The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-11


arms were wound around him.
"Tal<e him out. or with him." cried
Wixon. foaming with passion. 1--WE
have shown him too much considern-
tioE by permitting his presence ut all. {"
In vain Grey struggled, and his eject
ment was only matter of moments,
when an unexpected ally appeared and
changed the aspect Of affairs. Bound
ing from seat In the gloomy back
ground Of the room, where he had been
hitherto unobscrved, came-came like
an avalonche-the burly form Of the
prospector.
Glands of, OF by the Etarnal, Ill be
the death of some of you," and Grey
stood free, for few men In Oretown
cared TO come TO blows with Jack
Wilderx-
The commotion subsidized, Grey, as one
In dream, allowed his friend TO lead
him 10 a seat, the minister, who had
fled at the first sign of violence, sncnled
back TO his place again, and Wixon
resumed his magisterial functions
Jack Wilders," be said, "the laws of
tho state construe such conduct as
yours felony, but we viii proceed,
and attend 20 you Inter Now, Susan
Green, tell US what you know about
this matter"
"Elsie and have talked about sweet
hearts"
Yes"
'she said she meant to go for Mr..
Grey"
"well, and she went for him. / sup
pose"
"You bet she did, sir. All the pupils
have been talking about their carry
ings on"
"Carryings on?"
"Well, his favoring hor, and her never
taking her eyes off him. Oh, she's dead
gone on him, that's certain. Then
they're always talking and whispering
together"
Anything else?"
mo, think not sir" and the ami.
able young lady was allowed to re-
tire, Mr.. Dodd whispering that she was
n very reluctant witness, who knew
great deal more than she chose to tell.
'.Now, Mr.. Dodd win please speak.
Gentlemen" said the reverend wit
ness, before / proceed TO make the
damaging statement / am about to
do, would suggest that Mr.. Grey be
given the opportunity to resign and go
away In peace. If this were done the
exposure might be avoided and the in
quiry end here"
what do you say to this, Mr.. Grey?"
asked Wixon.
''That l am only waiting to see what
further infamy you and your tools are
plotting" was the stern response.
''Mr. Dodd will proceed then"
This he accordingly did with great
junction.
Happening to DO In this neighbor-
hood with Idle hours on my hands" he
declared, capt. Wixon interested ne
In tho painful stories which were cur
rent concerning these young people,
which at the time he believed to be
without foundation, and consented to
sift the matter to the bottom. AT first
/ was convinced that they were simply
indiscreet."
He paused.
"And what led you to any other con.
clusion?"
"Thc evidence of my own eyes and
ears"
The silence in the room was intense.
Eyes, Mr.. Moderator, my own unprcj-
udiced observation. / myself have
seen her in his room standing near tho
window with his arm around her. This
very day, since preparing these charges.
In company with Capt. Wixon, found
this couple in his class room alone.
The girl WINS weeping and again and
again crying In deep distress; oh,
what shall 90 If you 60 away and
leave me2 What shall l do?'" lie
paused impressivcly, and, turning to
Grey, demanded; "Can you deny this.
young man?"
A dead silence followed; even his
friend the prospector eyed the school
master doubtfnlly.
A deep flush dyed Greys cheek. 1.-THE
words are truly reported, the interpre.
tation and tone Of delivery false as per-
jury"
His explanation hung fire.
Wilders broke the oppressive silence
by asking II he might question the
minister.
49, onAA fNAAOns Ittt bdlu IL
gerly, and finally he was allowed Ia
appear ne Grey's friend aud adviser.
He addressed Mr.. Dodd.
What church do you belong to, sir?'
"That Is no business of yours wa
the sullen response.
Nevertheless" interposed Edgerly
II think you should answer"
"Are you ashamed of it?" holly con.
tinued Wildcrs. Speak out, man. Are
you regular parson7 Got your certifi.
cate? No bogus, and all that kind OF
thing2"
well, sir, stammcred Dodd, In con.
fusion, II am not what you would call
an ordained priest; we have no kuch
mummics in our church."
What Is your church,"
well, the Hoplxinsites. Our forms
arc based on tho simple principles OF
the early disciples: to whom the spirit
OF teaching Is given, no goeth out into
the world and preachcth the TRUTH