The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-27

have it-As Il loan"
They were surprised by the offer.
David hated him. mo, Colonel
Grand, | can't take your money, even
as 4 loan. 1t Will lie easy for me to
raise the amount"
The colonel gave him an ugly smile.
4 You like he said. He lifted his
hat to Ruby ard abruptly turned back.
Fan ahead were two figures that
they knew Well. Mrs. BrHddock and
Christine We're hurrNing away from
the grounds as if de>irous Of avoiding
a meeting with the Young man,
David urged his companions to n
more rapid walk. They overlook the
Rraddocis ut the corner of an avenue
which led off to the residence section
of the town.
You have heard:' asked David. as
they turned in response to his call.
You know what has haprenedt'
He could see that the &iri had been
crying. Mrs. Braddock's face was
white and set.
Yes said the older woman. And
YOU are going home, David?" She
spoke quietly.
IL don't know yet he stammered.
ChriStinc's face had been ayertcd. Now
she looked ut him.
"Nou-oh, David. you don't really
think of staying with u.s. she cried,
her eyes glowing.
You must not think of it, David"
whispered her mother hastily. "lour
place is at JeniSon hall. You belong
there. Lose no time, my dear boy, in
returning TO your home"
They had come to a little park adj
joining a churchyard where there were
benches. He led them to one of the
seats farthest removed from the pave
ment. Joey and Ruby strolled into the
churchyard.
Il suppose | shall have TO go back
said David gloomily. For Il few days,
at least. They will be expecting me.
And the property is mine noW-and all
that. But, Mrs. Braddock," lie went on
feverishly, II am coming back. In a
, week. yes, or less thar that. am
coming pack to be with you-to help
YOU. | can't stay away now, Mrs.
Braddock. 1t would make me too IN
happy. | must be near Christine.
She's more to me now than anything
else in all this world"
Mrs. Rraddock smiled wanIy. You
are very young" she said, and very
impulsive. DO You think it would be
kind to Christine if you We're 10 follow
the show for no other reason han to
be near her. She would be conpro-
missed, ! think You will admit. Now
YOU are III outsider. 1t is III unWrit
ten law among US that an outsider is
always an outsider. We are like
gypsics. Even YOU. who have been
one of us. can have no future standing
in our tribe-for that is What we are,
David. AS individuals we will always
greet YOU and give YOU the best of our
love; collectively We cannot take you
anon us. That is over. You are
But may still be i performers he
cried inSiStently. lie had taken Chris
tines HAND in his. only 10 have it gen
tly withdrawn by the girl.
NO. David said Mary Braddock
firmly. iii is ont Of the question. Yoa
are no longer a soldier OF fortune, You
are q .Jeni,on of jcni~on hall. We
can't build u bridge for that"
But | won't stand it, he exclaimed
p~assionately. II VIII co.ue u3ek."
AS a Clown" said she. smiling.
I'll buy a part interest in the show"
he said s~tuhLornls.
You are NOT OF AGE size reminded
him. The courts Viii name II guard
ian for Won. / fancy"
But love Chri>tinn." lie protested.
You told ne lalt ni4ht Jaar You
would put no obstacle iii ots NAY TO-"
II told YOU last ni@ht that +. would
put no obstacle in your WAY. David, II
You came to me III five wears and sill
say that YOU love her and would make
her your wife"
You think I'll forget her he cried
angrily.
ooh p,vi3r" moancd Christine