The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-19

Exactly, There was Q scandal, OF
course. a dishon0red check and a bolt.
Gambling. believe. Old Charles ON
ney has the reputation OF hard man.
Like most hard articles be has broken
up under the irst blow" (
Anaud was silent a moment, his
delicate, nervous face overloaded With
some unpleasant reflection He was
still watching the players, and his Ct.
gar had been allowed TO go out.
The man In the armchair lifted bis
head
"Gsmbllng always seems TO me the
last resort Of daring minds from the
deadly security Of modern life he OBJ
served senten,Iously,
He spoke for the first time, and Ar.
maud glanced at him quickly and al.
most with appreciation.
You ilay be right. One has the
feeling sometimes OF stiding" He
laughed cynically. aud the older man
rose. II was noticeable for the nrst
time that he llu1ed.
"All Frenchmen gamble" be said
either with their lives. other peoples
lives. their, honor or somebody else's
honor. VIII you not take a handf"
Arnaud hesitated with something Of
his FIRST frlgidlty OF manner. but there
were nervous. feverish patches OF color
In his pale face,
Il beg your pardon--l did not catch
your namer' he said coldly.
"Lowe-Stephen Lowe, at your serv-
ice"
Arnaud returned the formal little
bow.
II shall be delighted"
They turned toward the table. Sewer
laughed significantly.
lie careful, Arnaud; remember khe
adage Lucky In love-"
II was at that moment that the door
opened and Farquhar entered For no
obvious reason bis appearance caused
moments awkward silence. He had.
In fact, the look Of a man who has
been drinking hard, but has somehow
managed 10 retain dangerous self.
possession There was no trace OF
hesitancy in his manner as he an.
swered Sewers belated welcome. but
instead not easily defined shade OF
tnsolence. Sewer appeared to notice
nothing.
Help Yourself" he said Hospitality.
"and sit down, You look queer. Any
thing wrong"
Farquhar made no answer. He sank
down into the preferred chair, and.
having poured out half tumbler OF
brandy from the decanter ut his elbow,
stared moodily into the freight Sewer
watched him cautiously,
You look III. FarQuhar," he repeat.
thing for you?"
Farauhar looked up
Ever been drunk" he asked alb
rup,ly.
mo, I've never been tempted that
way. Have your"
Not yet I'm thinking OF trying t."
He threw back his head with laugh,
sower tossed his cigar end into the
fender
"'i shouldn't II were you" he said
coolly we have inspection tomor,
| row afternoon" .
Farluhar returned to his fixed con
| temptation OF the freight During the
hour that passed he did not move, ex.
cept to rplenish the glass beside
| him. Then Preston suddenly left
the card table, went over to the Are
side and stood there with his back
turned. his head bent. He did not no.
tice FarQuhar who looked up rs
| though raised from his deliberate leth.
argy by some painful sound, The
boys round, Uniformed face was wet
"Hullo-rrns;on,"
He started vialently
"oh, you FarQuhar--I didn't know
you were there. For Gods sake don't
look az u,e--rn fool---but I'm cleaned
out Two hundred pounds at sit
tIug--all my allowance" He broke
or.
FarQuhar shifted his position so that
he faced the cari.table, His eyes
were dangerous
Il say, this is damned gambling
he'll" he said clearly
mid you speak, FarQuhary Sewer
asked quietly.
| Fsrauhar did not move.
Yes, said this was damned
gambling he'll may ada that you are
a damned seoundrei Ask yaur friend
there to return his T. o. Us on eae
| spot, or promise you We two shall be
explaining matters At headquarters 10.
morrow morning Yeu know what
that means, fancy"
There was no answer for minute
All Eve men looked instinctivcly al
Sewer, waiting fer his next move The
cloud OF the gaming passion had Mt
"a. leaving rank. hittcr.tast!ng rcat
sty, Sewer recovered his calm good
nature with Unaffected ease
~Farquhar, you ar" undoubtedly
the worse far my brandy. he observed
Love. should DO glad II you ~out
return Mr. Prestnn's note 81 hand.
shall settle with Sou myself for yop'
lees. trust that Fsr9uhsr will see 81