Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
The Most Exciting Serial
of the Year.
SERlALIzED
By J. w. McCONAUGHY

TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

! Every one Of these breaks IN your
lifeline means moment when you
stood elbow 70 elbow with death" de-
clared the girl, soemnly "And yet
see those little squares Of protection
! around each break? Senior American"
she looked up at him soberly, there is
one break that you have not yet reached
and the protecting square is not per-
| feet like the others"
| Warren burst into his silent laugh.
Il 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 little and eyed her
through narrowed lids.
Danger Near.
| She bore the keen scrutiny without a
autter, 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 full at him with unmistakable
meaning But my ears!" She caught
the sound Of footsteps in the passage
and bent over the hand again as the
| Duke entered.
| In all my experience l have seen but
one hand like yours, and that hand be-
| longs to Don Robledo."
We'll, Mr. Warren, looking into the
future?" inquired the Duke.
Pardon. senior" Dolores swiftly
withdrew and Warren called after her
cheerfuly:
| Good bye senorita. and many thanks
for your occult wisdom. I'll take good
care Of that square. Yes, Duke" he
added with "A bantering smile, land the
immediate culture promises to be very
interesting. - dark man is to cross my
path"
DO you believe in such foolery?"
| Il like tom this occasion For !
hope it means some one l very much
| want TO meet"
II the Duke guessed who this some
one might be he gave no sign. lie
| twirled his mustache and studied the
door. evidently in much perplexity, "a
situation that seemed to amuse the
young man immeasurably
by the way" he went on rs that
specter a blond or a brunette?"
The exalted kinsman made an impa-
tent gesture, as If in no mood for rail-
lery and with every appearance Of grave
concern said:
Mr.. Warren, since the Prince is no
more, I feel a certain responsibility for
Her Highness 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 a him with the air
Of man who is frankly doing his
duty
81 think II you 90 into that castle to-
night you take your life in your hands"
he declared
The old whimsical smile returned to
| Warren's lips
I've got good grip"
The Duke looked for moment as II
he would retire-that having done his
duty there was nothing for him to 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 price2"
Not very much" Warren assured
him easily, THE deal was made on
bargain day My life happened to be
little below par, you see, and | couldn't
kick much over the terms"
The exalted cousin seemed relieved
Very well! Whatever those terms
were, / viii assume the responsibility Of
| settling with you ana at the same time
release you from your unfair and out
rageous bargain"
Jarvis bowed
Your Excellency, I am overwhelmed
by your anxiety. 1t touches not only
the heart but the pocketbook But" he
added regrettully, the price is paid and
l am on the job"
II suppose that means you are going
through with it?'
| Yes"
The Duke shrugged his shoulders.
well. l never saw a man so anxious
to be killed. But, as your English poet
says. Fools rush in where angels fear
to tread
You fiatter me- Jarvis protested,
| with soft-tOngued irony. Yet, an ener-
getic fool may be OF more use than an
angel with cold feet"
wei. am sorry for you" concluded
the Duke
Jarvis walked up to him. for the first
time in their acquaintance dead Sc
| rious
"Your ENeepeney," he said crlsply, -
decline your offer and your advice and
/ your sympathy-and I'll tell you why.
saw gambler lay down four aces once
/ because, as he said, The play amt nat
ural.' 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
3 something should happen TO precious lit
/ tie me In that castle. You advise me to
I stay cut. You even offer 10 buy me Off
Shall : take your advice? NO! The
1 play sin't natural"
On Guard.
| His ENcellency OF Alva trembled with
a cold fury, but held himself in
You have lutrudeG into matter
which YOU neither understand nor APP
= preciate,' he said rapidly. II as YOU
Z say. the play seems unnatural pray do