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

could know who her parents are. The
shadow Is Invisible now. 1t wouldn't
help matters for her If 1t were visible.
She's better Off by not knowing. Has
broom intimated that he knows?'
"He says he does not"
ale lies, but Mt the same time he
won't tell her. It's not in him to do It,
He has served me I'll today. He has al.
ways hated me, but lie was always
true to me. He did me a vile trick
when he changed the cartridges in my
revolver. l discharged him for that.
told him to appear against me IL he
| would. He was free to do SO; but
curse him. he would not give me the
satisfaction Of knowing that he was a
traitor. He knew I'd go over the road
anyhow. He's been waiting for this
day to come. He has finally given me
the unhappiest hour in my life."
After a few moments he quieted
down and asked Graydon what his
plans were for the future. In a strain.
ed. uncertain way the two talked of
the young mans prospects and the ad
VantaSeS tney promised.
go ahead, Graydon, and don't lei
the shadow of your father haunt you
Don't forget me. boy, because love
you better than all the world These
are strange words for a man who has
fallen as have fallen, but they are
true. Listen to this: You will be rich
man some day. have fortune to
give you, my boy. They can't take my
money from me, you know. It's all tC
be yours. every cent Of it. You see
"Father-l-let us not talk about Il
now" said Graydon hastily. shadow
Of repugnance in his eyes. Bansemei
studied his face for a moment and Il
deep red mounted to his brow
"You mean, Graydon." he stammered
''that you-you do not want my
money!
"Why should we talk about it now?"
Because it suggests my death?"
mo. no. father. r.
"You need not say 1t. l understand
It's enough. You feel that my money
was not honestly made. Well, VIC
won't discuss 1t. I'll not offer 1t tC
you again"
1T won't make any difference, dad
love you. don't love your money
''Or the way l earned it. Some day
my boy, you'll learn that very few
make money by dealing squarely will
their fellow men. It's not the Gus
tom. My methods were little broad
er than common, that's all. now
notify you that intend to leave all
have to sweet charity. earned mosi
Of my III gotten wealth In New York
and Chicago and I'm going to give II
back to these cities. Charity will take
anything that is offered. but 1t doesn't
always give In return"
At the expiration Of the time allotted
to the visitor Graydon took his de
parture.
"Graydon. ask her to think kindly OF
me IL she can
IN come down again. father. be
fore go east"
NO" almost shouted James Banse
mer. Il won't have it! For my sake
Graydon, don't ever come here again
Don't shame me more than you have
today. I'll never forget this hour
Stay away and you'll be doing me the
greatest kindness In the world. Prom
ise me, boy!"
II can't promise that. dad. 1t isn't
q sane request. am your SON.
MY God. boy. don't you see that
can't bear to look at you through these
bars? Go! Please go! Goodby,
Write to me, but don't come here again
Don't! It's only few years."
He turned away abruptly. his shout
der drawn upward as IL in pain. and
Graydon left the place. weakened and
sick at heart.
Jane and broom were awaiting him
In an outer office. The former looked
into his eyes searchingly, tenderly.
I'm so sorry. Graydon." she said rs
she took his hand in hers.
All the way back to Chicago Elins
broom sat and watched them from nm.
der lowered brows. wondering why II
was that he felt SO much lonelier than
he ever had felt before wondering.
too. In vague sort of way why he
was not able to eXult. after all