The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-08-05

Even az she locked she saw Lillian
suddenly turn and throw her arms
about Philip For moment she stop
ped to gasp and then hurried on with
an intention born Of anger What had
really happened was that Lillian had
stepped upon loose. round stone and
had slightly turned her foot Instantly
she had wheeled and clutched at Phillip
for support.
II beg your pardon" said Mrs. Rens.
selaer coldly: II seem to be interrupt
ing something Of an entirely personal
nature"
Appearances are deceitful." replied
Phillip. laughing and concealing the
tremulousness Of his voice az best he
could. IT fancy that Miss Lillian has
sprained her ankle, and think that
she is faint"
If Miss Lillian were to choose less
dim paths for her strolls she would not
be In such danger" quoth Mrs. Rens-
selaer dryly. las her chaperon must
ask both Of you to be little more cir
cumspect In the future. Come with
me. Lillian"
She led the girl away unresisting
Her limp was slight, but she tottered
as she walked Her hand as Mrs.
Rensselaer, took II and put II In her
arm was naccid and cold with mois-
ture. Mrs. Rensselaer, looked back, ex
pecting Phillip to come with them and
offer to assist Lillian home, but he
stood In the same spot, numbed, not
even thinking.
Mrs. Rensselaer, and Lillian had no
sooner turned the bend In the road
than tall, gaunt form sprang from
among the shrubbery at the roadside
Strong. lank hands clutched Phillip by
the shoulders. and pair of eyes. phos
phorescent In the dimness. like a cats.
blazed into his.
LET her aloner' Kissed the voice Of
Blagg. lyon don't care for her. Let
her aloner'
Take your hands from my shout
dersr' commanded Phillip firmly.
Let her alone. sayr'. repeated
Blagg 6ercely.
"I'll give you Just one more second
of warning" cautioned Phillip, draw
ing up his arms and clinching his fists
Neither one had time for parley, how
ever. for a huge black shape hurled It.
self upon Blagg like a whirlwind. huge
black fingers seized him by the throat.
and huge black body bore him to the
ground
UoIytn opr> %ovxu - IN, <vl<yh<
"Sam!' he cried. Sam, Sam. Samw
In desperation to save Blagg's life
Phillip hauled back and gave the ne
gro resounding kick in the side. With
q loud aspirated "Huhr' Sam sudden
" relaxed, but still his heavy body
hung poised over that Of Blagg. with
his weight upon the mans throat.
Now, however. 1t was no task for Kel-
vim, STOPPING down. to topple Sam
over.
Phillip bent over Blagg and loosened
his collar and was tanning him.
"Sam." said he sharply, there is
spring down there In the ravine. Hur-
~ and get some water in your hat"
"Ah hope All amt done gone an
done no damage to I'm, Mistuh Phil.
lip" said Sam contritely.
Hurry and get that water" ordered
Phillip. Remember. Sam, next time
to give me chance to handle my own
diflculties."
"Yas. sah." said Sam as he plunged
over the bank.
He brought water. but It took some
time to revive Blagg. When he rose
to bis feet there was little trickle Of
blood running from the corner of his
mouth, and Phillip offered him hand
kerchief.
Never mind" said Blagg. waving It
away. he was quite himself and re-
fused any assistance. He started to-
ward the house. wiping his lips with
his own handkerchief and feeling his
neck. He staggered for q few PAGES.
then squared his shoulders and walked
sturdily away.
Phillip. having seen Rollins safely
on, walked into Breeds study comb
IDENTIFY the next morning. ut Is going
to cost you something to get those
proxies. can't tell you how to sub
sidize the newspapers. but know how
to subsidize the public" said Phil
lip. with smile. and handed Breed
sheet Of paper.
Breed glanced at II and elevated his
eyebrows; then he whistled- This Is
going to cost an enormous amount Of
money" he declared.
1T would seem so at first" admitted
Phillip. but here are the figures" and
be handed Breed another sheet Of pa
per.
Breed studied this latter long and
earnestly; then he rose and gave Kel-
vim his hand young man." he ex-
claimed. IF heaven had only blessed
me with a son or a grandson like you!"
ut Ii pity that your granddaugh-
ter was not born boy" suggested
Phillip.
Breed shook his head and sighed.
1T IL gift that she was not" he
replied. THAT IL the only family
luck for which have to be thankful i
No human being susceptible to emo
tion or sentiment can ever rise to great
achievement
Phillip colored slightly. and Breeds