Argosy All-Story Weekly — page 97: what you’re looking at

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THE STRANGER and to her astonishment he was smiling, “that the modern robber uses a hard fist instead of a revolver bullet to knock out his victims!” He lowered his hand and indicated a pur- plish and rapidly swelling bruise near the point of his chin. “He came in like a cat,” he said, “ but when it came to a fight, he hit me like the blow of a club. That man should give up © robbery and go after the prize ring. Be- sides, there’s more money in it in these days of million dollar fights!” ‘She was bewildered by his calmness and his good humor. ‘ But he isn’t away yet,” she cried. “ Do you hear? They’re after him!” ‘“H-m-m!” said Hugh Dascom, yawning. AT THE GATE. 8387 the automobile isn’t made that can catch up with that speedy young man once he’s under way.” But he went with her to the window and they leaned out and listened to the roar of a machine getting under way in front of the house. “And there he goes!” cried Hugh Das- com. Another exhaust began to crackle deeper in the grounds. It roared away to a distance toward the road. Presently a headlight was flashed on and gleamed down the polished surface of the highway. “You nervy devil!” cried Hugh Dascom. “ Good luck te you!” “Dad, to a murderer?” ‘“Murderer or not,” cried Dascom, “ he ~ ia ORO iy Hbw iP Meat “Tt’s my personal opinion, my dear, that has the nerve of the archangel Gabriel!” FO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK U & U U SANCTUARY THERE is, Away down by the sea, A little house I love; Tall trees lean over it protectingly And hide it from the world; Green vines Clasp it in loving arms ‘And deck it with their tender tracery. There is a garden for the birds Where softly shines the sun; It holds a balm for aching hearts, And when you see the open, friendly door You lose vour sense ef loneliness And leave behind your care. It is a little house That holds you close Where you find time for dreams. Edith Tatum. MMIELOOOKS CO