Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04

"Go backr' he whispered hoarsely to
her. She reached the banister and
leaned over, her eyes filing with ter
ror after a swift glance at Jane.
'Take Jane away" she murmured.
realizing that the blow was to fall.
"T'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 assailant For an instant there
was frightful uproar. Rigby and the
servant rushed to the young mans as
sistance. The women were screaming
with terror, the men were shouting.
and there was a violent struggle which
played havoc in the hallway.
"Call the policew shouted Rigby.
"You Internal traitorv Kissed James
Bansemer. You claim to be Gray
dons friend, and yet you are the one
who has led the plot to ruin me-"
what does 1t all meant" cried Gray
don. holding the shaking Cable tightly.
There was a moment of intense ST.
lence, except for the heavy breathing
Of the men. Graydon was staring
wide eyed at his father. He saw the
cruel, sardonic smile spread over his
face and shuddered.
ave simply come to take you out Of
the clutches of these people. I've
waited to see If that scheming woman
up there would tell you of her own
accord She hasn't told you, so will.
You cannot marry that girl, for your
naughty Jane Cable was picked up on
a doorstep cast off by the woman who
bore herr
The crash had come. The heartless
accuser stood like a tragic player In
the center Of his stage. pouring out his
poison without touch Of pity for the
stricken girl who, after the first thrill
Of Indignation and horror. had shrunk
back into her mothers arms, bewilder-
ed.
"Call the police. If you like" laughed
Bansemer, at the end Of his TRADE. "It
isn't criminal offense to tell the
truth. 1t win sound just as well In
court, Mr.. Rigby."
"Jane, Jane" Mrs. Cable was muir
nuring, II might have saved you all
this, but l couldn't-oh, / couldn't pay
the price,"
"You snake" groaned Cable, weak
and hoarse with rage. Jane, he has
lied! There is not word of truth in
what he says. / swear it to you"
"Ho, no. By heaven, she hasn't told
you, after ALL" cried Bansemer. You
still think she is yoursT"
Father exclaimed Graydon, stand
Ing straight before the other. David
Cable had dropped Imply into chair.
his hand to his heart 81 won't stand
by and hear you any longer. Take
back what you've said about her or
I'll forget that you are my father
and
"Graydonw exclaimed Bansemer.
falling back. his expression changing
like . cash. The smile Of triumph
left his face, and his lip twitched.
"You forget IL am doing this for
your sake. Ny God, boy. you don't I'M
derstand. Don't turn frem me to
them. They have
That's enough. father! Dos't say
another wocd! You've talked Ike a
madnaa. nesl Look what you've
doesl Oh. Jansp' heJ caught aght OF
the gtn n ths landing anN rushed mp
to hsr.
els It txss, eraydoa; h 1t truer she
walled, beating her hands upon his
arm.
mo, 1t can't be true! He's gone
mad, dearest"
els 1t true. motherl Tell me. tell
mel"
Frances Cables white lips moved
stifiy, but no sound came forth. Her
eyes spoke the truth, however. The
girl sank limp and helpless In Gray
don's arms and knew no more. At the
foot Of the steps Rigby was pointing
his trembling fingers at James Ban
semer.
"Youn pay for this tomorrow he
was ssutng. your day has come!
Yeu sueeAssa4i You blackmafSerr'
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