The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-08-05
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but trying to save wenger's life al
Well? He surely hadn't any love for
Wenger. Wasn't 1t Wenser who got
MIN the black hole last week?-and
wanted to get him the lash?"
yes, said the warden quietly. 1T
was Wenger."
we'll, them" urged the doctor.
what do you make of him7"
Frankly" admitted Warden Rand.
II don't know. I'll confess he has
puxslsd me ever since he has been
And you thought enough Of him to
save him from the LASH" supplied the
doctor impulsively. well. I'll tell
you what think. think q man who
has done what he did to-day isn't the
kind Of man ever to have killed DIT.
Merton over there In Berley Falls In
cold blood. or hot blood, either. for
that matter-evidencs or no evidence.
and whatever he says himself to the
contrary"
Warden Rand drummed for an In
slant with his fingers on the desk.
II am afraid that 10 not for US to
say" he said gravely. I'VE can only
He IL hero for life--we cannot alter
that. However, this afternoon makes
a pretty big score to his credit. and
we'll see what We can do for him.
Wonger, you say, can't liver"
No." tho doctor answered. There
Is absolutely no chance for him-he
10 sinking fast now. I'm sorry for
him. for he put up a game fight. I'd
give him twelve hours at the outside
and
May I come in~ Merton asked
'ro aG.r tnI dSc!~a responded Warden
Rand cordially. You've met DR..
Kreelman, I think"
Several times" sad the doctor
stifYiy.
Merton bowed politely, apparently
oblivious Of the others brusquenesa
and addressed himself to Warden
Rand.
kingman-as l was driving in," he
said. "Kingman told me that varge
had been In a desperate fight and
that he was badly hurt. I was going
over to the house. but l hurried In
here instead"-Merton sensed a thrill
of exultation creeping into his voice
and lowered II to q tone of more con-
sistent concern. II just caught the
doctors last words az I came In.
sincerely hope that Il IL not as bad rs
that" He turned to DR.. kreelmar.
rs there no chance whatever. doc
tori"
"Nons at ALL" said DR.. Kreeimar
curtly. quite we'll aware OF the mis-
take Merton was laboring under, and
refusing to enlightsn
him.
TOO bad" murmured Merton In .
low voice. TOO bad. p
Or Kreelmar was speaking OF
Wenger. ono Of tho guards" ex-
planned Warden Rand quickly. with
= slight frown Of disapproval directed
at the doctor.
"Oh!" said Merton. "Not-not
vargs: IL am very glad. And varge.
them"
viii live" said the warden. And
am sure you will DO glad to know
that as soon AZ he IL able to DO about
easier for him-thanks to what no
has done this afternoon"
Il am indeed" said Merton Instant
~, with well-simulated sincerity.
Anything that can DO done for him,
IS have told you before. will be ap-
preciated by both my mother and
myself. What do you intend to do
Tor himT'
WELL" Warden Rand said Eenially,
Il suppose the doctor here would pre-
scribe plenty OF fresh air. sunshine
and light work-sh. doctor?"
II would" agreed DR.. Kreelmar
With emphasis. That's Just what
he'll need-and he's earned it,"
Just So" smiled Warden Rand.
Well then, we'll make u trusty of
him, and let him look after my gar
lon this summer-thatll keep him
outdoors all day and won't be very
arduous."
"A trusty--over there In the gar
1en!" echoed Merton blankly. DO
10 you think that would be wiser"
Warden Rand's eyebrows went I'D a
little In surprise. DR.. Kreelmar looked
sharply at Merton.
Wiser" repeated Warden Rand
Perhaps / should have said safe"
'aad Merton hastily. THAT 10 what
'eally meant. OF course. I'm inter-
'sted. deply interested. In Vargas
Welfare. but. equally. IL cannot for
was thinking Of Miss Rand. Do
'ou think II would be safe for her
o have man around there day after
lay without any guard to watch him
vho-whO has-whO In q murderer"
II don't think Miss Rand has any
hing to fear from man who will
'ffer his life to save another toward
whom he has little cause to bear
my goodwill" replied DR.. Kreelmar
austically.
With q quick. startled glance. Mer-
on swept the doctors face.
IL don't know what you mean"
10 said. his voice faltering a little
n spite Of himself as the unlntentiou-
i shot went home.
"Wen8er. tho guard Varge fought
or. and Varge, II seems, weren't on
cry good terms" explained the war
len, quietly interposing. AS for the
est, I must say I agree with the
|octor, / should have no uneasiness
n Janet's account through sending
large over there. though I appreciate
our thoughtfulness. Take It all
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