Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-07-20

book leisurely.
Il like him as well as l ever liked
anybody" she said. slowly. you know
he is we'll off; he las Il nice homc--the
lIardys are good people. have al
ways wanted to live i'll Charleston"
.'l'hcn write him it is all right" re-
turned lIasbroolSe, YEARLY, and they
went in 10 supper. Evelyn came down
Il moment later. Her father wondered
at the transformation in her. In her
evening dress, she looked like flower
which had never been touched by
storm.
After they had left the table she
followed him to the door of his study,
hit he codly begged to be left alone,
and asked her to send James to him.
The servant found him at his desk.
II want you to bear a message for
me, James," he said. II want to have
private talk with Mr.. Ronald Fanshaw.
Go over to his house and present my
compliments, and ask him If he will
do me the honor of calling on me this
evening if he has no previous engage
ment. You remember my exact words.
James?"
The servant repeated them.
THAT will do, and when he comes
show him into this room, and see that
we are not disturbed"
''Ihanll you,. subj"
About eight o'clock Ronald rode up
to Carnleigh and turned his horse over
to waiting groom. At the foot of the
steps he was met by James, who, in 4
low, guarded voice, invited him into his
masters study. AS he passed the win
man had a flashlight view of Evelyn as
she sat reading at the center table IN
der tall lamp with pink shade. He
had never seen her countenance so ra-
, dainty aglow. The thought took pos
session of his brain that it was due to
his release from prison, and that idea
! was infinitely sweet to him after what
he had been forced to endure.
AS he entered the coloneis study,
from the walls of which family por-
u, ats leaned downward in deep, old
fashioned gilt frames, casual observer
would have taken him for man of the
world rather than man whose life ex-
periences were bounded by the limits OF
single county.
| First of ALL" said. the colonel, as he
extended his hand, stitfly, 81 must con
graduate you upon your escape from
that disagreeable affair. was rejoicet
at the outcome"
Ronald thanked him, surprised at hii
ory,N mn
Evelyn's face, as he had just seen it, in
spired him with strange, unexpected
confidence in himself. The chair he hat
been given was quite near Hasbrooke's
and as the colonel continued to spenl
he leaned his, head on his hand, his ell
bow resting on his desk. This posture
threw his face somewhat into thu
shadow.
81 may as we'll come directly to TIL
point, Mr.. Fanshaw," in forced, tens
tone. ITO be frank, find myself com
pletely in your power, and, since it mus
be so, it is comfort to be III the powc
of fearless man, and one who would
1 am confident, despise to take unfai
advantage of me"
81 am sure do not understand" ia!
tered the visitor, in surprise.
The old man twisted himself roun
in his chair; the lamplight brought hi
strong features out in minute linealit
against the wall behind him.
"You have me, Mr.. Fanshaw, as con
pletely in your power as If lay at you
feet and you held saber against m
heart. My daughter has withheld notf
ing from me. Be her judgment good c
Ill, she loves you as she loves her lif'
She believed you have been great
wronged-always MISUNDERSTANDING
that has intensified her love. At first
,, was inclined to blame you for takin
unfair advantage of her experience
!, worldly matters, but am now forced
admit that you have done nothing
should not have done had the womu
been as attractive personally as N
, daughter. know you must care fl
, her, Fanshaw, and that is why ha'
: sent for you to unbosom myself"
The speakers words had been gro,
! ing more and more indistinct, unit
they finally died in the still room. Ro
. aid knew that he was expected to repl
: but he could gather nothing befittiI
the moment from the mass of though
, and emotions that seethed in his heal
At this point bar of soft, ripplil
notes came from the piano, and tn
Q We're caught up by sweet, well-train
! voice singing a happy song. The
man held up his hand.
''You see how she feels, FansEaw
i he said, huslsily; "since your arrest s
a has looked more dead than alive. Iw
a seriously afraid she would not suryi'
= But you see how she is now; told h
. the news just before supper, and she
Il most tainted with joy. That is why
sent for you; am unable alone to fig
"a love like hers. You and must deci
: on what to do-between u.s."
o Between u.s." repeated Ronald, st
in the dark as to what was expected
i him.
% Hasbrooke's face under the ordeal
o fore him took on the color of ashes, a
as he began to speak again he pick
p the nap from the sleeve of his coat wi
A. the mechanical action of dying IN;
b. Perhaps, Mr.. Fanshaw, It may be