Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-28

mover forgiven you for 'hat W'ipu''
she added softly,
~ never knew until II was too
late" he nnswered low "A man
nghtlng FOR success Is a busy AMI
mai these days, Bella, won--huc-
cosg, but lost-har" lie drew o long
breath. I'm afraid sometimes mat
have grasped the shadow OF life ana
lost the substance" lie stopped Ms
march about the room and gazed long
into tho dark street when he turned
to her again his face wore its habit
uany calm expression.
"lf anything happens, old girl ne
said checrly you and father are ALI
rlpi that's one comfort
She stared at him between perpleH-
ny and alarm.
"Wllbur you must tell me what has
hap She biz on the word as the
door was thrown open and her faith
err entered
"The whole family here" exclaimed
the young man. Shaking his head, This
won't do W, must have representative
in the ballroom You run aions and look
after your guests" he added to his sis
ter. wl,h d smile with a last glanee at
him she moved s.'wiy to me door With
Aer hand vn tho knob. she paused.
what of These Rumorsl"
Don't let him keep you here the whole
evening, father" ahe smiled. There are
lots OF young ladies who are anxious to
dance with you"
Am | as old as that7" he asked, smii-
ing back at her.
"You're the youngest member OF the
family" she declared. with a laugh as she
passed out and closed the door. The old
mans face turned grave Instantly as hs
turned TO his son.
'What about these rumors, Wilbur
we're solventT he demanded, abruptly.
The young man shrugged his shoulders.
''solventY or course. we are!' he an
swered. but that Isn't the point II
tho Federal Government would only keep
Its nose out OF our affairs for another
week--tor three days-tae'd have those
big fellows beaten at their own game and
on their own ground"
His father sighed deeply and shook his
head.
Il confess / don't understand these
modern financial methods-rm leaving
the matter TO you. my boy" he sad.
gravely I'm, only nominally tho presi-
dent. You're the real head. the mo, ~
spirit Of the whole concern. I'm afraid
I'm too old to follow the game as It II
played In these days Banking was .
Gentleman's occupationiin my day. Now
Ns--its a fght in the dark"
Yes, and ! have TO night back--aso In
the dark, father" reJolIsd his son. GRIM
ly. He caught n sharp breath. Father.
you are almost In total ignorance az 10
how matters stand with our system to-
day. You trusted implicitly to me and
rve--rve taken rather an unfair ad-
vantage Of you. The note you indorssd
81 my request-alons with four others
that tho rest OF us signed---was not used
for exactly the purpose-I--I outlined"
II Trust You, My Boy"
u trust you. my boy" repeated his
father calmly. "Whatever you have
done you have done for the best /
know that"
Il borrowed our own funds and the
authorities have found It out" young
Emerson blurted out abruptly.
His father stared at him dumbly for
the space OF hve seconds, his face
turning white. Then he sank heavily
into chair
MY God, boy" he gasped In a whis-
per. That's u prison offense! A fell
onyl"
The young man WINGED slightly at
the word and went on hlrriedly.
There's no question about the
money. We have the money
Then pay It at once" interrupted
his father.
'The money 10 In the banks now and
] have tho notes In my pocket, but the
Government experts took possession
Just before closing time this afternoon.
and thsy are bound to fnd evidence
that we broke the banking laws !
didn't have chance to destroy t.
They won't nnd enough to convict, but
II may be enough to hit our chain Of
banks an awful smashl'
The old man sat stunned, unable 70
say u word. Just a. he was making
an effort to gather himself together
and demand details. Thomas ushered
Tooker and Raymond into the room.
The former looked as placid and genial
and tho latter a. nervous and fussy
~ usual
"He Doesn't Play Cards"
"Ahi Tooker--Raymondr exclaimed
young Emerson. smiling q welcome
and shaking hands with each In turn.
Tooker stepped over and shook hands
with the older gentleman.
GOOD evening. Mr.. Emerson" he
said. with his cordial smile. Il didn't
know you played csrds"
'Hs Doesn't" cut In Wilbur promptly.
And he isnt going TO play tonight"