Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

dollars, he said to himself when q decision was reached, but 1t may save Angie her heritage" And Martin was fast reaching that point where money seemed like brown leaves compared to a wUman's love.
 To go to David without actual cur rency to pay down was useless, and there was no bank in Greenvale. Early the next morning Martin packed his valise, and telling the doctor that busi- ness of importance called him to the city, he left Greenvale on the staga
 He had many times taken journeys that were tedious-all-day stage rides to reach the wilderness, and others quite as tiresome; but never one that seemed quite so long as this. When a day in the city had been consumed in obtaining legal advice from friend, buying q few books and new songs for Angie, and a late model rifle for old Cy, Martin started for Greenvale with a roll of currency, and the journey back seemed interminable.
 It was late and he was dusty and very tired eye the doctors pleasant home was reached, and by that time Martin had realized that to carry out what he hoped, and not set Greenvale gossips agog, required both tact and diplomacy.
 I've learned that some capitalist is after the Mizzy water power" he ob- served to the doctor when they sat down to supper, land think I'll buy 1t as a speculation; would you?"
 sNo," answered Dr.. Sol, bluntly. T wouldn't. In the first place David won't sell except for a fabulous price, and if the unexpected should happen and Amzi ever shows up, your title wouldn't be worth fig. The best way" he added, winking at his wife, lis for you to marry Angie and then sue old David for her rights. It will make an awful stir here, but you will win, I'm sure"
 You seem to think Angie has all ready said yes," returned Martin, look ing pleased, ''but I'm not so sure of It."
 That's right" laughed the doctor. "but keep on thinking she won't, and you'll win. I've told her if she didn't marry you, I'd never speak to her again. I've heard" continued the doctor, as Martin made no response to this sally, that some one was here last spring trying to buy David's property, but wouldn't pay the price"
 "I still think I'll make him an offer" answered Martin, to close the subject, land if get it and don't sell, I'll turn it into fsh-pond" It was game of diamond cut dia- mond when Martin approached David Curtis the next day, and one not rel ished by him. He found the old man working in his sawmill, and, without wasting words, asked him If he would set price on the Mizzy power and all land above the falls.
 Wal, might n I mightn't," an- swered David, looking quizzically at Martin with sharkish eyes, "dew ye want to buy it?"
 Perhaps, if I could get it low enough" answered Martin, quietly; T have business friend in the city who has been looking for some avail able water privilege. He has about decided to locate at Riverton. If I could buy yours cheap enough might induce him to change his plans and To- cate here.'
 Wal, I don't keer much about sellin' out" replied David, beginning to whit tie a stick, "the place has been ourn a good many jineratons n I'm sorter 'tached to t." He paused a moment, eyeing Martin, then continued, "Ye mebbe. n I'd low ye all ye'd git over what I call fair price
 "No," answered Martin, reading the old hypocrlte like book. tIf do any, thing about it, shall buy the prop erty outright, form a stock company, and go in myself I'm thinking of residing here permanently now''
 "An' what be ye callating to do with the property if ye do?"
 Why. I'd build pulp-mil1 and pos- sibly make paper besides" responded Martin, also seating himself and begin ming to whittle. That's what my friend is up to, but he is opposed to | Greenvale for location. It's too far from railroad"
 How'd 1t strike ye if leased ye the power n sold ye land fer mill?"
 "No-o-o," replied Martin, very slow | ly, as if thinking, "I wouldn't put any money into that plan and know my friend wouldn't. There might be soma litigation as to title, also, later on. I'm told it's not quite clear as it is. and your brothers child. Angie, has some claim; Is that so?'
 The diamonds were beginning to scratch now,
 That's lie," returned David, sharp ly, "an' I kin prove it. My brother didn't have nothing but debts when he died an paid 'em an the lands