Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-05

tant to use over much force against
the one whom he cherished so fondly.
There came a diversion from the
man who had made the capture, who
was nightly wondering over the
course of events, which was wholly
unlike anything in the whole of his
own rather extensive housekeeping
experience.
who's this, anyhow" Chicago Red
demanded.
There was a primitive petuIance in
bis drawing tones.
Dick answered with conciseness
enough.
I'm her husband Who are your
Mary called a soft admonition.
Don't speak, any Of you" she dr.
rected. You mustn't let him hear
your voices"
Dick was exasperated by this per+
sistent Identification of herself with
these criminals in his fathers house.
You're fighting me Ike a coward"
he said hotly. His voice was bitter.
The eyes that had always been warm
In their glauces on her were chill now.
He turned little way from her, as If
in instructive repugnance. You are
taking advantage of my love. You
think that because of 1t I can't make
move against these men. Now, list
en- 10 me. l."
Il Won t." Mary Cried.
Il WON'T" Mary cried. Her words
were shrill with mingled emotions.
There's nothing to talk about" she
went on wildly. There never can be
between you and me"
The young mans voice came with a
sonorous firmness that was new to 1t.
In e es#rs 9th -
him, nourished by suffering, was put
| ting forth its flower His manner was
masterful.
There can be and there win be-" he
| contradicted. He raised his voice a
little, speaking into the shadows
where was the group Of silent men.
You men back there!" he cried II
I give you my word to let everyone
Of you go free and pledge myself
never to recognize one Of you again,
will you make Mary here listen TO
me? That's all I ask I want a few
minutes TO state my case. Give me
that Whether I win or lose, you men
go free, and I'll forget everything that
has happened here tonight" There
came a muffled guffaw Of laughter
| from the big chest Of Chicago Red at
! this extraordinarily ingenious pro-
| posal. while Dacey chuckled more
| quietly.
Dick made a gesture OF Impotence
at this open derision.
Tell them I can be trusted" he
bade Mary, CURLY.
1t was Carson who answered
q know that you can be trusted"
he said, because I know you 10"
| He checked himself with a SILVER. and
out Of the darkness his face showed
white
you must listen" Dick went on.
facing again toward the girl, who was
| trembling before him, her eyes by
turns searching his expression or
downcast in unfamiliar confusion.
which she herself could hardly under
| stand
Carson Threatens.
Your safety depends on me-" the
young man warned.
| Suppose ! should call for help?"
Carson stepped forward threaten
ingly.
"You would only call once" he said
very gently, yet most grimly. His
| hand went 10 the noiselesg weapon IN
/ his coat pocket.
But the young mans answer re-
vealed the fact that he, too, was de-
/ termined to the utmost, that he IN
| derstood perfectly the situation.
"Once would be quite enough" he
! said simply.
Carson nodded in acceptance OF the
| defeat II may be- too, that IN some
subtle fashion he admired this youth
suddenly grown resolute. competent
| 10 control a dangerous event There
was even the possibility that some
! instinct OF tenderness toward Mary
herself made him desire that this OPP
portunity should be given for wiping
out the effects of misfortune which
fate hitherto had brought into her life.
To BE Continued Tomorrow.