Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-08-05
lions won't shrink In his hands.
want yOu tn know him Rlake"

want you to know him. Blake"
When Norris name was mentioned
Blake started and gazed intently at
the stolid face and heavy figure in the
far corner OF the smoking-room. With
shame he recalled that he had made
no inquiry concerning this man. whose
death or existence meant SO much to
John Burt.
For a moment his nerves tinsled.
and he ionged to walk across the room
ard choke Morris for Johns sake. but
he reflected that this was folly. It
was enough to know that Morris lived.
John Burt was dead-so far as Arthur
Morris was concerned-and Blake. ns
Johns reincarnation. threw himself
on guard. determined to profit to tho
utmost by the incident.
"Glad to see you. old mani" ex.
claimed Kingsley. rising to greet Nor
ris. II want you To know my friend.
Mr.. Biake-Mr. James Blake. Of San
Francisco-Mr. Arthur Morris. You
certainly have heard"
"'Pon my word this Is unexpected
luck!" Arthur Morris thrust forward
a soft hand and WINGED az Blake clasp
ed it with simulated heartiness.
Delighted to meet you. Mr.. Blake!"
Norris exclaimed. Been looking for
you everywhere! Sent my card TO
your apartments this evening. By
Jove. you're = corker. don't you know.
Mr.. Blake! Waiter. n bottle OF Perier
Gouct. 81. want to drink your
health. Mr.. Blake"
Glad to meet you. Mr.. Morris!"
said James Blake. looking him full In
the eyes. "i've heard OF your father.
and the famous old hrm. and learned
only to-day that you've succeeded him
In business"
Two years spent by Arthur Morris
In nm apprenticeship to the trade OF
money Irnspins and holding had
scanned the pulled. round fnco with
hard lines. Tho once dull eyes glow
cd with tho newly.ii.htcd fires of
avaricc. The scnsuous lips dropped
mt the corners with n cruel curve. The
former air OF Indifference was re-
placed by the aicrtncss OF defense and
aIgrcsslvcness.
Close observers predicted great cn.
rccr for Arthur Morris. His father
and did not hesitate TO give to his
heir the keys which unlocked the Nor.
ris treasurer vaults.
The hours giided by to tho music OF
ciInkIng glasses and the rising clntt.r
OF conversation. And as James Blake
talked and listened and drank. his
aversion to Arthur Morris relaxed.
He loved John Burt and was eager to
cspouse his cause. but John had not
commissioned him to quarrel with
Arthur Morris. Perhaps the AFFAIR Of
the years before was only a boyhood
disputc7
He glanced nj the whitc cxpansc Of
Morris shirt front and wondered II tho
scar OF Johns bullet showed over his
heart. Morris lived. and the thought
came to Blake that the score was even
between John and the youn. million.
nirc. The fcud had made John rich
why should John complain? And
Arthur Morris did not seem to be such
n bad sort OF fellow after all.
Thus reasoned Blake as Morris
took his arm and led him away from
tho noisy club men.
"Sny We get out OF this?" said Nor
ris. proncring cigarette easc.
you'll be my guest tonight. Blake!
Won't listen to n refusal. my dear
fellow! I've bachelor apartments.
and anything you ask is yours. I
want to have quiet chat with you.
Let's make our excuses and stroll to
Delmonico's for n bite Of supper. Then
well go to my rooms"
Blake accepted the invitation and
after supper they drove to the Morris
apartment.
I'm rather fond OF these quarters.
don't you know" said Morris. rs he
showed his guest through suite
worthy of Lucullns. picked up some
OF this stun abroad. and the governor
contributed the rest of 1t. Rammohun.
serve us that 1909 brandy!"
The Indian servant bowed and
moved noiselessly away. Morris open.
cd n writing.desk and glanced at
number Of unopened letters.
4.