The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-05-07

err have him as friend than an en-
envy. He has made out his case so
strongly that it will cost you a pretty
penny to escape with whole skin"
What are you talking about?"
''The case of the people versus Cave.
naugh ct al. 1t 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 beautiful
chance for blackmail!"
legs, striking chair. toppled him into
it. His father had become Medusa's
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.
SIS this true?" he gasped.
Tits 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 l 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 a struggle seemed
preposterous. "Not penny! And
furthermore, I am through with you
for good and all. Shift for yourself
hereafter. Fifty thousand! You make
me laugh"
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 bangle it up and
down before the young mans eyes.
You will laugh; dare say"
Cavenaugh fell back in his chair
again. The door opened and William
looked in.
you rang, sir?" to Cavenaugh fills.
"No, William said Cavenaugh pere,
affably; 81 rang. Call Mr. CARING
ton" The butler disappeared. ut is
my turn, Henry, and have waited a
long time, as you very we'll know
Ha! Sit down, Mr.. Darlington, sit
down."
Darlington. who had entered,
obeyed readily. ...
"You left some papers In the dining
room safe last night" began grandpa.
ri was about to ask you to return
them" replied Darlington, with as.
su1aed pleasantly.
The two Cavenaughs looked at each
other blankly. Finally grandpa
laughed.
81 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. warn you that your case in
court will not have leg ito stand on"
81 prefer not to discuss the merits
OF the case" said Darlington, quietly.
81 have been your host, sir; you
have eaten at my table," Cavenaugh,
as he spoke, was not without certain
dignity.
Cal, of which, recognizing the pres
ent situation, 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 so menacing to dishonesty as
the free lance. Now, listen to me for
a space. Well come to the docu-
mentary evidence all in good time.
spoke of Caliban uplifted," ironically.
For years I have been treated as a
pariah, as beast of burden, as a
messenger boy, as 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 so. 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. You wouldn't be-
lieve it, would you. Mr.. Darlington,
that Nas graduated with honors from
Oxford university. speak three
tongues fuently, and have smatter.
ing OF dozen others: am a doctor Of
philosophy, an Psychologist. But
was indolent and loved good times,
and so, you see, it came about that
fell into evil ways Formerly. I was