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

umo had come for n plain under.
standing with this young fellow who
courtod airline.
He had fortified himself for the In
terview with various potations calcu.
lated. according TO his way Of think.
ing. to put courage into a man.
so he had kept watch. waiting for
Stuart to appear
And doubtless his particular thirst
needed attention at frequent inter.
walls
Charlie saw at a glance the man
was hardly himself. as usual, when
| the liquor was In the wit went out.
He might have preferred avoiding
the Interview II given his choice. since
no good could come OF Il save to
let this man understand they were
deadly foes but Brand intercepted
him, and appeared to be decidedly In
| earnest
Charlie know no reason why he
should run away Ho believed he
could give the fellow as good ma he
scnt, a Roland for an oliver and per.
haps find a chance to pick mp some
/ Information.
II occurred TO Charlie at that mo-.
ment how much OF truth there might
be In the old saying to the effect that
whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad"
Capt Brand exhibited fair sam.
pie OF Il; he was not only mad. but
slightly inebriated; not enough to in.
terfero with his utterance. but to
middle his wits a bit, and render him
lncautious.
or truth, whisky has ere this,
played the deuce with the most won.
derful plans that were ever conceived
In the minds OF men.
Charlie could not refuse the horny
palm offered to him. II had served
It's owner many good turn. and also
brought him into much trouble.
Il want to see you. Stuart-very
important-couldn't wait till morning.
Come this way. n you please Know
it's late. but won't detain you long.
Must get It on my mind"
SO Charlie, obllging always. went
with him.
Brand had his eye on a couple OF
chairs In n corner where they would
DO isolated.
What he had to say was OF a prl.
vate nature. and admitted OF no
oayesdropper. nor would II have been
safe for any curious person to have
loitered near while he was In this
chaotic condition OF mind.
Prudence does not ally Itself with
the indulgence In strong drink.
"Ah,' said the other. dropping into
a seat, with the air OF a weary man.
fairly well loaded. this is something
like comfort Stuart. I've learned. IN
my long and wearisome exile, the
value OF taking II easy while you
may. Trouble flies fast enough as II
is. by the way. excuse me. but
quite neglected TO ask you to Join
me In having something"
Thanks. | laouid have declined
anyway"
Then no has dous. Now. OF
course you wonder what I've button.
holed you for"
Naturally So"
Cant you guess?"
Too tired to make the effort 10.
night; besides. I'm not good at
conundrums."
Hat ha! this is n conundrum sure
enough consider all girls puzzles."
Then II is about-h'm-your
daughter?"
About sweet Airline. sure enough.
As a fond parent am, OF course.
solicitous concerning her future. and
especially since she will in due time
wish TO give up the obedience she has
so willingly shown toward my author.
lily, and assume the sacred relation
OF wife toward some bright young |
man. That solicitude. my dear Stuart. |
brings me to critical moment in
my career-brlngs me in contact with
you"
Charlie pretended to be dense; he
even assumed surprise and perplex.
ity.
How can your future concern me.
Capt. Brandt" he asked.
"Ah, you are disposed to be humor.
Gus, my lad. or perhaps you wish
TO conceal your confusion under a
brave exterior. Very good: every
man to his taste, and | am ready TO
meet you fairly. Now let us reach an
understanding"
Il am quite agreeable" cheerfully.
The returned exile rubbed his
hands together and new hope forced
smile upon his face
Il will say this, Stuart. that of all
he beaux who have come counting
NY sweet girlee don't know OF any.
me would rather have for a son.in.
aw than yourself" remarked the
lstute captain, soberly.
"Ah, thanks. awfully."
"of course, I'm concerned about
Ter welfare, her future happiness
What fond papa would not be inter.
'sted? | have been studying you,
'oung man, when you little dreamed
our fate was being decided. held In
he hollow OF my hand. so to speak"
What conclusions did you reach ?"
sked Charlie, calmly lighting a fresh
weed from the old cigar
u made up my mind that you were