Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-11


sled other and more sensational de-
velopments before the day was over
1t promised to be war to the knife be-
tween David Cable, president of the
Pacific. Lakes and Atlantic, and the
man Bansemer. In each interview
with Cable he was quoted as saying
emphatically that the adoption of Jane
and consent. The supposed daughter
was the only one to whom the star
Ting revelations were a surprise. There
also was mention Of the fact that the
young woman had Immediately broken
her engagement with James Banse-
mer's son. There were pictures of the
leading characters in the drama.
II can't stay In Chicago after all
this" exclaimed Graydon, springing to
his feet, his hands clinched in despair.
ITO be pointed out and talked about!
To be pitied and scorned! To see the
degradation of my own father! I'll go
anywhere. Just so it is away from Chi
cago."
broom forgot his desire to scott. His
sardonic smile dwindled into a ludi-
crously pathetic look of dismay. He
begged the young man to think twice
before he did anything foolish" "In
any event." he implored, 'let me get
you some breakfast, or at least a cup
Of coffee"
In the end he helped Graydon into
his coat and glided of down Wells
street with him. 1t was o'clock,
and every corner newsstand glowered
back at them with black frowns as
they looked at the piles of papers,
Two rough looking men walking ahead
of them were discussing the sensation.
A saloon keeper shouted to them, "It
don't always happen over on de west
side, does itY
Graydon went to the Office Of Clegg,
Groll & Davidson early and arranged
his affairs, so that they could be taken
up at once by another, and then, avoid
ing his fellow workers as much as pos
sible. presented himself to Mr.. Clegg
at 10 o'clock. Without hesitation he
announced his intention to give up his
place In the Office. All argument put
forth by his old friend and employer
went for naught. The cause of his &C
ton was not discussed. but 1t was un-
derstood.
eff you ever want to come back to
Us, Graydon, we will welcome you
with open arms. 1t isn't as bad as
you think"
"You don't understand, Mr.. Clegg,
was all that Graydon could say.
Then he hurried off TO face his ia
ther.
James Bansemer, haggard from loss
of sleep and from fury over the aliena-
ton of his son, together with the fear
Of what the day might bring, was pac-
ing the floor of his private office.
broom had eased his mind but little
In regard to his son. When he heard
Graydon's voice in the outer room his
face frightened, and he took several
quick steps toward the door. He
checked himself suddenly with the re-
membrance that his son had turned
against him the night before. and his
face hardened.
and unfriendly before the steam radi-
ator in the darkest corner of the room,
his hands behind his back. The young
man pumped down heavily in his ia
theirs desk chair.
"Why didn't you come home last
night? demanded the other.
II hated the thought of it." he an
swered dejectedly.
you've listened to their side of the
story. You're splendid son. you are!'
sneered the father.
There is nothing base and unprin-
cipled in their side of the story. They
have tried to shield her. They have
never harmed her. But youI Why.
father, you've blighted her life for
ever. They were going to tell her In a
day or so. and they could have made
It easy for her. Not like this! Why.
in heavens name, did you strike her
like that7 She's-she's the talk Of the
town. She's ostracised, that's what
she is, and she's the best girl that ever
Hved!
"Oh, you think they would have told
her, Ell, No! They would have let her
marry
"Well, and what was your position
Why were you 80 considerable up to
last night II you knew, why did you
let me go on so blindlyf The truth is.
father, II you must have 1t. you have
acted like scoundrel."
James Bansemer giared at his son.
with murder In his eyes.
81 wouldn't have believed the other
things they say Of you II l hadn't this
to break down my faith. heard this
with my own ears. 1t was too con-
temptible to forget In lifetime. | did
not come here to discuss 1t with you.
The thing Is done. came here to tell
you that am going to leave Chicago.
You won't go, so l WILL" Bansemer
still glared at him, but there was
amazement mingling with rage In his
eyes. 81 can't look a soul In the face.
I am ashamed to meet the Cables.
Good Lord. I'm afraid even to think Of
Jane"
Il suppose you-you would marry
her. like q fool. even now muttered
the father.
Marry herr OF course I would. !
love her moro than ever. I'd give my
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