Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-27

want any in mine" Turning to JEFF
ferson, he said: Jefferson, whatever
the motives that actuated you, can
only thank you for this warning. I
think 1t would have broken my heart
IL my girl had gone away with that
scoundrel. OF course, under the cir
cumstances l must abandon all idea
Of your becoming my son-in-law. re-
lease you from all obligations you may
have felt yourself bound by"
Jefferson bowed and remained silent.
Ryder senior eyed his son closely, an
amused expression lowering on his
face. After all, 1t was not so much he
who had desired this match as Roberts,
and as long as the senator was willing
to withdraw he could mike no obiec
ton. He wondered what part, if any,
his son had played in bringing about
this sensational denouement to match
which had been so distaSteful to him,
and it gratified his paternal vanity to
think that Jefferson after all might be
smarter than he had given him credit
for.
At this juncture Mr.. Bagley entered
the room. He was little taken aback
ON seeing the senator; but, like most
men of his class, his self conceit made
him confident of his ability to handle
any emergency which might arise, and
he had no reason to suspect that this
hasty summons to the library had any
thing to do with his matrimonial plans.
did you ask for me, sirP' he de-
mapded, addressing his employer.
Eyes, Mr.. Bagley," replied Ryder,
fixing the secretary with look that
filed the latter with misgivings. what
steamers leave tomorrow for Eng
landY
Tomorrow echoed Mr.. Bagley.
II said tomorrow" repeated Ryder,
slightly raising his voice.
LET me see" stammered the secre-
tary. There Is the White Star, the
North German Lloyd, the Atlantic
Transport
Have you any preference?" inquired
the f1nancier.
mo, sir, none at ALL"
"Then you'll go on board one Of the
ships tonight" said Ryder. "Your
things will be packed and sent to you
before the steamer sails tomorrow"
The Hon. Fitzroy Bagley, third son
Of British peer, did not understand
even yet that he was discharged as
one dismisses housemaid caught kiss
ing the policeman. He could not think
what II D-dor xr1a~kaI hixo kn 40
abroad for unless it were on some mat
ter Of business, and it was decidedly
inconvenient for him to sail at this
time.
But, SIR" he stammered, "'I'm afraid
I'm afraid
YES" rejoined Ryder promptly, 81
notice that-your hand Is shaking"
II mean that r.
you mean that you have other en-
gagements!' said Ryder sternly.
ooh, mono, but
mo engagement at IL o'clock tomor-
row morning. insisted Ryder.
with my daughterT chimed In the
senator.
Mr.. Bagley now understood. He
broke out in a cold Precipitation, and
he paled visibly. In the hope that the
full extent of his plans we're not
known, he attempted to brazen it out.
mo, certainly not, under no cir
he said.
Ryder senior rang a bell.
Perhaps she has an engagement
with you. Wen ask her." To the but
Ter, who entered, he said, Tell Miss
Roberts that her father would like to
see her here"
The man disappeared, and the sena-
tor took hand in cross examining the
now thoroughly uncomfortable score
tary.
$50 you thought my daughter looked
pale and that little excursion to Buff
falo would be good thing for her?
Well, 1t won't be a good thing for you,
young man, can assure you of thatV"
The English aristocrat began to wilt.
His assurance Of manner quite desert
ed him, and he stammered painfully
as he noundered about in excuses.
mot with mech, dear, no." he said.
You never proposed to run away
with my daughter?" cried the irate ia
Their.
Run away with herF' stammered
Bagley.
And marry herr" shouted the sena-
tor, shaking his fist at him.
"Oh. say, this is hardly fair, three
against one. really. I'm awfully sorry,
eh, whatr
The door opened, and Kate Roberts
bounced in. She was smiling and full !