The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-31
(Continued.)

IFS lust IS bad as it could be, my
bow" he said Il see no reason to
s.>e false hopes. There is a strong
feeling against Craig and no little sus-
pcn owing to the report that he has
been Specializing heavily, Tut he has
thrown himself on the protection of
lis Hgrch. and even some Of his fell
loss members. who lose considerably,
grr standing Ivy him."
Here old Bishop with compressed
TIPS turned and walked unsteadily in
to tn, house With head hanging low
and eyes flashing strangely, his wife
followed him. At the steps she paused,
her uSe Of hospitality transcending
her despair You must stay to early
Supner anyway. Mr. Miller" she said.
You could ride back in the cool O the
evening"
THANK you, but | must hurry right
oack Mrs Bishop Miller said.
And Dolly-docs she know" asked
Alan, when his mother had disap-
poared and Ahncr had walked to the
uitc4nG post and stood as If thought
fully inspecting Millers mare. Miller
tod him Of their conversation that
morning. and Alan's face grew tender
and more resigned.
She's brick" said Miller. "She's
woman | now believe in thoroughly
she and one other"
Then there is anotherT asked Alan
almost cheerfuIly, as an effect of the
good news that had accompanied the
bad
Yes. | see things somewhat differ
emily Of late" admitted Miller In an
eVo>ye, noncommittal tone. Dolly
barclay opened my eyes, and when
they were open l saw-well. the good
qualities of some one else. | may tell
You about her some day, but | shall
A9. now. Get your horse and come to
town with me. We must be ready for
any emergency"
AUler Daniel came toward them. 81
ion want 70 harm nObOdy's charac-
'e: he said, but whar my own kin is
concerned I'm up an wide awake.
U'n know what you think, but |
Ian got a Speck O faith in Craig
HNseI IL done me a low, sneakin'
LICK once that | ketched up with. He
N"oFe 1t was a mistake, but it wasn't.
1eS lad egg-you mind what l say;
lie Won't do"
II may he as you say, Mr.. Daniel
'''DFaed Miller. with a lawyers re
serve On point unsubstantiated by
e'uele@ but even if he has the mon
hidden away, how are we to get It
IRON Inn"
I'd md a way" retorted Daniel
1oNy, 80 l would"
HeII 90 all we can" said Miller.
pallel strobe into the house, and
-,'al Went after his horse. Miller stood
- Vie gate, idly tapping his boot with
DOR Mrs. Bishop" he said. his eyes
'-e house. How very much she
'Se-4o-ed Adele just now, and she is
r'''IAS t Just like the little girl would.
RECKON they'll write her the bad
I'"S / wish I was there to-soften
'-oW It will wiring her heart"
11'l evening after supper the family
rl'-,'--ed I'LL bedtime in the big, bare
'"'D- dining room, the clean, polished
'S Vi which cleaned in the light OF
-'"e Ire III the big chimney. Bish-
v-"r was tilted back against the
wa, III q dark corner. and Mrs. Bishop
h--'inS mechanically. Abner was
~. ''--or trying to read-a weekly
49, ~t', II the end of the dining table.
grl D! i dimly burning glass lamp.
,,1.t- Maria had removed the dishes
~ WIN no little splash and clatter
II. washing them in the adjoining
sr ~I"o-eLly Abner laid down his paper
tbo,- ',S2n to try to console them for
w., i'NS, Mrs. Bishop listened pa
~ 49, nut Bishop sat in the very CO.
No. ~ u despair, unconscious of what
gong on around him.
!. mats the use O. talkin' about il? '
=, o. ,io lnpatiently. Whats the use
anything?"
le1 80 rose and moved toward the door
@ @ng to his room.
"sra .eu Mrs. Bishop called to him,
prsr you goin' to bed without holdin'