
the steamer-you have tried TO block
me In every move have made Now
suddeny-you are deeply concerned lest
something should happen 70 prec Gus III (
tie me IN that castle. You advise me to
stay out. You even offer TO buy me off
Shall I take your advice? NO! The
play a,n't natural "
On Guard.
His ENCelleucy of Alva treubIed with
cold fury, but held himself in
CA have lutrUded into matter
which You neither understand nor app
preCiate, he said rapidly. II as YOU
say. The play seems unnatural pray do
as your gambling trIeuG-put down your
cards ana stay our Of the game"
NO. reJurto1 the young man. grim
d. I stay in the game but I'm going
TO watch the dealt