The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-16
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lie sent up MS Clrl, dlu WIS COuuuCJ-
ed to the room where the Randolphs, fa-
ther and son. were. The latter was
walking NJ and down the floor, while
the former stood with his back to the
fire. looking rs high shouldered and dig
nifed as possible
Il am here said Wallie pleasantly,
after the formalitics were over, "unof-
ficially, on behalf of the lady who has
been singing tine past season under the
name of Mile. Marana."
"Mr. Dinsmore." said Randolph, Sr.,
twisting his eyebrow sternly, "you are
perhaps not aware that the lady is under
my especial charge"
II have known for some months that
she is your daughter, Mr.. Randolph, but
no one is aware that she is under your
especial charge"
81 do not understand you, sir!' said
Mr.. Randolph tiercely.
"You told me several weeks ago, III
the presence of my friend Bcllingham,
WHO remembers it, that you had but the
slightest acquaintance with her. And
your charge of her has amounted to SO
little that she has today come to me, who
nv w an ava
counsel and protection
This was said quietly, but with GER
tain warmth and emphasis that abashed
Mr.. Randolph good deal. He turned
red, and opened his mouth once or twice,
as though to speak. but no words came
Hereupon Edward Randolph put in his
oar. "Whatever may have been my
sisters position before my arrival, sir"
said he, Its another thing now. I'll
look out for her
"If you do it will be but tardy re-
turn for the services she has rendered
you during the last few months" re-
turned Wallie, with n peculiar bright
ness in his gray eyes.
81 don't recognize your right to med
die in our family affairs" cried Ed an
grily.
"Your family affairs are liable to be
public property before long. intend for
the sake of Miss Randolph to prevent ii
if possible" said Wallie composedly.
"Perhaps Mr.. Dinsmore will explain
himself suggested Randolph. senior, in
a less defiant tone
81 wish to find ont from You, before
resOrting to other means, whether Mile.
Mariana means to take measures to assert
any rights she may believe herself to
have In tb;s matter. ,nswerad W,,l;a
fixing his ewes ON Ed.
Ed looked at his father lint ,rode mn
reply,
"And in case she does" Wallie re-
sumed IL wish to know whether you,
Mr.. Edward, intend to act with her or
AGAINST bery''
"He will net oroinst her. I will nm.
sxer for tbatr mt in Rondolph senior
with decision.
II prefer TO answer for m,self. sirr'
retorted Ed froyvnipo nnon his nnrept
"Ansxer for vourself SIR reneated
the older gentleman excitedIy. eYon'll
have cponpb IN answer for tben 7 can
assure voni You will have to answer
for tho fortune fiat Won b,yo dissinote1
sir-a fortune which belonged TO Won No
moro than n does to this yentlenon hor,
nresapt Wbora would you n, sborId
like to lpow If vonr s;ster~rour sister
who had never before beer ont ~ be,
fathers bcnse-bad not maid wour disso.
lute debts with the money which She
earned with her own bands-vo;ce
mean-s;rs How ia n rood for notbino
fellow who robs his father of money ~
spend ON "A loose woman. and let's him
self be supported by his sistera--
"Fatber. Mile. Mariana Is not-
"Hold your tongue. sir, Meyer mind
what Mile. Mariana is not. / and every
body else know what she is, And Won
stand there before me n beppar. without
a cent in vour nocket. excent what Won,
mistress NAV have had the oomnassioY
to give Won and tell me Won will do n,
Won please. By the Lord SIR
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