The Washington times., 1918-05-16
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Lillian" he said, 'ir you can wait
a little while. can't get away
from Violet while I'm drawing her
money. She won't pay out for you
any more. so my idea is to be Quit
Of her altogether"
Tweedledum had q manner OF eX-
pressing himself which was willy
and persuasive He was always
possessed OF wonderful schemes.
and II one failed him he was never
at loss TO fall back upon another.
If you can wait a little while II
viii be ali right" he repeated
But I can't wait" she cried.
Il want money now-at once.
Look here-and here-and here.
She took a pile OF letters from the
desk and threw them toward the
man. Some were blue-printed dOcu-
Unents, the sight OF Which he was
accustomed 20.
''SummOnses!" - he gave a low
whistle.
"Yes-and threats OF summonses
10 be issued. The old debts-and
some new ones I've had no idea
Of paying them off in full. I'm back
IN this wretched house, and can't
even pay my rent. There's all the
money for the time / was supposed
to be dead due to the landlOrd-my
lease did not expire any more than
myself Morgan threatens to dis
possess in a day or two. and I've
got one Judgment against me as 1t
is. Don't you see that I'm desper-
ate I must have money TO clear me
Of these encumbranCcs and some
thing to go on with till I'm well
enough 10 work for myself must
And, what's more, you must get this
money for me. George, or l shall
make trouble for you" Her tremb-
ling hands seized fresh sheet Of
writing paper.
Calls II Squarr for $4,000.
TweedIedum bethought himself
that he must make one more er-
fort How much do you want
he asked.
Ten thousand. at least
lie gave a low whistle. ITS a
lot 10 ask for all at once l should
have to beg it for myself"
Il don't care how you get it-but
II must be got" returned Lillian,
with a touch OF her old sharpness
And II ! get ten thousand you
will be quits with me?' ho asked.
Yes with you and Violet"
"Oh. I don't care what you do
with her. II you can work the game
with her any further YOU are at lib
erty to do 50. Well. Lillian. I'll try
and get you that ten thousand. I
wouldn't worry myself for any one
but you" he added as he picked up
his hat. land assure you that's the
absolute truth"
He took her cold. thin hand in his
you must buck up and get WELL
he said with an attempt AT heart
mess when you are through
the wood I'll bet you scrape IN the
shckeIs fast enough"
Goes After the Money.
At the door nc turned. ''Ey the
bye" he said. docs Pangbourne
ever come to see you now"
NO. returned Lillian I'm glad
he doesn't. though / expected him.
What have you done with the
wretchpd man.
Hes going 10 Florida was the
reply. but for long time lie re-
fused to leave town. Wanted to
come hack to his wife would yOu
believe it? Hung about till the
servants had to put him out. Does
not dare to come to You for fear Of
what Violet might say"
And how does he live
The lawyer doles him out few
dollars. At last Violet threatened
to stop even that II he didn't leave
her alone and go. So he's going.
and that's the end OF him. Well.
goodbye"
Good bye" As no closed the
door she called him hack. when
shall see you again"
Tomorrow. | hope" he returned.
I'll see Violet this afternoon.
Yes. tomorrow"
without fail. then" said Lillian,
for Morgan will dispossess in two
or three days"
ITO Be Continued Tomorrow
copyright By ". R. Hsarstl