The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-11-14

started from their chairs In alarm.
With a mighty effort the old man sue
ceeded in regaining a semblance Of self
control. His body relaxed. and his Jaw
dropped. His voice was trembling and
weak as he responded. an apologize
grin on his face.
"Nothing-nothing at all. A momen-
tary pain. Don't mind me. Don't mind
me-" he mumbled. II have them often.
I think it's my heart What were you
saying Graydon? Oh. yes. the pardon.
IL hope you'll mention me in writing
to your father. Tell him I hope toto
see him II he comes to New York"
II don't believe he likes you. Elias"
said Graydon, half jestingly.
"Wha- what has he said to your" de.
handed broom sharply.
HE rather resented your taking
Jane and me to Joliet that day" The
old mans grin was malicious. "He
won't forgive you that"
II shall never forget how he looked
at you, Mr.. Droom." said Jane, with
shudder. broom trembled with new
spasm Of fear.
Attention was diverted by the arrival
of the party of six. The men were dis
tinguished in appearance. the women
aristocratic, but spirited. That they
were well known to many Of the diners
in those days at Sherry's was at once
apparent. They were bowling right and
left to nearby acquaintances. After
much ado they finally relapsed into the
chairs obsequiously drawn back for
them. and the buzz of conversation
throughout the place was resumed.
Graydon. lowering his voice, named
the newcomers to Jane. who looked at
them with fresh interest. The names
were well known to New York and Eu-
ropean society. For the moment Elias
broom was unnoticed. He took the OPP
portunity to collect his nerves and to
subdue his too apparent emotion. Jane
was recalled from her polite scrutiny
| of the women at the next table by
hearing her name mentioned In DrOoms
hoarsest voice. modified into something
like whisper.
miss Gable, l not only asked you to
come here in order to tell you the name
Of your father. but to point him out to
you"
silence at the table. So startling was
his announcement that every other
sound In the room escaped the ears OF
his two listeners.
'There was new hundred dollar
bill found in the basket with you
Your grandfathers signature was on
that bill. He was the president of the
bank which issued it. Your mother
was Here he leaned forward and
whispered a name that fairly stunned
his hearers. Graydon caught his
breath. and a new light appeared in his
eyes. He was beginning to believe
that the old mans brain was affected.
Jane leaned forward In her chair, an
incredulous smile on her lips.
Don't Jest. Elias" began GraydOn.
somewhat roughly.
81 am not jesting. 1t Is the truth;
I swear It," snapped Elias.
! "But. great heaven, man. consider
what you've said! It's one Of the best
families in this country. It's prepos.
ferrous to say
"Of course her family Is one Of the
best She was Questioning. That's
where Miss Gable gets most of her
good blood"
"Elias. l can't believe itw cried Gray.
don.
Jane was staring blankly Mt the old
mans face.
"Your father will tell you the same
For more than twenty years 1 have
known the secret. There Is no dOcu
mentary proof, but this much ! dc
know-James Bansemer received $50,
600 for keeping his mouth closed. HI
found out the truth, and he profted by
1t. as usual. oh, he knew that hun
dred dollar bills are not left with pau
per babies. don't know how he un
earthed the truth about Miss
Ssh! Don't mention the name aloud =
"But he did unearth It, beyond al
possible chance Of mistake. Your ia
ther. Miss Gable, is sitting at that Ia
BILE. Don't look up just yet. He 4
staring at you. He doesn't know you
but he does know you are prett.
woman. The gentleman with the gra.
hair. Graydon. See? That man is he
father"
Graydon half started up in his chair
his lips apart, his eyes riveted on tn
man designated. Every drop Of bloc,
seemed to have frozen in his veins
Good God, Elias" he whispered
"Why, that is''- The name stuck II
his throat
'"The son of the man who signed tn
, bank note. He is James father. There
blue blood In him-there has been sine
King Henry's day-but he is a villail
for all that. Now, Miss Gable, Nv
done my duty. I've told you the al
solute truth. You could not have ex
pected more. You could not have ask
/, ed greater climax. The name Of Var
derbilt or Astor is no better know
than that mans name, and no ancestr
is better than that Of your mother.
will now give to you one Of the article
: of proof that connects you with thei