Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-02-20
CHAPTER v.

There was a change In the F1rencn
Affairs, a tightening Of the atmos-
phere, a vague quickening and stir of
healthful cheer in the days that fol
lowed The somber master Of the
house met it in Baileys undisguised
citation and pride when they discussed
the successful business now taxing the
factory's resources. met 1t yet again
in Emily's pretty gaiety and content
But most strikingly was he confronted
with an alteration in Dick.
1t was only week after his first
morning ride with Lestrange. that
Dick electrified the company at din
ner, by turning down the glass at his
plate
I've cut out claret, and that sort of
thing" he announced TITS bad for
tho nerves."
His three companions looked up in
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 revival meet
ing7" the young mans uncle inquired
with sarcasm.
IT'S bad for the nerves." repeated
Dick There isn't any reason why I
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.. Ffrench contemplated him with
the irritation usually produced by the
display of ostentatious virtue. but
found no comment. Emily gazed at
the table. her red mouth curving in
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 a single lapse Ffrenchwood saw
comparatively little of him. as time
went on. the village and factory
much. He lost some weight. and &C
Quired a 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 overlap all the life of both
house and factory. Sometimes this
showed so plainly that she believed
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. "Can
I have 1t at COST"
Mr.. Ffrench felt for his pince-nez.
you? Why do you not use the
Hmousine?"
Because | don't want to go around
in box driven by chauffeur. want
classy car to run myself. I've been
lately, and | like It,"
Il will give you car. II you want
one" answered his uncle. quite kind
ly. go select any you prefer"
Thank you" Dick sat up, beaming
But I'll have to wait my turn. we've
orders ahead now. Lestrange says
I've no right to come In and make
some other fellow wait"
Mr.. French slowly stiffened
1--WE do not require lessons in ethics
from this Lestrange." was the cold re
buke 81 shall telephone Bailey t.
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
polling. 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 id
dition, the first of June was to oper
with twenty-four hour race at Bsaci
track. and Lestrange was entered fol
it. Excitement was in the air; Dicl
came IL Nnuse only to eat and
sleep