The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19

But whatever doubts may have been in his mind were speedily dissolved. For, with cry of thankfulness, Leon- tine tottered toward him and fell into his arms.
 Ills kisses were on her lips, and Diego, standing baffied at this unex- pected turn of affairs, was complete 1 ly helpless. He did not know what to do.
 upon Diego. He had mistaken him for his brother, whom he somewhat resembled; now, seeing his mistake, he was for the moment equally at a l loss. But he saw Diego trying to con- ceal the piece of paper, and he re- membered Leontine's words which he had heard as he entered. | T think you made the suggestion that 1 WAS a thief?" he inquired Diego did not answer; he tried to pocket the paper, but his hand shook so from fear that he was unable even to fold 1t. His eyes sought the door Leontine interposed.
 ''Jerry. he says you gave a receipt for loan of money to his brother, Se- bastian,n she cried. He says you borrowed from his brother in America and that you pledged your fathers property, and put the money for it's sale into your ship instead of repaying him. That is your receipt"
 Jerry. stung to the quick, stepped i quickly before the door Just in time to intercept Diego.
 'Let me see that receipt" he said
 "It doesn't natter answered Diego.
 If that Is my signature I claim the right to look at 1t. Perhaps 1 shall honor it."
 The Argentine, suddenly realizing that Jerry meant business, stepped back quickly. He ran into a desk 1 formerly for the transaction of dom- estic affairs, and, stumbling. saw and caught hold of heavy iron ornament which John Walcott had kept there. He raised it threateningly in his hand and stood confronting Jerry, a sheer ] OA iliS 1dNCp nAiNA was. ACFtl ADtlSSS- pale from fear.
 i Jerry turned toward the girl.
 Dearest, will you leave us for a moment?" he asked. ! Suddenly he saw Leontines eyes dilate with fear. She stared over his ] shoulder.
 "Jerryi' she shouted. Jerry turned just in time to see ] Diego with the upraised iron orna- ment standing behind him.
 Jerry leaped upon Diego and snatched the implement from his hand. He turned to Leontine.
 Co. dear" he said. The girl came uncertainty toward her lover Jerry, you won't hurt him?" she asked.
 Not if he hands over that forgery" he answered grimly. T am just going to talk to him, my dear"
 She left the room. At the door she caught last glimpse of Jerry, stand ing with the iron ornament in his hand, and Diego, with a panther's snarling face, leaning against the desk.
 When the door closed behind her Jerry turned to the Argentine.
 T want that receipt" he said. q want to see it. You came here to lie to my fancee and intimidate her What action I shall take upon that shall be decided later. For the pres I yront ba
 With a curse and a snarl Diego flung himself upon the American. So wild was the fury of his impulse that at first he drove Jerry before him. His hands, with the sinewy strength of the Latin American, twined them himself choking.
 Jerry let the iron ornament slip from his hand and dashed both his fists into his opponents face. But Diego's hands still caught at his throat. The room wns turning black. The world swam round him. His face covered with blood from Jerry's l blows, Diego fought like the panther he was.
 Round and round the room they wrestled. Leontine, who had not gone very far from the door, heard the sounds and flew back in terror to the i library, where her father was chat ting with Sebastian.
 John Walcott, although not privy to the plot suspected that something was in the wind. When Sebastian sent : Diego into the room across the hall i way to talk with Leontine, he was sure of his suspicious. He read them. also, in Sebastian's nervous manner and his shaking hands.
 Nobody had seen Jerry enter. The big door of the house was always open by day. and communicated di- rectly with the hall. The two rose to their feet as Leon- tine entered. She sprang to her faith CTS side, her face white with fear.
 Come and help, Come and help '"