The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-08-25

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may carry it wiz to gloat upon
Arthur Griscom rose with rage in his handsome
face.
Copy ito" he cried. Never! won't let you
make chrome of the Melancholy-n'r any other
man-not fr all the Dagoes that came out OF
Italy," His voice above the chatter OF con
versation about the room, and men stopped to
listen.
g PANETTIs dark face flushed. His hand reached
- forward spasmodically to grasp the bottle that
stood by his plate, the most convenient weapon.
Then he restrained himself, gripping the char
till his fingers whitened under the nails.
..Zat ees one insult, signior-monsieur-sir In
club of gentlemen for gentlemen, re reply
would make ees not fit. But tomorrow"
"Dago-that's what said" interrupted Girls
com insoently. OF you don't like that name,
I'll give you another, you"
Rodman had sprung to his feet at the alarm OF
quarrel, and now with an air of authority stepped
between Griscom and Spanettl
stop right there, Griscom, he said with i'm
perative tone you've said too much Now drop
At this interference Grscom turned on Rodman
with string OF oaths.
as this your fight?" Are you Dago, too?" he
cried "What right you got t talk t. me, you
white-livered bucket O froth?
Mr. spanett is my guest and if he We're not
it is my duty one of the governors OF the club
to resent such conduct you have permitted
yourself tonight. demand an apology, a public
apology, to Mr.. spanetti. II you refuse it, shall
be compelled to file charges and request that you
be expelled from the club
Rodman's face pale with excitement. his
Jaw firmly set but his cool demeanor in vivid
contrast to the flushed face and disordered locks
of the young who faced him.
apology be DID," cried Griscom. Truth
'struth F you don't like it take walk
At this moment Rodmans eye caught that OF a
OF ffty-ive or sixty years tall, spare smooth
shaven who surveying the scene with sar-
castle smile wrinkling his thin lips. Rodman
beckoned him forward
"Mr. Griscom," he said with decision. Il
would suggest that you take your son out of here
He is doing no credit to your name"
The sarcastic smile deepened.
Can you oblige by recalling any occasion
which he did credit to my name?' he asked
dryly.
HE is in no condition to appear in public, said
Rodman. IF you feel interest in his welfare take
him home, and see that as soon as he is sober he
sends written apology to the club for Mr.. Span
ETH. otherwise he will be expelled We are tired
of his conduct; bear with him no longer"
Griscom, senior bowed.
.'You do too much honor to my interest or my
influence. It is matter of complete Indifference
to me whether he is expelled or remains. My
home is no longer his home And believe l am
safe in saying that care as NIUE lor MIN as ne
cares for me-
"But his father
"As his father, cheerfully give my consent
that YOU should put him out of that door. AS
am not one of the governors fail to see why you
should expect more than that OF me-.
Arthur Grscom had punctuated the conversa-
ton with sundry oaths, and Rodman turned sharp-
y on him and pointed to the door
4 got as much ri here as you," cried the young
man.
do you want me to call the porters to put you
out?" demanded Rodman.
A wave of passion swept over Arthur Griscom's
face distorting it's handsome lines into an express
sion of ferocity.
put me out? You threaten me?" he cried
and with a sudden movement he stepped forward
and slapped Rodman's face.