New Britain herald., 1926-04-29

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 "Ahe,' he said, q find didn't know the whole story when I talked with you. This fellow here-this Joc--"tried 10 work the badger game on me, not long ago. He didn't get far with it."
 T bet not" interrupted the sym pathetic Abe. Morton continued: "He had a little dancing partner. They were broke. Mona told me this fellow and the girl could get q job in a London supper club if they could get pas- sage money. ] was sorry for the girl and sent them the money. This lad here lost it all shooting craps. He took all the girls jcwelry and ipaWned it. He kept the money. He got three hundred dollars from Miss Morton and didn't tell his partner anything about it, "He left her hungry-almost starving
 He bent his brows at the man Joe. And all the while the girl was worrying about him. Now he is try ing 10 eXtort thousand dollars from AEis, Morton! What had VIC better do with him, Abe?"
 The young man stirred. You ain't going to do anything" he as- serted. That girls got a rich father, anI he'll pay anything to keep her name from being dragged out into court"
 "So?" inquired Morton. with vel vet voice. I'm interested. I happen to be her guardian, myself"
 Mr. Sunshine. with delighted en- thusiasm. let out a little yelp.
 "This is great!' said he.
 Morton regarded the large young man thoughtfully.
 Ask Miss Morton to come in," he told Abe.
 Bcaming, the theatrical agent opened the door. and summoned Au- drey. An interested throng of young women crowded the opening in an instant. MT, Sunshine waved them back, and Audrey appeared.
 As she saw Morton she emitted a cry.
 Daddy" ..
 Exactly" he said. Waving to- ward the corner. he proceeded: And here's Joe"
 The girl advanced, timidly, as the crowd behind her was shut out. Morton moved a chair for her, and shaking. she sat down. Her eyes moved from Morton 10 the young man and back again.
 "Andrcy," said Morton. "Tm going to tell you something. Listen care fully" He stood over her. holding out his forefinger and moving 1t to emphasize his remarks. No girl, and no man, who is innocent, ever has 10 pay money 10 keep a black guard quiet.
 This gentleman here" he indi- cotcd Joe-"is a blackguard He has started a career in which he pro poses to live off women-off the money that women give him"
 Audrey, with fear, looked at the large young man.
 Watch me moment"
 Morton stepped to the corner and deliberately struck the man first on one cheek, and then the other, with his open hand.
 "Here." roared the other, without arising, you cant do that to me, you l"
 Morton swiftly, with the back Of his fingers snote him on the mouth.
 That will be all from you" he said. turning his back.
 Joe, his face purple. moved as if 10 spring. The theatrical agent was watching him, intently. In a mo- ment, though, the young man sank back in his chair, and fixing his gaze cnly upon Morton. was si- lent.
 I'd like 10 know what he means us;ng my office 10 collect money from women" speculated Abe.
 "Hc wanted me to meet him on street corner first" said Audrey. timidly. Finally he said 10 come herc."
 Morton had returned to his chair and was thinking. Audrey" he said, at last, I'm not going 10 ask why you were going to give him that nit nev I can guess what sort of threat he made. But don't ever yield 10 fear again if you meet an-