The state herald., 1915-03-19
CHAPTER xi.-continued.

Father used to say that II what
you've done makes a fight explana-
tions will only make another" said
the Watermelon. While he had the
time he realized that he should slip
away, but there was a chance that the
police. finding their youthful quarry in
the society OF a general and reput-
able and wealthy citizen OF New York,
could be impressed with the belief
that they had made a mistake. and the
Watermelon was always ready to take
chances. Still, there was no need OF
running needless risk. and II he could
persuade them all to escape with him
in the cars. he would do II.
Henrietta nodded Billy was for an
instant flight. We might as well. +"
she explained lucidly. eying her IA
ther questioningly.
Not at ALL" said Bartlett Money
is all they want"
An explanation" said the general,
will be sufficient. We do not want
any tampering with the law" He
picked up his hat and started for the
door as he would sally forth and de-
mand the surrender OF a beaten foe.
But, father" Henrietta's clear voice
made him pause. what can We ex.
plain" She pushed back her auto
veil and gased from one to the other
IN gentle depreciation. How we got
in' But they wouldn't want us To ex.
plain that You see, they can sur.
mise that"
The general came back to the table.
A little nrmness. tempered with a
lucid explanation In words OF one syl
liable had always been his method In
dealing with the weaker sex. MY
dear Henrietta. we can explain why
We are here"
Why are wei" asked Henrietta
meekly.
why are wef" demanded the gen.
erAi. because we took It for the
house Of very old and dear friend"
But ~ soon as we entered. father
We knew our mistake"
Henrietta" said the general. 81
cannot argue with you"
Money" said Bartlett. "is all they
want. They always fine all motorist,
for breaking speed laws. II becomes Z
sort OF habit with them"
This Amt breaking the speed laws,
warned the Watermelon. This 1,
house ebrsaking."
Sir" demanded the general. dc
you accuse me. me. OF house break
inGf"
The whole damn family" said the
Watermelon bruskly. This 10 some
different from speed. breaking" he add
ed gioomily.
This Ia prcpostsrousl cried the
general. That !. |. should be arrest
ed Why. refuse to be. No one has
n right to arrest me"
III you break into another person,
house. father" began Henrietta.
But. Henrietta. l am not n house
breaker. deny the charge"
We all are" said Henrietta "Tha,
IN all ! can see to IT,"
Money" began Bartlett again. IN,
refrain OF his life. He felt he coult
not be arrested and hailed before a
magistrate. even such an humble on,
as country Justice OF tho peace. III,
whole scheme would be ruined. Batch
clor would probably want to return u
the city as soon an he could bail him
self out. and not care to have anythinl
more to do with motor trips run OF
similar linos
No" snapped tho general, "vs vii
have no graft"
Graft" sputtcred Bartlett "whs
suggested graft7 A wise manipulation
of the financial end OF n dfiicuity vii
more often save you than not Ther,
Ia no GRAFT In paying for a night
lodging"
Under tho present circumstances
paying for n nights lodging is graft.
declared the general
'1t's graft. then. or prison" pnappc,
Bartiott
Prison" said the general heroicaiiy
Prison 10 foolish" said Diiiy. "whef
ose hss = notorcar and can got away.
"iIssiaes." sAid Bartlett. graft \