San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-18
Che 1ailY Eight.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 10, '88,
NIL DESPERANDUM.
BY EDWARD STAPLETON.

81 did want you for son-in-law
but Emmy had already engaged herself
TO poor young West. will see her, and
have no doubt she will consent; l will
do my best for you; 1t would also be
better for her, she would pine and per-
haps die, II left alone"
Every well; but you must be quick,
there is no time to lose, II you wish to
save the business"
Eyes, yes," said Clayton, who seemed
to become more and more simple every
day, 81 will see her this evening; come
you tomorrow morning, when l hope
all will be WE'LL" -,
ct would be better for you both II
she marries me; II she does not, please
MAKE her understand that she will be
penniless In a few days"
Lawson's reasons for wishing 80
much to marry Miss Clayton were, first
", to save his reputation, for Clayton
would not expose him when the truth
was known to him as to the cause OF
the comparative failure of the business;
secondly, he had been very decidedly
refused. for q man who was his enemy
by his (Lswson's) own acts.
II will make her understand that by
consenting she will cave me as we'll rs
herself" Clayton said rising.
"Well, will call In the morning."
LawsOn's face wore smile OF triumph
as he turned bis back to Clayton when
leaving. He pushed the curtains aside,
and not expecting to collide with any
one, ran against Michael, driving him
against the closed door with consider
able force. Lawson almost instantly
staggered backwards and fell full length
on the floor, He had received smart
blow from Michael who was thoroughly
aroused. Well he might be, for none
knew ClaytOn's partner as we'll as he,
his form, usually rather bent, was now
erect, rs he stepped into view.
Clayton hastily went to help Lawson.
the Irishmsn intercepted him.
Don't touch him, let me dale wild
him; its been many day I've been
waitin' to do this"
Lawson still lay on the floor, leaning
on his elbow, Miohael's warlike attitude
made him prefer the carpet, where he
was at least safe, from another fall.
what does this mean? What have l
done Clayton, that you allow this fellow
to strike me, and still threaten"
Clayton was about to expostulate with
his old servant, when the latter again
addressing Lawson said:
you ask my master what you have
done, he does not know, ask me, have
heard all you have said, We are ruined,
and by you, know 1t, and now, to save
my young lady, l will tell Mister Clay
ton before you what know" Turning
to Clayton he continued, You remem-
Der Miss McLeary was missin' the morn
in after her birthday party, none
knew who took her away but
myself, ! was in the shrubbery
takin' walk sfther the supper had been
cleared away. l was COMM to the
house; when / heard voices stopped,
as they were in my path. did not
want to hear what they said, and did
not wish to disturb them, so heard all.
You, you spalpeen, persuaded the young
lady to 20 away wild you; git up and
face the gintleman who helped you and
tell him am lynn if you dare"
Lawson did as he was hidden. His
face was livid; he stood for moment,
glaring at the old Irishman. Clayton
saw his intention and tried to get be-
tween them, but before he could do go
Lawson sprsng upon the old servant who
received him with frightful blow,
which sent him backwards on to the
table, causing tremendous noise by the
wholesale scattering Of the breakfast
p6rdpn6TDdlld. III l6W ullnuI6b the
whole establishment came rushing into
the room; Emmy ran to her father who
stood motionless. Lawson sat upon the
table, not knowing exactly where he
was, while Michael waited to see his
adversary next move.
Clayton Immediately dismissed the
domestics, except Michael.
"Now, Emmy" he said gently patting
her, for she was trembling, "go to your
room, 1t is only little difference be-
tween Lawson and Michael, go, will
come to you directly"
"Now sol, "said the Irishman ADDRESSING
Lawson, before you lave this house
you must make matthers even; you have
robbed my masther of at least ten thous-
and pounds, for know he would not
smash up in business for less; sit down
there and write cheque for it," Law
son looked astonished at Michael as he
arranged pen, ink and paper on the
table.
Write 1t | tell you" he said, as Law
son seemed not TO understand; write a
cheque for ten thousand Or" Law
son took the chair placed for him with a
well-it oan't-be-helped-look and filed q
q cheque for the amount.
"NOw, sor, unless Misther Clayton
wishes to speak wild yer you must leave
this hoiase, and don't you ever come into
it again."
4 ITO be Continued