The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-11-11

01ght to hear both sides of the story.
He crossed the street with hesitating
steps. His thin coat collar was button
I'll close about his neck; his gloveless
hands were wet and cold from the
Bist. AS he stopped at the foot of
the stone steps a man came hurrying
aong, glancing at the house numbers
as he approached.
do you know whether this is David
Gables houseT" he asked.
Bansemer saw that he was a young
nan and an eager one.
II think it is"
The other bounded up the steps and
Rgng the bell. When the servant open
Ell the door Bansemer heard the new
arrival ask for Gable, adding that he
was from one Of the newspapers and
that he must see him at once.
Bansemer stood stark and dumb at
the foot Of the steps. The whole situa-
don had rushed upon him like an ava
lPnche. Harbert had filed his charges,
md the hasty visit Of the reporter
proved that David Cable was an in
strument in them. The blood surged
TO his head. He staggered under the
shock of increased rage.
"Graydon is against me! They've
won him over! Open the door! / want
my sonr He shouted the demand in
the face Of the startled servant as he
pushed rudely past him.
'You stay here. young fellow, and
you'll hear a story that will fill a whole
paper. am James Bansemer. Where
"a Cable? Your to the servant.
"Shw cried the frightened servant,
recognizing him. Mrs. Gable is rest
ing, sir"
"What are you doing here" Ban
semer demanded of the reporter, exert
Hpg all his crafty resourcefulness in
the effort to calm himself
Gable has been elected president Of
tho began the young man just as
Gable himself started down the stair
way.
"Cable, where is my SOM" demand
ed Bansemor loudly. starting toward
the steps. He had not removed his hat
and was indeed an Ominous figure.
Gable clutched the stair rail and
g1ared down at him in amazement.
Before he could pull himself together
sufficiently to reply Graydon Bansemer
hurried past him and started in alarm
at the unexpected figure below.
whats the matter, dad" he cried.
''What has happened?"
"Ah! You think something could
have happened Ell? You shan't be
taken in by them. Come down here,
boyw
'Father. are you crazy" gasped
Graydon. rushing down the stairs.
"Get him away from here. Graydon,
for Gods sake" exclaimed Gable.
''Take him away! He's your father,
but if he stays in this house a minute
longer I'll kill himw
The man from the newspaper was
shrewd enough to withdraw into a less
exposed spot. He saw a great beat
in prospect
Graydon stopped as If stunned by a
blow. Bobby Rigby came running to
the head Of the stairs, followed by
Jane and another young woman. James
Bansemer could not have been expect
ed to know it. but Rigby and Miss
Clegg had come to tell these friends
that they were to be married in Deem
Der.
"hill me- eh? Not if you can't do a
better job than you did the other night .
Here. you reporter, ask Mr.. Gable to
explain the mystery Of that affair on
hn Ialy / oil
#! You've started in to ruin me. but
I'll be in on it myself. Well have a
general cleaning up"
Father! What are you talking
about?" cried Graydon, aghast.
"They haven't told you about the
lake front, Ell? | should think not. f.
See him cringe!'
Gable had indeed fallen back against
the wall, halfway up the steps. white .
and trembling His eyes were raised, .
and he was the first to see Mrs. Gable |
as she came from her room.
$50 back" he whispered hoarsely to .
her She reached the banister and
leaned over. her eyes filling with ter |
Tc- aIIer SWIFT glance at Jane.
''Take Jane away" she murmured. |
realizing that the blow was to fall.
I'll stop his Internal tonguer' shout
ed Gable. leaping down the steps, his
eyes blazing. James Bansemer laughed |
as he braced himself for the shock. |
They did not come together, for Gray |
don threw his big frame in the path of |
the assaiant. For an instant there |
was a frightfw uproar. Rigby and the |
servant rushed TO the young mans as
sistance. The women were screaming |
with terror, the men were shouting, |
auu there was violent struggle which |
played havoc in the hallway. II
"Call the policew shouted Rigby.
"You internal traitor" Kissed James
pansemer. "You claim to be Gray |
don's friend. and yet you are the one
who has led the plot to ruin me-"
"What does it all mean?" cried Gray
don, holding the shaking Cable tightly.
There was a moment Of intense ST.
Ience, except for the heavy. breathing |
OF the men. Graydon was staring |
wide eyed at his father. He saw the