Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-03-06
HER MONEY
BY CAROLYN BEECHER
CHAPTER IXVI

CHAPIER LAW
CUBWAY or taxi 1t would be half an
- hour before Moore could arrive III, as
sshe feared, Peter had already seen
Bundy there would be no use in her
hding in Moore, letting him know how more,
than foolish she had been. He would be
sure to detect more than the simple kindness
she had given as the cause of her interest
in the unfortunate woman, because that
kindness had been shown against Peters
orders and after he had discharged her for
good cause,
She had scarcely time for these thoughts
before Peter burst into the room. His face
was white his voice trembed he said:
''Althea has that woman told the truth?
Have you given her money, received her
here, talked with her several times? Have
you told her you would befriend herr"
81 gave her little money, yes She said
she had none to tide her over until she
found work and that it was hard to find
work because you would not give her a
reference
"Are you convinced now that was right
in refusing herr" he asked bitterly. Then
without waiting for answer: How many
times did you give her money-and how
much? I want the truth now, Althea, the
whole truth
II gave her ten dollars three separate
times L can see nothing criminal in that. :
1t was my own money and | was sorry .
for the woman -
Your. own money, yes! And it has
worked more mischief"
Althea vaguely wondered what he meant
by more mischief" but asked no questions.
She was bit frightened, yet determined
to say nothing to incriminate herself She
must not let Peter know Bundy had carried
~ - boo n~I hat ~ l~1
II have talked with Bundy. She refuses
to say much of anything, merely insists il
she could see you, you would bail her out.
She is an old offender, been arrested several
times and the court is not inclined to Glenn
ency. She limited that you indebted
to her in some way-that You would do 1t
rather than have her talk. For Gods sake
be frank with me, Althea You don't know
what it means to professional man to have
scandal of any kind Have the PAPERS
called you up?"
Yes One reporter came right after you
left
What did you tell him?"
"Just what I have told YOU I was kind
to the woman and she has presumed upon
that kindness
SIS that all?"
eyes"
Althea thought she was telling the truth.
She had no idea that the reporter had
learned anything more than she had willing-
ly told him. She moderated his shrewdness.
Thank God for that, although I suppose
they Will make story, of some sort out OF
1t. l was upset forgot to tell you not
to- see anyone until I returned. Well, she
will stay in JAIL"
You think it wiser
II know it is the only thing to do She
is capable of aaything-blackmail even. The
thing is over as far we are concerned
He sighed heavily, looked old and anxious
as he went down to his office.
Mr.. Moore Is calling Jane announced.
Show him up" Althea said 1t was too
Late but after talking as she had with KEN
meth she could not refuse to see him.
!: It's about this, Althea?" He showed her
the article in the paper II did not see it
until about an hour ago."
Yes, | thought perhaps you could stop
the other papers from printing it, she pre-
varcated, "but Peter has done all that can
be DONE"
you are sure that is all?"
es The woman has presumed because
was kind to her." Althea repeated wearily.
Shall you bail herr"
No, Peter declares 1t must not be done"
They were silent few moments, each
busy with their own thoughts Neither heard
a step on the stairs, knew that Peter stood
on the landing just about to enter the partly
open door, when Moore said:
Would you like me to bail her out. AL
thea? Would it help you any? I DON'T
understand-dont ask to. But IL it wifi
ease your mind, say so, and I'll go. bail for
h0r.
lust why should you Inconvenience your
self BECAUSE of my wife?" Peter asked his
face white and set
1T would be no inconvenience Doctor"
Moore replied quietly, ''but a pleasure to
help her avoid any unpleasantness"
Keep your hands off, Moore. This is nv
job and I propose to attend<to it. do not
doubt your motive but Bundy stays in Jail.
it is blackmail-or something very like it
her daring to ask my wife to go bail for
her" He turned and left them together.
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