Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-24
THE KING OF
DIAMONDS
By LOUIS TRACY.

Copyright. 1904. by Edward J. Clio.

TODAY $ lNSTALLMENT.
On the table were many document
and pile Of bank notes Everything
was in order. neatly pinned and dock
eted. A number AZ kilograms, Of whicl
the topnogt was signed Evelyn,
caught Philips eye. He took them up
Not only were his betrothed's messages
preserved, but copies OF Grenier's re
piles were inserted in their proper Sc,
1uence.
And Evelyn's letters, too, lay before
him. He flushed with anger as hi
read
"Oh." lie cried, IN q sudden blaze, III
talk with this scoundrel ] shall Dc
him an injury. Send for the police
They win know how to deal with him
The mere mention OF the police gal
vanized Grener into the activity of a
wildcat He had risen to his feet and
was standing iimpy between the door
and the manager when that hated word
electrified him.
With one spring he was free Of them
rushing frantically TO the door After
him went all three, the manager lead
ing.
Grenier tore the door open and got
outside. II was hopeless attempt. He
would be stopped by the hotel porters
at the foot Of the stairs by the mana
gers loud voiced order Yet he raced
for dear liberty, trusting Dlindly TO
fate.
And rate met him more than half
way.
A tall man, coming upstairs with a
page boy, encountered Grenier flying
downward lie grabbed him in a clutch
OF iron anG cried sardonically:
mo, you don't! A word with me first,
IL the devil was at your heels!'
Intent on his prize, he paid no heed
20 others.
(which is his room?" he said to the
boy.
mo Al. sirI' stammered the young
ster. who thought that millionaires
should be treated with more ceremony
than this wolf-eyed stranger bestowed
on the great Mr.. Arson.
Go on, then! IN bring him"
1T is Jockey Mason" murmured
Philip TO Or. Scarth with the man
ager they had halted in the corridor.
Mason STROBE past them, with eyes only
for the covering Greuler, who was
making piteous appeas to be set free.
The stronger ruffian threw his con-
federate into room IL, and was about to
close the door when he saw Philip, close
behind him.
He stepped back q pace. mute. rigid,
seeking with glarinE eyes to learn
whether or not he was the victim OF
hallucination,
Philip knew him instantly. The voice
ne heard on the stairs. the policeman's
rough but accurate picture, the reooI'
lection Of the captive of Johnson's
News, all combined to tell him that in
truth Jockey Mason stood before him.
Mason S Story.
More than that, the would-be mur.
derer handed his accomplish in a way
that promised Interesting developments.
Now, =, reliance, the truth might be as
certaintl. Escape was out OF the ques-
don TO either Of them. The mana
gers cry brought four strong porters
pslirnen 20 the spo,
"You and will enter" said Arson
to DIR. Scarth. you" to the manager,
might kindly remain here with your
men for 4 few minutes"
'Shall ! summon the pulice?"
Not yet. ! want 10 clear matters
somewhat They are dreadfully tam
sled."
Mason, spellbound, but fearless as
sver, heard the dead man speak. saw
him move. He could not refuse the evil
dence OF his eyes and ears AS Philip
advanced into the room, the giant put
his hands wildly 80 his head. and sobbed
brokenly;
Thank Cod Thank God! For my
boys sake not for mlncl"
His extraordinary attitude his no less
extraordinary words, amazed at least
two Of his hearers, Grenier rendered
callous now by sheer hopelessness, was
pouring out some brandy and lighting a
cigarette. The revulsion OF feeling at
the sight OF Mason had Gained him. He
would make the most OF the few min
utes that were left before he was hand
cuffed.
DR.. Scarth took the precautioa OF
locking the door and putting the key
into his pocket. II Is doubtful II he
would have done this had he known
Msson's violent character, But, I'M
known to Philip, he carried a revolver.
which he whipped forth when Grenier
solted and as rapidly concealed when
II was not needed
''You did not kill me, you see" said
Philip, sinking into chair. for the ex-
citement was beginning TO tell on him.
The big man slowly dropped his
hands. His prominent eyes seemed 10
be fascinated by the sight of one whom
he threw apparently life1ess into the
sea.
81 could lick your boots" he said,
thichly.
The queer idea sounded ludicrous
Yet It conveyed good deal, II smacked
VI remorse, repentance.
To Be Continued To. morrow,