The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-12-12
CHAPTER v.

mere was cnduBe III lbo 4 ~ VIII
affairs. a tightening Of the atmos
phere, vague quickening and stir o.
healthful cheer in the days that fol
lowed The somber master OF thu
house met It In Bailey's undisguiset
elation and pride when they discussed
the successful business now taxing the
factorys resources. met 1t yet agair
In Emily's pretty gaiety and content
But most strikingly was he confronted
with an alteration in Dick.
1t was only week after his hrs
morning ride with Lestrange. tina
Dick electrified the company at din
ner, by turning down the glass at his
plate.
I've cut out claret. and that sort o.
thing" he announced. TITS bad fol
the nerves"
His three companions looked up IL
complete establishment. 1t was Satur
day night and by ancient custom Bal
ley was dining at the house.
What has happened to you? Have
you been attending a revival meet
ing?" the young mans uncle inquired
with sarcasm.
TITS bad for the nerves." repeated
Dick There isn't any reason why
shouldn't like to do anything other
fellows do Les-that is. none of the
men who drive cars ever touch that
stun. and look at their nerve"
Mr.. French contemplated him with
the irritation usually produced by the
display of -ostentatious virtue, but
found no comment. Emily gazed al
the table. her red mouth curving II
spite Of all effort at seriousness.
You're right, Mr.. Dick" said Bal
ley dryly. "Stick to it."
And Dick stuck. without as much
as single lapse. Ffrenchwood saw
comparatively little OF him, as time
went on. the village and factory
much. He lost some weight, and &C
CURED coat OF reddish tan.
Emily watched and admired in 81
lence. She had not seen Lestrange
again. but 1t seemed to her that his
influence overlay all the life of both
house and factory Sometimes this
showed so plainly that she believed
Mr.. French must see, must feel the
silent force at work But either he
did not see or chose to ignore. And
Dick was incautious.
I'm going to buy one OF our road
sters myself" he stated one day. Gar
| have It at COST"
Mr.. French felt for his pince-nez.
you? Why do you not use the
limousine?"
Because don't want to go aroun,
In box driven by chauffeur. wan
classy car to run myself. I've beel
driving some of the stripped cars
lately, and like it."
Il will give you car, II you wan
one" answered his uncle, quite kline
ly. 60 select any you prefer"
Thank you" Dick sat up, beamin,
But I'll have to wait my turn. we'v
orders ahead now. Lestrange say
I've no right to come in and max
some other fellow wait"
Mr.. French slowly stiffened.
I'VE do not require lessons in ethic
from this Lestrange." was the cold re
buke. Il shall telephone Bailey L
send up your car at once"
Rupert brought the sixty-horse-pow
er roadster to the door, three hour
later. And Emily appreciated that LIE
strange was discreet as well as com
pelling, when she found the black
eyed young mechanician was detaile.
to accompany Dicks maiden trips
which duty was fulfilled, incidentally
with the fine tact OF Richelieu.
In May there was a still greater &C
cession OF work at the factory. In ad
dition. the first OF June was to one,
with a twenty-four hour race at Beacl
track. and Lestrange was entered 70,
II. Excitement was in the air: Dicl
came In the house only to eat anc
sleep.
The day before the race. Mr.
French walked into the room where
his niece was reading
! want to see Bailey" he said
briefly DO you wish to drive me
down to the factory. or shall | have
Anderson bring around the lImou
sine?"
Please let us drive" she exclaimed
rising with alacrity. Il have not been
10 the factory for months"
Very good. You are looking well
Emily. OF late"
surprised. a soft color swept the
race she turned to him.
4 am well. Dear, think we are al,
better this spring"
ferhaps." said Ethan French. His
oitter gray eyes passed deliberately
over the large room with all its traces
OF family life extending back TO pre.
Noioniai times, but he said no more.
II was an exquisite morning too y,r.
slnai Tor June. too richly warm for
May When the two exchanged the
sunny road for the factory office a
north room none too light, 1t was a
moment before their dazzled eyes per.
ceived no one was present. This was
haiiey's private ONCE, and its owner
hAo passed into the room beyond
4 VIII wait" conceded Mr.. French