West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

n step farther down the beach the
bystanders seized a limp form which
the tide rolled to them. II was the
second sailor. his scalp split from
blow OF the gunwale. Nowhere was
Wheaton.
Glenister had plunged to the rescue
first. n heavlng line about his middle.
and, although buffeted about, he had
reached the wreck, only to miss sight
Of the lawyer utterly. He had time
for but n glance when he was drawn
outward by the undertow till the line
ut his waist grew taut, then the water
surged over him and he was hurled
high up on the beach again. He stag
gered dizzlly back to the struggle.
when suddenly wave lifted the cap
sized cutter and rlghted It, and out
from beneath shot the form of Whea-
ton. grimly clutching the life ropes.
They brought him in choking and
GREATNESS.
"T got IT," he said. slapping his
streaming breast. ITS all right, Glen
lister L knew what delay meant, so 1
took long chance with the surf" The
terrific ordeal he had undergone had
blanched him to the lips, his legs wab-
bled uncertainty, and he would have
fallen but for the young man, who
thrust an arm about his waist and led
him up into the town.
II went before the circuit court OF
appeals In Frisco" he explained later,
'and they issued orders allowing an
appeal from this court aud gave me n
writ OF supersedeas directed against
old Judge Stillman. That takes the
litigation out of his hands altogether
and directs Mcnamara to turn over
the Midas and all the gold he's got.
What do you think of that2 I did bet
ter than expected"
Glenlster wrung his hand silently,
while n great satisfaction came upon
him. At last this waiting was over
and his peaceful yielding TO injustice
had borne fruit--had proved the better
course after all. as the girl had prophe-
sled. He could go to her now with
clean hands. The mine was his again.
He would lay It at her feet, telling her
once more of his love and the change
1t was working in him. He would
make her see it-make her see that be-
meath the harshness his years In the
wild had given him his love for her
was gentle and true and all absorbing.
He would bid her be patient till she
saw he had mastered himself, till he
could come with his soul In harness.
81 am glad 1 didn't fight when they
jumped us" he said. "Now We'll get
our property back and all the money
they took out-that is, IL Mcnamara
hasn't sailed. IT,
Eyes; all that's necessary is to file
the documents, then serve the judge
and Mcnamara. You'll be back on
Anvil creek tomorrow"
Having placed their documents on
record mt the courthouse, the two meu
continued to McNamara's office. He
met them with courtesy.
II heard you had n narrow escape
this morning. Mr.. Wheaton. Too baG!
What can do for youT
The lawyer rapidly outlined his posi-
ton and stated IN conclusions:
Il filed certified copies of these or
ders with the clerk OF the court ten
minutes ago, and now ! make formal
demand upon you to turn over the
Midas TO Messrs. Glenister and Dex-
try and also to return all the gold dust
in your safe deposit boxes in accord
ance with this writ" He handed his
documents to Mcnamara, who tossed
them on his desk without examination.
We'll" said the politician quietly, az
won't do it,"
Had he been slapped In the face the
attorney would not have been more as
tonlshed.
"Why-you''-
II won't do It, / saidw Mcnamara
repeated sharply. Don't think for
minute that 1 haven't gone into this
fight armed for everything. Writs of
supersedeas! Bahw He snapped his
fingers.
We'll see whether you'll obey or
not said Wheaton, and when he and
Glenister We're outside he continued:
Lets get to the Judge quick"
AS they neared the Golden Gate no.
tel they spled Mcnamara entering. It
was evident that he had slipped from
the rear door Of his office and beaten
them to the judicial ear.
Il don't like that" said Glenister.
Hes up to something"
So II appeared, for they were fifteen
minutes In gaining access to the mag
istrate and then found Mcnamara
with him. Both men were astounded
NJ the change in Sullman's appearance.
During the last month his weak face
had shrunk and altered until vacilla-
non was betrayed In every line. and
he had acquired the habit OF furtively
watching McNamara's slightest move
ment IL seemed that the part he play.
ed sat heavily upon him.
The Judge examined the papers per.
tunctorily, aud, although bis air was
deliberate, his fingers made clumsy
work Of Il. At last he said.
i regret that / am forced 70 doubt
the authenticity OF these documents"
My heavens. man" Wheaton cried.
They're certified copies OF orders
from your superior court. They grant
the appeal that you have denied Us
and take The case out Of your hands
altogether. Yes md they order this
man 20 surrender the mine and every
thing connected with 80. Now. SIR wo
want you TO enforce these orders"
stllman glanced at tho silent man
in the window and replied.
You Will, Of course. proceed reg
ularly md make application in court
w the proper way. but tell you now
that won't DO anything IN the matter"
wheaton stared at him nxedly until
the OLD man snapped out.
You say they are certified copies.
How do know they are1 The sigma
lures may an be false. Maybe you
signed them yourself"
me lawyer grew very white az this
ana stammered until Casnister drew
him out Of The room.