The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-19
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II don't exactly understand you,'
and he watched his brother, as if Won
dering what he should hear next
Il believe talk plain enough" and
Frank lit a cigarette and blew a smoke
ring In the air. watching it fade into
nOthingness with dreamy expression,
as if in deep thought.
well, it is an enigma to me-" re-
piled James Ellison Why shouldn't
do what I can to help young man
whom have protected, and who GER
tainly is not guilty Of the crime
they accuse him of?''
IF I were as impolite as you, I
should address the same remarks to
you as you applied to me, but a mo-
ment ago." replied Frank, with a
drawl. IF you want me to do what
you have directed-to find this fellow
who calls himself Hendricks, to get
possession of the document Of adoption
have but this to say: I will do it on
once condition"
'And that is?'
'"'That you leave matters as they
are, and don't attempt to interfere with
the course Of the law"
James Ellison leaned over the table
and eyed his brother for a moment
anxiously.
what on earth are you trying to
get through your head, I should like
to know"
Frank Ellison shook the ashes Of
his cigaret, and responded, with a
smile:
IT believe you are the thick headed
one in this instance. I say that you
must stop your Interference in this
affair. I acknowledge that, as the
bereaved husband, you are anxious
to protect the accused, and to find
the real-er-er-unfortu who Sc
cured you the fortune"
James Ellison laid his hand on his
brothers shoulder, and the look on
his face was far from pleasant as he
said:
"You know that I had nothing to dc
with that
''Nobody said that you had, and yet
1t has turned out well for you, after
ALL" and Frank blew out a big puff OF
smoke into the air. II believe the
late Mrs. Ellison had a tight fist
and that it was hard to get her te
sign checks-there-there as he saw
that his brother appeared to be deep
~ moved, II don't want to open 8
fresh wound, but, ct the same time
am stating cold facts. am cold
unfeeling person. as you have prob
ably discovered before this"
''In Heavens name, what do vol
want, man! WISH you "ooAu W
quick about it,"
The other coolly tossed his cigare
In the crate before answering, then n
looked at his brother moment, ant
gave vent to a loud laugh.
"Why, I never saw you so mucl
moved in my life" said he.
IT want to know what you mean?'
''You mean you want to know VIVA
nv terms for securing that docu
~
gentle manner the little man who ha
been annoying you.'
Yes
"The remuneration Of all attempts t
help young Barnett"
.'Anything else?" and James Elliso
eyed his brother, as if he was in fea
Of what he would say next.
II think that is about all for tn
present. said the other, calmly.
''In fact, I should like things to g
against him, if possible continue
Frank. IT would like him out c
the way"
you puzzle me more and more,
murmured James Ellison.
''Why not come out fiat with wha
you mean?"
"Ah," replied the other with
taught, 81 surprise you, do I? Well,
am fellow of infinite variety, q
you might have discovered long ag
if misfortune had not separated us
or, rather, fortune in your case d
vided u.s."
st am waiting to hear what yo
have to say replied James, who no
had become sullen through the refe'
ences to his fortune.
"Well, I have taken a great FANG
to your daughter, and don't mea
if I can help it, that this young clo
hopper shall have her"
Ellison rose and, while his Ill
moved, not word came from ther
Frank seeing how perturbed he wa
broke into a noisy laugh.
"Why SO surprised, my excelle!
brother? She is not your daugl
ter, and, after ALL there are cases
an uncle marrying his niece. I mig
add to the list Of freak marriage
Now, the case stands in this ligf
and you may look, Mortified as W
please 1t is my desire to marry t
girl-to stop your amiable interfe
snces with the course the law is ia
ing. If you refuse, why SO mu'
the worse for you. Who knows b
[ may go over to the other SIDE" an
with "a malicious smile. he left t
room, while his brother, as If strick
with sudden palsy, stared after hi
unable to utter word