The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-03

followed Faldfs.
is watched. Oh, he can't get away for
good"
When Lingar was alone in his car
riage driving home, he gave way to
his anguish and groaned> aloud. He
was realizing the. enormity of the theft
that had at first stunned him. When
he reached home b butler who swung
open the door TOT him was in a furry
of excitement. He took of his hat
and gloves and overcoat and threw
them, rather than handed them to the
servant. He strayed into the parlor
and drawing room and had reached
the wide door to the library when he
stopped, tottered and clutched the por-
there's for support.
"Faldis!" he shrieked.
The butler, who had lowered near.
rushed to his side.
"Robber! In my house! Quick.
Percy, sound the Alarm"
mo, no, papa, wait. Listen to me.
and Ethyl ran to him and put her arms
around his neck, while the quick
hands of the butler were obeying the
masters orders.
my daughter-my child-are you
in%terceding for this theft"
eyes, but we will confess all. Now
can you not forgive us?"
we will confess! We! what do
you mean? What part can you have
in it?'
What part have I in it?" she said
slowly. do you think papa, that I am
insensible to my own hearts, desire?
l had the eager part of mi who loves.
He has robbed my poor, dear papa, l
know-robbed him of his darling
daughter And, running to Faldis,
she threw her arms around his neck
and kissed lin repeatedly.
The changing of a brass gong sound
ed in the street, followed by a rush
Of feet up the steps. The butler threw
open the door and four policemen in
uniform rushed in.
whats the matter, Mr.. Lingar?"
asked the sergeant of the police.
Arrest that man.,
Ethyl swooned in Faldis' arms.
Wouldn't you better have an ex-
PLANTATION first?" asked Faldis coolly.
Explanation? What can you say
In explanation?"
LET us excuse these officers first"
Lingar looked at Faldis for some
time, then turning to the police he
asked them to step out in. the hall for
awhile.
you are q man OF sense, SO listen.
/ did not take the $40. 900. although it
looked bad for me. 7 didn't propose
being made an innocent victim, and I
provided against 1t. My first provision
against It, you have discovered at
the bank, l believe. The second was
to get rid OF your detective so that I
could put the money away safely for
future emergencies. The third care
full thing I did to save me from the
penitentiary was to marry your
daughter"
Lngar stared at him dazed and va
cantly;, but waited for him to continue.
Now r hardly think that you want
to put the bank to the expense OF q
quarter OF q million dollars just to
make 3 convict Of your son-in-law."
But the money. Where is It'll"
''Oh, that Is put away where no ono
but me, can get 1t. all except $1,000
that paid t. have your detective
taken OF my trail. lean turn oyer to
you s249.000. orI can keep Il"
NnEar was silent, his brows scon-
|tracted. 5
"Of course, you lave not talked
much about this for the sake Of the
bari have not mentioned 81 even
To- my wife. y. you "a We can still
avoid publicity
Withou.sa word to Faldis. sLingar
walked slowly ont 10 the hall. The
policsnen vent avay. He returned 70
khs library. Ethyl had recovered.
"Oh,SSpepa. syon Will icrsiyssus. woal's
y0uys sbassobbed.