The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-01
Copyright by George H. Do~. Co.


was sailor ON a British ship which
sailed from MOntevideO 30 Liverpool,
and he became tired of sea work. MIR.
Sidney had seen him about the wharf
. and had been attracted 10 him. They
had talked enough for Mr.. Sidney TO
learn of Jed's ambition fer a comfort
able life on shore. Mr. Sidney gave
him the chance 10 realize il in our
house
".Ied. after he was taken into the
house, found that Mr. Sidney used
great precautions with something
which he locked IN box. When ORA
vada came, he also saw the box which
Mr.. Sidney seemed TO guard so care
| fully Dravada decided 10 steal what
ever was In the box led found him
in the net. They fought hut Jed re-
tanned the contents-Mr Sidney's man
dscript"
Then Jed knows the secretT
asked.
He does"
And Dravada does LotT
lie cannot know any more than Won
know from reading This ore sheet from
the manuscript"
where Is the manuscript"
Jed has IL
'DOeS Mr. Sidney know thatT
mot yet. You have been wondering
NJ Jed'S control In the house He has
the manuscript. ana ne knows the
story which for your o"n sake | would
not have you know. He pl,Ss'r"s upon
his knowledge"
"But doesn't Mr.. Sidney ever Nart
10 see the manuscrlp, he sets sucR
store hyY" asked.
mo. He wants 70 know II Is In his
strong box. II he ever finds that II
is not. we shall have to meet the stu
alton somehow. God knows how"
'Then this sailor and this blackmail-
ing lawyer know no more than ! know
nOw?"
mo more. so far as ! am aware"
| IL.
house the next day to see me. | think
he regarded his plan of blackmail as
Irresistible. wonder that he did moi
have an express wagon and a large
chest with him. He was amiable anc
expectant.
"YOu have decidedp" he said as Jed
having brought him to me on the porch
went away. He had his cane and hi,
gloves and his nap-worn suit.
"You get nothing" said. land ma,
act upon that information"
The disappointment was unpleasant
to him. II wanted to dramatize tn
effect I'd say II was catastrophe III
sat down suddenly in the nearest wick
err chair, and his face became ugly Il
appearance.
"You must know, doctor" he said
that am nerved to the performance
of my duty by the thought of wifi
and two daughters for whom ! hav
provided indifferently. will not sa
that their situation Is desperate, IN
1t may make me desperate. feel tina
we have claim here which might cas-
lily be adjusted
"You use number of euphemisn'
for blackmail,' ] said. ''and none q
them conceals your meaning. II you
!, wife and daughters are In need, 20
. might approach Mrs. Sidney as tn
almoner Of Mr.. Sldneys charities
That. at least would be an homes
Is statement of your case, and II migf
e be effective"
d He frightened at once.
II thank you for lesson In prcce'
.e ure." he said. I'VE shall consider
Al upon such an understanding"
saw the mistake had made.
IL assure you" said. you may col
Re slider nothing upon the terms ycu Wis
TO have considered In this house. You
a. attempt at blackmail Is so unconsi'
m cred that you may go shrek to Il
IN world or 10 the prosecuting attorne
h. The family Is not Interested In you ,
~ your client"
The shabby little fellow seemed
ID get blue nos.d and blue-lipped In di
I'd appointment.
IN Il am sure you cannot have consi
er cred your interests he said. m
We and Mrs. Sidney certainly do not va
d. scandal"
ks Certainly DOT. How are they thres
Ne ened with onef"
nd But the manuscript indicates one
III "Does III l have read II. and kne
nm nothing. You have read II. What
you know"
en- II can read English" he said wi
as spirit. Il read In Mr.. Sidney's han
ey writing that he had committed a Grin
Oh and that he was committing an Ind
ar erection In putting the account
paper"
,w Jed falls into the hands OF