Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-19
CHAPTER XXI.

CHAPTER XXI.
Burke, despite his quality of heavi-
ness, was blest with keen sense OF
humor, against which at times his
professional labors strove mutinously.
In the present instance he had failed
utterly to obtain any Information Of
value from the girl whom he had just
been examining. On the contrary, ne
had been befooled outrageously by
female criminal, in a manner to
wound deeply his professional pride.
Nevertheless, he bore no grudgs
against the adventures. His sense
Of the absurd served him well, and he
took a lively enjoyment in recalling
the method by which her plausible
wiles had beguiled him. He gave her
a real respect for the adroitness with
which she had deceived him--and he
was not one 10 be readily deceived
So. now, as the scornful maiden went
out of the door under the escort of
Cassidy Burke bowed CALAMITY to
her 1.-the back, and blew a kiss from
his thick fingsrtips, In hooking rev.
erence for her as an artist in her way
When he seated himself pressed the
desk call button. and when he had
learned that Edward Glider was ar
rived. ordered that the magnate and
the district attorney be admitted and
that the son, also, be sent up from
his cell.
Its a bad business, SIR" Burke
said, with hearty sympathy, to the
shaken father after the formal greet
lngs that followed the entrance of the
two men. IT'S a very bad business"
Glider in Distress.
what does he say?" Glider ques-
toned. There was something pitifuI
in the distress of this man. usually so
| strong and so certain of his course.
Now he was hesltant in his move
ments, and his mellow voice came
more weakly than it's wont. There
was a pathetic pleading In the dulleo
eyes with which he regarded the in
spector.
Nothing" Burke answered. That's
why ! sent for you. | suppose Mr..
Demarest has made the situation
plain TO YOU"
Glider nodded, his face miserable.
Yes, he has explained 1t to me"
ne said in lifeless voice It's a ter
rible position for my boy But you'l
release him at once. won't your"
Though he strove 10 put confidence
into his words, his painful doubt was
manifest.
II can't" Burke replied, reluctantly,
but bluntiy. you ought not to ex-
pect it, Mr.. Glider"
But" came the protest delivered
with much more spirit, you know
very we'll that he didn't do it'll"
Burke shook his head emphatically
in denial Of the allegation.
Il don't know nothing about IT.
yet" he contradiotsd.
The face of the magnate went
white with fear.
Inspector" he cried brokenly, you
don't mean"
Burke answered with entire can
dor.
81 mean, Mr.. Glider, that you've
got to make him talk. That's what
want you to do, for all our sakes.
VIII your
IN do my best" the unhappy man
replied forlornly.
Dick Was Brought In.
4 minute later Dick, in charge of
an officer. was brought into the room.
He was pale, a little disheveled from
his hours in a cell He stu wore
his evening clothes OF the night be-
fore His face showed clearly the
deepensd lines, craven by the suffer
ing TO which he had been subjected,
but there was no weakness In his ex-
preston. Instead, a new force that
love and sorrow had brought out In
his character was plainly visible. The
strength Of his nature was springing
to full life under the stimulus OF
the ordeal through which he was
passing,
The father went forward quickly,
and caught Dicks hands In a mighty
grip.
my boy" he murmured, huskily.
Then he made a great effort and con-
trolied his emotions to some extent.
1.-THE inspector tells me-" he went on,
that you've refused TO talk-to an
swer his questions"
Dick, too, WINGED under the pain of
this meeting with his father, in sit
uation so sinister But he was, to
some degree. apathetic from over
much misery. Now, in reply to his
fathers words, he only nodded quiet
assent
THAT wasn't wise under the cir
cumstAnces." the father demonstrated
| hurriedly. However, now, DemareSt
| and arc here to protect your inter-
est, so that you can talk freely" He
went on with little catch Of anxiety
| in his voice. Now, Dick, tell us! Who
killed that man? We must know. Tell
me-"
Burke broke in lnpatiently, with
| his clustering fashion Of address
Where did you GET"
But Denarest raised a restraining
hand.
To Be Continued Tomorrow.