A Daughter of Delilah — page 171: what you’re looking at

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162 EDGAR ALSTON’S BETTER SIDE. have other business in hand. I must find bail for my friend. I have been to see my father, but he is out. I had the temerity to dare face him after all that has passed so recently. ”’ | ‘“You are good-natured,’’ smiled Hawkley, ‘‘but a fool!’ Alston started and glared at his companion. “You are dangerous to yourself and those who love you best; you are weak, impulsive, vain, and stupid.”’ ‘‘Do you want me to punch your infernal head?’’ “You will not attempt that, Mr. Edgar Alston, and some day you will reckon me your best friend. You need have no anxiety concerning the fate of Edward Hawley. His bail will be forthcoming; and as for the outcome of the trial—there will be none for him, because I saw the murder done!’’ A mist swam before Alston’s eyes. ‘You!”? py There was silence fora minute. The young man dared not put the question. His heart yearned for Isabel, and yet if she were a murderess! A wave of horror passed over him, and he shuddered. The pure sweet face of his sister floated before him, and the flash of Queenie’s glorious eyes turned toasnaky glitter. ‘Then my old school chum is safe. Thank God!”’ “Thank God!’ repeated Hawkley, ‘‘for that, and thank God, also, that the vilest creature in the shape of woman is nearly run to earth. Stimson died by the hand of Isa- bel Russell—my legal wife!’’ The spell was dissolving from about the younger man, and a look of horror was in his eyes. (ECA AICTE NOKO) KS