Arizona republican., 1915-07-11

would only tend to convict me, and I am innocent"
 Arthur reflected that Dr. Lee had known he was the spurious heir and that the da- mond did properly belong to Blair in con- sequence. He did not tell Blair the Stanley secret, that he, Arthur, but a gypsy ehangeIing. But he resolved to stand by Blair and thus in reparation do what good he could until the time came when he might tell. So for the time being he re- solved to keep Hagar's secret-and his own.
 Blair was quick to take advantage of Arthurs joyous and softened mood. T will be able to prove l did not kill Dr. Lee" he said. with affected sadness True. there would not be any proof to convict me. but the suspicion of it would ruin You must stand by me. Arthur
 And Arthur. in the foolish impuIsive gem erosity of his nature, promised. The relief he felt at seeing Blair alive placed him in the mood to promise anything that Blair might ask. Then, too with inward shame. he realized that after all he was an impostor and stood in Blair's way and yet he could not bring himself be de- spised of Blair should he tell him the Stan ley secret
 The spirits of Blair rose correspondingly With Arthur gone, suspicion would forever rest upon the hidden fugitive! Blair heaved
 
 You do not know my mothers cousin. Mrs Burton Randolph. who gives the grand ball in Richmond tonight Come, let have one fling, one good time together. in memory of the old days a Stanley hall be- fore you go to the west I will introduce you under any name you choose. There iz a stunning young New York wdow-lots of money and style about her-I want you to meet She's just my style and l want your approval of her."
 Arthur hesitated a moment and then real ized that if the pursuit were still hot his trail the last place he would be sought for would be at high society function. So he shook hands with Blair and K claimed heartily, "IH go you. Blair! One good fling before I go west to make my fortune. and if make it, Blair l promise you thahyou shall share it!
 For Arthur all his generous impulses were now founded the desire to recon pense Blair for the heritage he had, knowingly till now, deprived him of. And Arthur was young. For him the strong, brotherly affection he bore for Esther and the desire in his heart to do justice to Blair were now the main motives of his life. And he would have this farewell joy ance with Blair.
 Blair took him first to Abraham Blooms private club" and here. despite Arthurs wiser counsels. counsels the wisdom of which he now wondered at himself Blair plunged again at roulette and lost the money he had gotten his watch at the pawnbroker's and half of what Arthur had gotten from the source the dia- mond from the sky. of which. of course, Blair knew nothing.
 Up to Richmond this night of Mrs. Ram dolph's bali came Hagar. She brought with her Esther. from whom she was resolved never again to be parted. Hagar brought also, half servant half body guard her lieutenant in her gypsy queenship, Luke Lowell. {.
 Tom Blake, the detective, returned to Richmond at her summons and met her. It took but few inquiries with the means at Blahe's command to locate Blair Stan ley cutting a swath in Richmonds gayest