Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-18

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now he found that Waterbury's more
practical ideas were being accorded
the greater respect. II was intolerable
that this enemy should invade his own
town and destroy his prestige. but II
was none the less a fact though the
colonel stormed.
Ever since the day Fred Waterbury.
in all innocence. had raided the colo
nel's pet stock and had cost him half
million in less than six hours. Wat
erbury had been regarded as a thing
OF evil. The tacit acceptance OF his
attentions to Clio Carr became active
opposition. He was attacked in his
stock operations until he quietly
dropped from the street and then. be-
cause he had done so. the colonel had
made this his excuse for refusing his
consent to rred's marriage 10 Clio.
To Justify himself in his daughters
eyes, he had pleaded that Waterbury
had no means OF gaining livelihood.
ignoring his millions. Until he ar
rived IN Carrsviile he had congratu-
lated himself upon the success OF his
strategy. yet here was Waterbury
calmly establishing what he could see
was going to be very profitable bust
ness.
Not only that but he had utterly de-
stroyed the picturesqueness OF the III.
tie lake that had added 30 much to the
view from Castle Carr The huts OF
the muskrat tenants were not so I'M
slightly. though they were too crowded
to be picturesque. too suggestive or
mans industry. but the fence poles
stuck gauntly from the water. and. OF
course. boating was impossible.
An offer OF purchase was treated
with disdain. and Carrsville grinned
delightedly. They had suffered from
the colonel. In Waterbury he had
more than met his match and they
appreciated Waterbury accordingly
Then came the Anal straw in the In
timation that a scion OF royalty had
decided TO visit "the States" and would
accept the coloners repeated invita-
tons
81 am anticipating with great pleas
ure." wrote the Parsonage. "a visit 10
Castle Carr. I recall the photographs
you showed me and am anxious TO see
an American country place.
For an hour the colonel sat before
the window. looking out across the
rank marsh grass TO the ugly wall and
the colony OF muskrats on the further
side. At last he went over to
the table and drew out telegraph
blank.
Clio appeared three days later in
answer to the summons. II was too
dark 10 see the lake when she arrived.
but early the next morning she looked
out OF her window and giggled with
most untilial appreciation Of Water
bury's attack.
She preserved a grave face at the
Interview with her father. and pres
entity she departed behind the Carr
chestnuts. clothed with plenipo,entiary
powers.
Apparently Waterbury had some
knowledge OF her coming. for he was
waiting for her on the piazza.
What do you think OF the fur
farm" he asked. Look good from
your side OF the water?"
"You ought TO be ashamed OF your
self. Fred" she scolded. Its perfect
ly horrid.'
IT'S your fathers fault" he defend
ed. II didn't want to make trouble.
and ! wasn't going TO see my musk
rats go homeless this winter. nor was
7 going to have my frog industry inter
fered with"
q know" she agreed But fathers
in an awful FIX"
Look here. Clio" he said earnestly.
1--WE either got 10 lick or be licked.
I've licked him good and I'm going to
rub II In. It's the price OF peace. dear.
Your father will respect the man who
has defeated him. He never will II
appear 10 give In. I've worked like
day laborer ever since spring and I'm
entitled to my victory. You come TO
make terms. don't you?"
ITO plead with YOU" she corrected.
ITO ask you. for the sake OF old
friendship. to give up this idea. You
will be paid all you have expended
and a handsome profit"
And II refuse?"
Well 90 a last -eanrt" she ron.
fessed. 81 think father might be will.
Ing TO merge the two properties. We
could build on this side OF the lake.
II would help the view
Il think I'll drop over" laughed
Waterbury. land talk over building
plans Come and see the place"
With little EXPLANATIONS of wonder
and delight she accompanied him over
the farm Waterbury could afford the
best and his place was most COM
plete.
at seems a shame that this will all
have TO CO." she said. regretfully. II
suppose you will give II up"
For you. yes" he assented "And
count II we'll lost In the bargain.
think I'll keep couple OF muskrat
families. though. as a sort OF re-
hinder to the colonel"