Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-07-13

eyes.
Warrington sat up quickly, drawing
in his legs. A whistle. He caugh. his
breath and counted. One-two-three
-fouy-five-siX! Donnelly! He
ounte no more. Donnely had won.
His valet found him asleep in the
chair The next morning. before a dead
lire. 1t was only When he was rough
~ shaken that he opened his eyes. He
jumped to his feet, rubbing his eyes.
will you AVE the morning papers,
sir?"
What's the use?" Warrington
shrugged indifferently.
The majority vas only $50, sir"
Then we had them nightly scared
for a time. Odd that the phone did
not wake me up"
Il took it off the hook, sir, midnight.
I knew it would disturb YOU
Go down Town and bring me UP the
sailing-lists and a few cabin-plans for
ships bound for Japan. l intend %
start tor that country just as soon as l
can dispose of the horses"
Shall you need me, sir?"
Il couldn't get along without you,
Jamp.'
Thank you. sir. Breakfast is served.
sir, if you wish it,"
The telephone rang. The valet raised
his eyebrows in%quiringly.
I'm answer it," said Warrington.
Who is it? Jordan? oh! You can
say that l put up the best fight knew
now. No. Say nothing about the
influence of the strike. Let it stand
as it is. My plans? You may
japan. oh, yes! This is my
home. l shall return in the spring.
Change of scene, that's all. Good-by."
A 10 O'Clock edition of the Telegraph
was being hawked outside. but War
rlngton had seen all he wanted OF news
papers. BY noon he had found a pur-
chaser for his stable. The old house
keeper and her husband were to remain
IN care of the house. They were the
only beings that Owed him, now that
the aunt was gone. Heigh-ho!
He declined lunch. He answered no
more calls on the telephone. When
Senator Henderson called the interview
was pleasant but short.
We'll try you again." said the sena-
tor genially.
IN think it over" replied Warning
you'll win next time; you'll be
stronger W. years hence. You made
a great fight. Bennington lost the fight
Tor you. If he hadn't been your
Il had rather have John Bennington
my friend than be president" laugh.
ing.
There we're 6,0oo-odd labor votes
against O and yet Donnelly's ma
jority was only $50. Hope youth enjoy
your trip to Japan. But McQuade's
back again!" discouraged.
Senator, If he acts nasty in any way,
go to him personally and tell him that
upon application at the bank you will
open my deposit box. He'll under
stand; he'll be as docile as a lamb. And
thank all the boys for their good work.
l appreciate the honor that has been
done me. To have been a candidate is
something"
BY 3 O'Clock Warrington found time
to sit Down at his desk to write three
letters. One was addressed to Nc
Quade. another to John, Hotel de la
Syrcne, Sorrento. Italy. The third he
began after some Elaboration:
Patty: Presently 1 shall be on tho
way to Japan. l was going without a
word because l had given a promise to
your brother. But 1t is not within hui
man nature. at least mine. to leave
without telling you again that / love
you better than life, and that l am in
nocent of the wrong O We're so ready
to believe. Some day ask John: tell
him that 1 nave broken my word: he
VIII tell you how truth was made q lie.
1 realize now that l ought to have
stood my ground. ought to have
nailed the lie her. But my proofs
Z AOl oQGIl dS MOulu 40 away with
all doubts. And besides. when l saw
that o had believed without giving
me the benefit of a doubt. 1 was angry.
And so 1 left you. refusing to speak
one way or the other. John will tell
you. And If my cause is still in your
thought and you care to write, mail
your letter to my bankers. They will
forward it. And If 1 should nave the
happiness to be wanted, even II 1 am
at the ends Of the world, I shall come
to you"
He folded 1t, then laid his head on
his extended arms. A door opened and
closed. blu his ear was dull. Then ev-
he became conscious that something
was compelling him to raise his head.
He did SO slowly.
"Patty!" he cried.
Patty did o move. Alas, she had
left all her great bravery at the thresh-
old What would he think of her?
"Patty!" he repeated.
Yes" All the blood in her body
seemed to congest in her throat. Are
lis 1t true that you are going to
Japan?" II he came a step nearer she
was positive that she would fall.
Yes. Patty; 1t is as true as I love
you. But let us not speak of that"
sadly.
Yes, yes! Let us speak OF it," a
wild despair in her voice and gesture.
Let us speak of it. since I do nothing
but think of it. think OF It. think of it.
oh. ! am utterly shameless. but I can
not fight any longer. 1 have no longer
any pride. l shoul despfse you. but I
do not. I should hate you. but I cam
not No. no. Stay where YOU
are"
Patty, do you love me?" There was
a note in his voice az vibrant as the
second string of a cello.