The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-11-15
THE FOOL.
BY Charming Pollock.

This disappearance looks queer,
admit, but people do get lost, or hurt,
and t4ken to hospitals, and aren't
identified Gilchrist's calm had sent
the thought we'll into Hennig's fever.
"You think" he started, with a
trace of conviction.
81 think you wife's all right, Ioe,"
Gilchrist resumed. Il don't think
you ought to accuse her publicly
until you're sure she's not"
How'm I gonna be sure?" J01N
queried 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 q hull
laba-l loot" he 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 said about it now
the better" He turned to Joe.
you've found her out. Let her 60
and forget it,"
II don't think he ought to forget
it." It was the first time Glare had
spoken. She had. been surveying it
all thoughtfully, doubtingly, uncer-
tainly.
"No" queried Jerry, eyebrows
arched.
"No," said Glare. 81 don't think
he. ought to drop it now-until we
all know the truth"
Right" said Gilchrist, nodding.
II got to know the truth" put in
| Hennig. II been crazy about her.
, Maybe that's a good idea-the police.
| got to know the truth"
Again Jerry felt the peril of the
situation. This time his action had
to be positive, not just negative.
Cali right" he cut in. "Stedtman!
where were you yesterday"
AT the mines," answered the be-
wildered Max.
"What part of the mines"
Gall over"
"Did you see Gilchrist?"
"No."
Daniel was staring at Clare now,
watching her eyes and seeing the
light of confidence change to the
glare of disillusion. He was fighting
something in his heart, something
selfish. Afer all, he thought, her
happiness transcribed his.
when did you see him last?"
Jerry pursued.
thurs" Stedtman saw his testi-
mony was favorable to his question
er. He became holder. eyes, it was
Thursday"
| "Where?" : -
| "In Black River" 7.la,
e"Alone ?"
mo" t Hsl .g-
with whom?" a-t 5'5
with Mrs. Hennig" Stedtman
answered emphatically, but he, shift
ed uneasily. y
Joe had started at the words. He
moved toward Gilchrist rk:
3 y knew it,, he shouted. I'm
\ gonna. kill YOU"
Jerry stepped between them.
mo, you're not" he said gruffly.
l"You're going to keep quiet. But
Iyou wanted to truth and you've got
it. I've known it all along" He
turned to Glare, arrogantly. "Now
who do you think is lying?"
i II don't know" she said. bewil-
dered. II don't understand"
= "Oh, yes, you do-"flung Jerry,
but you won't admit it,
II suppose that's it," she said re-
signedly. She picked up the fur
piece and started for the music
room.
Daniels eyes still followed her.
"Clare!" he shouted as she reached
for the door. ~ don't care what any
one believes but you"
"Ill believe you, Dan, if you'll
only, explain"
e." Daniel was struggling again.
Should he speak or not? Jerry saw
fire Of honesty come into his eyes,
He stepped up quickly and menacing-
". /, !. y
II forbid you to speak to my
wifeV he said threateningly.
, Go on, Dan!" urged Glare.
II Il forbid you to speak to my wife!"
t Jerry was close to him now, his face
, flushed and his eyes flashing.
II Dan turned on him heatedly.
IF I hadn't any body to think
about but you'll" he said, flashing
; anger and determination to 60 on
Y now to his vindication.
Jerry read in those eyes he faced
the danger to himself.
: They were like two craven adver-
saries.
Play copyrighted, 1922, in the
/. United States and England. Novel
lied version by special permission Of
the author, and of Brentaao's pub
fishers of the play.
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