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trace of conviction.
 T think your wife's all right. Joe. :" Gilchrist resumed. T don't think you ought to accuse her publicly un- til you're sure she's not
 "How'nn I gonna be sure?" Joe quered rather helplessly.
 Suppose We ask the police to look for her" suggested Daniel.
 Jerry saw the situation slipping He was quick to step in.
 Whats the use of starting a hull abaloo" be shot You don't want the woman accused publicly, but you're willing to spread the news SO this man'll be ashamed to go back home. We all know the facts in the case. and the least ssisi about it now the better He turned to Joe. You've found her out. Let her go and forget it."
 "I don't think he ought to forget it." It was the first time Clare had spoken, She had been surveying if all thoughtfully, doubtingly unccr- tainly.
 "No?" quericd Jerry. eyebrows arched.
 No" said Clare. "T don't think he ought to drop it noW-until wc all know tho truth"
 Right" said Gichrist. noddiuE,
 "T got to know the truth" put in Hennig. T been crazy about her. Maybe that's good idoa--the police. got to know the truth
 Again Jerry felt the peril Of the a., .1 to be positive, not just negative,
 "All right" he cut in. "stcdtman. Where were you yesterday"
 At the mines" answered tho be wldered Max.
 What part Of the mines"
 "All over.'
 Did you sec Gilchrist?"
 No"
 Daniel was starn cst' Clare now. watching her eyes and seeing tho light of confidence change 10 tho rlarc Of disillusion. He was fighting some thing in his heart. something selfish. After sll he thought. her happiness transcended his, When did you sec him last" pursued.
  mony vas favorable 10 his aues- tioncr. He became bolder. "Ycs, | it was Thursday" "Where ."
 "rn Black River" Alone ?"
 No"
 With vhom?" With Mrs. ltcnnie" stedtmsn answered emPhatically. hut he shifted . uneasily. A
 Joc had started al the wordS He | moved toward Gilchrist.
 "T knew it." he shouted. "fm gonna kin you"
 Jerry stepped between them.
 NO you're not" he said gruffly. | "You're going to keep quiet. But | you wanted tho truth and you've got ! ft. I've known it all along" He ! turned to Clarc. srroFanty. Now | who do you think Is lyinE?" 1 "I don't know" shc said. bcpi- 1 dered. "I don't understand" "Oh. yes. you do" flung Jerry, 1 but you won't admit it'
 "t suppose that's it." sho said re. . sienedlv. She picked up the fur . piece and started for t%t music room. naniers eyes ail followed hcf "Ciare.'' he shouted as she reached : for tho door 'I don't care what any onc believe but you" "r1l believe you, Dan, if you'H only . explain"
 'I--" Daniel vas struggling again. Should hc speak or not? Jerry saw q fire Of honesty come into his eyes. Ife stepped up quickly and menac- nEly T forbid you 10 speak 10 my wife!'' he said threateninely.
 GO on. Dan" urged Glare.
 "I forbid you to speak 10 my wife" ferry was close to him nov. his face flushed and bis eyes flashing. nan turned on him hcatediy. "Tf hadn't anybody to think about put you." he said, flashing anger and |, determination 10 go on non to his  Jerry read iu those cycs hc faced he danger 10 himself.
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