Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-02-28

tions toward her? He loved her.
That no one would deny who saw him
in her company. He could not con-
ceal it. Even the infantile Bobby had
guessed what he had endeavored to
make his secret. Yet he had realized
plainly the uncertainty of his position.
At-any moment the unexpected might
happen, or, rather, the expected might
happen, and some one would possibly
uncover and reveal phases of his past
that he would be unable to explain.
Such had been the guiding thought of
Jimmy Valentine in his social inter-
course with the bankers daughter
during his tenure as assistant cashier
in the bank in Springfield, and now he
saw more clearly than ever the wis
dom of his course. Doyle-Doyle, the
relentless tracker of men-had threat
ened to get" him, and Doyle was al
ways an element to he reckoned with.
Although Doyle's threat had been
made years before, Valentine had
never underestimated the detectives
ability nor his tenacity Of purpose.
While he, Valentine, had taken precau-
tions which he firmly considered would
prevent Doyle from getting hold on
him again, yet, after all, it was by no
means definitely assured that he would
not defeat the ex-convict in his ambi-
tion to live ION the square," therefore
Valentine must under no circum-
stance make any serious advances to-
ward Rose Lane. The burden of mis-
cry that might descend upon him
would only be given greater weight.
Valentine desired to talk alone with
Rose Lane, and after a lengthy con-
versation. punctured by lavish prom
ises Of hunting trips. sent the lad away
to play with Kitty in the new vault,
which for their purpose became a
smuggler's cave.
The assistant cashier stepped for
ward toward Rose. who stood close to
his desk resting her sable muff on its
polished top.
ITO what am indebted for this
pleasure?" he asked of her.
Yourself" She smiled graciously
on him as she spoke.
Valentine drew near to her.
How"
Don't YOU suppose / like you as
well as do the children" she an
swered gayly.
DO vOu?" he asked anyiouslv.
Yes. hut why is it that YOU never
do call on me any more?" she ques-
toned reproachfully.
"Well-because"- he became very
uncomfortable. She must never know
the true reason for his avoidance of
her.
DO you think it's fair to use wo-
mans weapon against her? You know
it's a woman's birthright to say be
cause when she"-
Il meant
What"
"Oh-ah-what were we talking
about?"
LAS to why YOU don't call on me
any more"
Valentine struggled to think of a
successful mode of escape from an
swering the question.
We'll, now-don't you see" he stam-
mered. "Of course you do" He was
becoming more involved every mo-
ment.
The girls smile began to fade
Rather grimly she interrupted him.
NO. l don't see at ALL" was her an
nouncement She moved away from
the desk.
We'll. Miss Lane, -
The telephone hell rang at his desk
He bent forward and put the receiver
to his ear. AZ he hung up the re-
ceiver a clerk entered.
will you have the cash now" the
employee asked.
I'm a few minutes"
No sooner had the clerk made his
exit when a messenger boy entered
bearing a telegram. Valentine tore il
open. apologizing to Rose as he did
so. The girl saw that the assistant
cashier was very busy. She deter
mined to leave him for the present.