The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-07-09

you haze nc poloer TO help him"
curiosity to hear what she was going
to say But Stott Instantly realized
that she was about to take the blame
upon herself. regardless of the conse-
quences TO the success Of their cause.
This must be prevented at all hazards,
even If another must be sacrificed, 50,
interruptlng her, he said hastily 10
Ryder
Judge Rossmore's life and honor
are at stake, and no false sense of del
icacy must cause the failure of my OBJ
iect to save him. These letters were
sent to me by your SON"
'1'rom my SOM exclaimed Ryder,
starting For n moment he staggered
as if he had received a blow. He was
too much overcome to speak or act.
Then, recovering himself he rang. a
bell and turned to Stott with renewed
fury.
80" he cried. "this man, this judge
whose honor is at stake and his daugh-
ter. who most likely has no honor at
stake, between them have made a thief
ana liar Of my sonl False TO his Ia
ther, false TO his party! And you, sir,
have the presumption to come here and
ask me to intercede for himH' TO the
butler, who entered, he said: "See If
Mr.. Jefferson is still In the house. If
be is, tell him l would Ike to see him
here mt once"
The man disappeared and Ryder
strode angrily up ard down the room
with the letters in his hand. Then,
turning abruptly on Stott. he said:
"And now. sir. | think nothing more
remains he said. shall keep these
letters, as they are my property"
'As you please Good night. sir"
Good night" replied Ryder, not
looking up.
With a significant glance at Shirley.
who metioned TO ham that she might
yet succeed where hS had failed Stott
left the room. Ryder turned to Shlr
ley. His herceness OF manner softe1ed
down as he addressed the girl:
You see what they have done -
my SON."
''Yes,'' replied shirley, "it's the girls
fault If jefferson hadn't loved her
you would have helped the judge All.
why did they ever meet She has
worked ON his sympathy and he-he
took these letters for her sake. not TO
inJure you. oh. you must make some
allowance for him! Ones sympathy
gets aroused in spite of oneself Even
feel sorry for-these people"
Don't" replied Ryder grimly; "sym-
patty is often weakness. Al, there
you are" turning TO Jefferson, who en-
tered the room at that moment
"You sent for me. fatherT
"Yes," said Ryder senior, holding mp
the letters "Have you ever seen these
letters beforeY
Jefferson took the letters and ex.
amlned them. Then he passed them
back to his father ana said frankly:
"Yes. took them out Of your desk
and sent them 70 Mr. Stott IN the hope
they would help Judge Rossmore's
case"
Ryder restrained himself from pro-
ceeding to actual violence only with
the greatest difficulty. His face grew
white as death, his lips were compress,
ed. his hands twitehed eonyulsiyely
HIS eyes flashed dangerously. lie took
another cigar 10 give the impression
that he had himself well under con
troll. but the violent trembling Of his
hands as he lit it betrayed the terrific
strain he was under.
"som he said. ''you deliberately sac
rihced my interests 70 save this wo-
mans fatheryou hear him. Miss
Greeng Jefferson. my boy. think it's
time you and had fnai account
ing"
Shirley made a motion as II about 10
withdraw He stopped her with ges.
ture
"Please don't go. Miss Green. As the
writer OF my biography you are sufii-
GENTLY well acquainted with my ram
ily affairs TO warrant your being pres
ent at the epilogue Besides. ! want
an excuse for keeping my temper. Sit
down, Miss Green"
Turning 10 Jefferson. he went on;
"E0r your mother's sake. my boy, |
have overlooked Your little eceentrici-
ties Of character But now We have
arrived at the parting Of the Ways
you have gone too far The one aspect
Of this business. eannQt overlook Is