Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-09-13

lantly. at must be very funny. How
ever, this is not business. You are in
a hurry to get away from here. and
I'm not, it seems. Briefly, Mrs. De
lancy, l have the papers you are to
sign before we begin your action
against the Fairwater estate. You
know what they are through Mr..
Rolfe"
well, I'm sorry, Mr.. Crosby. to say
to you that have decided to abandon
the matter. A satisfactory compro-
mise is under way"
$50 I've been told. But are you sure
you understand yoursef?"
Perfectly. thank you
This is Il very unsatisfactory place
from which to argue my case, Mrs. De-
lancy. Can't you dispose of the dog!'
Only God disposes."
well. do you mind telling me what
the compromise provides?" She stared
at him for moment haughtily, but his
smile won the point for him. She told
him everything and then looked very
much displeased when he swore dis
tinctly.
Pardon me, but you are getting
very much the worst of it in this deal.
1t is tn most contemplate scheme to
rob that l ever heard Of. BY this ar
rangement you are to get farming
lands and building lots in rural towns
worth in all about 100000, I'd say.
Don't you know that you are entitled
to nearly half a million?'
"Oh, dear. no! By right my share is
less than $75,00ur' she cried triumph
antly:
"Who told you SOP he demanded,
and she saw very heavy frown on
his erstwhile merry face.
''Why-why, Mr.. Austin and another
brother-in-law, Mr. Gray, both of
whom are very kind to me in the mat
ter, I'm sure
Mrs Delaney, you are being robbed
by these fellows. Can't you see that
these brothers-in-law and their wives
will profit immensely if they succeed
in keeping the wool over your eyes
long enough? Let me show you some
figures" He excitedly drew a packet
of papers from his pocket and in five
minutes time had her gasping with
the knowledge that she was legally
entitled to more than half million
dollars.
Are you sure?' she cried. unable to
believe her ears.
absolutely. Here is the inventory
and here are the figures to corroborate
everything l say"
But they had figures, toov' she cried
in perplexity.
Certainly Figures are wonderful
things. I only ask you to defer this
plan to compromise until we are able
to thoroughly convince you that l am
not misrepresenting the facts to YOU"
ooh, if l could only believe your
I'D toss the. documents down to you
if I were not afraid they'd join my
card. That is terribly ravenous
beast. Surely you can coax him out of
the barn." he added eagerly.
II can try, but persuasion is difficult
with bulldog, you know" she said
doubtfully. 1T is much easier to per-
suade man." she smiled.
Il trust you won't try to persuade
me to come down." he said in alarm.
''Mr. Austin is brute to treat you
in this manner" she cried Indignantly.
II wouldn't treat a dog as he is
treating me-
ooh, 1 am sure you couldn't" she
cried in perfect sincerity. Swallow
doesn't like me, but I'll try to get him
away. You can't stay up there "all
night
by Jove"' he exclaimed sharply.
what is it?'' she asked quickly.
Il had forgotten an engagement in
Chicago for tonight Box party at the
comic OPERA he said, looking nervous
ly at his watch.
at would be too bad if you missed
it," she said sweetly. You'd be much
more comfortab bic in a box
you are consoling at least Are you
going to coax him OFF,
''In behalf of the box party, I'll try.
Come Swallow. There's a nice dog
gie!''
Crosby watched the proceedings with
deepest interest and concern and not a
little admiration. But not only did
Swallow refuse to abdicate, but he
seemed to take decided exceptions to
the feminine method of appeal. He
evidently did not like to be called dog
gle" pet g dearie" and all such.
He won't come," she cried plain
lively.
Il have it!' he exclaimed, his face
Frightening. "Will you hand me that
three-tined pitchfork over there? With
that in my hands I'll make Swallow
see-Look out! For heavens sake,
don't 90 near him! He'll kill your
She had taken two or three steps to-
ward the dog, her hand extended plead
ingly, only to be met by an ominous
growl, fine display of teeth and a
bristling back. AS if paralyzed, she
halted at the foot of the ladder. ter
ror suddenly taking possession of her.
Can you get the pitchfork?'
hn