A Lace Handkerchief
XXXII. A Lifetime in a Day
XXXIII. The Verdict
XXXIV. The Appeal
XXXV. Between Two Fires
XXXVI. Swift and Beautiful Feet
XXXVII. The Kiss of the Bride
List of Illustrations
"Her tapering fingers rested on his broad foot."
"About her personality there was a haunting charm, the breath of
a soul capable of the highest heroism."
"Little ringlets of hair curling about her face as though scorched
by the warmth of the red blood below."
"Ripped it open, tore it from his arms, and threw it on the floor."
"Her arms stole around his neck."
"A faint cry came from the full lips."
"Driving his great fingers into his throat."
"A cheer suddenly burst from the crowd and echoed through the
court-room."
Leading Characters of the Story
Scene: New York-Time: The Present
RUTH GORDON . . . The One Woman
REV. FRANK GORDON . . A Social Dreamer
KATE RANSOM . . . The Other Woman
MARK OVERMAN . . . .A Banker
MORRIS KING . . Ruth's Old Sweetheart
ARNOLD VAN METER . . A Shorthorn Deacon
BARRINGER . . Assistant District Attorney
CHAPTER I
THE MAN AND THE WOMAN
"Quick--a glass of water!" A man sprang to his feet, beckoning to
an usher.
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