The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-21
MORRIS COUNTY CHRONICLE, FRIDAY. AUGUST 2l, 1908.

Amy Kelvin in regard to her fathers
underhand schemes.
"None whatever" he replied, looking
me straight in the eyes.
Does this information depend upon
the exercise of peculiar power not
possessed by the generality of man
kind 2" said l.
He hesitated moment, struggling
with himself
'It does, Uncle John" he answered.
"But- but you're all at sea. You don't
in the least know what l mean. This
power can be acquired by anybody
absolutely by anybody who is not blind,
dumb and idiotic Yet not five in a
million ever pay the slightest attention
to it. Great heavens! A person can't
throw a ball unless he learns. Now,
please don't ask me any more questions
or shall lie to you"
He seemed overwhelmed with that
shame as for a deformity, which the
psychic power always seems to carry
with it.
II will press you no further, my boy"
said 1, but it would occur to me that
you might perhaps be able to confide
more fully in your parents"
II can't! can'tw he cried. 81 can't
bring myself to speak of it. | can't
ever help you any more unless we
cease to talk Of the means"
"Then we will cease to talk of
them" said l. "Do your best. my boy.
Tell me whatever comes to you, and ]
will mention it to no one. Meanwhile
in regard to this particular business
matter l am very glad to be warned,
but do not think that there is much
danger"
In the hurry of my thoughts l had
forgotten what Donald had said about
Jim Bum, though this was the most
shocking and surprising feature of the
disclosure 1t was impossible for me
to believe that this man who for thirty
years had served me faithfully would
form an alliance with my enemies.
He had always seemed to be devoted
to my interests, he had run to me with
all his troubles, he had found me his
friend in the many difficulties into
which his injudicious investments had
involved him. for Bum was one of
those men whose business judgment is
excellent in his employers affairs and
persistently wrong in his own. Ger
tainly he was bound to me by ties of
gratitude; but, above and beyond this
believed him to be man of honor.
Recurring to this matter, ! insisted
that Donald must be mistaken, yet
while the words were on my lips, !
had no great confidence in them In
my heart / believed that if he predict
ed this event it would occur. Still he
might redeem his stock from me and
not be a traitor. This view ! suggest
ed to Donald.
at may be true" said he. "And, at
any rate, / want you to promise me
that you will not let Bum know that
you have any suspicion"
81 don't see that, Donald" said |.
IF Bum is tempted to sell this stock,
he may not know who is buying it.
Even if he knows Kelvin to be the
buyer and is tempted by fancy price
uc may llOl Dc d ware tldL lutit 10 Il
chance of successful fight against
me in the company. l can talk him
into the right line of conduct. Jim
Bum knows me, He will do what
say"
Donald looked at me with an express
sion of extreme desperation.
IF beg of you not to do this" he
cried, will you take my advice?
give you my word of honor that l can
foresee the end of it all and that you
will be glad if you follow my way"
MAY l consult with any oneT
asked, thinking of his father.
He seized my hand with grip that
seemed to paralyze my arm to the
shoulder
please, please don't say word to
anybody" he exclaimed. II want your
promise that you won't"
looked him in the eyes and gave the
word that he asked. 1t was partly SUI