The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-01-17


Dick Glider ThrottIed by Chicago Red.
on his own behalf. came to him. For
his loves sake he: must seize on this
opportunity given: of fate to him for
mastery. ....>... =.
you're in my hands now So are
these men as we'll: Unless you do as
/ say, Mary. I'll Jail every one Of
Them =. = =;
who's this.-anyhow 2" Chicago Red
demanded. - *.:'>~,-
/ ''rm her husband Dick answered.
''Who are you?"% -. ~ *:
I "Don't spealsany: Of you.' Mary d.
rected. "You mustn't let him hear
your voices" -. .@..a
Dick was Aexasperateds by this per-
sistent" identification Of herself with
these criminals in his fathers house.
"You men back there!' he cried. If
I give You my word to let every ono 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 ask. want a"few minutes to
state my case. Give me that Wheth-
'er win or lose, you men 90 free, and
IN forget everything that has happen
ed here tonight" There came muf-
fed guftaw Of laughter from the big
chest Of Chicago Red. . ~ .'. .=.
"Xour safety depends on me-" the
young man warned. Suppose I should
call for, help?'s i: ii i, :ss.<s.1--;. I
t'You would only call once, u Carson
said grimly. His, hand went; to the
poiseless weapon In his coat. pocket.
"Once would be quite enough ii
"You win," Carson said, with a half
laugh. He turned to the other men
and spoke a command.
''You get over by the hall door, Red,
and keep your ears open every second.
Give us the Office If you hear anything.
If we're rushed and have TO make a
quick getaway see that Mary has the
first chance. Get that, all Of you" >'"
Carson turned; to Dick .a.'. +. S.
''Make It quick, remember
Dick spoke atsonce, with a hesitancy
that betrayed the depth Of his emo:
ton. =
'"'Don't~ you care for me at all?' he
asked wistfuHy. III a%,..
The girls answer was uttered with
nervous eagerness, which revealed her
own stress Of fear. ~. = ...s 3. r.z. -.
mo, no, noR' she exclaimed.
II know you do, Mary" he asserted
confidently; "a little anyway. why,
Mary, can't you see that you're throw
ing away everything that makes life.
worth while?:. Den't, see thaty' 4
There, was no word from the girl.
Her breast was moving .conYulsively.
"Mary, Mary" he cried. . You've got
to change. Dent be so hard. Give the
!, woman, in you a. chance ,:,.r. e..gsss.%..=>
The girls form became rigid as she
fought for self control. @s! :asss,. .., Il:
II am what am, ":she said sharply.
'1$can't change. Keep your promise.
now, and let's get out Of this - ....z
tteYeu can change" Dick went on Inn
.petuopsly.e .:Mary,, haven't you ever
/ wanted the things that other women
; have shelter ana care and the big
/ thingsxof life, the things worth while?
They're all ready for you now, Mary;
And: what: about nae? After all, you've
married me. Now, it's UP to you to
give me my change to make good I've
never amounted to much. rye never,
tried much. i shall, now, IL you viii
have it SO, Mary-if you'll help me-. +
will come out all right, I know that;
so do you, Mary. Only you must help
me. / need you, and you need me:
Come away with me.'' Is. Il.
mo, no! / married you not because
loved you, but to repay your father
the wrong he had done me-: / wouldn't
let myself even think of you, and then
4 realized that u had spoiled your
life" IL Il ss.s4.rr ii : IS 4,
mo, not spoiled 1t, Mary! Blessed.
it! We must prove that YETI J,
Yes, spoiled it, the wife went OH
passionately. IF 4 had understood, IL
could have dreamed that / could ever
care Oh, Dick, would never have
married you for anything. In the
Worldr' Al
But now ;;you do realize the young;
man said quietly. The thingis done.
as we made q mistake It ID for us to.
bring happiness ont OF that error. 2
"Oh, can't you see q came the,
stricken lament n 4 jailbird!
but ron love me y .yon do love me, I.
.l kn'oWl The young man spoke With