Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-21

The lights on the second floor, he
knew, were In Mrs. Cables room. In
his minds eye he could see Graydon
there with the others listening to the
story as 1t fell from prejudiced. con-
demning lips-the pathetic. persuasive
lips Of sick woman. He knew the
effect on the chivalrous nature Of his
son; he could feel the GOODNESS that
took root In his boys heart
A light mist began to blow in his
face as he paced back and forth along
the short block in which the Gables
lived He was working his magma
ton up to state bordering on frenzy.
In his fancy he could hear Graydon
cursing him in the presence Of his ac-
cusers At the end OF the street he
could see the break in the sea wall
where Cable and his wife had met, and
he could not help wishing that broom
had not pulled her from the water.
Then he found himself wondering If
they had told Jane the story Of her
origin. The hope that she was still I'M
deceived flashed through him; 1t would
give him a chance for sweet revenge.
He confessed to himself that he was
reckless. The transactions Of the past
few days had left him Mt the edge of
the abyss. He recognized his peril,
but could not see beyond his own i'm
pulses.
II believe I'll do It," he was mutter-
Ing to himself as he paused across the
street from their door. ''Graydon
ought to hear both sides Of the story"
He crossed the street with hesitating
steps, His thin coat collar was button
8 ed close about his neck; his gloveless
hands were wet and cold from the
mist As he stopped at the foot Of
the stone steps a man came hurrying
{ along, glancing at the house numbers
as he approached.
do you know whether this is David
Cables house?" he asked.
Bansemer saw that he was young
man and an eager enc.
II think 1t is."
The other bounded up the steps and
rang the bell. When the servant open
ed the door Bansemer heard the new
arrival ask for Cable. adding that be
was from one Of the newspapers and
that he must see him at once.
Bansemer stood stark and dumb al
the foot Of the steps. The whole situa
ton had rushed upon him like an ava
lanche. Harbert had fled his charges
and the hasty visit Of the reporter
proved that David Cable was an in
strument in them. The blood surget
to his head He staggered under tn,
shock Of increased rage.
"Graydon IL against me! They'v'
won him over! Open the door! ! wan
y, my SOM He shouted the demand II
the face Of the startled servant a. b,
pushed rudely past him.
"You stay here. young fellow, ant
= you'll hear story that will all who'll
. paper. l am James Bansemer. Wher
II Cable? Your to the servant
''Sh!" cried the frightened servant
-. recognizing him. Mrs. Cable 10 rest
- ing, sir"
" "What are you doing hereT Ban
m semer demanded Of the reporter. exert
N ing all his crafty resourcefulness Il
a the effort to calm himself.
~ "Cable has been elected president Q
:. the began the young man just q
=. Cable himself started down the stall
n way.
n. "Cable, where Is my SOM" demand
ed Bansemer loudly, starting towar
a the steps. He had not removed his ha
w and was indeed an ominous figur,
II Cable clutched the stair rail an
at glared down at him in amazemen
#. Before he could pull himself togetht
ar sufficiently to reply Graydon Banseme
te- hurried past him and started In alarl
ug at the unexpected figure below.
Ie- What's the matter, dadT" he crie'
ed What has happened"
ae "Ah! You think something coul
Oh have happened, Ell? You shan't
on taken In by them. Come down her
he boyr
'or Father. are you crazyr' gaspe
al Graydon, rushing down the stairs.
"Get him away from here. Graydo
ng for Gods sake" exclaimed Cabl
,at Take him away! He's your fathe
as but II he stays in this house a mimi
m. longer I'll Kill him.
to The man from the newspaper ",
shrewd enough to withdraw into le
'ed exposed spot. He saw a great "bea
led In prospect
nto Graydon stopped as II stunned by
nat blow. Bobby Rigby came running
We the head of the stairs. followed
OF Jane and another young woman. Jam
I'M Bansemer could not have been expet
cen ed to know 1t. but Rigby and Mi
! Clegg had come to tell these frien
A that they were to be married In Decel
out Der.
Joy XIII me. Ell? Not II you can't do
better Job than you did the other nigl
oo. Here, you reporter. ask Mr.. Cable
gut explain the mystery Of that affair
no the lake front. Oh, know all abo
ply It! You've started In to ruin me. b
im- I'll be in on 1t myself. Wen have
iief general cleaning up"
IN Father! What are you talki
the about7" cried Graydon. aghast.