Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-26


little reporter on the Job, not to count myself.
and If we can't cross those crooks and beat
them we ought to be licked. The best way to
beat them is to pretend we don't suspect a
thing and let them work out their own
schemes"-- Hello come in" he called in
response to rap on the door. ooh, it's you
Barnard! How are you? I'm just having a
little talk with the boys. How are things to-
day."
He feigned an Indifferent manner
Pretty good Bill. Team all right?" asked
the president. 81 heard two Of the boys got
mixed up in barroom scrap"
Il was just warning them about that" said
Clancy These are the two Che pointed to
Kennedy and Swanson). was warning them
that lot of tough mugs IN this burg are likely
to get excited over baseball these days and ball
players ought to stick close to the hotel"
"Glad they're not much hurt" said Barnard
easily. looking at the battered athletes. How
is the pitching Staff By the way, who is
working today"
"Why?"
"Why that's what came to see about" re-
piled the president frankly. That friend OF
mine-the one spoke to you about the other
day-wants to see him pitch. I'm starting
West at noon and told him I'd ask you as a
favor. He was pretty sore because you didn't
put him in the other time asked YOU"
"Al right. Always glad to oblige when pos
sibe," said Clancy grimly.
And by the way-Bannard-don't miss that
train
Never missed one in my life," said Barnard
tovially. Goodbye. boys-hope you pull
through. I'll be back for the worlds SERIES"
"Whew," said Clancy as the president de-
parted smilingly, Pm somewhat of liar my
self on occasions. He'll understand the next
time he sees his friend what l mean by not
missing that train"
"Why didn't you ask who his friend is?" In.
quired Swanson.
"Bonehead, focl, slow thinker" said Clancy
81 ought to bench myself for not thinking of it.
I'll find out the first time I see him."
The players laughed nervously and departed
from the room. Scarcely had Mccarthy and
Swanson reached their quarters when the tele.
phone girl called to tell Mccarthy an import
ant call had been coming in for half an hour.
VERY well, connect me-" said Mccarthy.
and with his hand over the receiver, he re-
marked:
Gee Silent things are coming fast | won.
der what new angle this is
The angle proved greater surprise than
he expected He recognized Helen Baldwin's
voice, and 1t shook with emotion as she made
certain she was talking to him.
"Oh, Larry" she said. 81 must see you, |
must--to-night. possible! Please comet"
What is the matter, Heen?" he asked
anxously. IT'S impossible to come tonight
and after the last
81 know, know. Larry" she said rapidly.
Please please forget all that | didn't under
stand l didn't knowl I've found out some
thing that showed me how bad and wicked /
have BEEN | didn't mean to bring harm to
you
I'm certain you never have harmed me.
Helen" he said, forgivingly.
II didn't know, Larry" she pleaded again
II must tell you something. Listen
Her voice dropped to almost whispered
tones.
Uncle came home" she said He'd been
drinking. He made terrible threats-against
you"
IN be up tonight" said Mccarthy.
Better look Quits a trap" warned Swan
son, who had heard Mccarthy promise to call
that night.
There's something wrong up there" replied
Mccarthy. Pm going TO Baldwins house to.
night. Nothing will happen to me-and If it
did you'd know where it happened"
savagey. The people in this deal will not
stop at anything short of murder"
They went downstairs talking in low tones
On the parlor floor, they walked toward the
stairs to descend to the office, Betty Taber was
sitting reading. She had scarcely spoken to
Mccarthy since the day she had heard him In
conversation with Betty Baldwin. At sight Of
hlm the color famed into her face. Impulsvely
she dropped her book and came toward him
With her hand outstretched
Mr.. Mccarthy" she said rapidly, 81 wanted
10 tel you'll do not believe a word OF these
horrible things the paper says about YOU 1t
IS hateful! | told them they were false |
didn't think they'd dare tell others"--
Ihem| inquired Mccarthy. Then you've
heard this story before?'
Yes" she admitted. II refused TO listen
knew there was not word of truth in the
stories. knew you were honest
thank you very much, Miss Taber" he
said quietly. Il shall not need to ask who told
YOU"
Il only wanted you to know believed in