Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-30

more loosely than before on an OBJ
viously attenuated frame. He seemed
careworn n worried, and Luke's
heart. which could not tear itself away
from the memories of past kindnesses,
ached to see the change.
Would you" he asked. insistently,
would you rather W. went away, Uncle
Rad?
The old man shifted about uneasily in
his chair. He would not meet Luke's
hand just now.
Jim and Edie," he said. CURLY. ARE
very i'll hammered and Philip feels"
nc passed his tongue over his lips,
wnlch were parched and dry. A look
1T was a mere 1ash-almost Of appeal.
passed from his Eyes to Luke.
linen" said Luke, simply, at is this
this Philip whom Jim and Eide have
Not You. Uncle Rad?"
Philip is your uncle Arthur's son."
rejoined Lord Radcliffe, speaking like
IA fretful child in a thin voice that
cracked now and again. He will be
the head of the family soon-'
Not" i%nterposed Luke, earnestly.
before many years are past, 1 trust and
pray for all u sakes. Uncle Rad"
n sooner, continued the old man,
not needing the Interruption. those
young j~ackanapes learn 10 respect him.
the better 1t Will be for Them"
Jim m Edie have been a little
sr"'lea by your kindness, sir. They
are nadiDg The lesson u little hard to
learn. Perhaps they had better go and
study elsewhere."
Lord fsadclyffe made no reply. ST.
renee was; full Of potent meaning of
submission to another's more dominant
personality, of Indifference to every
thl!lg save to peace and quiet.
Suppressing II sigh of bitter disap-
pointlnent. Luke rose to go.
Then, he said, THE sooner ] make
an arrangements the better. There's
ohiy the agreement for the Hat to sign
and we can move in neNt week"
where's The flat?' queried the old
man.. hesitatingly.
lin Exhibition road. Kensin.ton. close
TO the park. Eide loves the park and
1t won't be far from barracks for Jim"
"Eut you've no furniture. How win
You furnish a fiat: Don't go yet" con-
tlnued Lord Radcliffe. seeing that Luke
was preparing to take his leave. .Philiu
Won't be here till tea time"
I am afraid. sir, that l don't care to
steal Il few minutes OF Your con1nanv
Just When Philip is absent. l would
fa'nef not see You at all than see you
on sufferance." wv
You are very obstinate and tiresome
and you make it so difficult for me.
i want 10 hear about the furniture
ana now you arc going to manage"
Lou is helping Eide to ret what Is
wanted replied Luke, smiling despite
tne heavy weight OF disappointment in
ms heart. 1t was pitiable to see the old
mans obvious feeling OF relief in the
absence OF the nan who was exercis-
ing such poundless influence over him.
but have o money Luke?"
MOI OGerfntcn Sjv 1,,< o~-,.-,,
The $4,000 pounds Your father left
youo" "'i'A 4el'
Yes. And that's about ALL"
"And the $4,000 pounds from you,.
uncle Arthur" 80
Il don't know about that, sir. /
thurs SON" az
nonsense. nonsense" retorted Lord
ltadclyffe querulously. I've talked TO
Dobson about that. Your Uncle Arthur
leIt tlat money to you-and not to his
son. He had his reasons for doinp
TINS. Dobson thinks so, too"
1T is very kind of Mr.. Dobson to
trouble about my affairs. but"
The money was left to YOU persist
ca u CID man, and to Jim and IIdie
and Frank" A-oe
They will do whatever they like
with their share, but 1 could not touch
d penny OF Uncle Arthur's money"
What will o do?"
7 don't know yet. uncle. have only
mad a month in which to think of so
mucE-and there was the new fiat TO
see to-" Ns -
Lord Radcliffe rose and shufrled to-
ward luke. He dropped his voice, lest
he library wallis had ears.
IN not forget you. INDEPENDENTLY
when / am gone-and that won't be
long-Il provide for you-my will"
Don't. Uncle Rad. for Gods sake"
and the cry was wrung from a heart
overburdened with pity and with
shame.
And without waiting to take more
affcctionate leave, Luke hurried from
the room.