The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-12-16


was marred by + inf1amad ewes
req with crying. But she looked at
the young man iyely, although her
lip quivered.
Il understand. he said. that
you are looking T. employment"
The girl bent T. head.
You are sr.nger in the city?s
Eyes"
And have no references?"
mo" - -
What is YOU name?"
Clara BRUCE
The young man paused ana
glanced at the PROPRIETOR
Where no references are offered
1t is only fair that the applicant for
employment sho I'D give the address
OF the father or guardian"
The girl drew back
Il would rather not do that"
she murmured.
The proprietor hastily spoke up.
DE gentleman ISIS quite right"
he said. ut ISIS customary for
malidy."
The girl hesitated.
There are reasons why ] would
prefer not to tell" she murmured.
"Of course these reasons have no
interest to me- the young man per.
sisted II do not ask you to reveal
them. simply request you to carry
out what Mr.. Zinner here calls
customary formality.'
The tears stood in the girls eyes,
my father is Richard bruce of
Weybourne," she answered in low
voice.
"Of Weybourne in this state?'
yes"
The young man arose.
Excuse me moment while ]
call up the party to whom | expect
to send YOU he said and crossed the
room to the telephone cabinet.
Il want to say to you chuSt
now" remarked the proprietor to
the girl, dot you are in crate goot
luck if you get into de household in
yich dis young man ISIS inderestet. /
know vot ! am talking apout, Pc
cause l worked dere sefen years
und so dit my wife. You are going
to be very safe ven you get in
dere."
The young man came back. He
nodded pleasantly.
1T is all right" he said. "The
lady | represent in this matter is my
sister. Here is card with the ad-
dress. And here is car fare. Do
you think you can find the placer"
The girl quickly glanced at the
card.
ooh, yes, yes she luurmured.
'"Thank you, thank you.'
The young man smilingly nodded.
"And your belongings, your bag.
gage? Where can l send for that?"
Il have no baggage" she an
swered. ell had to sell it,"
Better go to the house at once"
said the young man. My sister ex-
poets you. Goodby Zinner. Don't
forget to give my regards to Maria.
A merry Christmas to you both"
/ AS he turned away tall young
man entered the door.
They faced each other.
"HolLn5er," said Durham Greer
gravely. Il have left message for
you with our friend Zinner and he
has something else to say to you."
The face of the tall young man
suddenly flushed.
"Thank you, sir" he stammered.
Late that afternoon Durham
Greer sent telegram to Richard
bruce at Weybourne. This was the
message:
Ulara has been found and is in
safe hands. Take train reaching
Grand Central at l o'clock You
will be met"
He whistled lightly as he gave
this message to the clerk and the
"You seem to be getting in tune
for Christmas all right" he said
Durham laughed.
"You have discovered my secret, ;"
he answered THE same to you"
And he went away whistling
louder.
1t
The heavy up state express rolled
into the great station. The hurry
ing passengers alighted and quickly
passed into the noisy street. One Of
them moved more slowly than the
others. Presently he halted and
looked around anXiously.
He was a dignified and serious
man inclined to stoutness, and his
hair and mustache were white.
Then a young man came toward
him.
pardon me-" said the young
man 81 am here to meet Mr.. Rich
ard bruce. y
Judge Richard Druce,' said the
stranger. He threw troubled and
suspicious glare at the young man.
81 received telegram" he began.
"Signed by Durham Greer" inter-
rupted the young man. 81 am the
sender"
The strangers face flushed. His
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