The Yale expositor., 1921-08-11

| CONTEMPORARY.
THAT settles one question:" COM
mented Doctor Paul, grimly. You
shot Devon. Reggie" and the boy sank
into chair beside his mother. "Now,"
continued the doctor, "who robbed the
safer"
To know that her mother hadn't
done the shooting relieved but one of
Tonnibel's worries. Uriah wasn't hurt
much anyway, but the doctors ques-
| ton brought wildly to her mind an
other danger, not a whit less serious.
Edith was certainly involved In footing
the safe
81 told you once" Tony began
weakly.
Child" interposed Doctor Paul,
you'll shield no one else. shudder
to think what might have happened II
your mother hadn't come here for her
husband"
His tones were low and stern,
though much moved.
His eye caught sight Of the black
bag at the same time his brothers did.
Doctor John opened 1t and, amid an
appalling silence, took box after box
out Of 1t.
"Plain stealing" he growled, and
then he stared at Mrs. Devon In open
mouthed amazement. "What'd you
bring EN- back forT' he questioned.
Edith paid no attention to Doctor
Johns query but addressed her hus-
band.
"Uriah, now you went and done II
You got everythin' back. give me my
man. He didn't know what he was
dom, sir"
"Then he'll be taught a lesson. the
same as Reginald will, madam" re-
Joined the doctor. Ever since your
daughter came to us, she's been In
dread Of your husband, her father.
Once he was sent away, and she had
peace. This time he won't come back
in a hurry"
Doctor John reached into the drawer
Of the table near him and produced
the roll Of bills that Philip had found
on Devon the night before.
hOW luibp JOu9
Of Devon. "Where'd this come from
before 1t was In your pocket7 While
we're at II, we might as well clear up
everything"
The center Of interest, Uriah Devon
shifted uneasily In his chair. He had
discovered the loss Of the money but
had not dared to make any inquiry
about It. Hastily he ran over the sit
uation. and It appeared to him as hope
less as possible. but five thousand dol
lars was good thing for a man to
have. whatever his position. If Mrs.
Curtis claimed the money, her connec-
ton with him would come out, and
that might make things easier for him.
If she didn't, he'd have the cash any
how.
That's mine, mister" he grunted,
'and didn't steal 1t, neither. Give 1t
to me-"
The same considerations had been
chasing through Mrs. Curtis mind,
and, in the general cataclysm that she
saw before her, she concluded the
money might be very necessary for
her and her children.
Don't let him have II, john" she
screamed. tits mine. Give It to me-"
Doctor John arose and stood be-
tween Uriah and Mrs. Curtis, holding
the roll Of bills In his hand. Amidst
the closest attention of the rest of the
group, he looked from one to the other,
while the claimants INDUCED In dis
pute.
you give 1t to me, didn't you,
ma'amT asked Uriah, roughly.
Didn't your"
Eyes, suppose did," she acknowl-
edged. "but you haven't done what you
said 700 wcsld."
"'Twasn't my fault" Uriah grum-
bled. IF that fool Of a son of yours
hadn't butted In and shot me, I'd taxi
en- Tony like 1 bargained to-"
Then Doctor Paul interposed, and
a few questions, sternly put and cate
gorically answered. discovered the
whole conspiracy between Mrs. Curtis,
her children. and Uriah Devon.
John Pendlehaven, whose anger had
been steadily rising, suddenly stepped
forward and brushed his brother aside.
"I'll take charge Of this now, Paul."
he stated. You're too id easy.
Here's where you treacherous snakes
60 10 JAIL" he included Uriah and the
Curtises In sweep Of his hand. "Ev-
cry one of your He turned savagely
upon Reginald. you little pup" he
charged swiftly, you tried to poison
Paul, didn't your" He crossed to his
side and lowered over him with up-
raised fist. "Own up. d--n you. Didn't
your
Reginald covered, slipped out of his
chair and attempted to shield himself
In Mrs. Curtis arms, who leaned pro-
tectingly over him.
IL was drunk" he excused him
self, "and l thought" he whImpered
to his mother. II thought you wanted
me to-"
Then Edith projected herself into