Evening star., 1942-07-07

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man." she said. Hes a quick
tempered man, but he's never broke
law. He's a respected man."
~Orden rested his hand on he
shoulder and he said, II have know
Alex since he was q little boy.
know his father and his grandfather
His grandfather was a, bear hunte
In the days. Did you know that.
Molly ignored him. "You wouldn'
sentence Alex?" 81
mo" he said. How could
sentence him?" 49,.
"The people said you would, fol
the sake of order"
Mayor Orden stood behind chatl
and gripped its back with his hands
do the people want order, Molly?'
II don't know" she said. 'They
want to be free"
well, do they know how to e
about 1t? Do they know what
method to use against an armed
enemy?"
NO." Molly said. Il don't think
Co."
you are bright girl, Molly; do
you now?"
''No, sir, but I think the people
feel that they are beaten If they are
docile. They want to show these
soldiers they're unbeaten."
They've had no chance to tight.
It's no fight to go against machine
guns" DR.. Winter said.
Orden said, when you know what
they want to do, will you tell me,
Molly?"
She looked at him suspiciously.
yes" she said.
~You mean no. You don't trust
me-"
But how about Alex?" she ques-
toned.
mo Time Against Our People"
I'll not sentence him. He has
committed no crime against our
people" said the Mayor.
Molly was hesitant now. She said,
will they-will they kill Alex?"
Orden stared at her and he said,
Dear child, my dear child"
She held herself rigid. Thank
you."
Orden came close to her and she
said weakly, Don't touch me. Please
don't touch me. Please don't touch
me-" And his hand dropped.
For moment she stood still, then
she turned stif1y and went out OF
the door. as
She had just closed the door when |
Joseph entered. Excuse me, sir, the |
cnel wants to see you. 7 said you
were busy. I knew she was here. |
And madame wants to see YOU. toe" |
Orden said. TASK madame to
come 3n.s - ,
Joseph went out and madame
came In Immediately.
Il don't know how can run q
house" she began; 'it's more people
than the house can stand. Annie's
angry all the time"
"Hush!" Orden said.
Madame looked at him In amaze
ment. II don't know what"
"Husf1!" he said. Sarah, I want
you to 60 to Alex Morden's house,
Do you understand? I want you to
stay with Molly Morden while she
needs you. Don't talk, just stay with
her"
Madame said, I've . hundred
things"
"Sarsh, want you TO stay With
Mlly Morden. Don't leave her
alone. Go now"
She comprehended slowly. Yes"
stse said. Eyes. will. When VIII II
b over?"
T don't know" he said. .1M send
Annie when It's time"
She kissed him lightly On the
eheek and went out.
Lanser Comes In.
Orden walked to the door and
eahed, Joseph. I'll see the colonel
now"
Lanser same in. He had on a new
pressed uniform with little orna-
mental dagger at the belt. He said,
Good morning, your excellency. I
wish to speak to you Informally"
He glanced at DR.. Winter. II should
like to speak to you alone"
Winter went slowly to the door,
md as he reached it Orden said,
Doctor!"
Winter turned. "Yes?"
"Will you come back this evening?"
"You will have work for me?" the
doctor asked.
Mono. I Just won't Ike TO be
llone."
IT will be here" said the doctor.
And, doctor. do you think Molly
ooked all right?"
"Oh, think so. Close to hysteria,
guess. But she's good stock. She's
good, strong stock. She Is a Ken
ierly, you know"
I'D forgotten" Orden. "Yes, she
S a Kenderly, isn't she?"
DR.. Winter went out and shut the
ioor gently behind him.
Lanser had waited courteously. He
watched the door close. He looked
1t the table and the chairs about it.
I will not tell you, sir, how sorry
| am about this. I wish it had not
Mayor Orden bowed, and Lanser
vent on, IKE you, Sir, ana 1
.espect you, but I have a Job to do.
You surely recognize that"
Orden did not answer. He looked
straight into Lanser's eyes.
"We do not act alone or on our
,vn judgment"
Between sentences Lanser waited
Tor an answer but he received none.
There are rules laid down for us,
rules made in the capital. This
nan has killed an officer"
"Why Didn't You Shoot Him."
At last Orden answered, why
1idnt you shoot him then? That
was the time to do it,"
Lanser shook his head. IF I
agreed with you, it would make no
difference You know as well as I
hat punishment is largely for the
purpose OF deterring the potential
criminal. Thus, since punishment
s for others than the punished, 1t
must be publicized. 1t must even
pe dramatized" He thrust q finger
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