The National tribune., 1902-05-22

OlSD Ollie poODhlN.
his son had laid on his arm and stamped
his foot angrily.
Il tell We, old Sile's a thief! / don't
want no truck with him. Now, my gal
go tell him so. Let his dam go ter Hall
fax; it'll serve the old dog right-jest ex-
actly right"
The younger Hawser moved to pass
through the door, saying to the girl as he
did so:
'T'll see that help goes to Mr.. Good
win"
wal, now, ye won't" yelled Wick
Hawser, shouldering his way past the girl
and grasping his son by the arm. "Yeh
know what'll happen ef ye disobey me, ye
young dog. What's more, ther amt man
on these premises II dar' stir one step
without my orders" and the old man burst
into 4 coarse laugh of OwIish vanity.
Kenneth knew that his parent uttered
the truth, and fully realizing his helpless
ness. he leaned against the side of the
house and wrung his hands in evident dis
tress. He never once thought of attempt
ing to persuade the old logger against his
wishes.
Mr. Hawser, listen to me-" 1t was
Kate speaking now. She confronted the
bumptiOus old man on the threshold OF his
own domicile, and spoke with earncstness
and feeling, appealing as best she could to
his better nature. but evidently all to no
purpose. At length i'll despair she turned
toward Kenneth, crying:
"Six months ago | rescued your father
from dangerous position on the island in
Gull Lake. He said I saved his life. and
in his gratitude he solemnly promised to
grant me any favor | might ask of him..
Now see how he keeps his word, refusing
the very first request / make"
There was bitterness i'll her voice. Re
lieving herself OF her pent-up feelings in
this manner she turned away, resolved on
making a personal appeal to the group of
idle men she saw gathered before the door
of long building some 20 rods away.
A new light dawned suddenly on the
face of Wick Hawser
Look a-here, miss!' he called out
sharply, ''be yeh Their gal what got me
often that island when / was about dead
with pain and cold-be yeh Kate Stand
ish?'
81 am Kate Standish." she said.
"Why in mater didn't we say 50 afore?
Cad, POUNDS, young oman. Wick Hawser
never yet went back on his word, and he
amt ergoin' ter do it now. Excuse me.
Miss Kate. but | didn't recognize We at
| fust. Kenneth, order out every man and
team and load a Vaughn with shOvels. Be
| quick about II, too, We laZybOnes. Wen
save old GOOdwin's dam er bust a b'iler."
Kate, filled with sudden joy, waited to
hear no more. but mounted her horse and
gallOped rapidly back to Goodwin's mill
When the girl rode into the Goodwin
settlement she saw how dangerously near
the top of the embankment the water was.
And still arising" said her uncle, as she
| paused at the waste-gate TO note how mat
tiers had progressed during her absence.
IF more help comes within the hour
can you save the DAMP asked Kate
| Yes; l think so; but
Then make ready to give your orders.
| Uncle Silas, for help is coming" cried the
| girl. her eyes shining with gratified excite
ment.
| You have been for help. child? From
whom will it Gomez questioned the anx-
ious-faced mill owner. leaning heavily
against post, heaving deep sigh.
i From Wick Hawser Uncle"
siblew
| Even as he spoke, however, several
teams and gang of men appeared on the
brow Of the hill, led by young Kenneth
| Hawser
''Tell MS where to strike in. Mr.. Good
win. cried young Kenneth, hurrying down
to the side of the mill owner Kate rode
on, while dazed, yet overjoyed, Silas Good
WIN FASTENED up the hill and gave hurried
directions for the work IN hand.
Thirty spades and shovels with half n
dozen teams added greatly to the working
| force at the dam. Thenew arrivals beinp
fresh worked with will. and sent heav-
lily loaded wagons in rapid order to the
most unsafe places along the dam. Silas
Goodwin patrolled the embankment. desie-
mating the places for dumping the gravel,
While. the most vigorous worker with the
resculng party, sweating and putting. was
old Wick Hawser himself.
| Inc dam was saved Before fnidni obt
the water began to recede. ard Mr.. Good
WIN called halt to the desperate exer-
lions of his men. Two long tables were
spread beneath the trees in front of the
mill owners home, at which the workers
found seats before bountiful repast pre-
pared by Kate and her aunt for the occa-