The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-07-05
nc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

q, AMELIA DvcHENIN

+''' 900 aN NIN iI.IIi ' mAn now,
old Harvey. laughing comfortably, 2
'and my family 1sorbs NEST Of my
lflsuro." lie threw himself into the
ciair she rolled forward. and lighted
A cigar with the taper she gave han.
Now push that ottoman over here.
lhile woman. and sit beside me while
u talk" She ohcyod. and nestled
cose TO him. looklng with pride into
tle boyish face which was tue dearest
10 the world TO her. Harvey pulled
with evident enjoyment Tor time.
clattlng OF tribes. Then he said quite
casily, by the way. what Is this little
Misunderstanding between you and
Nell She is much disturbed By IL.
though aLlurcd her she Is over sonsi-
ute."
The smile left Gladys face.
"Ohl Then you came hero because
Helen sent your abe asked.
We'll. not exactly. ! knew a word
tom me would set matters straight.
% thought ia bottcr come. Where
are you gong7"
"only to an easy chair. this otto
nan isn't comfortable" There were
tars IN her eyes but Harvey did not
So them. III we arc 70 have con-
@itation. may as well slt at my
eiso."
She said no more. and after waiting
a minute, he aBkcd-
well, aren't you going to toll me
an about ~"
"Haan't Helen already told you9'
yes, but prefer 10 hear yorktown
version Of the natter"
There really Is no need of o.. am
sure your wife ia truthful. what she
aid occurred no doubt dld OCCUR"
"Thcn ! can't understand why you
REUSE to accept her sonrlblo sugres-
ton and look into thing q little. with
her aid. Ncll'a frat rate business
woman. and / don't believe you realize
how much money Is spent 10 the
house"
You have your full share OF all that
comes into IL, Harvey"
Why. OF colgac." he responded
With a half wondering look. az n sur
pilsod at the reminder what Is yourl
Is also mlno in sense; we enjoy q
COMMON Inheritance, II Is because our
Interests are Identical that Helen anc
! wish TO protect thom. You Hufoly
We that, little woman3 Il would pleas
the dear Girl very much II you'd taxi
bee into your conndonco-treat he
moro like a daughter In truth as sh
q In spirit"
Oladya did not answer for few mo
uisnts. she moved her chair so tina
} hef face was partly In shadow, Will
she could note every expression OF his
Before we talk any further" N
presently said. Il should like TO kno,
Just what IL Is Helen desires. | com
prehend that she wishes to reduce IN
general expenses OF the establishment
but how? Does she want TO TAX
Phebe's placer"
Hardly that" returned Haryol
Gushing. "she thinks. however. no.
she Is here. you no longer need IN
] - fhNNA VI ~ HAAh'ANfHAAs
And DO you think / ought 10 tur
out an old and faithful servant afts
lifetime OF devotion 10 me an
miner"
Certainly not; she would remain q
your maid"
80 that is ~" exclaimed Glady
with n half laugh. II thought SON
great idea was agitating Helen's min
Dear, clumsy Tomllnson my maid
And suppose there are other servant
she thinks might be dispensed witt
Well. perhaps they could; but | IN
To have plenty OF people about n
plaee'-her voice grew nrmer here
and Intend to have them. You nee
no assurance that am glad to shat
my house and It's luxurles with yo
and your wife. But you must aocel
things az they are. will brook 4
further Interference
"lnterfereneol Surely YOU cam,
regard my dear wifes suggestion /
interforencol"
, What else is IT. have nqver con
plained TO you Of Helen. but from n
day she entered tho house she hi
shown a disposition to take control
II; have submitted patiently 10 oil
small enoroaehment after anothe
hoping 10 content her. but her d
mands Increase instead OF lessen. 81
seems to forget that the estate Is min
not hers"
Harvey arose and walked across n
room several times. at last coming
a standstill before her chair.
mo, little woman" he said In kin
yet cold tone, I'VE do not forget H.
we merely question H."
How that I'VE" stung Gladys only
woman in her position can understan
But II hardened her, too. She did M
answer. waiting for his next words.
Legally. the estate is yours. AZ
NIT; but as my fathers son am sur
~ entitled TO my share OF his prof.
erty' Money you have never grudgo
me- you we're always most generou
Nevertheless. am only a sort
hanger on-a dependent on yoJ
bounty. This doesn't seem fair. No
} that l am OF age, and with a marie
mans responsibilities. we shoul
come TO some regular business undeI
standing. God forbid that 1 should IL
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