The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-03-07
CHAPTER XVI.

ToB whir1ed sharply. As be fac"'i
~ her the blood rushed to h =
cheek and his eyes glinted T.
angry surprise. In an inStan
however. be answered with perfes'
compoSure
Twice. believe | hardly expect"
to meet you here. Mrs. Gilbert"
Three times. I'm sure" she Sar
pleasantly ITS very stupid but really
all ! can think of is that trite Old
saying that the world is very small,
Mr.. McAdoo"
Bobs sense of humor came to his
aid as he looked at the woman to cast
whom and her influence out of his life
he had come to find a weapon He
laughed
81 should say the worlds size de-
ponds upon whether you are trying to
find or avoid Il person"
Her face lighted up mirthfully
Come. Mr. McAdoo. We are under
the white hag here appeal to the
governor Cousin. to my rescue. fol
Mr., McAdoo and always quarrel"
Then SOlemnIy declare truce
laughed the governor. But | doubt
her need Of my protection. fancy this
young lady is quite capable of caring
for herself. eh. Mr. McAdooY
quite!
'That's very generous" she smiled
1T speaks well for a successful truce
l hope?' And she held out her hand
with pretended hesitation.
yielding to the necessity. be took her
slender white hand into his big strong
one-the hand. as it flashed across her
mind. that had once snatched her from
q hideous death. Perhaps her smile
became more kindly than she intended.
for b. dropped her hand as though it
bad been hot coal.
And now" Mrs. Dunmeade said
lished all around. let us go in to din
ner. She took BUDS arm and led the
way into the dining room.
at dinner Bob sat opposite Eleanor
to his considerable discomfort a: first.
Perhaps Mrs. Dunmeade saw this. for
she guided the talk to subjects which
allowed him to be the audience. And
after awhile his discomfort was for
gotten in his interest in the conversa.
ton and in his covert study Of Eea
nor. especially in his study Of Flea
nor. He watched her critically that
he might learn. if possible. the secret
of her influence over Iuul. His study
forced him to admit very grudginely
that any man might find it hard to
resist her charm.
ANY man Of Pau''s temperament.
that is. he corrected himself hastily.
And he began 10 doubt the success Of
his mission TO the capital in its ulti-
mate purpose.
Finally Mrs. Dunmcade turned to
Bob. Tel us. how is your campaign
progressinC?'
''There is considerable opposition
If your friends good wishes coun,
F, for anything" she said kindly, you
will win We're all anxious to see YOU
! elected.
''Ona good Indication" Murchell add
ed. lis the viciousness of the news
i paper attacks. They overstep al
bounds. That courthouse story, fo,
instance personally know that yor
had nothing to do with it.
"NO: had nothing to do with II"
"Surely there must be some way tt
stop such stories. said Eleanor.
"What business is it of yours?" Boil
wanted to say roughly. Instead he
said grimly: Yes. Bride the own
ers.''
"Who are the owners Of the paper
that published the courthouse story?'
she asked. not seeing or not under
standing the danger signals flashed
across to her BY Mrs. Dunmeade
! Bob was tempted. To tell her tn
truth. 70 shame and hurt hse befor,
lsi5f s#5 Yss