Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-11-01
The Iron Workers Daughter
HOWARD FORESTER.

| 10 Try my own ideas. and because 1 don't
knuckle to some fellow who would rob
me of my brain work. I'm out In the cold
and likely to be-"
ut may be. Mr.. Maybcrry will help you
find way to try your invention"
Maybe"
Anterior looked at her sharply. She
was apparently unconscious of his scru-
tiny. lie was going to speak, when a
light rap on the door attracted his at.
tention.
| Come In"
AS n large. heavy-built man entered,
Anterior exclaimed:
"Ah. Jack! just the man want to
sec."
81 was out when you came over said
| the visitor.
'Sit down, Jack"
| The visitor settled himself comfortably
by the fireplace. 1t was merely a mat
ter of habit. He might have sat out Of
doors. the weather was so fine.
| Anything new, JackT'
"Thcy do say as how Gummitt will be
over u.s."
"Ahw
However. It amt just settled"
"NoT What seems to be In the way,
now"
20! I'm not sure. They do say as how
Gummitt has some prime new idea"
Anterior. who was standing, wheeled
around suddenly upon hearing this.
"Gummtt got an idca-a prime idea!'
Jack Jones eyes twinkled. He could
scarcely preserve his gravity. Something
was yelling up In him--something he was
trying to keep down, but 1t would not be
rcpressed.
! "Ycs-Sam's got an idca--a brand rev
one. do not say twas his own. What's
to hinder any man having new idea
isn't 1t as easy to carry borrowed ideas,
as 'tis to carry your owny"
The puddlcr drew deep breath, picked
up chair, planted II In front Of his neigh.
Dor, and sat down. Then he said In a
sharp tone:
Jack. what's in this? You've heard
something. Tell me all about It."
"Give fellow time, Dan. Don't come
at me like house afrc."
"Come-out with II, Jack"
"Why, then, they do say Gummitt has
found new process"
"What Is this idea? Il It anything like
mine. JackT"
."Wcll. now. II you come at me that
way" Jack began, but his friend inter-
rupted him.
"Come. Jack; you know-everybody
knows-Sam Gummitt is a man who has
only his doggcdness and his close mouth
to recommend him. don't deny he Is a
good workman--but he Ii not as good as
half a dozen you know. And he never
originated an idea In his life. So. II It
Is anything like my Idea"
ut Is"
Anterior leaned back. and loked at
his visitor steadily.
"WhO told you thisy"
"Well-it's come to me two or three
ways. Dan. But there's no doubt Of 1t.
II It isn't your Idea, it's mighty nigh It,"
Athcrton rose and paced the floor. Then
he stopped In front Of his guest.
Jack, do you know what I'll do II
Sam steals my invention"
"Give him a lickinR-a right down good
one. He'd deserve It,"
I'm do worse than that. I'll show him
up-and whoever backs him. II there's
any law In the land"
your Justice? II he has some one at his
back with long purse-eh? What will
You do then!"
Atherton's answer was sharp and
quick.
III can't get justice, and Sam Gum.
mitt steals my plans, I'll deal with him
myself. don't think he'll like to force
me to that-but let any Of them try to
rob me. and they will find it'll cost them
more than they will like to pay"
II lust thought Id give you warning"
"l'il not forget II, Jack"
II hear 30 many stories about people
stealing patents--and we're always read
Ing about infringements. But It's time
enough to worry when you're sure he's
got your invention"
mo" said Ather;,n with energy. Snow
Ii the time."
They sat looking at each other quietly
q few minutes, when Jack suddenly said:
"Tcll you what. Dan. There's man
could maybe help you. Why didn't you
think Of him long ago? He knows all
the Owners-and they say he has pile
of money, too"
"Ah! that's my man-sOmebOdy who
has. or can control, a good deal Of
money"
"Yes. II will take Roodish bit, reck.
on. This man can help you In every way
with owners. seeing as he Is dealing with
them every day, and knows the inside aud
outside Of the whole business"
"WhO IL your manY
jackson Gripp."
jackson ORR" The puddler hall
rose; his face grew pale; his eyes were
i. fixed OH his visitors In stare that alarm
cd his neighbor, who In his turn stared al
Anterior. Then he called out loudly:
"Ho! there, come here quick"
Irene Anterior sprang to the door In
answer to tho call. As she entered the
room. big Jack put out his hands; he was
just In time to prevent the puddler from
falling forward.
what has happened? What is it."
Irene asked quickly as she knelt beside
her father.
II don't know, miss. more than you do
: We We're talking, when all at once h,
, chOked. and that's all ! know about 1t
It's mighty strange. Your father nevcl
had no fainting spells, had he?"
Irene shook her head.
"Best let me help you put him to bed.
'lt's something terrible-it is like dealt
oh! can 1t be he is dyingT Irene wa.
, beside herself with terror and grief. Sh,
felt his pulse: she lifted his head; she pu
hand over her fathers heart.
"Run, run for doctor, for heavens
sake"
Jack Jones gave her a single backward
glance, then ran for the doctor.