The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-09-13
$50 I've been told. But are you sure
you understand yourself?'

Perfectly. thank you"
This Is a very unsatisfactory place
from which to argue my case, Mrs. De-
lancy. Can't you dispose Of the dog"
only God ~disposes."
wei. do YOU mind telling me what
the compromise provides?" She stared
at him for a moment haughtily. but his
smile won the point for him. She told
him everything and then looked very
much ~dlspleased 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 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,OOv!' she cried triumph
antly.
"Who told you 500" he demanded,
and h saw 4 very heavy frown on
his erstwhile merry face.
"Why-why, Mr.. Austin and another
hrotherin-law. Mr.. Gray, both Of
whom are very kind to me in the mat
ter. In. sure"
Mrs. Delaney. o 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 owe 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 enti-
tied to more than half a million dollars.
Are you sure?" she cried, unable to
believe her ears.
absolutely. Here Is the inventory
and here are the figures to c~orroborate
everything l say"
But they had figures, tool" she cried
in p%erplexity.
"Certa-nly. Figures are wonderful
things. l only ask you to defer this
plan to compromise until we are able
to thoroughly convince you that l am
no misrepresenting the facts to you"
"Oh, if | could only believe you"
I'D toss the documents down to you
If l were not afraid they'd join my
card. That IS a terribly
beast. Surely you can OAK him out Of
the barn." he added eagerly.
Il can try, but persuasion Is difficult
With a bulldog, you know" she said
doubtfully. ut is much easier to per-
suade a man. she smiled.
II trust o won't try to persuade
me to come down." he said in alarm.
"Mr. Austin is a brute to treat you
in this manner" she cried Indignantly.
II wouldn't treat a dog as be is
treating me-"
"Oh, l 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.
II had forgotten an engagement in
Chicago for tonight. Box party at the
comic OPERA he said, looking nervous
ly at his watch.
ut would be too bad If you missed
it, she said sweetly. You'd be much
Uncomfortable in a box"
"You are c%onsoling at least. Are you
going to coa him OFF,"
"In behalf Of the box party, I'll trv.
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 " 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 yer there? With
that in my hands III make Swallow
sce-Look out. For heavens sake,
don't go 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, a 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?"
~ am afraid to move" she moaned.
| "IIe is horriblc-hOrrible!"
'Ill come down. Mrs. Delaney, and
hang the consequences" Crosby cried
and was suiting the action to the word
whom she cried ont in rcmOnStrHuce.