The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-04-25

ENDURANCE. OIV0 w tuAb WIN s"A~~~
ton. or look for other quarters I'M
mediately!"
The outrage was 30 unexpected. was
such a complete shock to him. that
Peter Grigsby was struck dumb by Ms
fathers decision.
Furthermore" continued the other.
mo woman with proper delicacy woulo
consent to enter family where 1t was
distinctly understood she was not
wanted"
what do you mean by that
father?"
Merely that have met your MISS
Downing. She was graciously accord
ed me as q dinner partner at the
Westons! undertook. in delicate
way Of course, to let my views %
known"
Peter Grigsby started. A curious ex-
preston flashed over his features. 80
you acted the part Of a-cad. I'm
glad you told me-"
IF you must put 1t that way-yes.
did 1t, however. to save my own
flesh and blood from future mortifica-
tion"
Very thoughtful Of you Still, for
the sake Of decency. you might nave
spared yourself the rudeness."
The old man checked an exclama-
ton. Instead he said quietly:
You don't see 1t now. my boy; but
J the day will come when you'll realize
the wisdom Of my course"
, The words fell on deaf ears. Young
Grigsby was lost in thought. All at
once he smiled. The whole thing was
, suddenly clear to him; the reason for
t Juliet's strange action. the man" at
the bottom of It.
3 I'm sorry this rupture has come.
4 father" he said in a softened tone,
but think we understand each 9th
{ er the better for 1t. shall take
rooms at the club"
3 Peter Grigsby's first move was to
:. send letter to Juliet. telling her that
5 he understood everything and setting
i aside In advance any protest she
. might make. In due time her reply
:. came.
Dear Peter
+ Nov that you have discovered thu
n truth, l shall make no effort to DEM
o 1t. Yes your father made 1t quit
clear to me that his only son. descend
! ant from a long line Of blue-bloodet
i ancestors, could never wed any but
i girl with the same aristocrauc pedl
Il gree.
\ Il had never looked at things from
u that standpoint, but Of course now,
i could not do anything but give you w
il You are his only son. his all. and 1t
Il natural for him to feel that way abou
4 you
/ please do not try to see me. an
don't write again. This 10 ANAL.
JULIET"
/ Nevertheless. Peter Grigsby did TT
to see her. She declined an audience
He wrote her a score OF letters. The
| were returned unopened. He tried
intercept her on the street She eva
ed him.
Meanwhile he had taken up his res
dence at tho club, spending his nigh
4 In the rooms and crowding the day
with labor
/ A month passed. He had not ONT
spoken to his father except In tt
briefest business way.
One night. when he could endure
no longer. he went to the club and 7
quested to be shown to his son
rooms. He raped unsteadily on II
= door and waited In a tremor for Pet
or. to open It.
The boy held out his hand. Con
Ter in, father" he said gently: you lot
or tired"
he i've come to ask you to come ba'
homo. Peter" he said in husl
to voice.
to Il cannot" He pulled up a cha
ce. and the old man sank into 1t weari
he "I'll give you anything In the wor
i'm you want. I'll double your inhe
far lance. III"
~ "You can never undo what you
by done. father. You've broken my hes
and ruined two lives
II Tho old man hitched uncomfortat
in his seat. A dash Of red streaked
the withered cheeks. Are you still mt
his INK over that fool business?" he I
II manded irately.
Il am q very unhappy. disappoint
nke man"
18th linen why IN tnuuuoV uou
marry her and be done with It! Pr
not ably she's heard about your alter
'wn fortunes and the pauper racket ID
|me bit skitt:sh. eh?"
Peter Grigshy held back his ami
ve,v and said coolly:
hat DO you want me to tell you
truth? Do you? Then listen. Jul
~, Downing 10 too proud and hi
RI. spirited a girl to come into fam
Win like ours--where the head OF
house has not even the instincts o
her gentleman"
.n,v Despite his 70-odd years, Hor
Grigsby bounced. literally out OF
seat. He sputtered. fumed. sat do
~, again and gripped the arms Of
chair.
80. And she-she refused you. huh
r,,,, Precisely"
Horace Grigsby grew purple.
with "Won't-won't have you! Bah!
I'm she's right: was hog to her.