The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-18

Worthingtcn's color had changed.
Houston noticed that the hand which
held the cigarette trcmbled slightly.
"So, haven't. I'm not here to
browoeat you. Mr.. WorthinEton. or
10 to you. But the more I think OF
A. the more 1 know that could go
through with Il and possibly win Il.
| might set my million. I might not.
don't want money gained IN that
WAY. Tho taxpayers would have TO
foot the bill. not yourself
-oh. | guess Id ray enough. e
Worthington had assumed an entire
IL different attitude now. IA would
hurt me worse IN business than IL
would II were stili IN office.
Whether its true or not"
you know In your heart that
there's no doubt Of that
Worthingtan did not answer.
Houston waited moment, then went
On.
~Hut personally. don't want to
fle the suit don't want any
money--that way. don't want any
hrlhes. or cxculpations. OF statements
from yeu that you know me TO be
Innocent. some might believe Ii.
efhcrs would only ask how much
pasd 10 have that statement given
cut. The damage has been done and
il next 20 grrcparabic. you could
have cleared me easily enough by
dropping tho case. or making your
Investigations before ever an indlct
ment Was issued. You didn't. and
remain guilty tn the minds o. most
4 Boston. IN spite OF what tho jury
said. A man = not guilty untii con
sictea--under the law. He IL guilty
a. soon as accused. with the iay
mind. So you can't help me much
there. my only chance for freedom
Hes In finding the man who actually
committed that murder. But that's
something else. We won't talk about
Il. You owe me something. And
I'm here tonight to AJAX you for it,
Il Thoughts you said you dldn's
want any hrlbes.~
Il don't. May I ask you wha,
your margin % profit Is AZ your ma
ehinery company.
NAlEtA 81 VI AEAWAAka " s4AA =
thatz Well suppose 4 runs around
II per cent
Then win you please allow me 70
give ycu $4,000 ia profits I'm
now in the lumber business. hmvr
. contract that runs into the mil
nons; surely that IL good enough
security 20 q nan"--he couldn't re-
nst The temptation----who knows my
absolute Innocence. IL Isn't good
enough for the bankers. who stiIi be.
lieye me guilty. 50 I've come directly
10 you need $4,000 worth ~
humber min machinery. blade saws.
crcsseuts. hackers. planers kickers.
chain betting. leather betting and
everything else that goes 20 make up
first class plant. can pay for Il
lin inxtmllmentsl / guarantee 20
give yon every cent above my cur.
rent running expenses until the hill
Mountain. Plains and salt Lake rail
read y my bond. ! don't even ask a
discount. or for you TO hose any Of
your profits. don't even ask any
public statement BY you regarding
my innocence. All I want IL 10
have you do what you would 10 20
any reputable business man who
came TO you with contract running
INTO the millions Of doIlars--to give
me credit for that machinery. It's a
far proposition. Come In with me
On II. and we'll forget the rest. stay
cut and fIgntg'
For long moment. kilbane
Warrington paced the floor. hts
hands cIasped behind him. his rather
thin head low upon his chest. Then.
At last. he looked up.
How long are you going to be In
town.
Until this matters settled
where are you sinying7"
The TourmlneT
VERY we'll III have a machine
there 10 pick ron up at 10 o'clock
Tomorrow morning and take you to
my office. In the mennwhiIe--fll
think il over"