The Washington times., 1913-10-08
PART II-(Continued).

PAkI ll-lContlnueQp.
r(~ H, Mr.. Andrew gasped the
~ girl in Mortified whisper
staring at him as at a
stranger.
You didn't know that" Her hus-
band turned to her swiftly.
When he addressed himself to his op-
ponent he was calm again and seemed
TO have gained a new strength.
Then-what is your purpose?" he in
quired.
Mr.. Andrews face suddenly under
went hard change.
During your early career, Mr.. ain
wright" he said sternly, you ex-
hausted every means to further your
political ambitions. Many times II
meant misfortune for others. For my
brother 1t meant-death. And now, in
the very moment Of your success, 1 am
which you sacrificed him.
You mean?' said Mr.. Wainwright
tncredulously.
Your public careerr'
The other laughed unaffectedly.
..r Nonsensei" he exclaimed.
Tomorrow will witness your retire
ment from public life forever" de-
caared Mr.. Andrew in the voice Of one
pronouncing sentence
You're positively crazy" retorted
Es
Forever" repeated his opponent
Come, come, Mr.. Wainwright" he
added, with impatient scorn, when chis
little story is published abroad, do you
suppose the people of this State will
have you-you, dupe and a laughing
Stockton their GoYernorg' He laughed
a short grating laugh.
Andrew gives him until 5 clock, the
hour his brother met his death in the
electric chair, for Wainwright to do
w a G hul lA
AT 5. O'clock, Mr. Wainwright, at s."
salo Mr.. Andrews, as he left Lucene
and her husband in the room together.
Wainwright has a plan to Illustrate
andrew; He has Lucene call up Ia
Pary j. Then he calls. Marshall and
tells him to wake up the Blounts and
bring them to him.
Lucene gets the number and an
nounces: He says he'll come right
away"
The Blounts are headed to the room
by Marshall and Freeman. They blus-
ter at the treatment given them until
their criminal records are told them
They weaken then and promise to do
will not prosecute them
You must stand by me this night"
SAID Mr.: Wainwright gravely.
You bet We will" declared Mr..
Blount
Against him." added the LAWYER
shiver and an audible breath ran
through his audience.
Him?," echoed Mrs. Blount.
~. mean the man who brought you
The look of eagerness and hope in
their faces gave way TO one of terror
and depair. and Mr.. Wainwright mar
yelled AT the tremendous power of the
kank among thieves.
well, he said, curtly
Mr.. Blount looked far from easy as
he took the question to himself.
blously.
"A gentleman will soon be here
whom, / believe, you have all met. In
his presence you will continue to be
what / have thought you until tonight
my Wife
That's a pipe," exclaimed Mr.. Wal
their relief
And you will substantiate when
called upon whatever / may say" con-
tinued Mr.. Wainwright
sure! agreed Mr.. Blount with en-
Sure We will" declared his SPOUSE
with feeling. Things bein' like tbev
are. I'd substantiate the devtlr'
They heard step on the stairs.
turned. and found Andrew in the room
Calmly. sardonically, he eyed the
three. one after another, until their
Siances darted fearfully in every direc-
uon but that OF the stairs, and they
shifted and fidgeted on their feet. VAIN
wright and the detective watched him
put ne did not give them even a look
Of notice until he had ACCOMPLISHED the
dlscomfture OF the crooks
an see! he said, softly, and nod
ded 10 Mr.. Wainwright as he slowly
came down the steps and stood before
MN. ramper7ng with the wftnesses7
II must be quite like old times :" Ss
went on. with soft-tOngued IRONY. Won
can almost fancy yourself district at
torney again" at
In spite Of himself and the knowIede.
nat risht and decency were on his side,
MI. wainwright WINGED slightly at the
thrust: Mr.. Andrew surveyed them
critically once more. ''eii'
HIM he observed. They seen
TO have yielded to your persuasion" "
And II they have?" inquired the
They have my sympathy"
They have my protection" was the |
Mr.. Andrews lip curled with light |
My dear. sir" he said. they will !
Andrew admits to the Blounts that he /
told Wainwright their records. ana said |
no harm had come to them We; but that
nifty.
I'm not reason with fools" he said
coldly. I'm three words I could make
you see that no one can save YOU |
from my wrath: but you have made
your own bed-now you shall lie In IL"
His glance. cold and cruel, ran over
them from head to foot, and his fig
ure stiffened with a touch of the dram
attic as he added:
Il have said it. 1.-The Master Mind"
A duivering gasp of horror burst from
the three
The Master Mind echoed Mr.,
Blount. hoarsely. ]