The Detroit times., 1916-10-04

AT the sound Of her voice Ham
ilton seemed 10 revive; but Monte
had him instantly by the arm.
Come on he ordered.
He showed the boy ahead a littla
as ne passed Marjory. and turning
drew the revolver from his pocket.
he did not dare take il with him,
because he knew that in FIVE min
utes he would be unable to use il.
Hamilton. on the other hand,
might not be. He showed II into
her hand Take Il upstairs and
hide it," he said
You're coming back here% she
asked quickly.
She thought his cheeks were
very white.
Il can't tell" he answered
But don't worry"
He hurried Hamilton down the
steps and pushed him into tho car.
To the Hotel Normandie," he
ordered the driver. as he stumbled
in himself.
THE humping OF the car hurt
Monies arm a good deal. In
/ TACT. with every bump he felt as IL
Hamilton E,re prodding his shout
der with a stiletto. Besides being
unpleasant, this told rapidly on
his strength, and that was danger
| Gus. Above all things. he must re-
main conscious. Hamilton was
quiet because he thought Hamil-
ton still had the gun and was still
able to use il; but let him sway.
and matters would be reversed. So
Monte gripped his jaws and bent
his full energy to keeping control
OF himself until they crossed tho
Seine 1t seemed like a full days
journey before ne saw that tho
muddy waters were behind them.
Then he ordered the driver to stop.
HamiIton's shifty eyes looked
up.
Hamilton" said Monte. have
you got it clear vet that-that Miss
Stockton and ! are engaged"
Yes" muttered Monte,
Then" said Monte. Il want you
70 get hold Of the next>~point:
that from now on you're to let her
! alone. Get that"
Hamilton's lips began 10 twitch.
Because If you come around
bothcring her any more" ex-
planned Monte, "I'll be there N.Y.
self, and, believe me, you'll go out
the door And If you try any
more gun-play-the little fellows
will nail You next time. Sure as
preaching, they'll nail you That
would be too bad for every one
for YOU and for her"
How for herr" demanded Ham
ilton hoarsely
The papers," answered Monte.
And for you because"
81 don't care what they do to
me-" growled Hamilton.
81 believe that" nodded Monte.
DO you know that I'm the ono
person on earth who is inclined to
believe what you say1"
He saw Hamilton crouch as IL to
spring. Monte placed his left hand
in his empty pocket.
STEADY he warned. There
are still four shots left In that
gun"
Hamilton relaxed.
You don't care what the little
fellows dc 20 you" said Monte
Bat you don't want 70 queer
yourself any further with her, do
your Now, listen She thinks you
tried TO shoot yourself BY that
much l have huneh she thinks
the better OF you.
Hamilton groaned.
"And because believe-whs. you
told me about her" no ran on.
fighting for breaih--"just because
because believe the shooting
fts into that. I'm glad to--to have
her think that little the better Of
you, Hamilton.
The interior Of the cab was be-
ginning 20 move slowly around in
a circle. He leaned back his head
a second 20 steady himself--his
white lips pressed together.
80 so-clear out" he whis-
pered. !
"You-you won't tell herr I
mo. But-clear out, quick
Hamilton opened the cab door.
Got any money!" inquired
/ Monte.
No"
Monte drew out his bill-book
and handed il 20 Hamilton.
Take what there IS" he Or
dered
Hamilton obeyed. and returned
the empty purse.
Remember faltered Monte,
his voice trailing of into an in
audible murmur. we're engaged
Marjory and /"
But Hamilton had disappeared.
IL was the driver who was peer
ing into the door
where next, m'sieur'- he was
saying
'Normandie." muttered Monte.
The windows began 20 revolva
In a circle before his cy-s-faster
and faster. until suddenly he no
longer was conscious OF the pain
in his shoulder.
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