The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-04-16
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of two years ago. who had some hopes
of him, and whom he had talked over
more than once-who had been alralu OF
him. and had not been altogether wanting
in affection for him: this was some one
whom he had scarcely expected to Ina
al Sedge Hill.
"You would ruin NE il you could
then" he said; you would stand betWeei
me and my share of the good luck winch
has come to the old woman. You would
live OH rich as a Jew. and leave me 10
starve. or steal--to go to the workus, or
the prison.
II think that possibly am IN the
yay." said the gentleman by the hre-
Mace. intruding upon the conversation FOR
the first time; "you and your brother can
arrange this little matter so much bet
ter without me. Miss Eastbell.
Toms friend rose and went softly out
Of the room. and through the open bay
window, into the night air, where ne
was lost to view.
will you tell me who that isl! saii
Sarah. pointing to the window through
which Captain Peterson had disappear
ed
"A naval officer-merchant service.
''om explained: ian ultimate friend OF
ninc--a regular swell
1.-THE last time [ saw him, il was IN
Potter's Court" said Sarah Eastbel! de-
cisiyely; "he came in and out of No.
at uncertain hours Of the night. and gave
directions to men who were his brothers,
and who seemed of lower position than
|
member also, packages Of bad money. He
was captain then, but it was OF gang
of coners!'
Thomas Eastbei sat back in his chair,
and glared at his sister. Sarah looked
up.
You want money, I SUPPOSE she
said.
who doesn'tY he added. with IA short,
sharp laugh.
How much will satisfy you, and take
you from this house?"
GRANDMOTHER does not want To part
with me-" he said; but if you and | are
not likely to agree. and matters can be
arranged. good round sIu,-annual-
payable in advance. and my name down
in the will for fair share"
That cannot be-
Then give me a lump sum now. and
have done with me- I'll go abroad I'll
take another name--I'll do anything
II have money Of my own. | must
arrange with you, and spare that poor
old woman. All. Toni she said, sadly
"let her think the best of you till the last
| act for grandmother in my own name
and for everything. So it is in my power
to help you little. but you must not be
too extortionate. hold the money
grandmother holds the money-in trust
for others
You don't mean----"
Never mind what | mean." said
Sarah; "all my meanings belong to the
future. when | may be no richer than |
am-when l shall have nothing to do
with this house."
But grandmother--"
Leaves all to me--trusts to my judy
n,cnt in everything. by making me your
enemy. Tom. you make Yourself a beg
gar"
She could not impress this fact too
strongly upon "A gentleman of Mr.. Thorn
as Eastbell's turn Of mind. and he sat
with his hands clutching his knees, per-
picked at last by the problem which she
had set him to solve. He did not know
that she had risen till her hand fell light
~ on his shoulder aud then he started. az
at the touch of police officer
Make up your mind to go away, and
go away soon-before grandmother has
time TO guess what you are. and what
your life has been. To-morrow-the next
day ut the farthest."
It's hard It's beastly unfair" he
muttered as Sarah left him with another
warning of the evils of delay. He reflect
ed on the matter after she had gone:
if Sarah were perplexed what to do,
equally was he perplcxed now as to the
right course to pursue. A false step might
ruin every chance that he had. lie had
come for money. but he did not know
what to ask, or how much money was
at his sisters disposal
Captain Peterson came back into the
room. and shut aud fastened the bay
window carefully after him. as though he
were nervous about thieves Having Sc
cured the bolts to his satisfaction, he i'd
vanced softly toward his friend
How have you got on with her, Tom? r
he asked In low tone. as he dropp al
into his old place by the mantelpiece.
She remembers you at No. . Potter's
Court. old fellow. She can swear TO Won
In any court Of justice in the world"
IT'S awkward" said Captain Peter
son thoughtfully. What did you tell
me that this girl was weak and nervous
for. and that she and her grandmother
were only living togetheri Didn't Mary
Holland cOunt for anvthtng 9s'
Il thought that you would be glad ia
see her again." said his companion with
a short laugh.
Il am not afraid of her" said the 9th.
er. but don't make out your sister ex.
actly. She's dangerous. She would no,
stand nice about blowing up the whole
thing. l can see. How long does she give
you to clear ont p