The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-07-31
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watched the other as he paced
81 down the room He finally
to a standstill near where the
a man was seated.
~ are you so much interested? ?"
bat matters not; what I want is
taereement in writing. They love
ofher. and SO should be allowed
.rry. While they might be able
.nense with your blessing. as the
Eible father, your consent would,
8 out Of place"
son looked at his companion
tfullv. as II wondering what he
do in case Of q refusal.
en know I never had anything but
endly feeling for the young man."
aid savagely.
Ech being the case. all you have to
to write a line giving your con-
Here is a piece Of paper. and
lis the pen," and, picking the arti-.
tl,p from the desk before him, he
nv shouldn't 1 agree?" was the
h that was running through
Ems mind. IT can have this fell
Errested before he has a chance to
the house-and he looks danger
So he picked up the pen and
e as directed.
looked the slip over, suggested
changes, and then, as If satis-
6nlaced 1t away in his coat pocket.
hope 1t suits you," said Ellison,
kingly.
bse to his feet: And now I have
" parting words to James Eli
am listening
lou were interested in keeping the
6g man in prison..
q assure you that you are entirely
bg." with an air of deep indigna-
h. there were few things that you
done of late that l was not ac-
nted with" pursued the other,
Nv and calmly. You refused to
him out of his trouble, and but
gthis confession, which l w I
Id to secure, he might be anguish
In prison yet. AT first you showed
Hsposition to help him, butcher in
Its INTERVIEWED
don't know where you got such
I'D ideas as these" twisting I'M
" on his feet.
Fever mind where ! got them; 1t is
Ugh that they are true
lave your own way" said Ellison,
eging his shoulders; land nov
YOU will let me go. I can have a
nee to tend to some more impor-
business"
4 was moving toward the door,
h Job stepped forward and barred
Sway.
one moment, please"
What is it now?" angrily.
Where is the young lady-Grace?'
4Iow da.e you address her by that
lie, fellow" and, II a look could kill,
Elittle man would nave been ami
led then and there.
Perhaps I ave more right to ad-
"a her by he. first name than you,'
Inferred Job, while a look of unutter-
sadness came over his worn OLD
here was something in the express
of his companion that caused Eli
to eye him curiously. There was
e strange mystery about the man
re him that often set him thing
dare say you will find the young
in the garden" he said, at length
lat can you possibly have to say te
Much more than I dare say" ant
shadow again passed over tht
&gh features. ZEE sure that it will
be a word about her birth. I shall
speak Of that" Z
You are a queer man-a queer
!" muttered Ellison, and then h.
fiedly left the room, shaking hi:
as over a problem he was hope.
of solving.
BIB watched him go with a fain'
lie. "
How he would have liked to show
claws, and yet he was afraid. !
Yard at heart, he hesitated now t,
even wy /. n it was only a broken
IN ex-convict against him."
re approached the window ant
FED down into the sunny garden. I
the sight Of a young girl, seate,
Ter a tee, that suddenly changes
expression of his face completely
Seemed to be more deeply moved
"a at any time since he had beel
cling with James Ellison for an an
0nist. He returned to the center 6
room in deep thought, and then
Yes, | must see her: 1t will b
great good news that her love
pee, II that | have smoothed tn
to their happiness. It will com
the poor child. God bless her!
leaving the room. he went dow
Estalrs into the garden, with a smil
anticipation ON his face.