The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-29
Trumps in the Game of Love
By A. w. Peach.


In the private office of Garson's
suite, but Nolan looked around eau
tiously and peered through the door,
then rose and closed it.
''I've just run on to a tip that
may interest you, Grant, and l
thought l would pass it along. Scott,
that dyed-in-the-wool rival of yours,
is just about to blow up. He's got
Into some bad stock and it's carry
ing him down; he's tried everywhere
for credit, but he can't raise a loan
of a dime" Nolan finished smil-
ingly.
Carson looked at him in surprise.
"1s that so?" he said thoughtfully.
Sure, it is so There's a chance
that he may get out even, but it's
so poor it's not worth considering.
l thought I'd step in and let you
know. imagine it's going to be his
finish. and if it is, guess you
won't be bothered by him much
longer"
1T looks that way. all right"
said Carson. Thanks for the word.
WILL" he added, as Nolan, picking
up his grip, went out.
When the door closed behind him.
Carson leaned back in his desk
chair, and his face grew set with
thought.
Opportunity had put scheme into
his hands, scheme by which he
might be able to put an end, as
Nolan suggested, to Scott's rivalry.
Both men loved Alice Aldridge,
and the love and the rivalry had
been Of long duration. She was a
girl worthy Of the love OF a strong
and upright man; her ideals were
as high as her life was gentle and
pure. She had seemed to favor
Scott during the last months. in
Garson's view; at least, if Scott we're
out of the way, there was no other
dangerous rival.
"I'll play the game close, and see
what can be done. II Scott
Then the plan cleared. Scott was
impulsive, boyish In thought and ac-
ton. 1t occurred to Carson that if
money were placed in the others
hands at this time of crisis, he
would be so tempted to use 1t that
he could not stay himself. And If
Scott did use money entrusted to
him for investment he was liable to
drastic laws whose infringement
meant Imprisonment
Grimly Carson thought the matter
over and grimly he decided. He
would put the plan through-the
plan that meant wreckage and ruin
for Scott If he was tempted.
For the first move, Carson sent
for Scott.
When the slightly younger man
appeared, his face, in spite Of its
outward control, gave sign Of worry
and anxiety; 1t was a boyish face,
friendly face, without sign of great
will, yet not weak.
Carson explained briefly his pur-
pose In sending for him. II want
to put few thousands into Dalton
stock, and thought YOU might be
willing to place 1t for me. The
stock. I suppose, is readily convert
ible into cash, but I shall want to
hold It for investment. You may
take as long as you Like in buying
it. Do you care to undertake the
commission"
Scott's face had whitened and red
dened. and 1t was almost pitiful to
see the eagerness with which he
agreed to carry out Garson's re-
quest.
When he had gone, Carson smiled
to himself. He'll be using that
money before night to try to save
himself. Walked right into the
trap!"
The next day Nolan was put on
Scott's trail. and he reported In the
afternoon.
Hes gone and done 1t. Carson,
and the rumor's out that he used
your money. He's been under too
close watch to get by. and he was
about wild. I guess the tramps are
all In your hands. Play 'em!"
IT will that! Nolan, see Stafford