find me here. I've conquered the infernal death that stood waiting
so long for me in that corner--and I never suspected it, either.
God, how near it was to me! It stood there and waited for me to
come. It knew that I would come sooner or later! But I've smashed
it--it's gone! It's not there!"

With eager hands he gathered up the pieces of wood and cast them
into the stove. As the remains of that frightful minister of death
crackled and spit with defeated venom, Elias Droom calmly pulled on
his worn dressing gown, lighted his pipe and cocked his feet upon
the stove rail, a serene look in his eyes, a chuckle in his throat.






CHAPTER XXXIV

TO-MORROW





Jane Cable, upon entering the cab, offered no resistance when
Graydon drew her head over against his shoulder. His strong right
hand clasped her listless fingers and the warmth of his heart came
bounding into her veins as if by magic. He did not speak to her, but
she knew that he was claiming her then for all time; she knew that