The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-01-29

II or them things. won't theyf
II "They sure will. Joer the inspectc
conceded
| Nobody knew had It." Carson cor
tinued. dropping his braggart name
abruptly.
At the words, Mary started. and he
| lips moved as II she were about t
| speak.
| Nobody knew ! had it-pobody II
the world" he declared And no
body had anything to do with the kill
| ing but me-"
"Was there any bad feeling between
you and Eddie Griggs?"
Never till that very minute. Then
learned the truth about what he'd
framed up with you" The speakers
voice reverted TO its former ferceness
In recollection OF the treachery OF one
whom he had trusted
HE was stool pigeon. and hated
him! That's all. and it's enough. And
it's all true. so help me GodP'
The Inspector nodded dismissal to
the stenographer, with an air Of relief.
That's all. Williams" he said heay-
lily. Hell sign It as soon as you've
transcribed the notes"
Then as the stenographer left the
room Burke turned his gaze on the
woman, who stood there in posture
of complete detection. her white. an
guished face downcast. There was
triumph In the inspectors voice as he
addressed her. for his professional
pride was full fed by this victory over
his foes.
Young woman" Burke said briskly.
'it's Just like | told you. You can't
beat the law. Carson thought he
coud-and now He broke Off. with
wave of his hand toward the man
who had just sentenced himself to
death in the electric chair.
THAT'S right" Carson agreed. with
somber intensity. His eyes were grown
clouded again now, and his voice drag
repeated duly. after a little pause
"You can't beat the lawr' He hes
itated little. then went on. with a
certain curious embarrassment And |
this same old law says woman must
stick to her man"
The girls eyes met his with passion
ate sorrow in their misty deeps Gar
son gave a significant glance toward |
Dick Glider then his gaze returned to
her. There was a smoldering despair
In that look There were. as well. an
entreaty and a command
$50" he went on. you must go along
with him. Mary. Won't you? It's the
best thing to do"
The girl could not answer. There
was a clutch on her throat just then.
which would not relax at the call of
Ter will
or a sudden. an inspiration came to
lin. u means to snap the tension. to
reate a diversion wholly efficacious
lie would turn to his boasting again.
would call upon his vanity, which he
new well as his chief foible, and
make 1t serve as the foil against his ,
)ve
you want TO cut out worrying about [
ie." be eounseled. bravely. why. |
int worrying any. myself-not a little
III You see. IT'S something new I've
ulled Off Nobodv ever nut over any, .
hing like 1t before" 1
He faced Rurke with n grin of pioat. ),
~ again '
am her there.u no n lot or stufr In h
40 nawsnonars ohou+ tb,s and NV nic- h
ire. too. In most OF 'em! WhatY n
The mans mannar imnosad on u
urke. though Mary felt the torment q
ant his yainglorying was meant TO a
,ask.
SAY" Carson continual IN the IN
,ector ~ tho .renorters want anv
Ictures NJ mo conld have some
nes taken? The mo von,va oot NJ
the gallery ia over ten vaars
va taken OF INV heard since
an hive new one2"
Sure you can. Joe. I'll send yod
, the gallery right now n
"Immense!" Carson cried boisterous- 4
:. He moved toward Dick Glider, n
alking with a faint suggestion OF
wager to cover the nervous tremor =,
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