Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
By MARVIN DANA from the
Play by BAYARD WELLER.
TO-DAY'S INSTALLNIENT.

VIA L - A-Nt) L
You win" Carson said, with half
laugh. He turned to the other men
and spoke a command
You get over by the hall door,
Red. And keep your ears open every
second Give US the office If you hear
anything II we're rushed. and have
10 make a quick getaway. see that
Mary has the first chance. Get that,
an Of yOu2"
As Chicago Red took up his ap-
pointed station Carson turned TO Dick.
Make II quick remember"
He touched the other two and
moved back to the wall by the fire
place, as far as possible from the
husband and wife by the couch.
Dick spoke at once. with a hesi-
fancy that betrayed the depth OF his
emotion
Don't YOU care for me at al?" he
asked Wiotfully.
The girls answer was uttered with
nervous eagerness which revealed her
own stress Of fear.
mo. no. no!' she exclaimed. re-
belliously
Now, however, the young man had
t' -hifh''hH HfAiif 'Al'eAN'AAAN va A1cAs AAA
anCe.
II know YOU do. Mary" he asserted.
confidently, "a little, anyway Why,
Mary he went on reproachfully,
cant you see that you're throwing
away everything that makes life
worth while? Don't you see that?''
There was no word from the girl.
Her breast was moving Convulsively.
She held her face steadfastly averted
from the face Of her husband
why don't YOU answer me?" he
insisted
Mary's reply came with all the
GOODNESS she could command
THAT was not i'm the bargain. 90
Mary said indiferently.
The mans voice grew tenderly win
ming persuasive with the longing Of
"a lover persuasive with the pity Of
the righteous for the sinner
She Fought for Self-control.
Mary Mary" he cried You've
got 20 change. Don't be so hard. Give
the woman In you a chance"
The girls form became rigid as
she fought for self-ContrOl The plea
touched 90 the bottom Of her heart
but she could not, would not yield.
Her words rushed forth with bitter
ness that was the cover Of her dis
tress.
II am what l am" she said sharp
~. 81 can't change. Keep your prom
Use. now. and let's get out Of this
Her assertion was disregarded as
10 the inability 10 change.
You can't change Dick went on
impctuously. Mary, haven't you ever
wanted the things that other women
have. shelter. and care. and the big
things Of life the things worth while O.
They're an ready for you. now, Mary.
And what about me ?" Re
proach Ieaped i'm his tone. After all.
you've married me- Now. it's up TO
YOU Ju civ, me my chance TO make
good. I've never amounted 20 much.
I've never tried much. l shall now. II
YOU viii have &c so. Mary. If you'll
help me viii come out all right. 7
know that-so do you, Mary. only,
you must help me-"
= help youH" The exclamation
came from the EirI in a note Of in
eredIIuuS establishment
Yes. Dick said. simply Il need
vnu and you need me. Come away
W1rh me-"
NO no." was the broken refusal.
There was great grief ClutChing al
the soul NJ this woman who had
brought vengeance 10 its full flower.
she was GasUinE. NO, no. I mar
rieG YOU. NOT because ! loved YOU, but
% repay your father the wrong he had
done me 7 wouldn't let myself even
think Of YOU. and them realized that
had spoiled your life.
No not spoiled 10. Mary, Blessed
IT, We must prove that vet"
YES. spoiled IT," the wife went on
rassiouataly IF ] had understood
II Z could have dreamed that ! could
ever Care-On. Dick ! would never
have married you for anything in the
world"
But now You do realize" the young
man said quietly The thing is done
II we made a M stake. IL is for us TO
bring happiness out of that error"
ION. can't YOU seea" came the
stricken lament I'm lail-b'-f.'
You Do Love Me