The Dolores star., 1909-07-16


er have him ~ a friend than an en-
emy. He has made out his case SO
strongly that 1t will cost you = pretty
penny to escape with whole skin"
What are you talking about?"
The case Of the people versus Cave
naugh ct al. II concerns the clever
way in which you and your partners
slid under the seven per cent. dividend
due your investors; which caused a
slump in the price Of the shares.
forcing thousands to sell their stock;
which you bought back at handsome
profit Moloch! The millions you
have are not enough: you must have
more. There are about twelve OF you
In all. not one Of you worth less than
three millions. What a beautiful
chance for blackmail,"
Cavenaugh stepped back, and his
legs. striking chair. toppled him into
1t. His father had become Medusas
head,
Aha! That Jars you some"
chuckled grandpa.
1t took Cavenaugh some time to re-
cover his voice. and when he did it
was faint and unnatural.
rs this true?" he gasped.
1T is SO true that I'll trouble you
for the check now"
Come. father. this is NO time for
nonsense" Cavenaugh waved his
hand impatiently. Let me see the
document"
Hardly. But the moment you
place the check in my hands I shall be
pleased to do so. But there must be
no reservation to have payment
stopped
Il will not give you a single penny"
The mere suggestion of giving up SO
large sum without struggle seemed
preposterous. Not a penny! And
Furthermore. am through with you
for good and all. Shift for yourself
hereafter. Fifty thousand! You make
me Taught"
II shall make you laugh, my son:
but not on the humorous side" The
old man reached out his hand and
struck the bell.
What do you want?" asked Cave
naugh, mystified.
II want the author Of the document.
propose to take the family skeleton
out of the closet and dangle It up and
down before the young mans eyes.
You will laugh. l dare say"
Cavenaugh fell back In his chair
again. The door opened and William
looked In.
You rang. sir?'' to Cayenaugh fls.
mo, Wnliaf6. = Sald 'Cavedaugh pere,
afably; II rang. Call Mr. CARING
ton" The butler disappeared. ut IL
my turn. Henry. and have waited a
long time. as you very well know.
Ha! Sit down, Mr.. Darlington, sit
down"
Darlington, who had entered.
obeyed readily.
'You left some papers in the dining
room sare last nlgnt.- began grandpa.
II was about to ask you to return
them," replied Darlington. with as
sumed pleasantly.
other blankly. Finally grandpa
! laughed.
II told you he was clever!"
ut is true, then" snarled the mil
lionaire, that you have been meddling
with affairs that in no wise concern
you. l warn you that your case In
court will not have leg to stand on
81 prefer not to discuss the merits
Of the case" said Darlington. quietly.
II have been your host. sir: you
have eaten at my table" Cavenaugh.
as he spoke, was not without q certain
| dignity.
"AI Of which. recognizing the pres
ent situation, I profoundly regret"
"Good!" said grandpa. Henry. II
you had been the general they give
you credit for, you would have offered
Mr.. Darlington that seventeen thou
sand two or three years ago. There
Is nothing 30 menacing to dishonesty as
| the free lance. Now. listen to me for
space. Well come to the docu-
mentary evidence all in good time.
| spoke of Caliban uplifted." ironically.
For years I have been treated Is a
| pariah. as . beast of burden. as a
messenger boy. as q go-between to
| take tricks that might have soiled
my sons delicate hands. Father and
son, yes; but In name only. Blood
is thicker than water only when riches
and ambition are not touched in the
| quick. This dutiful son of mine could
easily have elevated me along with
himself; but he would not do 80. He
was afraid that people might learn
something of my past which would
| greatly hinder his advancement. He
| prospered. he grew rich and arrogant;
he put his heel on my neck, and
| dared not revolt. Yon wouldn't be-
lieve 1t, would you. Mr.. Darlington.
that was graduated with honors from
| Oxford university. l speak three
tongues huently. and have smatter-
ing Of dozen others; am doctor of
philosophy, an Egyptologist. But
was indolent and loved good times,
and 30, you see, It came about that
/ fell into evil ways Formerly, / Waa