Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-02-04
A TURN OF LUCK.

| "a S4s1N III h0O4As
There was an excited cry from couple
of people on the bank A young man
mad taken header into the river and
brought the victim of the accident safe
| ly to the bank.
Thank you, sir; thank you very
much" spluttered the big, fat victim
Dick Charters laughed. Il was glad to
be able to be Of any service to YOU
Then he turned and walked away.
wait. don't hurry away" the other
man cried 1--WE both need change Of
clothes You must come across to my
house. ! am Cyrus J. Webber-perhaps
you've heard my name - he added with
touch of patronage.
Heard his name! The name of Cyrus
j. Weber, the wheat king, rs he was
called in New York Dick thought of
his own penniless condition.
Eyes, | have heard of you, s ir'
During this brief introduction they
had left the riverside and were walking
toward a house, the lawn of which ran
down to the river Charters noticed
that there was an air of quiet simplicity.
1T looks an odd little mud hut, but
grew tired of the excitement and gaiety
of places where | have to entertain, and
so did my daughter, Sadie
After dressing, Charters went down
stairs and paused uncertainty at an
open door from which the sound Of
voices came. Re coughed discreetly and
Mr. Weber turned.
"Hullo! been there long?' he said;
then he went ON. This gentleman saved
your old fathers life, my dear. This is
my daughter, Sadie-Mr Charters, my
dear"
The girl turned a lovely pale face to
Charters and inclined her head dis
family.
During lunch he noticed that though
the millionaire talked constantly. his
daughter seemed to take no interest in
anything, barely raising her eyes from
her plate. and leaving the room as soon
as she could
MY daughter is not very socable. |
am afraid his host remarked. Then he
continued:
Il feel that | owe you something for
saving my life ill offer you Job as
my temporary secretary while I am here
incog. if you care to take it up
Thank you very much sir; it's aw-
| fully good of YOU to offer me this billet !"
The following day his host was down
to breakfast, but not his daughter.
After breakfast Charters waited for
some instructions as to his work, but
the millionaire said pleasantly:
Don't trouble about that, Charters
| will tell you what | want done this
1 Ia Y,,ao Y,fs,,a ,-O,, oo,,ll
amuse yourself for today"
Charters obeyed him promptly Ten
minutes later he was on the lawn. going
toward the river, when a white skirt
attracted his attention.
1t came from a hammock that was
slung beneath tree, and the owner of
it called in a low, clear voice:
Mr. Charters, can you punt Then
take me up the river. please"
Miss Webber's big violet eyes rested
thoughtfully on her companions tall.
athletic figure and suddenly she said
MIR. Webber believes that l have
gone into the village, so, please. don't
mention that you took me on the river. -
Il understand" Charters replied
gravely.
Has Mr.. Weber spoken to you about
NOuf uulleS Suc went On.
He shook his head.
She sat forward in the punt and be.
gan to speak eagerly, quickly:
mir. Charteris | beg you to make up
some excuse and leave us at once. Please
lgo, for my sake See," she went on.
opening little bag at her waist, Il
have twenty pounds here; take it."
He leaned forward and clasped the
| LIZ, 4, Z, u
Miss Weber, can't thank Won
enough for your interest in me-" he said
gently. Il am sorry, but | cannot pos.
sibiy back out of my engagement with
your father"
The girls face fell forward into her
hands, which he had released, and it
seemed to Charters that a sound sus-
piciously like sob escaped her lips.
The next moment she had raised her
head and her face was white and tired.
Take me back, please she said cold
".
That evening Charters dined alone
with the millionaire. who said. when the
servant had left the room:
Some time ago ! had a bet with n
friend of mine shat | would be able to
hurgle my own house in spite of all the
latest puiSiaI-p PROOF fixtures IN the place.
mean to win. but | must have proof
that l have succeeded. A witness would
be able to say that / had done So"
81 am to be the witness?" Charters
laughed
Yes. you are to accompany me to nv
own house in Grosveuor square, see me
steal some of my own treasures-even
take a couple yourself by way of add.
tional proof-and SO help me win NV
bet"
a church clock somewhere struck l..
and Charters, standing by the side Of the
millionaire burglar. started nervouslv.