Charlevoix county herald., 1904-07-09

For an hour or more the head OF the
firm of James Blake & Company re-
cited the history of John Burt's ca
rcer in California, and the result OF
the recent speculative campaign in
New York. Once in while the old
man asked a question, but he made
no comment until the narrative was
ended
Your heart dominates your judg-
ment, but that is q trait and not
fault" he said, as he arose and Of
fered his hand to James Blake. God
gives us emotions and faculties; from
them we must develop character. Do
not charge yourself with broken
promise to John. He has kept his
pact. ] send him my blessing. Say
to him that am strong and well and
happy. Say to him that his future
field of work is in New York city,"
Peter Burt stood in the doorway
and watched until the carriage disap'
peared beyond the old graveyard.
I'm glad that's ended" said Blake
| to himself II wonder what / told the
old man? Everything, | guess. In
| nearing a crisis, am 1? Well, In
used to crises and guess / can stano
one more. Who's coming? His face
looks familiar. It's Sam Rounds
Stop, driver! Hollo. Sam! How are
you?"
| Seated in stylish road cart, behint
rangy, housekeeping trotter was on'
Of the companions Of Blake's boy
hood. Sam checked his horse and
| with a puzzled grin, looked into tn
| speaker face.
"Haou de we dew" he drawled
slackening the lines. Yer face look
fee-miliar like, on yer voice don
sound strange like, either. | belieV
] know We. It's Jim Blakei Hao1
air We, jim? Well, well, well! Who
Trunk it--who'd a thunll it,"
Sam reached across and shool
hands with a vigor which nearl
pulled Blake out of his carriage.
Air We the James Blake I've bee
readin' erbout? The one that's bee
givin' them New York sharps u Will
in stocks?" asked Sam.
Blake smiled and nodded his head.
is that so? We'll, well, well! Sa!
I'm plumb glad to hear it," and Sam
smiling face showed il. Amt neve
hearn of John Burt, have We? No
Well. he'll turn up on top some da!
an don't ye fergit, Sam Rounds a
lers said SO. Where be we goin' t.
JIM"
I'm going back To New York t.
night" replied Blake. From theI
| return to San Francisco, but eXpe'
to make New York my home"
rs that so? I'm Twin in Ne
York now," said Sam, handing Bal
his card. Moved there several yeal
ago. Mother an 1 are here on
visit fer a few days. Tive been d
in fairly middlin' wen in New Yor
jim. When you write me, be shol
an put Hon before my name" al
Sam laughed until the rocks re-echoe
his merriment-
"Iow is that?" asked Blake, gazir
blankly at the card.
Read what il says" insisted SaI
| L nj alderman VI NY uceSlIlCl, d
have just been reelected tew Sc
ond term. Fact!
II congratulate you, SAM" sa
Blake, heartily.
Sorry we haven't time tew wa
over an go back with us" Sam sal
But if We are goin' tew locate
New York, I'll see lots of ye.'
Il certainly win look you up whC
I'm in New York. said Blake. IN
d. regards to your mother, and say L
l sorry | didn't have time to call {
2 her. Are you married, SAM"
} Mop, but I has hopes" laught
: Sam. gathering up the lines. Goo
bye. Jim, goodbye, an more luck {
: ye."
4 Same to you, Sam; goodbye"
Il =
l Ten days later James Blake g
i rived in San Francisco. He drove
S Johns apartment. and was greeted
him in the old study room. Blake S
4 where he looked at the portrait
e Jessie Garden. His heart sank wit
S in him.
[ (To be continued)