The Washington times., 1916-03-26

guilt was going to be the hardest strig-
gle he had ever known. He was savage
with WEAKNESS and dpubly angry be-
cause, try as he would. he could not
himself shake on the tenacious mem
Org of that white. shrinking shoulder
with Its dread scars marring the flesh.
IN consequences the opening hours of
court wero marked by a series OF bitter
lost his temper, and restiessness OF
tho spectators became open disorder.
But for all his acidity OF wit and skill
~ argument II was losing fight that
tho district attorney waged. HE was
conscious OF that himself. Therefore It
came as no surprise when II was at
asst brought summarily to an end by
the judge, who ordered the testimony
or the policeman as to Mary's madness
entered as evidence.
With long breath of relief, Langdon
turned back toward his seat. suddenly
becoming conscious that he was hold
Ing crumpled scrap of paper which
the bailif had thrust into his hand
now that The court ofricer had said
something when he gavo II to him, but
ne hadn't caught tho words, and u was
with entire Indifference that he opened
the note and read the hastily scrawled
words. But at sight Of them indifrer-
ence gave place to excitement. Crump-
ling the paper up in his hand. he turned
sharply to the bailif. $50,
there was triumph In his tones.
brennan was the same clean-cut
young detective who had told Of the
disappearance OF Daniels, and the nrst
question asked him revealed what had
"Mr. Brennan, I have just received
a message which says that you nave
found Mr.. Daniels, Will you tell me
court, please, the circumstances OF tho
finding OF the missing InanT'
finding him." said the detective, with
a smile. You see--he just came home!
was hanging around the apartment
house In case any one brought mes
sage to Mrs. Daniels when ] saw him
come into the yestisole; lie nh ha s,c a
and his clothes were ell unused up as
III he'd been aleepinf IN them. He
looked like q bum after . three days
jag. but had no trouble recognizing
"Did he seem excited-or anxious TO
get into the building without being
mo. HE moved slowly. as II he was
dazed. He hesitated quite a while be-
fore he rang the. bell OF his apart
ment but as soon as he'd pushed IL
Hellor up the speaking tube. and
when some one answered he said Open
the door quick It's mS-your father.
When the latch clicked he went In but
he made no effort to close the door
Daniels and the daughter were In the
doorway OF the apartment to meet him.
and while they were kissing and hug
cling him I walked In"
"Did Daniels seem startled at the
sight OF your" :,
he was sleepy. hut when Mrs. Daniels
told him I was detective and that he
was wanted as a witnees In tho Page
trial he woke up fast enough ana got
verv excited. He said he had nothing
to tell and wouldn't accept service o,
he kept saying. and when ! asked MIN
where he had been he said he'd been on
a little spree to forget his business
troubles"
"Did you tell him he would have to
Eyes Eyes. but il wasn't what told him
about the law. but what his wife said
that seemed TO convince him. She tolo
him she had every faith In him, and
that what he had TO tell wouldn't 40
any arm. and for him to 90. so ne ne
"Is MI. Daniels in, court now7'
yes. sir. He 10 in the witness room,
A stir of excitement swept through
the room but aesIensd to an 9 smln0Sl
dismissed. the bailiff summoned IN,
former manager Of Mary Page. Fol
Daniels skunk into the room WIN NJ
ashen face and trembling hands. Grea'
beads Of sweat stood out visibly on hli
forehead. and his voice when ne tool
the oath was husky and uncertain. |,
/ ever guilt was written large upon any
| man, Il was apparently written upor
the erstwhile taupty theatrical cal, mana ana,
eyes psychologically keen. wished Id
had the full papers OF this case before
him to learn more OF this new witness
and inwardly vowed recess TO stuoS
them should the evidence take any un IN
covered some measure OF eelt-contro
under the preliminary questioning ant
gave his occupation as manager o.
, the Covington Theater" with hint Of
ton brought the startled look back Int
INT Daniels. you say you knew tn.
defendant well and that you starred
her in THE Seekers. VIII you tell US
select Miss page for the leading rol,
Of the new play and what share Davit
Pollock had In your decision?'
For an instant Daniels hesitated and
cast a furtive look at Mary; Then
clearing his throat ne sara Win nm
"WeiI, guess It's no secret noY. !
stnrred Miss Page because Dave Pol
Ieck said he would put up the money
TO back the show IL / would give her the
Mary gave an involuntary gasp. Of
dIsmay. and again Daniels shot fur
tive glance In her direction as Lang
u "bid Miss PAGE know OF this?"
"Of course not, told her that had
seen her work In stock and thought
she was n good actress. 1t was true
enough so far as that goes. but her
contract WINS all made out before she
and her mother came down to see me"
what agreement did. you have with
Mr., Pollock regarding his attention to
None That wasn't my business.
That was uu to him. All asked was
fnir play. and that he should stick to
ma even II Miss Page turned him
down I knew she didn't like him. and
thought she might, even II he was
backing her. wanted written agree
ment, hut he wouldn't give 1t to me.
lie Just said he'd do his share. what
ever happened"
"Isn't IL true that you had quarrel
with Mr.. Pollock as early in your part.
nershlp as the day Miss Page signed
her contract?'
ives, it's true. Dave was mad be-
| o.usa voiI had heen called in by Miss