The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-23

SuHerluBS tney mad undergone, 10 HnC
their land of promise a desert; new
and strange and terrible; death by
starvation stared them In the face;
but Young had been equal 10 thai
hour and TO their need. He silenceo
all their murmurs: he brought order
out OF impending discord; ne plead
commanded. threatened. prophesied
while, with a restless and determined
energy he set them 10 work. They
had strengthened and their desert
had become land OF Nenty. This
was all so recent that Ephriam's won
der OF ii never failed him; surely this
man had his gifts from God Young
SPOKE abruptly.
Who Is that child" he demanded
In few words Ephriam told the
little he knew OF Benny's history
The others cold. grey eyes never LETT
his face. Once or twice he nodded
slightly, as II Ephriam's words were
confirming facts with which he was
,already acquainted.
| And he says 1t was the Indians
Brother Ephriam, they must be look
ed to-
But that seems TO be a matter
| WhOio ShciS hioy DC sOuic uouc', SuAu
Ephriam.
All" and Young turned on him
quickly.
| The men who found him say that
the horses of the murderers were,
many of them, shod.'
Young shrugged his shoulders.
| The boy should know better than
they. | am surprised. Brother Eph-
RAM, that you should give any credit
TO their crazy tales He spoke in a
hard, rasping voice. and Raymond was
aware, that for some reason which he
did not understand. It was distasteful
to Young that there should be any
doubts entertained on this point.
What are you going 10 do with
him." Young demanded. after mo-
ment's silence. The old man looked
blank
1t rests with them, not me. sup
pose they will try to find his kin"
Yes, but where Brother Ephriam p"
I'm Benson. wherever that it," and
Raymond looked puzzled He added:
1T will not be difficult to learn. l
think"
But Young cut him short
Brother Ephriam. don't think The
boys father is dead his friends are
dead; what more do you want 10
know"
Ephriam hesitated: he seemed
about to speak. but was silent. There
was long pause Young looked at
him with his uncertain grey eyes. mar.
rowed TO slit. Here was good man,
a man Of scruples and convictions, and
evidently capable Of most insanity
stubbornness, in whom IL would be
neither wise nor expedient to fully
confide. At last he said
III Is best for the child that he
should remain here with you, Brother
Ephriam. Those men can do nothing
for him.
Yet they may not wish to give him
up interposed Raymond quickly.
Young smiled.
They may have to, and you.
Brother Ephriam, must round up your
shoulders TO bear this burden"
Il am willing enough to take the
child. if"
You cant make terms with me.
There are no ifs to obedience Either
you do as | wish, or you don't" said
Young, coldly. This is a matter that
has more TO IL than you can know
now. II Is not safe for those men 10
leave here with the child. no good
can come OF IL to them. Do you I'M
derstand. Brother Ephriam? You will
be placing them in great danger Now
are you willing to do that" There
was sinister significance to what he
said beyond the mere meaning OF his
nc rAx h,t Ill
man. Young continued. Try them:
tell them you are willing that the child
should remain with you until such
time as lie can be sent back TO the
States. Satisfy them in what manner
you choose. but keep the child; and,
Brother Ephriam, advise them to re-
main silent concerning these foolish
suspicious of theirs No good car
come from talking OF Them" and
Young turned abruptly from him.
Raymond followed Young TO his car
rage; he meditatei rebellion but.
in spite OF this transient feeling or
hostility to the othe-s commands, he
knew that he would accept the re-
sponsibility he was seeking TO fasten
upon him. II would end in his keep
ing the child. through fear that a
greater wrong might come OF II II he
did not.
These thoughts occupied his mind
TO the exclusion of all else; and IL
was only later that he sought for An
explanation for Noungs in.crest IN
the matter. ard this explanation was
destined TO come from most uney-
pected source.
Moody and preoccupied. he watched
Young and his bodyguard disappear
down the trail He was recalled by
hearing he Missourian's drawing
voice Il. his elbow:
We'll. elder. the boy was 80 tucK
cred out he plumb fell asleep at tapic
and the lady toted him of TO be-
she allowed she knowed what
needed"
Were you going on today" asiK
Ephriam quickly.
Yes. but the ladys got the ST
OF US: she got the kid" said tj
MissourIan II was plain he approx
OF the lady.
What shall you do with him? e.,
menied EpEriam.
"po2gone If ! know" said the NJ
sourian rather helplessly Send hi
back lc the States. reckon. as 80,
as We can"
Then you'd better leave him he
with me.
We certainly are obliged 10 y0u.
cried the Mssourian.
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