The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
think we can meet them day after tOmor-

think we can meet them day after tomor
row."
Ruth looked up at him,
"AIr. Grant" she said, iii was my ia
Tiers wish--the last words he wrote-that
every creditor OF the house should receive
what was due him ! mean to sacrifice
everything, if necessary-home furniture
and all uphold his good name.
There was an admiring quality in the
glance that rested on the girls earnest
face,
"lnat is what | would have expected
from your father--and your fathers dangh
ter" he gravely said. But we mnstn
talk about making sacrifices yet. III
clearing up the tange, and begin &c
think that affairs are not nearly as pad
as your father imagined.
The girl clasped her hands
And do you think We can pay all my
fathers debtsy
"Wait. watt he smilingly cried. There
Il nothing assured ya' We pre cong 70
do inc very best we can. And we n,'s,
vpersuade the creditors 10 have patience.
And John Nelson \ Son-they- are the
biggest creditors Of all-and father sand
they would be hard and unyielding, How
can we satisfy them!
Richard Grant nodded
THAT'S a problem" he said. Il don
believe they will care to meet with the
smaller creditors Will You authorize me
to see the firm personally las your repre-
sentative, and with power to arrange mat
ters!"
why. yes she answered. Very
gladly
And he went back to his work
Two days later the meeting OF creditors
took place in her fathers room. and Ruth
waited in the small anteroom her gentle
heart filled with enXiety.
Richard Grant was with the creditors,
and sometimes she fancied she could hear
his clear voice above the general murmur'
Presently he opened the door.
May | ask you to meet these gentle
men. Miss Hale?" he asked.
She answered him by promptly enter
ing the room.
'Gentlemen," said Richard Grant, u
have asked Miss Hale here in order to
have her confirm what ! have told you.
Miss Hale is doing her best to straighten
her fathers affairs. She seems to carry
out his wishes to the exact letter. Every
dollar he possesses will be used to pay his
Just debts Not penny will be reserved
DO / state this correctly, Miss Haleg"
you state it correctly" Ruth answered
firmly. MY fathers reputation must be
kept unstained
There was brief science.
THAT is ALL Miss Hale said Richard
Grant, and he held the door for her as
she passed out
He reappeared in few moments.
They've gone, he said. And | feel
better. STILL they were very reasonable
1t was your appearance that clinehed mat
ters"
"And what was the result of the meet
ing?" Ruth anxiously asked
They will give you time. They all agree
to this. You must furnish them weekly
statements. They are good lot of fell
lows"
"Did-did you thank them?"
"Oh yes. And they sent you their kind
est regards. We parted in an excellent
humor."
Ruth looked at him gratefully.
Thank you, Mr.. Grant she said.
you have been very kind
Not at all, . he quickly answered cam
not engaged las an expert? besides, there
are John Nelson and his precious son
still to humanize. You mustn't forget that
they are hard hard and unyielding."
You fill me with anxiety again., she
murmured. IL am afraid ] take bust
ness too seriously"
Crust me- he said. "'Tll contrive to
see those human millstones this evening
Don't worry, know thing or two about
John Nelson that may come in handy if
he gets stubborn"
"Oh, but would that be right" cried
Ruth, her gentle eyes dilating.
Don't worry" Richard Grant repeat
ed Just trust me"
The next morning he caught the inquir-
ing gaze.
Il got at them last night" he said YES,
| made it very clear to John Nelson that