The Washington times., 1915-05-26
GODDESS
Dranatised into a Photo Play by CHAs. W. GoDDARD

that Tommy had ever heard she asked
him an astonishing. question.
Are you a man?'
Why, yes" said Tommy.
Then" she said, this must be the
earth"
"of course" he said, you know that
Il wasn't sure" she said. until you
told me-. You see. I've just come from
heaven"
"oh, my Lord" said Tommy, shes
mad as a halter. How terrible! And
yet she looks sane"
I'm Celestial" resumed the vision,
land I've come from Heaven to make
people better and happier. I'm to be-
gin with New York. Where is New
pected to find 1t somewhere among the
1T is a long way from here" said
Tommy.
you show me the way, piease?'' "
why, yes, of course
Then Prof. Stilliter came back on the
What the devil are you doing
here?" he exclaimed, Now don't get
angry, old chap: This is one Of my
I'm not angry said Tommy. and
don't call me old chap
Then Prof, stillter sank his voice to
whisper Her mind he said. 'is
in an exceedingly critical condition.
Now, you just vanish, will you, and
leave her to me? She mustn't be up
set"
"One condition OF her mind" said
Tommy, appears to be fear OF you
Stilliter turned from him impatiently,
Come Celestia." he said, well go
She shrank from his proffered hand
"Celestia," said Tommy don't you
want to go with him?"
Don't be afraid. then" said Tom
Tommy barclay" said stilliter.
you keep out of this or you'll get into
trouble. Come. Celestia."
She did not stir.
In flash stilliter had drawn a pol
ished crystal from his pocket and was
forcing the girl TO look at It, AS he
did so. he said in tone Of command:
Sleep. Celestia, sleep"
Tommy simply stepped forward and
knocked the crystal from Stilliter's
hand. and Stilliter turned upon, him
with howl of rage and attacked him
with a shower OF windmill blows.
Tommy was no longer small boy,
but an athlete. in the early twcnties.
He retreated slowly, guarding him
self and then, when he thought he
had drawn Stilliter far enough from
Celestia, he quietly reached In under
the rain Of blows and disarmed him.
great black-rimmed spectacles without
which the great psychologist was
blind and helpless.
Perhaps I'm doing wrong said
Tommy, but that girls afraid OF you
and I'll take a chance"
He darted to the girls side. Are you
afraid rid ;. of me?"
He led her back to the trail and
along it.
Stilliter stood as II in the midst OF
black night, cropping with his hands.
lest he dash his face against a tree.
listening and cursing inaudible curses
through his set teeth.
why In hell" he thought. did I
take the trouble to bring an extra
pair and then leave them in the tent"
Then fear overcame him. and he
began to shout for help.
1t was Tommy who answered the
appeal.
Listen" called Tommy. land don't
make such a noise. II you can FIND
the place where Celestia was sitting
you'll find your glasses. II not. I'll
come back in a day or two and find
them for you. You won't starve-not
at your size
Tommy laughed like a schoolboy.
and turned to Celestia.
Now let's beat it." he said, and he
hurried her along the trail. Well
just make a safe offing and then we'll
decide how and where to go next.
You're not exactly dressed for rough
ing 1t. That white thing wouldn't keep
a fire warm. Hope you're warmly
dressed underneath"
Underneath" said Celestia. painting
and without grammar. there Is only
me-"
The third episode Of THE GOD
DESS will appear in THE TIMES
next Monday.