Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
in my own name, Mr.. Renwyck-

in my own name, Mr.. Renwyck-
and
But why did you wish to be re-
cei-ed ut all?" the host cut In, while
the eyes OF Uncle Michael sparkled e1-
pectantly
M. Renwyck, said Richard bold.
ly. now 0inging caution to the winds,
that day when dragged your daugh.
ter out of Il milling bunch of cattle
swore to follow her If | had to crawl
TO Jericho on my hands and kneesl"
What" cried the New Yorker,
springing to his feet Were you the
man.
Yes, sir" admitted the young Tex.
an, casting look of tenderness at
certain young lady who was busily
trying to keep down her bushes.
well, never!" burst out Mrs. Rem.
wyck. Ill thought he was very
funny Englishmanv"
"Ah" exclaimed her husband. Now
see how you happened to stick on
Hawk. Go on; go on!"
This Richard proceeded to do, giving
Ii full account of his tribulations, but
with such deep appreciation of their
humorous side that the people most
imposed upon could not find 1t in their
hearts to be angry with him.
you see." he said In conclusion, 81
was bowled over by u statue of Ma
poleon, frozen out by foreign draft
and was apparently caught red handed
as burglar. AS for the diamonds,
perhaps Mr.. Corrigan can tell us more
about them!"
He did not think 1t necessary to men,
ton the matter Of the letters and hoped
that Harriet and Imogeue might also
be spared a confession. In this the
young people were lucky, for Uncle
Michaels man had caught both the
light fingered ENTHUSIASTICALLY oddy-
kins' expert and scientific assistant
proving to be notorious crook-who
We're subsequently lodged in safe re-
treat which the Hon. Mr.. Kinwait
missed by the skin of his teeth, and
means We're found to keep them silent
as to Mr.. Fitzgeorge's adventure in the
| IOOiil, NlE. IkeuNyCh
and Michael had to be told Of it.
$50 that's the way the matter stands,
is it?' asked Mr.. Renwyck, with a
smile. you two have been making
love under my very nose. said you
were burglar, sir. and now you prove
1T" He glanced Mt his daughter from
beneath his shaggy brows. 81 suppose
| It,s% neil. Iue, all =
cided without consulting me"
well, no." grinned Richard. 81 hoped
1t would have been. but something al
ways popped up to interrupt US.
should like your permission. sir, to con
tinue."
The financier studied the floor in 81.
lence. making no reply till Richard
spoke again.
"AIr. Renwycli." he said, with twin
kle in his eye, don't forget that
have libel suit against you. should
hate to run Off with lady while hel
father pinned in JAIL"
"Oh. so long with you" laughed the
millionaire. 81 was thinking of the
SiSG anu SOOI w III hGully company
| guess I'm in with you. Come, gen
tlemen, let's go into the library and
look over Michael's papers,"
"Dicky," smiled old Bill Williams to
his son. you're a scamp. and you
know it! But I'd give dozen har-
bors to see you happy" He placed a
caressing arm about the young mans
shoulder and whispered into his ear;
go in and win, Dick, my boy. She's
worth it all"'
! Mr.. Corrigan rubbed his hands and
turned to his brother-in-law.
| "If you had listened to me at first
Jacob. YOU
"oh. shut up. Michael" laughed MT
Renwyck. 81 give in. I'm down, but
don't stamp on me. Come on, Will
liams; have something in the library
besides papers, which keep fol
friends!