Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-09-10

ready special sleeper and engine"
"How long since he left here?"
IAN hour, sir"
Julian turned from the office into the
street and walked rapidly to the Rcose-
welt mansion. 1t seemed to him that
everything was assuming an attitude
hostile to his happiness and hurrying
him on to some great calamity. But he.
must see Rosalie before she went away.
The thought of parting from her was
just now peculiarly bitter.
When he reached the house a servant
informed him that Mrs. Roosevelt and
her niece had already gone to the station.
Mr. Roosevelt wished to send their spe-
cial out behind the regular afternoon
passenger train SO as to run upon its time.
Julian felt a strange sinking of the
heart. Altogether the day bad been a
irving one. and now to have Rosalie slip
away from him. to be gone for an indefi-
mite time, just when his fate was trem-
bling in the balance of her decision, was
too much. He drew his hand across his
forehead, upon which cold beads of per
spiration had gathered. He felt as though
all his viii power We're deserting him.
How strangely empty the great old house
lookedl There was her banjo leaning
against the dark p;aeled wall.
He looked at his watch; it was ten
minutes yet to train time; he could reach
the station before she was gone if he
could find carriage. He hurried into
the street again and looked in every direc-
ton. Then he went to the Pulaski House,
hoping to find bus or cab lingering
there: but the fates were against him.
An hour later colored boy brought
him note from Mr.. Roosevelt, who
wished to see INN at the Office. He went
Immediately and .oand there Mr.. Largely
also. A conference had been agreed
upon with Sir Edmond Kane, and this
meeting was for some precautionary
| consultation. F.
Jriian's mind was more concerned
with Rosalie than with business. Hi:
first inquiry of Mr.. Roosevelt was about
her Had she gone alone? No. her aunt
had accompanied her. They had special
car Mr. Roosevelt had sent his oldesi
and most careful railroad man along
with the!a
But what is this rumor we hear of q
| fight between you and Ellis?" said
Largely, who WAS highly gratiiied tc
learn that the Inountaineer had at last
run against Il solid header" rs he
termed it.
Julian explained without explaining
He did not hint of any connection Mis-
Chemer's name had had with the affair
II regret all this very much," salt
Mr.. Roosevelt; ELLIS comes of fight
ing family; he will challenge you i'm
mediately."
''If he does, I'll have him arrested
forthwith, replied Julian.
Mr. Roosevelt Strengthened himself
stifiiy in his char, and gazed at the
young man in utter disgust.
That would be just the thing" ex
claimed Largely. "lt might have good
educating effect on the young men here
about if we'd make an example of one
by landing him safely in the state
prison. What do you say, Mr. Roose
velt?"
Il should think gentleman would
get dry comfort out of such proceed
ing"
"Yes, ha! ha! ha!-yes, you're right,
chuckled Largely; "a gentleman would
feel queer in the penitentiary
Julian was not so obtuse to Mr.. Roose-
velt's meaning. He saw at once that
Rosalie's uncle held strictly to the old
code of honor, and it flashed across his
mind that she, too, might do the same.
Next morning he rose from his bed re-
solved not to fight duel, let the result
be as it might. What cared he for south
ern sentiment and custom! He owed his
allegiance to Chicago and not to Savan-
nah
When he went into the breakfast room
he found that Mr.. Roosevelt had already
gone down town, having been sent for
by some one, the servant said. Later il
transpired that it was Mr.. Largely's
message, and the business in hand was
to consult over a sudden turn in railroad
affairs. In short, Ellis had sold out all
his interests to Sir Edmond Kane and
party 1Hle llI'llHeu uidtlSls, 81 tud'
an adjustment of the Florida muddlt
proved quite easy. Mr. Roosevelt and
Julian were greatly surprised. As fol
Mr., Largely, he swore roundly that Eli:
had some devilish scheme in his head
and said that he felt sure no good evel
could come of the fellow.
To the further surprise of everybody
Ellis disappeared as soon as his sale was
consummated. Julian received no chal
lenge. Days slipped by, A letter cam,
from Mrs. Roosevelt announcing the
death and burial of Mrs. Chenier
Julian's mission was ended and Mr.
Largely was ready to return to Chicago
81 haven't seen enough of the south
yet" said Julian, by way of excuse fol