The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-15

his wine.
| "Afterward." she went on, they shut
him up. There are empty rooms there
without a single article of furniture.
He was in one OF these for three days.
| II used to hear him sOtbng and
moan ming at night. They got the money
out Of him. and begged them to let him
go. Dan Greenlaw would have con-
scented. but Proudson was like wild
animal. He used to take chair into
the room. and sit and watch him writhe
about. and listen to him moan for
mercy.
when he came out there was al
ways the same sort OF smile upon his
lips. IL couldn't stand 1t. One night
I set Wardley free
| Mr.. laxworthy paused In his lunch.
| He looked steadfastly across the table
at his companion.
You set wardley free" he repeated
such a risk?"
Nothing" she answered. with a low
note Of passion in her tone: less than
nothing. I hated him. I despised him.
I never listened to him for one moment
He would have married me. anywhere,
any time. would sooner have died!
But. Mr.. Laxworthy." she went on.
dropping her voice. have you ever
heard a man In pain sobbing himself
to death? Have you ever Weakened In
the night and heard low. weird moan
ing as though a man were being con-
sumed with some awful pain which
brought him nearer and nearer every
moment to death. SO near that already
he was peering into the gulf. and the
terror of Ia WAS in his BRAIN
Don't" Mr.. Laxworthy exclaimed
testify. You'll spoil my luncheon"
II set him free" she continued. HE,
went OF like some badly wounded crea-
ture. without "A word Of thanks. He
never even stopped. as dog would
have done, to lick my hand.
"Proudson would have killed me. Dan
threw me out onto the streets. He
thought that I had done 1t for Ward
leys sake. and bade me go to him.
Since then I have mostly starved.
81 sold my clothes and bought cheaper
ones. and l have lived on the difference
1T wasn't very much. The few Jewels
I had were at the fiat. l suppose the
police have them now
What did Wardley do?" Mr.. Lax
worthy asked.
piled. 'He informed against Dan too
| for the bank robbery"
II read the papers every morning"
Mr.. Laxworthy began. II don't seem
to remember"
Nothing has happened yet" she in
| terrupted. but in q way 1t Is terrible.
Dan Is hiding for his life now. and l
don't think Proudson means to be taken
al a1thn,Uh there IL Onlv the a.
sault against him.
"wardley In half hunter and half
hunted. He sits in his house shiverfng
| with fear. though ne has a police SER
geant sleeping In the adjoining room
and burglar alarms on every window.
He dare not go to his office; ne scarcely
dare leave the house"
Mr. Iaxworthy smiled
Sometimes one is tempted to be-
leve." ne remarked. that justice il
one OF the natural laws. l have no
doubt that Mr.. Wardley is having an
exceedingly uncomfortable time. BY
the bye. have you communicated with
him at all?"
81 have written to him." she replied.
Il only wanted my own money 1t was
little enough. still II would have made
all the difference to me now. He took
no notice OF my letter. Then l went
| to his house. He declined to see me-
Mr. Laxworthy ordered some coffee.
Il have enjoyed our talk immensely"
he said 1T has also interested me very
much to hear your story. How much
did you say you had entrusted Mr.
Wardley WITH"
1.-THE amount was 100 pounds" she
replied.
MIR. Laxworthy opened his pocket
| book.
II will buy that debt from YOU" he
decided. counting out some notes. 1T
will afford me much satisfaction to COL
lect it,
Her face suddenly lit up. but almost
Immediately clouded over again.
you would never be able to get it,"
she said. II daren't take the money
'On the contrary" Mr.. Laxworthy re-
torted. II am very sure indeed that l
shall get that money. II you had had
claims upon Mr.. wardley OF a more
tangible character, 1t would have given
me great pleasure to have increased the
amount very considerably. ON the
whole, however. l am pleased to hear
the truth as to your relations with him.
Permit me-"
ne puSHeu the notes dCToss ~ Hei'
She looked at them, half frightened.
"A hundred pounds" Mr.. Laxworthy
continued. lis not a large sum. There
are times, as I know, when 1t appears
inexhaustible. AZ a matter OF fact, a
hundred pounds will not last you very
long.
II understand. OF course. the peculiar
difficulties connected with any claim
you might make for your wardrobe. and
| l think you are quite wise to keep away
| from those fats altogether. You will
have to start. therefore, by buying your
self a complete outfit.
II shall require" he continued
thoughtfully, zone smart tailor gown, at
least two evening dresses, and for in
door work you will need several OF those
blouse sort OF arrangements and neat
skirts"
What indoor work." she gasped.
| What are you talking about
"Did l forget to mentor" Mr.. Lax
worthy asked, "that you are going to
he my secretary? I am sorry"
"You are laughing at me-" she de-