The evening world., 1914-04-09
Authos OF "rAg.MA N.ON-TAs4sOx..Ef

ish belief that he was following the
footsteps OF aristoCracy. woodworking
no one. not even his kind. I'm worth
a quarter OF a Million" no went on.
Luck and plugging did 1t. one of
these fine days I'm going to sell out
and take a whack at that gay Paris.
There's the place to spend your pile.
You cant get your moneys worth
any place else"
Paris. Craig's thoughts flew back
to tho prosperous days when he was
plying his trade between New York
and Cherbourg, on the Atlantic liners.
the annual fortnight In Paris and tho
Grand-Pr1x. lie had had his dia-
monds. then. and his wallet OF Yellow
backs. and whom he had called for
vintage wines and choice Havanas II
had been for genuine love OF them.
In his heart he depised Mallow. He
knew himself to DO rogue. but NAL
low without money would have been
u bold predatory scoundrel.
craig know also that he himself
was at soul too cowardly TO be more
than dcspicably bad. Ho envied Mall
lows absolute fearlessness, his frank
brutality. his strength upon which
dissipation had ~ vet left no marks.
and Mallow was easily forty-hve.
Paris. lie might never 500 that city
again. Ito had just enough to carry
him 10 Hongkong and keep him on
his feet until the races. Ito sent n
bitter glance toward the sea where
tho moonlight gave an ashen hue to
the forest OF rigging. Tho beauty OF
tho scene did not enter his eye. His
mind was recalling tho luxurious
smoke-rooms.
"when you 20 to Paris. I'd like to
you've never let on why they sent
you hiking out here" Mallow sug-
Eested.
"ono of my habits is keeping my
mouth shut"
Regarding your own afYairs. yes.
But you're willing enough to talk
when It comes to giving away the
other chap"
"You can play that hand ~ wefi Ms
! can" Craig scowled toward the
dining room doors.
'Ha! There they come" said NAL
low. as n group OF mon and women
issued out into the cafe-veranda. by
CAD! she is n beauty. and no mistake.
And will you look at our friend. the
colonel. toddling behind herr"
You're welcome"
You're a fine lady killer" Mallow
struck a match.
II know when I've got enough. II
you could get u good look at her when
she's angry. you'd change your tune"
Mallow sighed audibly. Most
women are tame. and that's why I've
fought shy Of the yoke. Yonder's tho
sort for me. The man who mnrries
her will have his work cut out. tn
take year or two TO ind out who's
boss: and II she wins. lord help the
mani"
Craig eyed the group. which was
now seated. Two Cinnamon were
serving coffee and cordials. Mallow
was right; beautiful was the word
A vague regret came to him. ~ n
comes to all men outside the pale
that such a woman could never be
his. lie poured out for himself sttfi
peg and drank II with very little soda.
Craig always Ned. as II were. from
introsr ection.
Haven't seen the crow anywhere.
have your"
mo. nor want to. Leave him
alone"
Afraid OF him. eh?"
I'm truthful enough to say that I'm
afraid OF him. Don't mistake me.
I'd like to SEQ him fiat. beaten. down
and out for good. I'D like to see him
lose that windfall. every cent of II.
But l don't want to get In his way
Just now"
Rot! Don't you worry: no beach
comber like that can stand up long
in front Of me. lie threatened on
board that he was going to collect
that fifty pounds. He hasn't been
very spry about it,
IL should like to be with you when
you meet"
Mallow grinned. Not above seeing
a pal get walloped. eh? Well. you
get a ringside ticket TN be worth
H."
81 don't want to see you get licked. %
that you shelve some OF your cock
sureness. I'm not so dead broke that
l must swallow all Of II. I've warned
you that he is a strong man. He used
TO be one OF the best college ath-
letes In America"
College," exploded Mailow. What
the devil does a college athlete know
about a dock fight?"
Ever see "A game OF football?"
mo"
"Wcll. take II from me that It's the
toughest game going. It's game
where you put your boot in a mans
face when he's not looking. Maliow.
they kill each other In that game.
And Ellison was one OF the best. fif-
teeen years ago. lie used to wade
through ton Of solid. scrapping.
plunging flesh. And nine times out of
ten no used TO get through. ! want
you to beat him up. and It's because
! do that I'm warning you not to I'M
derestimate him. On shipboard he
handled me as you would a bag OF
salt; damn him! He's a surprise to
me. He looks as II he had lived clean
out here. There's no booze sign
hanging out on him. like there 10 on
you and me-"
"Booze never hurt me any"
you're galvanized inside"
How would you like to put one
over on this chap Ellison?"
"In what way?"
Mnllow smoked for a moment. then
touched his breast pocket signih-
cantly.
mot for mine" returned Craig.
cards are my long suit. I'm no
second-story man. not vet
II know. But supposlng you could
get II without risk?"
"In the hrst place. the bulk NJ his
cash Is tied up in letters OF credit"