The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-12

got anxious about those papers little while ago nnc
decided TO have new lock put on that od-fashioncd
with one lie told me could be duplicated any
where Now wish that had never heard of the
troublesome thing"
Poor daddy was much concerned and | }elt vcry
sorry for him. for that his heart was set on sail
ing away the day with his papers. Tic ony
thing TO do to call up the locksmih and beg him
10 come to hilltop which he was hnaly persuaded to
do when told how urgent was the case
1T looks as If I'd have to blow up the safe" he
said after critical examination.
But it's built into the house demonstrated father
In fact It's part of thc house II isn't an ordinar,,
safe, but LITTLE brick vault that had built wien the
RESI- OF the house erected You can't blow 1t up
You pick the lock-"
No Mr. Grantey, and there is bu; one man liy-
ing Who can, and nc is the inventor OF this most in
SeniouS .contr;yancc' replied the loclsmth
We'll" said father in exaspc.ation "gct the nan -
Il don't know whether | md him or whether
he can conc Hc IS Eor%ing another I'M
tcrrupted
"ac must conc. It imperative Can't YOU see the
TX I'm in? Fathers tempe! was reaching fever
heat and getting beyond him
Tell him III pay him any price nc asks If he will
come here and get those papers OF the safe be-
fore tomorrow morning. My boa, sails at ten and
must be done tonight yes" he repeated tell him
I'll pay any prIce he may ask
That IS a pretty large promise Mr. Grantlcy"
smiled the loeksmith He didn't know how father
hates to be thwlrtcd.
We'll. take it for granted your inventor is not
robbcr and am willing to pay him anything within
reason TO get that safe open tonight"
Very we'll I'll do my best" repeated the lock-
smith In a very few minutes he speeding to the
station in fathers rmabou; auto, and father was
somewhat oalmcd as he filed with new hope
If he has good luck i'll finding the scamp who in
vented this internal machine, Sue he ought bring
him back on the go lIc said Have some supper
prepared That may put him in a good hunlor"
We 'atc dinner hprricdly. with the uniformed
idea in our minds that our haste might hurry the
Father smoked and fumod for two hours afterward
during which time ] tried TO screw my courage TO
the point where coud bring up tho subject OF Harold
hated TO have father go away angry at Harold and
unrcconccd to the fact of love. which he pre-
tended to ignore. But feared that il asked him to
yield to our wishes it might simply rcsu in his re-
itcranG and increasing the severity Of his refusal So
sat silent and unhappy while father rcstcSsy paced
the floor OF the study every in while stopping
TO examine the unyicldn9 lock ON the safe. At last
We heard the puf-puif OF the automobile and VIC both
ran out on the verarda
The locksnlith jumped fairly ort of the runabout
and behind him came Haroldl porch light fell
full on his face, ] should thought | was
mistaken, 90 surprised was l
Wei, I captured our man." said the locksmth,
genially
That good" answered father and then suddenly
I'd like to kuow7 Didn't make myself understood
when lnmacd that your presence at Hilltop was not
dcsiredi"
Father was very angry and ircmbcd lest Harold
that would enrage him sill further But need not
have worried Harold had no desire TO provoke
father He laughed little IN his pleasant way.
"Why, Mr. Grantley. you sent for nc" he said
most respectfully. cor | should not. of course have
taken the liberty Of coming
The locksmith looking on very much mys,ihcd
when exclaimed oh father; Mr.. Thompkins must
be the inventor of your lock-
"Of course lie is miss said the ocksnith. and
well have the safe open in jiffy"
Yes admitted Harold, Il did get up that little
The deuce, You did" growlcd father. and then,
said amiably, well as you probably know, 1
am extremely anxious to get into my safe Please
name nam ;r;lI Hou1 pTee and go to work at once"
GrantIcy. that | don't desire any money in payment
:or the little service am about to perform. | wish
tho world but whether you sec 1T TO give me that
or not, | am very happy to help YOU out Of your
present difficulties"
Dear old daddy looked anything but pleased at this
He had always liked Harold and he
found IT most displcasing 20 have him behave in q
manner that he could only admire and he silently led
the way into the study In very short ,;uIc Harold
had dcftly picked MS lock, and fathers precious
papers were lying in lis hands
"I am greatly indebted TO YOU. Mr Thompkns
greatly indebted. and wish that you would permit me
10 rccompense you in the only way that / can, said
father lingering lis chcck-book
II couldnt think OF ii for moment" returned
Harold Indeed am only too happy TO nave the
opportunity OF rcpaSinS IN 4 small measure, tnc many
u|dncsses | have received from yOu,
well. just you say" Father offered his hand.
which Harold grasped warmly. smiling At me SO con-
idcntly that felt happier thar had since he and
we're in tho gTapc-arbor ihc day before
THAT young Enelishmon conducted himself like a
gentleman, if he does belong to the middle class
emarkcd father Harold and the loctsmith hurried
way to catch the last train TO town, IF he hadn't
nadc such fooi Of himself over you Sue. could
ave become quite attached tc HIM
Father, said 81 shall never marry without your
onscnt, and | shall never marry anyone tut Harold
rs that your uGn,atum Sue"
Yes father" 7 answered lie kissed me iondly.
Marry him and be happy dear child But i. very
bGcu!t for iaher TO dsmount from a high horse,
md then, too. he was thinking that | might be
ady OF title some day Harod's name was not men
ioncd again before fathers departure carly The next
morning.
During the first weeks OF his absence J found my
eli wishing thu, Harold would come out to Hilltop.
ut. much as ] longcd to him. in my heart
Had that he did not come. for hated the thought of
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