Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-24

your fate was being decided. held in
the hollow Of my hand. so to speak
What conclusions did you reach ?"
asked Charlie. calmly lighting fresh
weed from the old cigar
4 made up my mind that you were
a very clever. clear-sighted, reason
able fellow; that my child could be
safe in your hands and would never
regret having transferred her lib
srty@
That was very good Of you" smiI-
ing
And ! finally concluded that the
time had arrived. subject to a condi-
ton, when I might give over my
charge forever-Hhen Airline would
no longer be subject to my parental
authority. for you know she has been
a very dutiful daughter"
you mention a condition, sir2'
Yes. only one"
May l ask what it coneerns2"
Capt. Brand smiled broadly.
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 10 be his successor
Charlie felt the deepest disgust fer
so base a wretch. and determined 70
bait him as the toreador does the
maddened bull.
Let me see. do I understand just
what you mean? You now receive
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
ry?"
Yes. yes: You have it down very
pat
And believing that I have at least
a fair chance 10 secure her consent
10 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 is it, exactly; you could not
have hit it better had you thought
che whole thing out"
Charles manner gave him great
hopes that ne had found q ready dupe-
Now, be perfectly frank. captain
are you fully satisfied with the
amount7''
Well, there's point I wanted to
put before you There are times
when. truth to tell. have thought the
dear child. of course, uncOnsciousIy.
was treating me shabbily. Twice
the amount would put me on Easy
street, and I'm sure she wouldn't miss
it 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
the golden prize
"Ah, twice the amount would
satisfy you. then. captain?" Charlie
lueried, softly.
7 am sure of IL And on my part,
would agree 10 use all the influence
possess in order TO make her yoHrs
forever. Think of il my hearty
hat sweet girl is worth any sacrifice.
There are men, doubtless, who would
luadruple the annuity if they could
secure so rich prize; but, sir. my
scruples stand in the
way. Above all things. l must see her
Happy
Charlie was secretly amused-it
vas as good as a play TO him
a laudable ambition for q fond !
,arent, am sure And the curiosity
entertained regarding the limit OF
-our desires has been most amply
satisfied"
Curiosity, Do | understand you
fright, sir? Do you mean to-er-
IMPLY that you mad no other motive in
making such rigid and searching in
luiries into the sacred feelings of 3
,arent's heart? Curiosity, the DEVIL"
lie snorted.
1T is a cool word. butt covers (
he case. so let it pass"
.Perhaps-er-my terms have been
little bit too high. and it might be
,ossible for us 10 affect q compro-
Mise"
~oh, no-not q bit too hight In
Iced, Eve times as much would not be /
Considered excessive if you could de
liver the goods
~You doubt my ability" eagerly. |
Il know il for an actual certainty"
S he looked sQuarely into the cap |
aims bold eyes. that now fell before !
is gaze
Il can prove my power over the l
irl. l viii influence her to turn (
Oddly from you; when next we talk /
erms, my price viii be double what /
SIX now. There are others. Mr.. ]
'harlie Stuart. who aspire TO secure /
that you have spurned.@
What of the fine sense Of honor 1