Gilpin observer., 1910-11-17

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make boy like that do anything"
Nichols knew he was listening to
an unscrupulous fanatic. As for
Marie. II tool. she was willing
one.
Even as a lightning fash reveals
in an instant miles Of country and
throws into relief the most proui-
nent features until they are seen
more clearly than ever before, so
things revealed themselves to Nichols
at this moment. Cyril should not
marry Nine. Laska, or give up his
money. One word from Nichols
could fix all that. But II he spoke
that word just now. while the boy
was still dreaming dreams. would
that nature ever be the same again?
A sudden rude awakening has been
the making Of many a man, but it
was borne in upon Nichols that 1t
would not do for Cyril.
Nichols had deliberately listened.
He now as deliberately went up the
steps of the porch and faced the man
and the woman sitting there.
Il have heard everything" he said
quietly.
Marie's companion put his hand to
his hip pocket.
Don't do that" Nichols said with
a little deprecating gesture. Il am
worth more to you just now alive"
Then he went to the end Of the porch
and picked up his coat.
Il came back for this" he said.
I 1T has papers in the pockets which
l shall want in San Francisco to-
morrow"
The man and woman watched him
curiously. He put on his coat; then
he turned to the Pole.
II will give you $5,O00." he said,
for what in return l know you will
do. My lawyer, Mr.. Henry Stanton.
in Los Angeles. will arrange all mat
ters. In consideration of this money
you will both leave Pasadena within
two days-and the country in the
shortest possible time. will write
this down." taking q pen and paper
from his pocket, so there can be no
misunderstanding. If there should
be l might feel bound to inform the
Polish government that l have
knowledge of suspect"
Nichols stepped inside and drew up
the document in legal form. The
man and woman both signed. Then
he turned to Marie.
Write he said, what tell you.
She obeyed silently.
He then told them that this note
should be mailed the following night
to Cyril at the hotel in Los Angeles.
He turned to 60 You believe that
will keep my end of the contract"
he said, "and l that you will keep
yours. Good-by." He raised his hat
to Marie Laska.
"a little WHILE" he said musing'y y
on the way back to his hotel, "and
the boy will have learned discrimina.
ton instead of distrust, and the fine
edge which is 80 part Of him will
still be there. All, Nellie. Nei:>e. II
was something I could do for you
too, dear!"
On their return to Los Angeles they
went first to Cyrils rooms. There
writing.
Nichols walked toward the window
He was feeling keenly for the boy
as he went over in memory each
word he had dictated.
when you return" 1t ran. II sAai
have left California. have only
time to write you a few lines, fol
word has come which takes me i'm
mediately to Poland. My country has
, need of me, and still more a man oi
whom you have often made me think
and with whose fate 1t now seems
, best should unite my own. For my
fathers sake l shall travel under ar
assumed name. l shall always thini
of you. and Mr.. Nichols with the
greatest kindness and gratitude
, Farewell. MARIE LASKA."
Cyril read the letter twice and then
after q moments silence, handed II
, to Nichols.
/ Nichols saw there had been nc
shock that would be serious.
Jack" he said, 'it's all over-my
, dream. She was a star too high fol
me to hope to reach. but ! want yot
to see this letter, for you never right
ly understood her. She was so fine
, and noble and would risk even hel
life for her country and for her love
, I had thought at times she cared fol
me, but 1t was just that l reminded
her of that other man."
Cyrils eyes had the trusting lool
of Eleanor's-his dead sister-at thai
. moment and John Nichols turned
, away his head.