The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-22

down to the facts. You see. there was
a gentleman in New York the other
day-the Hon. Mr. kinwait. believe
he is called-a man welding quite a
big stick among certain members of
the legislature. You. Mr.. Williams,
mixed teddy for him in San Antonio.
while Jacob took him out 10 lunch in
New York and presented him with Il
fine cigar"
The Texan and the New Yorker
glared savagely. but Uncle Michael
smiled blandly and continued:
1.-THE Hon. Mr.. Kinwait. being thus
Seholden to both Of you for your gen.
erous hospitality. became, doubtful as
to which to serve. and while strug-
Cling with his india rubber conscience
Il third party came along and offered
him board and lodging in the peniten-
tiary. All things being equal. he for
got both teddy and cigar and dumped
his influence on the side of sweet
Olivia and the Peace and Good vii.
Realty company. Am l clear"
He was more than clear. for both
vi lilC Olu SdSCIdIuChtd SSAClutIo saw
at glance how cleverly they had been
overreached by little one horse or.
ganization that masked a serpent's
fang under the cloak of a pious. inof-
fensive title, with q guileless individ-
ual named Fishcall as its outward ex-
ponent!
Good Lord" sighed Bill Williams.
land sold 'em the land to do it with
Mr.. Renwyck had done the same but
had not the grace to admit it.
"Who the devil Is back of this Peace
and Good Will Realty company?" he
demanded, forgetting the presence OF
the ladies in his anger and chagrin.
The little Irishman made as graceful
bow as his embonpoint would per-
NIT.
81 am"
your gasped Mr.. Renwyck
Eyes, Jake, dear. l also interviewed
the Hon. Mr.. Kinwait."
"But, man." stormed Mr.. Renwyck.
don't you know that half my fortune
is invested in that deal? You-you've
swindled mew
Bill Williams laid his hand on Mr..
Corrigan's shoulder and spoke calmly.
but reproachfully:
1T was my pet scheme, Mike, and
you knew it. Half my pile is gone
too. l didn't think you'd do me up
like that"
~ was merciful," said Uncle Michael
fnft oh Ia1
won't starve. I might have taken ALL"
If Mr.. Corrigan fancied that he was
ironing out the crinkled shirt of trou-
BILE by proving to the rivals that nei-
Their one had been successful, he found
himself vastly mistaken. The tempest
BraZen took turn at the thunder box.
Look here" he cried, striding up to
Uncle Michael and spinning that port
ly little man about without Difference
to his age or size, "Mr. Corrigan, if you
were twenty years younger. I'd give
you the soundest thrashing you ever
had in all your life!"
At this surprising development the
entire company, with the EXCEPTION of
the lawyer, were too amazed to do
aught but stare at the FURIOUS young
man. The furious young main contin-
ued, oblivious to his surroundings:
~ came to you in confidence, sir, as
my attorney, at your own suggestion,
and asked advice. | was helpless, as
you knew, hanging between( duty to
dad and my pledge to Mr.. Renwyck.
You've swindled us all, sir-these gen
tlemen of their harbors, me Iof what
placed confidently in your hands-my
honor"
"Honor!" sneered Mr.. Renwyck
"Honorw
"Whatw beloved the cattle king
"You knew all about it. Dick, and you
didn't tell me. Oh. Dick. Dick!"
Richard turned to explain to his re-
proachful father. but Mr.. Renwyck
turned upon the young man fiercely.
"Haw he almost screamed. $50
that's the reason you couldn't sign a
draft? You had sold me to Michael,
had you-sold me when in the kind
ness Of my heart l tried to help an
impoverished Englishman? English
man" he laughed derisively. "a spy
a traitor to me-yes, and to his own
flesh and blood tool! The financier
paused for breath. then wheeled upon
his brother-inslaw. "And you," he
stormed-'you, with your arguments
and your chuckling mask that hides
rascal! That's what you've been laugh
ing at for the past three days. is it
you and your psalm singing Mr.. Fish
cell? You cheated me out of my land
ut Olivia! You've blackmailed the
Texan legislature! You-you-you'-
ooh, Jacob, darling" sobbed Mrs.
Renwyck, coming to his side as he
sank, exhausted, into his chair.
ut is perfectly disgracefulp shifted
Miss Schermerly. 81 am almost tempt
I'd to go upstairsr' However, she sue
iessfully resisted temptation.
1t seemed at this stage that poor lit
tie Mr.. Corrigan had not leg of honor
to stand upon. and, to be correct, he
did not attempt to stand. but sank into
seat and laughed until ansapoplectic
stroke seemed imminent He was most
aggravating, too, when he laughed.
"Goodnessv' now observed the sol
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