Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
The Most.Exciting Serial
of the Year.
SERlALIzED
By J. w. McCONAUGHY
Copyright. 1913. by Star Coz
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

Every one Of these breaks in your
stood elbow to-elbow with death" de-
clared the girl, solemnly. And yet
see those little squares Of protection
around each break? Senior American"
she looked up at him soberly. there is
one break that you have not yet reached
and the protecting Squire is not per
feet like the others"
Warren burst into his silent laugh
Il reckon that square will do when
the time comes"
But the time is now. senorl" ex-
claimed the girl. her lips less than a
foot from his ear
He drew back a little and eyed her
through narrowed lids.
Danger Near.
She bore the keen scrutiny without a
flutter, but her great round eyes and
quick breathing told Of some sure emo
ton.
Are your eyes so sharp that you
can tell the day and hour?" he asked
slowly
Not my eyes. Senior American" She
1
meaning But my earsr' She caught
the sound Of footsteps in the passage
and bent over the hand again as the
Duke entered
In all my experience | have seen but
one hand like yours, and that hand be
longs to Don Robledo."
We'll, Mr.. Warren. looking into the
future ?" inquired the Duke.
Pardon, senior" Dolores swiftly
withdrew and Warren called after her
cheerfully:
Good bye senorita. and many thanks
for your occult wisdom. I'll take good
care OF that square. Yes, Duke" he
added with a bantering smile. land the
immediate future promises TO be very
interesting. - dark man is to cross my
path"
|. DO YOU believe In such foolery?"
81 Ike tom this occasion. For
hope it means some one | very much
want to meet"
II the Duke guessed who this some
one might be he gave No sign. lie
| twirled his mustachc and studied the
| floor, evidently In much perplexty, a
situation that seemed TO amuse the
young man immeasurably.
by the way" no went on. rs that
| specter Il blond or a brunette2"
The exalted kinsman made an impa.
tent gesture, as II IN no mood for rail-
lery, and with every appearance Of grave
] concern said:
Mr.. Warren, since the Prince is no
more. | feel certain responsibility for
| Her Highness actions; and the prospect
Of your destruction tonight on her ac-
| count is most uncomfortable"
The young man looked equally grave.
| You think | won't come back"
| The Duke looked at him with the air
Of a man who is frankly doing his
duty.
~ think II you 90 into that castle to-
night you take your life in your hands, "
he declared
The old whimsical smile returned to
Warren's lips
| I've got good grip"
| The Duke looked for moment as II
he would retire-that having done his
duty there was nothing for him to say
| Then. as II a sudden thought had struck
him:
Look here! You Americans are
shrewd traders You get dollar for a
dollar when you bargain. You are not
giving away your life for nothing. Now,
what is the price,"
mot very much" Warren assured
| him easily. The deal was made on a
bargain day. My life happened to be a
| little below par, you see, and l couldn'
Kick much over the terms"
! The exalted cousin seemed relieved
| Very we'll! Whatever those terms
were, will assume the responsibility OF
settling with you and at the same time
release you from your unfair and out
rageous bargain"
Jarvis bowed
Your ENcellency, l am overwhelmed
| by your anxiety 1t touches not only
the heart but the pocketbook. But" he
added regretfully. the price is paid and
| l am on tho job"
Il suppose that means you are going
through with IT."
Yes"
The Duke shrugged his shoulders.
We'll. l never saw man so anxious
to be killed. But, as your English poet
says, Fools rush in where angels fear
to tread
You hatter me-" Jarvis protested.
with soft-tongued irony. Yet, an ener.
getic fool may be Of more use than an
angel with cold feet
We'll. l am sorry for you" concluded
the Duke
| Jarvis walked up to him. for the first
| time in their acquaintance dead Sc
rious
"YoUr ExcelIency," he said crisply, 81
decline your offer and your advice and
/ your sympathy-snd IN tell you why.
saw a gambler lay down four aces once
/ because, as he said, The play amt nat
ural.' You tried TO have me arrested on
/ the steamer-you have tried to block
me in every move ! have made. Now
] suddeny-you are deeply concerned lest
something should happen to precious lit
/ tie me In that castle. You ADVISE me TO
4 stay out. You even offer 10 buy me on.
Shall ! take your aoVcel NO! The
/ play aln't natural
On Guard.
His ENcellency OF Alva trembled with
a cold fury, but held himself in
You have intruded into a matter
which YOU neither understand nor APP
preciate, he said rapidly II as YOU
say. The play seems unnatural pray do