Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

M y man of twenty-four, gradu-
 A ate of the University of Tex
 as, had spent the two years since he had won his sheepskin on a range of his own, which had come to him through his mother. Foolish diff ferences had arisen between him and his father, in which the young man was generally in the wrong. A recon cillation had been effected, however, a short time before the arrival of MT. Renwyck, and Richard had combined his cattle with some of his fathers. It was this joint herd which had near ly ended the life of Miss Renwyck.
 The day after the departure of Ja- cob Renwyck and the young lady Rich ard Williams had saved in so daring and romantic manner the young man was summoned to the ranch by mes sage from his father. Recognizing that 1t was war to the knife between him and his former partner, the Texan laid his plans to bring to his feet the schemers of New York. It was the west against the east. and no mercy was to be shown on either side.
 Richa~d's experience had been on the practical side of the business. He was his fathers son, however, and Bill Will Hams had every confidence that he could be safely intrusted to look after his fathers interests in New York. He explained the details of his operations carefully to the boy, provided him with the necessary credentials and told him to hustle east and get in con- munication with firm of brokers with whom his father already had dealt. who were to advise with Richard with regard to whatever action was re- qulred.
 Of course the young man learned the details of the quarrel between the two partners. and a few questions put him in possession of the name and address of the girl who had made so deep an impression upon him. With unusual discretion, he said nothing whatever to his father about the adventure. Such things do happen outside of books. and Richard was thoroughly fin love with the girl whom for one brief moment be had held in his arms. He was more than willing. therefore, to carry out his fathers wishes. In the pursuit of the old mans business he was determined that he would find time in some way. in spite of the rup- ture. to further his OWE affairs. The mere fact that enmity had given a place to friendship and that there was open warfare between the two houses added zest to his love affair. He had | cut her out from a herd of steers. and he had faith that he could win her from the Wall street bunch" as he phrssed it. or from any other group Of men who. if they had his appreciation of a good thing. would surely be stam- peding In her direction whenever she appeared.
 Tn due season. therefore. Richard Williams arrived in New York. where he settled himself comfortably at the St Regis. Preliminary to entrance Ol his financial campaign. and especially in the hope of making himself out vardly more St for his role Of pas EiOnate pilgrim. be discarded his San Antonio clothing. inciBding his soft felt hat of sOmbrerO-lfke dimensions. for an outfit 90 completely up to date that his best friends On the range would not have recognized him and then plunged into the business which had brought hfn north. He presented himself al the oEos of MeSsTS- Benton 6 Cart vel. h Wan street. where the prspzrz- torT details BookEng toward the f12l adjustment of hEs fathers con7licat- ed interests wfth Mir ReawTCk v-s