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ton and is going to remain in the Philippines. This is all the more a striking indication of the man's character in as much as he has recently developed throat trouble. The diocese of Washington is one of the most sought after in the United States on account of its splendid equipment, its large salary, the little traveling required, and its seat at the national capital. Bishop Brent was born in the most aristocratic circles and for many years was rector of one of the richest and most fashionable churches in Boston. His determination to stay in the Philippines on a meagre salary working among natives is a reassurance that all is not gilt in the modern glitter of church life. There are many men who have given up their fashionable charges and gone out among the poor. Such a change is the most hopeful sign in the modern church. Bryan's claim that he is the real Roosevelt candidate because he is a radical and his claim that he is a con servative because he has dropped the follies of '96, '00, '04 is as absurd as advocating a toy doll with a black head at one end and a white one at the other. No one is deceived but Mr. Bryan. WRIGHT NAMED FOR GOVERNOR "Home Rule" Republicans of Tennessee Name Him. Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 11. The convention of the republicans of Tennessee designated as the Home rulers, yesterday afternoon nominated the following ticket: For governor, T. Asbury Wright of Rockwood. For railroad commissioner. T. A, Rant, of Tullahoma. The convention was called order by John C. Houck, of Knoxville, one of the leaders of the so-called Insurg ents. Following is the plank on prohibi tion: We are in favor of state wide pro hibition by the extension of the provl slons of the existing four mile law to every portion of the state by our next legislature." The utmost harmony prevailed and the end of the convention came with surprising suddenness. Adjournment was taken at 5:30 p. m. There is strong talk that the San ders-Evans faction may nominate Mr, Wright for their candidate when the convention meets in Nashville to morrow. ATTENTION ASTHMA SUFFERERS! Foley's Honey and Tar will give Im mediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured many cases that had refused to yield to other treatment. Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs, colds and all throat and lung trouble. Contains no harmful drugs. A. G. Luken & Co. T A SQUIRREL AND FIRED Henry County Boy Filled With Shot. New Castle, Ind., Aug. Tl. Edgar Hoover, son of James Hoover living south of town Is sutTerlng from a gun shot wound inflicted accidentally by a companion, Bert Stuits. The young men were hunting for squirrels. Hoover was in the act of shooting when hia companion seeing the brown hat which he wore, mistook it for a squir rel and fired. At the report of the gun Hoover dropped and his companion af ter trying to assist him went for help. Hoover attempted to walk, but soon sank down from the Iosb of blood and was taken to his home In a carriage Physicians found twenty-five shot in Hoover's head shoulders and chest, The young man will recover. PETITION IN STANDARD CASE IS COMPLETED Has Been Forwarded to Attorney General. Chicago, Aug. 11. The Government's petition for a rehearing by the United States Court of Appeals for the Government case against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, in which the Appellate Court reversed Judge Landis's fine of 129,240,000, has been completed. United States Attorney Sims forwarded the document to Attorney General Bonaparte at Lenox, Mass. The petition will be filed here Aug. 21. SHE LIKES GOOD THINGS. Mrs. Chas. E. Smith, of West Franklin, Maine, says: "I like good things and have adopted Dr. King's New Life Pills as our family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without making a fuss about it." These painless purifiers sold at A. G. Luken Co's drug store. 25c. Qsoboxaxa: I don't lika your cook book It doesn't recommend Gold Medal Flour. Xxooxxs.

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CHAPTER XVIII. TS Harbert," said Ellas Droom. "Why didn't you say to him that I am busy? I don t want to see employer In a sharp him," said hi undertone. D room's long finger was on his lips, enjoining silence. "He said that yon wouldn't want to eee him. bat that it didn't make any difference. He'll wait, he aays." They were in the private office, with the door closed. Bansemer'sface was whiter and mora firmly set than ever. The ugly fighting light was in his eyes again. "If he has come here to threaten me, I'll kill him," be said savagely. "You'll do nothing of the kind," said the clerk; with what was meant to be a conciliatory smile. "Meat him squarely and bear what be baa to say." "Do you suppose she has told Cable? He may have sent Harbert here." "Cable's hands are tied. I know too much. If I were to tell the police what I know he'd have a devil of a time getting the presidency of his road. Besides, they both owe me a vote of thanks. Didn't I have sense enough to make it look like robbery?" "Yes, but curse your stupidity, they may charge you with the Job. Nobody would believe that Cable would attempt to rob bis own wife." "But they would in any event decide that he- had taken the rings to make it appear like robbery." There was a hard rap on the glass panel. "He's bound to see you, sir." "Well, then, snow him in!" snarled Bansemer. "Mr. Bansemer will eee yon, sir," said Droom suavely, opening the deor suddenly. "Thanks," said Harbert shortly. He entered the private office and faced the lawyer,' who was standing near his desk. "I've taken advantage ef your Invitation to drop in and see you." "This is one of my busy days, Mr. Harbert," said Bansemer, determined to come to the point at once. "However, I hardly expected a social call from you, so it must be of a business nature. What is It?" "It concerns your son, Mr. Bansemer. rm here In the capacity of a physician. You must go away for his health." Harbert amlled as though he thought it a good Joke. Bansemer turned red and then white. "I don't quite appreciate your wit, sir." "My humor, I'd suggest as a substitute. Well, to be perfectly plain. sir, your son does not know the true nature of the malady. He" "Do I understand you to say that he really has an ailment?" exclaimed Bansemer seriously. "It isn't hopeless, my dear sir. My only desire is to keep him from ever finding out that he has a malady. He Is sure to learn the truth if you remain here." "Harbert, I understand yon now, and I want to say this to you: 111 not drag that boy away from this city. He's successful here, and he's one of the most promising young men in town. I'm not going to have him hounded from town to town by" "You don't quite understand, me, air. On the contrary, ba should remain here. What I do mean to say is this: He won't feel like staying here if the truth about his father is uttered. That's the brutal way to put it, Ban semer, but you've got to get out." The two glared at each other for a full minute. Bansemer waa aa white aa a sheet, but not with fear. "Harbert," he said in low tones, "I've half a mind to kill yon." ' "Don't. You'd hang for It There are at least a dozen members of the bar who know that I have come here to see you, and they know why too. See here, Bansemer. you're a scoundrel to begin with. You've always been a knave. How you happen to have a son like Graydon I can't Imagine. Bansemer, I believe that I drove you out of New York. You escaped without exposure simply becanse the wit nesses lost their nerve. That won't be the case here. You think you've covered your tracks nicely. You haven't You've tripped into half a dosen traps. I don't know what your game is with the Cables, but you're base enough to take advantage of your son's position in that borne. Don't interruptl I'll soon be through. I'm a man of few words. If it were not for your son I'd swear out the warrants for you today on five different charges. For his sake I'm going to give yon a chance. I've worked on you for three years. I swore I'd get you some time. Well, I've got you. and I'm going to cheat myself out of a whole lot of pleasure. I'm not going to smash you as I in tended. Your son's friends have prevailed. "To show you that I am not bluffing, I have every bit of evidence in the Burkenday case, the Flossie Bellamy Job, the Widow Hensmith affair and It was a damnable one, too with two or three more. You broke that wornan's heart. I don't suppose you know that she died last month. You never noticed IV eh? Her precioas coachman is living like a lord on the money you and be took from her. Old Burkenday's housemaid has bought a little home in Edgewater but not from her wages. The two Jobs you now have on hand never will be pulled off. The girl in the Banker Watts case has been cornered and has confessed. She is ready to appear against you, McLennan's wife has had' the courage to defy your accomplice that dastardly butler f theirs, and' he has left town, fright

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aa r v. errs wics. rour time nas come. The, Jlg4s-up. "it won't be as it was in New York, because we have the proof. There Us a , committee of three down in Blgby's office now waiting for me .to report. If I take word to them that you expeet to sail for Europe next week, never to return to this country, all well aad good. It is for your son's f good health, bear in mind. If you go, thepublk: may never learn the truth about you. If you stay, you will be lmjall before you are a week older. And. Mr. Bansemer, you've got to decide quick." Bansemer looked his accuser straight in the eye. a faint smile of derision touching his lips, but not his eyes. "Mr. Harbert the first thing you have to learn in connection with your patient's father Is that he is not a coward. I refuse to run, sir. I am innocent of any intentional wrong, and I'll stand my ground. My son will stand beside me, too. He is that sort Go back to your committee and tell them ' that Bansemer will not go to Europe for his son's health. Good day, air!" "Nonsenae, Bansemer'." exploded exploded Harbert. "You know we've got you fast enough. Why be a fool as well as a knave? You haven't a ghost of a chance. I'm trying to do you a good turn." "A good turn? Mr. Harbert, I am neither a fool nor a knave. If I were a fool, I'd kill you where you stand. I would be Justified in killing the man who represents a crowd of blackmailers. That's what you are, sir. I refuse to pay your price. If 1 were a knave, I'd pay it I want you to understand one thing. I shall stand my ground here. If yon persecute me I'll not stop flaying you until death ends my endeavors. We'll see what Justice can give me in exchange for your bulldozing. I will have restitution, remember that Now, you've nothing more to say to me. Get eut!" "Sir!" ' "Get out!" "By George, yon' re a wonderful bluffer." "Do you expect me to throw you out sir?" "It isn't necessary. I've had a change of heart in the last minute, Mr. Bansemer. I withdraw my proposition. By all that's holy, I intend to go after you now without pity. Hang your son's feelings! You won't take my advice. I didn't give it as a friend, because I detest you. It was done in a weak spirit of fairness toward your son and toward the girl he is to marry. Now, I put them out of my consideration. They" "Get out!" Herbert very red in the face, slammed the door after him and strode angrily through the outer office Into the corridor. Droom immediately entered the consultation room. "Well? What is itr demanded Bansemer. "What did be want?" "He invited me to go to Europe for an indefinite stay. I refused. We'll fight it out Droom. We have covered our trail better than he thinks. They can't convict me. I'm sure of that They have nothing but conjectures, and they won't go in court" "I'm afraid of him. Just the same. You're bull headed about it Every criminal thinks his tracks are covered until It Is too lata to cover them properly." "Curse you, Droom; Im no criminal." "A slip of the tongue on my part Do you know who is down there in Rigor's office with those fellows? "An officer, I dare say." "No; David Cable." "Cable? Then his wife has told him everything. Well, I've something to tell too. By the Lord Harry, Ellas, there will be several sensations in high life." "You don't mean that you'll tell all there is to ten about the girl?" "No, that's Just it! That is one thing I won't tell. If yon tell whose blood she has In her veins. 111 kill you like a dog. But FU see that Miss Cable is dropped by Chicago society inside of a week. I'm mad, Droom do you understand?" "But Graydon loves her." "He 'won't love her long. I was a fool to let him go this far a blind, loving fooL But I'll end it now. He shan't marry her. He has no" "I haven't much of a heart to boast of, Bansemer, but I beg of you not to do this thing. I lore Graydon. He doesn't deserve any pain or disgrace. Take my advice and leave the city. Let me call Harbert back." "No! They can't drive me out! Telephone over and ask Graydon to stop here on his way up this afternoon." The opening and closing of the outer door attracted their attention. Droom peeped forth. In spite of himself, Bansemer started and his eyes widened with sadden alarm. A glance of apprehension passed between the two men. "It's that Deever boy from Judge Smith's," reported Droom. "Tell him to get out" said Bansemer, with a breath of relief. "I thought it might have been" began Droom with awry grin. "Nonsense!" "It is a bit too soon. They haven't had time." As Droom left the room Bansemer crossed to the window and looked down into the seething street far below. He saw that his hand trembled, and he tried to laugh at bis weakness. For a long time he stood there, his unseeing eyes focused on the hurrying masses, his ears alert for unusual sounds from the outer office, "If It were not for Graydon," he waa muttering between set teeth. "God. bow I hate to have him know!" Droom had told Eddie Deever to -get out" but Eddie was there to talk and be talked to, so he failed to take the hint ."&.! Aattn't seea-joo since 703

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played the hero up in The fashionable part of town. Gee, that was a startler! I'll bet old man Cable rewards you in some way. What s your theory about the holdup T' Droom looked up sharply. For the first time there shot into his mind the thought that the breezy boy might be a spy. "I haven't any," he replied shortly. He was trying to remember if he had ever said anything incriminating to the boy. "How'd you happen to be over there Just at that timer "I haven't time to talk about it Please don't bother me. It happened three days ago. and I've really forgotten about it Don't throw that cigarette into the waetebasket. Haven't you any sense?" ! "Gee! You don't suppose I'm going to throw tt away, do you? There's half an inch of it left Not me! Say, I've heard your boss has quite a case on Mrs. Cable. How about it?" He almost whispered this. "You shouldn't talk like that" "Oh. you mean that gag about people living In glass bouses? Gee! Don't worry about that Chicago is a city of glass houses. A blind man could throw rocks all day and smash a hole in somebody's house every crack. I believe the holdup man was one of those strikers who have been out of Jobs all winter. Smith thinks so." "Who?" "Judge Smith." "That's better." "Did you see his face?" "What are you. bub a detective?" "Rosie Keating says I'd make a better policeman than lawyer. She's sore at me for taking Miss Throckmorton to Mam' Galll's the other night Fellow stood on the piano and sang the derndest song I've ever heard. But gee! f don't think Miss Throck was on. She didn't seem to notice, I mean. Say, on the dead, do you think you could identify that fellow T "Look here, boy; if any one ever asks you whether I'd know that man's face if I saw it again you Just say that I'd know it in a thousand. I saw H plainly." Eddie gulped 'suddenly anT looked more interested than ever. "Do you think they'll get him?" "They will if he talks too much." "I hope so. Say, how's that new pat ent coming on?" "I'm not making a patent I'm mak ing a model. It's nearly completed." The outer door opened suddenly, and an old gentleman entered. "Is Mr. Bansemer here?" he asked, removing his slik hat nervously. "Yes, Mr. Watts. I'll tell him yon are here." Watts, the banker, confronted Ban semer a moment later, an anxious, hunted look, in his eyes. John Watts was known as one of the meanest men in the city. No one had bested him in a transaction of any kind. As hard as nails and as treacherous as a dog, he waa feared alike by man and woman. Watts, perhaps for the first time in his self satisfied life, was ready to bow knee to a fellow man. A certain young woman had fallen into the skill ful hands of Counselor James Banse mer, and Mr. Watts was Jerked up with a firmness that staggered him. "Mr. Bansemer, I have come in to see if this thing can't be settled between us. I don't want to go into court My wife and daughters won't understand that it's a case of blackmail on the part of this woman. Let's come to terms." r Bansemer smiled coolly. It was impossible to resist the temptation to toy with him for awhile, to humble and humiliate this man who had destroyed hundreds in his juggernaut ride to riches. Skillfully he drew the old man out He saw the beads of perspiration on bis brow and heard the wblne come from hia voice. Then in the end be sharply changed his tactics. "See here. Watts, you've got a wrong impression of this affair. I don't like your inferences. I am not asking you for a cent I wouldn't take it You have Just offered me $25,000 to drop the affair. Tbat'a an Insult to my integrity. I've investigated this girl's claim pretty thoroughly, and I believe she is trying to fleece you. I have given up the case. None of that sort of thing for me. She'll go to some unscrupulous lawyer, no doubt but I am out of it I don't handle that kind of business. You have insulted me. Get out of my office, sir, and never enter it again." "Give me that in writing." began the wily banker, but Bansemer bad called to Droom. Eddie Deever was standing near the door, almost doggedly curious. "Show Mr. Watts the door, and If he ever comes here again call the police. He has tried to bribe me." Watts departed in a dased sort of j way, and Droom closed the door. I "Are you still here?" he demanded j of Eddie Deever in such a manner that ' the young man lost so time In leaving. I "There goes $25,000," said Bansemer, with a cold grin. "I guess yon can afford to lose it" muttered Droom. "It was slick, I suppose, but it's probably too late to help." "Have you telephoned to Graydon?" "Not yet" "Don't" "Change of heart?" "Change of mind." "That's so. You haven't any heart" CHAPTER XIX. ANSEMER was not losing his courage; it was only tbe dread of having Graydon find out He 'stuck close to his office, seeing but few people. However, he did saunter into Rbyby's office for a friendly chat but 'jftlned nothing from the manner ef rd astute young man. WftH a, Jte& t astcnlshed blm-

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self and lie waa at 'no time timkf-he asked if Harbert Intended to remain in Chicago for any length of time. After he bad gone away. Rig by rubbed hia forehead in a bewildered sort of way and marveled at the nerve of the man. The day passed slowly, but late in the afternoon the suspense became so keen that he found it difficult to keep himself from making inquiries of the proper officials as to whether affidavits had been filed by Harbert or any other person. Hia hand did not ahake now, but there was a steady pain at the back of his head. Droom. I think I'll go home. If 1 don't appear in the morning you'll know I'm at aome police station. Good day!" "Goodby!" said Ellas, with correcting emphasis. Bansemer laughed heartily. "I believe you'd like to see me

Jugged." j "Not unless you could be convicted. I'll have to remain in your employ until then. I suppose." "I've often wondered why you don't quit of your own accord it seems so distasteful o you." "I'm working for you from force of aabit." "You'll turn state's evidence if I'm arrested, no doubt." "If my word counted for anything" and he raised hia hand. "I'd say. 'So help me I shan't. " "I've never been able to understand you." "I guess you've always unnersTtJM my feelings toward you." "You hate me?" "I'm no exception to the rule." "But hang you, you're faithful." "Oh, I'll pay for It, never fear. You won't hesitate to sacrifice me lr it will help you in any way. But let me tell you something. Ellas Droom has been smart enough to cover every one of his tracks, even if he hasn't been able to cover yours. I can't pen form miraclea. You don't seem as keen to bring about the family explosion aa you were, I observe." "By heavens, I can't bear the thought of that boy oh, well, close up the of fice as soon as you like." After he was safely out of the office Ellas Droom glided into the private office, drew forth his bunch of keys and opened his employer's desk. A big revolver lay in the top drawer. The old clerk quickly removed the five cartridges and as deftly substituted a new sa. ml them in their stead. The

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The old clerk quickly removed th fi jt cartridge new ones were minus the explosive power. He grinned as he replaced the weapon and closed the desk. Dropping the cartridges into his coat pocket, he returned to hia own desk, chuckling as be set to work on his papers. "I won't betray him to tbe law, but I've fixed it so that he can't escape it in that way." Baasemer's man informed him upon his arrival home that Mr. Graydon would not be in for dinner. He bad left word that Mrs. Cable was very mnrh fmnmvveri ind that ha and Mini Cable were going out for a long drivel -In a hansom. It was bis intention to dine with Mr. and Miss Cable very informally. Bansemer sat in surly silence for a long time trying to read. A fierce new Jealousy was growing in bis heart It was gradually dawning upon him that the Cables bad alienated his son's affections to no small degree. The fear grew upon blm that Graydon ultimately would go over to them, forgetting hia father in the love for the girl. Resentment strong and savage, flooded bis heart He could eat no dinner. He was full of curses for the fate which forced him to dine alone while his son was off rejoicing with people whom be was beginning to bate with, a fervor that pained blm. Jealousy, envy, malice, fired his blood. He went out and bought the evening papers. The thought came to blm that Graydon had beard the stories and was deliberately staying away from him. Perhaps the Cables bad been talking to him. "By heaven," be grated as he paused in front of his borne, "if she's turned him against me I'll turn this city into anything but a paradise for ber. What a fool I've been to wait so long! I've given ber the chance to tell her side of the case first She's made the first impression. What could I bare bees thinking of? Droom was right J should have demanded less of her. A man is never too old to be a fool about women. Ob. if she's turned that boy against me I'll" He did not finish the threat but started off swiftly through the night toward the Cable home. He had ne especial object In view; It was slmplj Impossible for him to conquer tbe Ira pulse to bo near bis son. Like a thiel he lurked about the street in tbe vlcin- - Ity of Cable's bouse, standing in tb shadows, crossing and recrossing th street many times, always ' watching the lighted windows with hateful eyes. It was after 8 o'clock, and tbe night was damp with tbe first breath of spring. There was a slight chill in th air. but be did not feel it although be was without an overcoat The lights on tbe second floor, he knew, were in Mrs. Cable's room, lo his mind's eye he could see Graydon there with the others listening to the story as it fell from prejudiced, condemning Hps tbe pathetic, persuasive lips of a sick woman. He knew tbe effect on tbe chivalrous nature ef bis son; he could feel tbe coldness that took root in his boy's heart A light mist began to blow Is his face, as r pced Jack ajd Jertja alojng

Ihe fhortTToCk In wC&n the' Cables lived. He was working his Imagination up to a state bordering on frenzy. In his fancy he could hear Graydon 1 cursing him in the presence of his ac-' cusers. At the end of the street he could see the break in the sea wall where Cable and his wife bad met and he could not help wishing that Droom had not pulled her from the water. Then be found himself wonderiag it they had told Jane the story of her origin. The hope that aha was still undeceived Cashed through htm; it would give him a chance for sweet revenge. He confessed to himself that he was reckless. The transactions of the past few days had left him at the edge of the abyss. He recognised his peril, but could not see beyond his own impulse a. "I believe 111 do it" he was muttering to htmaelf aa he paused serosa the street - from tac?ir coor. -sreydon, ought to hear both aides of the story." He crossed the street with hesitating steps. His thin coat collar was buttoned close about his neck; his gloveless hands were wet and cold from the mist As be stopped at the foot of the etoce steps a man came hurrying along, glancing at the bouse numbers as he approached. "Do you know whether this Is David Cable's bouse?" he asked. Dansemer saw that be was a young man and an eager one. "I think It Is." The other bounded up the steps snd rang the bell. When the servant opened the door Bansemer heard the new arrival ask for Cable, adding that he was from one of the newspapers and that he must see him at once. Bansemer stood stark and dumb at the foot of the steps. The wbole situation bad rushed upon him like aa avalanche. Harbert bad filed his charges, and the hasty visit of the reporter proved that David Cable was an in- ' strument in them. The blood surged to his head. Tie staggered under the shock of Increased rage. "Graydon is against me! They've won him over! Open the door! 1 want my son!" He shouted the demand la the face of the startled servant as he pushed rudely past him. "You stay here, young fellow, and

you'll hear a story that will fill a wbole paper. I am Jamea Bansemer. Wbero is Cable? Your to the servant "Sh!" cried the frightened servant, recognizing him. "Mrs. Cable is resting, sir." "What are you doing here?" Bansemer demanded of the reporter, exerting all his crafty resourcefulness la the effort to calm himself. "Cable has been elected president of the" began tbe young man Just as Cable himself started down the stairway. "Cable, where is my son?" demand ed Bansemer loudly, starting toward tbe steps. He had not removed his bat and was indeed an ominous figure. Cable clutched the stair rail and glared down at him in amazement Before he could pull himself together sufficiently to reply Graydon Bansemer hurried past him and started In alarm at the unexpected figure below. "What's the matter, dad?" he cried. "What has happened?" "Ah! You think something could have happened, eh? You shan't be taken in by them. Come down here, boy!" "Father. . are you crazy?" gasped Graydon, rushing down tbe stairs. "Get blm away from here. Graydon, for God's sake." exclaimed Cable. "Take him awsyt He's your father, but if he stays in this bouse a minute lof r 1 11 k" blm Tfie man from the newspaper was shrewd enough to withdraw Into a less exposed spot He saw a great "beatT in prospect Graydon stopped as If stunned by blow. Bobby Rigby came running to the heed of the stairs, followed by Jane and another young woman. Jamei Bansemer could not have been expected to know It but Rtgby and Mist Clegg had come to tell; these Wend thst they were to be married In DecernDer. 4 "Kill me. eh? Not If you ean't do better Job tban you did tbe otber night' Here, you reporter. ok Mr. Cable toexploln tbe mystery of that affair oa the lake front. Oh. 1 know all about Itl You've started In to mln me. but I'll be in on it myself. We'll have a general cleaning up." "Father! What are you talking about? cried Graydon. aghast. "They haven't told you about tbt lake front eh? I should think not. See blm cringe r Cable hsd indeed fallen back against the wall, halfway up tbe step, whits and trembling. Hia eyes were raised, and be waa tbe first to ace Mrs. Cable as she came from her room. "Go back!" he whispered hoarsely to her. She reached the banister snd leaned over, her eyes filling with ten ror after a swift glance at Jane. "Take Jane away." she murmured, realizing that the blow waa to fait "I'll stop his Infernal tonguer shouted Cable, leaping down tbe steps, bii eyes blazing. James Bansemer laugbej as he braced himself for tbe shock. They did not come together, for Graydon threw his big frame in tbe path of tbe assailant For an Instant tlxre was a frightful uproar. Rigby and tbn servant rushed to tbe young man's assistance. Tbe women were screaming with terror, the men were shouting, and there was a violent struggle wblcli played havoc In the hallway. "Call tbe police:" shouted fllgby. "You infernal traitor!" hinted Jamea Bansemer. "You claim to be Gray, don's friend, and yet you are the out who has led tbe plot to ruin me." "What does it all Dies a orUxl Graydon. holding tbe shaking Cable tUrbslr. There was a moment ef Intense silence, except for tbe heavy breath in 3 of the men. Graydon was star Id 4 wide eyed at his father. He saw th crueL sardonic smile spread over bis face and shuddered. "I've simply come to take you out of the clutches of these people, i'vs waited to see if that scheming womaa op there wonld tell you of her own accord. She hasn't told yon. so I will Yon cannot marry that girL for j wit haughty Jane Cable was picked up vu a doorstep, cast off by the woman wba bote her!" (Continued.) th cotM-rr-- rem. -ad vmrrTVDT- trt. ;ak!wU'S brrvp Papaia to caaiti.ctr fcaaranml to cars lodirioa. c ntipartoa. afc a b Acae. aCaaatv braani. materia asa SB CJeeeMs nHtmm boss a