Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-24

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great play, is an American sfor.
Of the hour dealing with til,
Millionaire. It's leading charoc
ter is the richest man in tn,
world. In the fhiniy yelled Johy
Ryder the reader will inanaedf
ateiy recognize another John OF
worldwide fame. John Ryder.
interruptions methods are re.
veoled In the conspiracy to ruiz
an incorruptible Judge who rules
adversely to the interests of or
eanfsed capital. The Judge 4
daughter determines to save him.
Her heroic struggles tn con fIicl
with the money octopus make a
story of absorbing interest ana
great dramatic power. In his
willingness to renounce his ia
there fortune for the girl of his
choice, Ryder's son displays a
nobility which wins the readers
n'ornsest admiration.
Does your son still love this grip
l mean the one you object to-" incurred
Shirley as she went on sorting the ma
pers.
"Oh, no, he does not care for her any
more" answered Ryder hastily.
Yes, he does. He still loves her"
said Shirley positively.
How do you know?" asked RYDER.
amazed.
From the way you say he doesn't"
retorted Shirley
Ryder gave his caller a look in which
admiration was mingled with astonish-
ment.
You are right again." he said. "The
idiot does love the GIRL
BLESS his hearth said Shirley to her
self. Aloud she said:
Il hope they'll both outwit YOU"
Ryder laughed in spite of himself
Ihis young woman certainly interested
him more than any other he had ever
known.
Il don't think l ever met any one
In my life quite like you," he said.
Whats the objection to the grip
demanded Shirley.
Every objection don't want her |
in my family"
Anything against her character|
TO better conceal the keen interest
she took in the personal turn the con-
versation had taken. Shirley pretended
to be more busy than ever with the
papers.
"Yes-that Is. no-not that / know
of, replied Ryder. But because
woman has good character, that
doesn't necessarily make her a desira-
Bile match, does it?''
Its point in her favor, isn't itP"
Yes, but He hesitated as il I'M
certain what to say.
"You know men well, don't you, Mr..
Ryder?"
I've met enough to know them pref.
ty WELL" he replied
Why don't you study women for a
she asked. THAT would en-.
&fAe you to understand a great many
things that don't think are quite clear
to you now"
Ryder laughed good humoredly. 1t
was decidedly novel sensation to
have some one lecturing him.
Pm studying you," he said, "but I
don't seem to make much Roadway.
A woman like you whose mind isn't
spoiled by the amusement habit has
great possibilities-great possibilities.
Do you know you're the first woman
ever took into my CONFIDENCE mean
1t sightP Again he fixed her with
hat keen glance which In his business
life had taught him how to read men.
He continued: I'm acting on senti-
nent-something rarely do, but I
can't help it. like you. upon my
soul l do. and I'm going to introduce
Vou to my wife-my SOM
He took the telephone from his desk
Is If he were going to use It,
What a commander In chief you
would have made-how natural it Is
or you to commando exclaimed Shir-
ey In burst of admiration that was
half real, half mocking. 81 suppose
Tou always tell people what they are
% do and how they are to do 1t. You
ire born general. You know I've
'ften thought that Napoleon and Gaze
'ar and Alexander must have been
great domestic leaders as well as i'm
>erial rulers. I'm sure of 1t now"
Ryder listened to her In amazement
BE was not quite sure If she were
making fun OF him or not.
well. Of alp'- he began; then In
himself he said amiably,
Won't you do me the honor to meet
ny familyT
Shirley smiled sweetly and bowed.
: Thank you, Mr.. Ryder, I will"
She rose from her seat and leaned
'yer the manuscripts to conceal the
satisfaction this promise of an intro
luction to the family circle gave her,
She was quick to see that It meant
more visits to the house and other and
'erhaps better opportunities to find the
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