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! MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1914. PLATTSBIOUTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. PACE Z. WITHIN THELAW By MARVIN DANA FROM THE PLAY OF BAYARD VEILLER Copyright. 1213. by th H. K. Fly company. CHAPTER XI. Gilder Meets Bride. T Illfllli; eiitcitnl the erect, hoary figure of the iunn whom Mary had hated through the years. He stopped abruptly just with in the room, gave a glance at the two men. then his eyes went to Mary, sit ting Jit her 2t-k, vith her face lifted inquiringly. He Iid mt pausto take in the beauty of that face, only its ptreiKrtli. He stared at her silently for a moment. Then he spoke, a little tremulous from anxiety. "Are you the woman?" he said. There was something simple and prim itive, something of dignity beyond the usual conventions, in his direct ad dress. Mary's acknowledgment was as plain as his own question. ! am the woman. What do you want?" "My son." Mary jruesed that his coming was altogether of his own volition, and not the result of his son's information, as at first she had supposed. "Have you seen him recently?" "No." "Then, why did you come?" T.ec-ause I intend to save my boy from a great folly. I am informed that he U infatuated with you. and Inspector riurke tells me why he tells me why he tells me" He paused, unable for a moment to con tinue from an excess of emotion. Inspector r.urke filled the haltins sentence. "I told you she had been an ex-con-Tiot." "Yes," Gilder said, after he hnd re pained his self control. He stared at her pleadincly. "Tell me. is this true?" Here. then, was the moment for which she had loused through weary days, through weary yenrs. Here was the man whom she hated, suppliant before her to know the truth. Her heart quickened. Truly, vemreance is sweet to one who has suffered un justly. "Is this true?" the man repeated, with something of horror in his voice. "It is." Mary said quietly. For a little, there was silence in the room. At hist, Gilder spoke with the ,,; '..if. ' ; : r v r V i J -' ' tij '.' il. ..- -i Mir. a. "Are you the woman?" surcnoss of a man of wealth, confident that money will salve any wound. "How much?" he asked, baldly. Mary smi'.ed an inscrutable smile. "Oh. I don't need money." she said, carelessly. "Inspector Ilurke will tell you how easy it is for me to get it." "Do you want my 6on to learn what you are?" he aid. "Wby not? I'm ready to tell him myself." Then Gilder showed his true heart in which love for his boy was before all eisA "i:ut I don't want him to know," he stammered. "Why, I've spared the boy all his life. If he really loves you It wiil" At that moment, the son himself entered hurriedly. In Lis eagerness he saw no one save the woman he loved. At his entrance. Mary rose and moved backward a step involuntarily, in sheer surprise over his coming. The young man went swiftly to her, while the other three men stood silent. Dick took Mary's hand in a warm clasp, pressed it tenderly. "I didn't see father," he said happily, "but I left a note on his desk at the oilk-e." Then, somehow, the surcharged at mosphere penetrated his consciousness, and he looked around, to see his father standing gri-rdy opposite him. .-. But there M as n change in his -expression beyond a more radiant smile. "Hello, dad!" he cried, joyously. Then yon got my note?" "Xo, Dick, I haven't had any note." Tii your: man spoke wiih simple j&m-s- -s ...-r':. i' , i l vv:rs.v. i -i? irti 1 j pride. "Dad we're married. Mary and 1 were married this morning." Mary kept her eyes steadfast on the father. There was triumph In her gaze. This was the vengeance for which she hnd longed, for which she had plotted, the vengeance she had at ! last achieved. Here was her fruition. the period of her supremacy. - j Gilder seemed dazed by the brief ! sentence. "Say that njjain. he commanded. "Dad, Mary and 1 were married this morning. "I married your son this morning. Mary said in a matter of fact tone. I married him. Do you quite under stand. Mr. Gilder? I married him." In that insistence lay her ultimate compensation for untold misery. The father stood there wordless, unable to f imI speech against this calamity that had befallen him. "It's a frameup!" r.urke roared. He flared at the young man. "Tell your father it ain't true. Why, do you know what she is? She's done time." He paused for an instant, then spoke in a voice that was brutally menacing. "And she'll do it again!" The young man turned toward his bride. There was disbelief, iiope. de spair, in his face. "It's a lie. Mary," he said. "Say it's a lie!" He seized her hand passion ately. "t is the truth." Mary said firmly. "I have served three years in prison." There was a silence of a minute that was like years. Dick turned his tortured face to his I ft? P- ' -i - i -v v cDad, Mary and I were married this morning." bride of a day. Then he spoke again more beseechiEgly. "Say there's a mistake." Mary spoke with a simplicity that admitted no denial. "It's all quite true." The man who had so loved her. trusted her, stood trembling for a mo ment, tottered and sank Into a chair. The father looked at Mary with a re proach that was pathetic. "See," he said, and his heavy voice was for once thin with passion "see what you've done to my boy!" "What is that compared to what ycu have done to me?" "What have I done to you?" he ques tioned, uncomprehending. "Do you remember what I said to you the day you had me sent away?" "I don't remember you at all." "Perhaps you remember Mary Tur ner, who was arrested four years ago for robbing your store, and ierh:ips you remember that she asked to speak to you before they took her to prison." The heavy jovled man gave a start. "Oh. you begin to remember! Yes! There was a girl who swore she was innocent yes. she swore that she was innocent. And she would have got off only you asked the judge to make an example of her." "You are that girl?" "I am that girl." There was a little interval of silence. Then Mary spoke again remorse lessly. "You took away my good name: you smashed my life; you put me behind Sy, there a misUke." 1 - f Y- ., . ... .. i.rv- - ick s .. . . -. ; -... :. : . - -VJ, H I s: . :. :. '. :. m,X - - 5" ; a. i" . , '.: .vf " ?- v - the bars. You owe for all that. Well, I've begun to collect- "And that is why you married my boy?" "It Is." Mary gave the answer cold ly, convincingly. Convincingly, save to one her hus band. Dick suddenly aroused and spoke with the violence of one Bure. "It Is not!" lie stood up and went to Mary, and toot her two hands in his, very gently, yet very firmly. "Mary." he said softly, yet with a strengtU of conviction, "you married me because you love me." Xo," she said gravely, "no. I did not!" "And yoa love me now!" be went on insistlngly. "No. no!" Mary's denial came like a cry for escape. "You love me now!" Tliere was m masterful quality in his declaration, which seemed to ignore her negation. "I don't," she repeated bitterly. "Look me In the face and say that." There was a silence that 6eemed joRg. though It was measured in the passing of seconds. At last Mary, who had planned so long for this hour, gathered her forces and spoke valiant ly. Her voice was low, but without any weakness of doubt "1 do not love you." "Just the same you are my wife, and I'm going to keep you and make you love me." "She's a crook" Durke said. "I don't care what you've been!" Dick exclaimed. "From now ou you'll go straight. You'll walk the straight est line a woman ever walked. You'll put all thoughts of vengeance out of your heart because I'll fill It with Something bigger I'm going to make you love me." Burke spoke again: "I tell you she's a crooK. Mary moved a little, and then turned her face toward Gilder. "And. if I am. who made me one? You can't send a girl to prison and have her coiue out anything, else." Bnrke swung himself around in a movement of complete disgust. "She didn't get her time for good be havior." "And I'm proud of it!" came her in stant retort. "Do you know what goes ou there behind those stone walls? Do you. Mr. District Attorney, whose business it Is to seed girls there? Do you know what a girl is expected to do to cet time off for good behavior? If you don't, ask the keepers. "1 served every minute of my time every minute of it. three full, whole years. Do yon wonder that I want to get even, that some one has got to pay? Four years ago. you took away my name-pnd gave me a uumler Now. I've given up the number and I've got your name." (To be Continued) Has Fine New Milk Wagon. From Fridav's Pa.ily. James Marnusek, wlio operates a dairy line from his farm, south of the city, is the proud posses sor of a very fine new milk wagon which he has in use and it makes a very line appearance, as he drives over the city. The new wa gon is the latest thing; in these styles of wasons and will make the best possible means of de livering milk to the customers in the different parts of the cily. This new vehicle was secured from the establishment of John (iorder in this city, and the fact that it was purchased at this plaee is a guarantee that it is first-class in every way, as Mr. (iorder handles only the best ar ticles on the market and sees that every customer is given perfect satisfaction. The Journal advertisers are do ing the business. Woman Finally Recovers From Nervous Breakdown Impoverished nerves destroy many people before their time. Often be fore a suticrer realizes what the trouble is, he is on the verge of a complete nervous breakdown. It is of the utmost importance to keep your nervous system in good con dition, as the nerves are the source of all bodily power. Mrs. Rosa Conner, 825 N. iSth St, Birming ham, Ala., says: "I have been suffering with nerv ous prostration for nine or ten years. Have tried many of the best doctors in .Birmingham, but they all failed to reach my case. I would feel as if I was smothering; finally I went into convulsions. My little girl saw Dr. Miles' Nervine advertised in the papers and I "at once began to tnfce It. I continued to take it for some time and now I am well." If you are troubled with loss of appetite, poor digestion, weakness, inability to sleep; if you are in a general run down condition and unable to bear your part of the daily grind of life, you need some thing to strengthen your nerves. You msy not realize what is the mat ter with y-u,.but that is no reason why you sh-suH delay treatment. Dr. Miles' Nervine has proven its value in nervous dis orders for thirty years, and merits a trial, no matter how many other rerifclies hive failed to help you. Scid fcy ell tfrucslsts. Hf firit bottle fail t9 bsnefit your money is returned. M1LE3 MEDICAL. CO., Elkhart, Ind. PRODUCE WANTED. The Lincoln Pure Butter Co. have established a 4 branch house in Matts mouth and want to buy all kinds of produce, cream and butter. They will pay v J the highest market price in Ji cash at all limes. Lincoln Pure Hutter Co. 4 J. John Ingrain, Manager. J- Cream and Produce Station. v Sixtti and Pearl Streets, J . Plattsmouth, Neb. FRANCE BALLANGE MEETS WITH A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT GLENWOOD From Friday's Dally. Reports from the bedside of France Ballance at (ilenwood in dicate that that gentleman is pet tinpr along- nicely from his recent accident and it is thought by t lit dectors in attendance that he will be able to be out in a short time. The accident, occurred about a week ago, and France has been suffering; with several broken ribs, as well as a sprained ankle, since that lime, lie was driving" with a load of wooden blocks that were to be employed in the repairing- of a well near the state institution at Glenwood, and as he was driving- along- he started to sit down on one of the blocks, when it slipped and threw France out of the wagon and down be tween the wagron and the team of mules which was attached to the vehicle, and one of the mules kicked hint quite severely, and at the same time the wagon was pulled forward, the wheels pass ing over his chest and ankle, with the results as noted above. Mr. Uallance was at once given the atention of a surgeon and his in juries dressed and he was made as comfortable as possible, but it will be a number of days before he is able to be up and around in his former active manner. The friends of this grenial gentleman here have been greatly worried over the matter, but will be pleased to learn that he is petting along; so nicely. mm THE MASONIC HOME DIES LAST EVENING From Saturday's Daily. Last evening another of the old gentlemen making- their home at the Masonic Home in this city was called to his final reward, when E. II. Benedict passed away. Mr. IJenedict had resided at the Home since February, 11)11, coming here with his daughter" from O'Neill, Nebraska, and both were afflicted with a malady that made it a very dif ficult matter for them to get around, but in spite of this af fliction there was not a Sunday unless in very severe weather that Mr. Benedict did not attend services at the Methodist church, rtf which he was a very devout members and the funeral services at the Home this morning- were conducted by the pastor of that church, Rev. F. M. Pruliner, who gave a few remarks on the life of She deceased, who will be greatly missed by his many friends at the Home, as well as throughout the city, where he had become well known. The body was taken to O'Neil, his old home, where the interment will be made. Mr. Benedict was about 57 years of age, and leaves besides his daughter, who resides at the Ma sonic Home here, an adopted son and daughter, who reside al Spokane, Washington. Deautlful Shetland Ponies for sale at all times, for the next 100 years, unless I die in the meantime. I have now an extra fine stallion, tne best in the slate, for sale. Well broke for both harness and saddle. Wm. Gilmour, Plattsmouth, Neb. R. F. D. No. i. The Journal for stationery. i O. Sandin, D. V. M., graduate of the Kansas City Veterinary College, is per- 4 manenlly located in Platts month. Calls answered day or night. 'Phone 255. Office 606 Main. VTV 9 . it Local rJevvs From Friday's Daily. William Rice of Murray was in the city yesterday attending to some matters with the different merchants. Mrs. A. F. Seybert of Culloin came in this morning on No. 1 to viit for the day with her rela tives in this city. J . E. Wiles departed thi morning- for Omaha to iit for a few hours there in attendant' at the automobile show. Oeorge Snyder was in Omaha yesterday for a few hours look-in'-- after the auto show and visiting- the slock market. Mayor Fred H. Oonb-r of Weeping- Water was in the cit today attending to some maltet at the sdore of his brother, John (order. Ed Trilsch was anion ir the Cass county visitors at the auto mobile show in Omaha today, go ing to that cily on the early I Ju Is lington train. peter Halmes and son wi-re passengers this niornin'-' for omaha. where I hey w ere called to attend to some mailers of busi ness for a f"W hours. Charles Chriwiser of near Nehawka was in the cily 1 a r-1 evening- for a f'w li 'iirs vi-itin-with friends and attending- to some mailers of business. Adam Me i-d Hirer of Cdar Creek came in yesterday from his home and spent the- day here attending to some business af fairs with the different mer chants. T. W. Swan and C. Ward Chaney, two of the prominent resident of the vicinity of Fnion. were in the city today for a few hours looking- after some matters of business at the court house. From Saturday's Daily. R. C. liailey came in last even ing from Omaha, where he was atlendinir the automobile show. Creed Harris was among- the Union citizens who came in last evening to enjoy the pleasures of the tiddlers' contest. Miss Edna Propst came down from Omaha this afternoon an I will visit over Sunday with her parents at Mynard. Frank Slagel of near Union was in Ihe cily today for a few hours looking after some matters at the court Inm-e. Oeorge P. 5ar-t.on .f Union came up last evening- on the Mis souri Pacific and attended Ihe tiddlers' contest at the Parmeie theater. Charles Peacock drove in thi niorning" from his farm home west of this city and spent sev eral hours here looking after matters of business. Frank Ubdzer, jr., and wife, of near Cedar Creek, were in ihe city today for a few hours Jot. king after some mallei's of business with the merchants. 1. W. Fosler of Union a-aniong- the enthusiasts -present last evening- al the fiddlers' con test, taking- in Ihe gems furnish ed by the old-timers. Chris Parkenin-j: drove in yes terday afternoon from bis farm home west of the city and spent several hours here Iookimr af.er some trading-with the merchants. Mrs. Fred Ebinger and Nelson were iia-sengers Mrs. this morning- for Omaha, where tliey will visit for the day at the pital with Mr. Ebinger. In Mrs. J. W. Oekerman llild rcth, Neb., who has been here for a short time visilhiir at ihe home of her daughter. Mrs. A. O. I!ir- genberger, departed this morning for her home. Frank Finkle, the irrepres-ij'd,-and genial cilizep of near Union. came up last evening on me Re lated Missouri Pari lie and at tended Ihe fid. Hers' conei at the Parmeie theater. Editor (iravos of the I'ni m Ledger was anion -j- lln'v pre"nt :-t evening- in this city at tin- tiddlers' contest, and he remain ed over night to look all"i some matter of business, Conrad Schlaler of )-hkoh., Nebraska, arrived last eeningl VW,,W .s "N'.VV V V , V--N" v -v Vn."'CV- v NVSVV T TIic Kind Yci Kan Alwr.ys I! on ;;!:?. ami vL.J Ii !: 1ti in UNO for over " i jt urs. li.i l.n. t!:o ; -n-crr ,1 r.ri'l la-i Ltxn ra.id'! nn ! r l.is r r , ' t forir.1 ff:i;Hrvi--;t.a "ti. r i: i:..".;r -. Cs-vT '-CS": Allow n o-c :!?. hf y -i in ;!.;. All :t:ncrfo:Ss. J;i-?nt:T; j;;..! .Tri-f-.e-ct-Kt" jr.- LuZ HxiH-riiin ;:ts ll :t t vi iih i.i. 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