Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-08-01

the lIght-nght in the open! At least
u let him know who his enemy isw
"Stop! Stop! Not another wordr' he
cried impatiently. You have diagnos-
ed the disease What of the remedyf
Are you prepared to. reconstruct hui
man nature?"
Confronting each other, their eyes
met, and he regarded her without re-
sentiment, almost with tenderness. He
felt strangely drawn toward this wom-
an who had defied and accused him
and made him see the world in a new
light.
81 don't deny" he admitted reluct-
antly, that things seem to be as you
describe them, but 1t is part Of the
process Of evolution"
"No," she protested; sit is the work
of Godr'
"It Is evolutionr' he insisted.
"Ah, that's it." she retorted; "you
evolve new ideas, new schemes. new
tricks-you all worship different gods
gods of your own making"
He was about to reply when there
was a commotion at the door, and
Theresa entered, followed by a man.
servant to carry down the trunk.
"The cab is downstairs, MISS" said
the maid.
Ryder waved them away imperious-
ly. He had something further to say
which he did not care for servants to
hear. Theresa and the man precipitate-
ly withdrew, not understanding. but
obeying with alacriU q master who
never brooked delay In the execution
of his orders. Shirley, indignant, look
ed to him for an explanation.
you don't need them" he exclaimed
with a quiet smile in which wac. a
shade of embarrassment. Ill
here to tell you that p lie &
as 1t unable to find words, ): -
ley gazed at him in utter a =
"Ah," he went OH finally, b..
made it very hard for Lie
Again he paused and then v.l. N
fort he said slowly: "An hour
had Senator Roberts on the loi
lance telephone. and I'm going
Washington. It's all right about
father The matter will be dropp
You've beaten me. / acknowledge j,
You're the first living soul who ever
has beaten John Burkett Ryder"
Shirley started forward with a cry
OF mingled joy and surprise. Could
she believe her ears? Was it possible !.
that the dreaded Colossus had capftu-
lated and that she had saved her ia
Their? Had the forces OF right and Jus
tee prevailed after all? Her face
TRANSPORTED. radiant she exclaimed /
What, Mr.. Ryder, you mean that
Vou are going to help my father" III
mot for his sake, for yours" he an.
'wered frankly. G
Shirley hung her head. In her mo- :
nent OF triumph she was sorry for all n
he hard things she had said to this
lan. She held out her hand TO him. /
Forgive me-" she said gently. eft
'as Tor my father. l had no faith.
bought your heart was of stone" s
lmpulsively Ryder drew her to him.
lie clasped her two hands in his. and II
'oking down at her kindly, he said 8
so II was; so 1t was! You accom- /,
Ilshed the miracle. It's the first time
We acted on pure sentiment Let me 1,
III you something. Good sentiment is
ad business, and good business is bad
eminent. That's why a rich man is
enerally supposed to have such hard
me getting into the kingdom of heav- :,
IL He laughed and went on: 1--WE
ven $10,OO0,0O0 apiece to three uni
srsities. Do you think I'm fool enough
suppose can buy my way? But II
ats another matter. I'm going to o.
ashington on behalf of your father n
cause want you to marry my son. o
IS, want you In the family, close to 10
!. l want your respect, my girl. =
ant your love. | want to earn IT. u
low l can't buy It, There's a weak e
OF In every mans armor, and this is q
Inc. always want what can't get re
ID can't get your love unless / earn
shirley remained pensive. Her 81
ougnts were out on Long Island at y
assapequa. She was thinking of their al
Wnen they heard the news-her IA !"
er, her mother and Stott. She was III
mixing OF the future, bright and glo- al
'us with promise again now that the 10
TX clouds were passing away. She
ought OF Jefferson, and a soft light al
me INTO her eyes as she foresaw a OF
ppy wifehood shared with him. pr
Why so soberT demanded Ryder. Tn
ou've gained your point. Your fa. IN
sr Is 10 be restored to you. You'n Du
try the man you love-" sh
I'm so happy" murmured Shirley. NC
don't deserve it. had no faith" ).
tyder released her and took ont his CIT
Itch. tin
! leaVe IN fifteen minutes for Wash -
aloneP :" col
l trust you gladly" she answered. u.s.
ling at him. 81 shall ALWAYS 10 De
Iteful to you for letting me convert me-
l." H'ei' Of