Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-05-12

Waiioway II woulu De VAIN 70 Try 10
trace. He was complex product
whose character had been nodded not
only by circumstances Of birth and
breeding. but by the strong stamp Ut
heredity
He was young man chiefly distin-
guished by reserved stiffness of
manner. quality which often inspires
a confidence that obvious genius fails
to command. II. In hesitating to ac-
cept the advantage offered him by the
impulsive MIR. Devine. he was trou-
bled by problems Of an ethical nature.
he allowed them to be easily swept
away. For many months he had want
ed to see the Countess vecchl Earnest
ly he had wished for q chance to talk
to her alone. and now this very oppor-
tunity was thrust upon him.
well. Cherub If you think you had
better leave this to me. why. r.
Good! And don't forget about call
ing me up tonight to let me know
what luck you have"
No hint Of this altered program. Of
course. had reached Hewington Acres.
SO it happened that when Timmins
finally did bring up the lathered cobs
with a fine flourish the whole house.
| hold was assembled to witness the
| Cherub's much heralded return.
The Countess Vecchi had ut the last
moment abandoned her angelic pose
and yielded to curiosity. Mr.. Hewing-
ton was even more eager to learn what
it was all about. Mr.. Devine never
knew just what he missed by backing
out.
In his stead there stepped from the
carriage Mr.. Nicholas Walloway. out
wardly cool and self possessed. but &C.
cretly very much at loss to know just
how he should proceed. For moment
he regarded the expectant group with
some establishment. Then Mr.. Hew-
ington voiced the common thought In
one question::
why. Nicholas. where is Mr.. De-
vine?"
"Mr Devine is on his way back to
town."
But he sent word began the
countess. only to be stopped by Mr..
Walloway's hasty explanation.
HE has asked me to transact some
business with you. countess. Might
l-er"- And he glanced significantly
at the door.
The Countess vecchi promptly led
him * to the library
"Well, Nicholas?' she asked.
Mr.. Walloway had seated himself at
the library table and was sorting some
documents. 1t had been years since
she had called him Nicholas. Well.
this was an suspicious beginning He
smiled indulgently. Strengthened his
shoulders and placed his finger tips
together in judicial manner. 1t was
rather an effective pose. indicating the
patiently receptive mood Of superior
mind.
"My dear Adele
"Mr. Walloway" The Countess vec.
chi could be a most explosive young
person. and her brown eyes could sim
ulate Indignation very convincingly.
"But-but you called me Nicholas.
he protested.
II didn't call you my dear Nicholas
did l? l want to know why Mr.. De
vine sent you instead Of coming him
self"
Mr.. Walloway proceeded to stat'
not at all in the way he had meant II
put 1t his errand. He told the count
ess the amount for which the stocks
had been sold and of her opportunit.
to buy back Hewington Acres. TIL
\ | Couptocc Vacchi hon rd him with wild
ening eyes
"And really have all that?"
1.-THE check is drawn for the full
amount. believe. less the brokerag
commission. Here 1t is" A littl
awed. she accepted the slip Of pinl
paper and stared at 1t incredulously.
you are sure there's no mistaken
M. Walloway was quite sure. H
explained that the shares had brough
$1,000 each and that there were
hundred Of them. '-'-"-es ~''-A-as---'
II don't in the least understand,
said the countess, referring once moi
to the check. ''but ] hope that who
ever paid that much for them coul
/ afford-why. here is Mr.. Devine'
namev
Eyes, he bought the shares. and b
could well afford to at that price,"
"Could he? Oh. and those horri
men you were talking about! Did
smash them?
Mr. Walloway INDUCED in a fair
smile
HE did smash them"
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