The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-04-24


Myself and my future support" he
said.
The cat was out Of the bag.
Capt Brand desired to make terms
with the man whom destiny had ap.
pointed TO be His successor
Charlie felt the deepest disgust for
so base wretch. and determined TO
bait him as the toreador does the
maddened bull.
Let me see. do | understand Just
what you mean? You now receive a
certain allowance from your daughter
which she has willingly given you as
a pledge OF her affection. This you
fear may be stopped should she mar.
ryl"
Yes. yes; you have it down very
pat"
And believing that have at least
a fair chance TO secure her consent
to be my wife. you are DESTROYS OF
entering into some specific arrange
ment with me whereby this allowance
may be continued during your life
/ time"
THAT "a Il. exactly; you could not
have hit Il better had you thougs
the whole thing out"
Charles manner gave him great
hopes that he had found a ready dupe,
Now. be perfectly frank, captain
are you fully satisfied with tho
amount2"
We'll, there's a point wanted to
put before you. There arc times
when, truth TO tell. have thought the
dear child. OF course. unconsciously.
was treating me shabblly. Twice
the amount would put me on Easy
street, and I'm sure she wouldn't miss
Il at all"
The glow OF avarice was In his face
his eyes snapped eagerly. and Char.
lie could see his fingers working as
though in imagination they already
clutched the golden prize.
"Ah! twice the amount would
satisfy you. then. captain7" Charlie
queried. softly.
Il am sure OF H. And on my part,
| would agree TO use all the influence
| possess In order to make her yours
forever. Think OF II. my hearty
that sweet Girl Il worth any sacrifice.
There are men. doubtless. who would
quadruplo the annuity II they could
secure so rich a prize: but. sir, my
conscientious scruples stand In the
way. Above all things. must see her
happy"
Charlie was secretly amused-it
was as good as play TO him.
"A laudable ambition for a fond
parent | am sure And the curiosity
| entertained regarding the limit OF
your desires has been most amply
satisfied"
Curiosity DO / understand you
Alright, slr9 Do you mean to-or-
imply that you had no other motive In
making such rigid and searching I'm.
quiries into the sacred feelings OF a
parents hearth Curiosity. the deylli"
he snorted.
1T is n cool word. butt covers
the case, so let II pass"
"Perhaps-er-my terms have bee-
little bit too high, and It might be
possible for us 10 affect compro-
miao.f
"oh, no-not a BIT too hight In.
deed, Ave times as much would not be
considered excessive II you could de.
liver the goods"
you doubt my ablllty?" eagerly.
Il know II for an actual certainty"
as he looked squarely into the cap.
tain's bold eyes, that now fell before
his gaze.
Il can prove my power over the
girl. | will influence her to turn
ooldly from you; when next we talk
terms, my price viii be double what
ask now. There are others. Mr..
Charlie Stuart, who aspire to secure
what you have spurned."
What of the fine sense OF honor
that compels you TO consider your
daughters happlness?" tauntlngly.
"Bahl nero words. and you know
~"
What Of that wonderful sense of
intuition which warned you was the
mate appointed by Destiny TO watch
over your daughters future-and
yours?"
ITO be contlnued.)