The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-19

socIeO u .,ssse sou-g t.laihss.- The
colonel developed a towering rage and
a great fear that Ethel might become
fatally contaminated before she could
be whisked OF of the island. Ii was
decided that Mrs Hardin and Ethel
should return TO the United States
soon after the first OF March to take
up their residence In New York city.
Mother wants to be soldiers
widow-on parole" smiled Ethel, al
most audibly enough for her fathers
ears.
Mrs. Hardin at once informed Jane
that she was expected to return with
them. She demurred at first. purely
for the sake OF appearances. but in the
end agreed to tender her resignation TO
the Red Cross society. The knowledge
that Graydon Bansemer's discharge
was soon forthcoming and that he In
tended TO return to America in the
spring had more to do with this deci-
sion than she was willing 10 admit.
She therefore announced her ambition
TO become a trained nurse and gave no
heed to Mrs. Harbin's insinuatiny
smile.
Letters ul Idte from AEs% AdhtN us1u
been urging her TO return 10 Chicago.
David Cable was far from well. break
ing fast. and he was wearing out his
heart in silent longing for her return.
He wrote TO her himself that he ex-
pected TO retire from active business
early In the year and that his time and
fortune from that day on would be de-
voted to his family. lie held out at
tractive visions OF travel. of residence
abroad, OF endless pleasure which they
conld enjoy together.
Jane had written to them that she
would not live in Chicago-any place
else In the world. she said-and they
understood. There was no word OF
James Bansemer in all these letters.
She was always daughter 10 them. and
they We're father aud mother.
Graydon Bansemer one day received
three letters, all from Chicago. He
knew the handwriting on the envelope
of each. Three men had written To
him-his father, Elias broom and Rig
by. dark scowl came over his face
as he looked ut the Rigby envelope. 1t
was the first letter that he opened and
read. Jane was sitting near by watch
ing the expression on his face.
It's from Rigby." he said as hs
finished.
What does he say?" she asked anx-
iously.
He says he is my devoted friend
for life" replied Graydon bitterly. Il
cannot forget, though. Jane lie Is not
the sort OF friend want"
HE thought 1t was for the best.
Graydor."
Yes, and he may have thought he
was my friend too. This letter says as
much. But | like an enemy better.
dear. You know what to expect of an
enemy at all times. Here's one from
Elias Dreom-old Elias" broom
scrawled few words of cheer rs the
young soldier. urging him not TO re-
enlist. but to come home ct the end Of
lis Two years Ee az. aseI icstc;
from Mr. Clegg in which that geutsc.
man promised to PIT Graydca y.
charge of their New Yo:.s Office IL lie
would take tie pace. tFtis IeG.s So.
his spirits bounding Tea; of a gate.
sprang to hts eyes. .jine's happiness
was rejection of Ills oivn.
james B&nse-,ee.s letter was no. read
aloud To Jane. Ncea ne hai lii.i-aai
The pc:gssl OF IT, iaGs ep.stie lie fo,d-
cd 1t aad st;lc.i II awsy ~ his packet.
His eyes seemed hl; v!stfri AID h.i
face drawn. BIZ. the"e WITS no word 10
let her know What bad BEEN written by
the man who had denounced her.
He Is WE'LL was all he said. Ec
did not tell her that lbs father had
urged him to 20 into business in the
Philippines. saying that he would p.o.
vide ample means with which to begin
and carry on any enterprise he cared
to exploit. One paragrap cut Graydon
to the quick:
I'D advise you TO steer clear of Chi
cago. III they don't kill you I'm the Phil
ippines you're better off there. t. .
hate us here"