Mower County transcript., 1904-11-09

as ne WAS cOn..ils II; anG we passeti
on the walk. ! He scarcely nodded"
'sWell, you bet I'd co." said Hillyer,
and he went: to his room to prepare for
church. s>52S : ~ ~ sat> =
I The following evening was pleasant
one, and as George entered the gate at
the Cranstons' and started up the walk
he saw Governor Telfare walking to
apd fro on the grass near the house
smoking cigar. Hearing the latch of
the gate click as George closed it, Tel
fare paused. stared at George for an
instant and then came toward him,
meeting him when he was half way
between the gate and the steps of the
veranda.
II want to speak to you, Buckley"
he said coldly, Lets walk over to
that summer house."
livery WE'LL" and George and he
moved across the grass and entered the
nearest compartment of the vine grown
building. The governor seated himself
on one of the benches and nervously
2puffed at his cigar, round flashes Of red
light showing intermittent glimpses Of
his dark, cruel face. George read it
intuitively and was prepared for what
was coming. His young blood was al
ready at a boiling point. Indeed, the
governors insolent manner Of address
ing him had been in itself an insult.
II simply want to say to you, Buck
lev" Telfare said. with q sneer, that
you and I cannot visit under the same
roof" ,:@ =.
"Ah, that's badv' retorted the youn-
ger man, his fierce stare bearing down
defiantly on his antagonist through the
half darkness. Tin sure l shall miss
you.@ Going abroad?' '~ i:
Telfare looked at him in astonish-
nent Il was as II be had not dreamed
that Buckley would dare to make any
thing but the most civil, even hum
bic, reply, considering his power and
what he intended to propose.
''You know what I mean," said the
governor, waxing more angry. '.You
know well enough why I will not sit as
an equal in the same drawing room
with you. You know what you are">
my knowledge also extends to some
most contemplate creatures, Gov
ernor Telfare-to an occasional meet
ing, at least, with one man, whom
certainly would consider beneath no.
tice If I did not meet him under the
roof OF most respectable, If blind, peo-
ple.'''
Telfare smothered an oath and stood
up, his short figure appearing dwarfed
beside the athletic young giant.
You say this to me?' he gasped: ITO
me?"
"Oh, no; I didn't intend it for you,"
said George. "How could l say such a
thing to his excellency the governor Of
Georgian
In the deep silence that followed
George could distinctly hear Telfare's
violent painting.
"I've got proposition to make to
you," the governor gasped in final
effort at calmness, as he sank to his
seat. Pm in the position to do you
favor-to grant something that any
man, situated as you are, would be
glad to accept. But we have begun
wrong. Perhaps ought not to have
been so outspoken, but seeing you here
suddenly provoked me. Sit down a
minute and let's plainly understand
each otner."
II think, myself, that We have be-
gun wrong" said Buckley, who re-
manned standing. He placed one OF
his feet on the bench beside the govern.
or and leaned over him. AT any rate
am wrong now, for l ought to slap
your face. And I want to say to you
would do it but for the respect 1 have
for the people you are visiting; that
all that saves you, sir. I've met con
temptible, cowardly ours before, bu
you
"lou can say what you wish to me,
Telfare painted. II shall not resent it
Men Of my class do not fight men OF
yours. You can't insult me, Buckley
What you say does not affect me in thu
slightest. Men of honor
Aou nave uO uOuOi " lcdu Ou, DurSl
from Buckley's lips. mo man has hon
or who deliberately insults a man who
is as helpless to resent. it as am ir
this case. You would strike"a woman
You are cur, Telfare!'
Telfare was painting again, but his
/ eyes fell beneath Georges fierce stare
1t looked as If he were actually afraid
Buckley might suddenly strike him IL
the face. .-..'"
I "You have not heard what + inten(
to propose" he faltered. II have it i1
my power o5pardon your father, .wh<
is now at the coal: mines. Ican do sthi:
simply by signing my name to aspa
PEI. .sand If you'.-z g. ;.
I That is what you want to propose?' 2
George shrank back in bewilderment
The awful niacance Of the sproposa
stunned him, drove hiS rage amomenta
rily from his brain, set him Hquiverin, al
from o. head to foot. He sat down on 9th,
bench opposite Telfaree and lowered hi
face to his hands. His fathers liberty
was within his reach. E*j = a. .#1 ID
sTelfare chuckled scontemptuously
"Ah,, I see hit you between the eyes
: reckon Won are eSOI.,.V now tbot Va,