The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-05-05

"Robby." saiA Ryaa soismniy, -ds
you remember the tune me- and KA
HaGgsrty "a the six reandsr~
Yep"
He spent three nansAs In the hoe.
pital. and he's nsveP worked sinca."
reflected the Brute. DO you pemam.
bsr the niRht the idaho EArthousta
wanted to bet I oouldn't stiok one
round with himr'
II certainly DO" 9rinnSd Pollard.
He was what they called the whit
est white hope. wasu't her" pvs,
asked huskily. That's oieht month";
ago. and he Amt on crutchss vet.
You know that don't your"
OF course"
"Rob6y." said Ryan very haavfiv
almost threateningly. what would
one good poke from me do to an old
Guy like thatf"
We're not going 70 have any Of
the rough stun. Bill"
And on the level. Robby, II you
dont let me try II peaceful"-
lie ended with Q Significant shrus.
and Pollard's law hardened.
TRY u thsn." he said shortly. DO
II right"
The captain appeared. rested and
ready FOR another day. He wore the
general air OF happy boy bursting
with the knowledge OF q surprise par
~ about to be. and Robert Pollard,
watching him. trembled and than
forced himself 20 smile.
II suppose you vera half scarab to
death last night. Luther" the can
tain asked rs they sat down to break.
fast.
I'm still shaking when I think Of
the escape you had" said Pollard,
The captain stirred his coffee.
1t was the other Teller had the
escape, Lutte he explained. ITS al
ways the other Teller when be tries
10 Ket the best O. me. I dunno whv 4,
"a. but lie shrugged his shoulders
1 was cory to soc you 30 worked up.
II guess you're a great old scrap.
per-; suggested Ryan theoretically.
guess ! am" confessed Can't.
But moro Of q sunman-no, with
your fists"
bill" said the captain sravely. IT
dont like that tone. I'm surprised at
But you've got no way o. getting
back without shooting me down In
cold blood" smiled Ryan.
AND. by Cad. sir. II you weren't q
friend OF Luther's. would shoot you
down In cold bloodi" said Capt. Vel
vet holly. OPP
"Gentlomen!" interposed Pollard.
you Just keep your fingers out o.
this. Lutherl" cried the guest. II
never hsv%,. see EN-, 2 mess yet 1 couidn't
Jaw. what 10 II, What 10 ~"
-
You're . young man. Ana vov.v.
got too big an opinion q yourssif. I
hate like sin to DO II. but you apologise
or Ill hammer you goodis
Il don't want to hurt an old guy
IKE you. and Amt going "a. CO.
This Amt my week for apoio1iSinr
and II We start anything up here we'll
get nred out OF the houOa, hut II you
think tai you're - good. tn tsli yeu whai
You better talk suask. Biui" to
captain painted.
wen Just nnisn hrsakfsst and
then 90 down 10 thsiF fttio gymna0-
iaIn and put on tAs ssSvsS CAP.
Capt velvers chair slid backward.
We won't walt to hnish breakfast
and We won't bother with any gloves,
n SiiiI" h :: said. 'whsrss the syn-
"Gentlsmsn. this 10 rsdssulous,- a.
serted Pollard.
1T Isn't. Lu,her.- the captain -.
sursd bim. "Biii's manners need
brushing up mighty bad; hem thank
me for this later In life" He eyed
Ryan. (which way do We gof"
We 20 right this way" leered the
Spanish brute. "BsttsS take yeus
bag"
I'm going TO-" said Capt. Velvet
a. he picked II up.
Rather sadly ne listened 70 Pollard
as they made their way down the
stairs and to tho rear. He merely
tSrcd tho spacious room reserved for
athletic guests OF tho house and, step
ping to the far corner. deposited his
grip on the floor and waited.
Tho while Ryan removed his coat
and. humming. tucked back his cuffs
a. he looked at the Snake and muir
INJURED:
Now ss< h,s bag iuss - quick a
Il happsns. Snake: Dent stand around
thinking Il over"
You're going to put him - sissps'
'I'll tease him . bit frst." said the
Spanish Brute pleasantly. "Thsn I
want W uauu MN JUDI one 5000 one
thatll last him for about half an hour.
! hate to do u. SNAKE" sighed Ryan.
ION the level. could hide my face
for soaking an old guy like that but
got TO get the stun"
The Snake nodded.
Go TO II. Bill" he murmured. TIL
b glad whom It's over"
ITS over now" The Spanish Brute
grinnsd wicksdly - he turned "0hsd
your coat, Cap"
II never take Oh ny coat jugt Tor
punching people," the captain saiA.
II never have TO-"
Ryan's lip curled irritatiuSiy.
And he stepped forward. and - his
mighty bulk lowered over the smaller.
older man he directed one straight
and somewhat shamsfAosd look at
Pollard. and Pollard nodded grim
acquieacence.
Are you reahyr as,EsA The leader.
They nodded.
Let her sol" sishsd ros,ard. ana
turned away.
And then. even a. ~ whssisd. no
heard the Snake'ss
'Holy--Mikei"
Pollard's eyes bulged from their
sockets. The Spanish Brute. Of course.
was executing tactical move OF his
own-yet what a move! He lay lightly
upon the empty air. stretched straight
out with feet toward the captain.
More. he moved toward tho door,
hand Hrat and hark IN thA Noor liL> 4.