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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-01-16
CHAPTER XVIII.

Hope Never to See That Man.
Mr.. Challoner continued TO pass the
house twice day and the time finally
came when he ventured up the walk
Doris was in the window and saw
him coming. She slipped softly out
and Intercepted him before he ha6
stepped upon the porch.
Miss Scott?" he asked.
Yes, Mr.. Challoner''
"You know me?" he went on, one
loot on the step and one still on the
walk.
Before replying she closed the dool
behind her. Then as she noted his
surprise she carefully explained:
Mr.. Brotherson, our boarder, is
just recovering from typhoid. He is
still weak and acutely susceptible to
the least noise. was afraid that our
voices might disturb him. Do you
mind walking little way up the
road? That is, if your visit was in.
tended for me-"
Her flush, the beauty which must
have struck even him, but more than
all else her youth, seemed to reconcile
him to this unconventional request
Bowling, he took his foot from the
step. saying. as she joined him.
Yes, you are the one wanted to
see; that is, today. Later, l hope to
have the privilege of conversation
with Mr.. Brotherson."
She gave him one quick look. trem-
bling so that he offered her his arm
with fatherly air.
81 see that you understand my er.
rand here" he proceeded. with a
grave smile. meant as she knew for
her encouragement. II am glad, be-
cause We can go at once to the point.
Miss Scott" he continued in a voice
from which he no longer strove to
keep back the evidences of deep feel
ing, 81 have the strongest interest in
your patient that one man can have
In another, where there is no personal
acquaintanceship. You who have ev-
cry reason to understand my reasons
for this, will accept the statement,
hope, as frankly as it is made"
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the driver who had paused for or
ders. when swing the doors wide
drive straight in.''
SWeetwater took look at the wag
on. 1t was piled high with large wood
en- boxes on more than one of which
he could see scrawled the words:s O.
Brotherson, Derby, Pa.
This explained her presence, but
the boxes told nothing. They were OF
all sizes and shapes, and some OF
them so large that the assistance OF
another man was needed to handle
them. Sweetwater was about to OF
fer his services when a second man
appeared from somewhere in the rear
and the detectives attention being
thus released from the load out OF
which he could make nothing, het al
lowed 1t to concentrate upon the
young girl who had it in charge and
who, for many reasons, was the one
person of supreme Importance to him
She had swung open the two wide
doors, and now stood waiting fol-
horse and wagon to enter. With
locks flying free-she wore no ton.
net-she presented d picture of ever.
Increasing interest to Sweetwater
Truly she was a very beautiful girl,
buoyant, healthy and sweet; as unlike
as possible his preconceived notions
Of Miss Challoner's humble little pro.
tege. Her brown hair, OF rich chest.
nut hue, was in itself a wonder. -
Sweetwater watched her with admi.
ration as. she superintendent the un.
loading ofahet wagon and the disposal
of the.vaffBAs boxes ON the floor with.
In. but; 'ass nothing she said during
the process was calculated to afford
/ the. 4east enlightenment in regard To
their contents, he presently wearied
of his inaction and turned back tow.
ards the highway, comforting himself
with the reflection that in a few short
hours he would have her to himself
when nothing but blunder On his
part should hinder him from soundine
her young mind and getting such an
swers to his questions as the affai,
In which he was simply interested. de
n1anded.
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CHAPTER xxvII.
The IMAGE of Dread.

) In The comfortable little sitting.
room Of the Scott cottage Doris stood.
looking eagerly from the window
which gave upon the road. Behind
her, on the other side of the room,
could De seen through a partly opened
door, a neatly spread bed, with a hand
lying quietly on the patched coverlid.
Several weeks had passea siRce,.th
departure Of Sweetwater> and. the in
Falld was fast gaining, strength. To
morrow, he would be up. ;.
Was Doris thinking of him p. I'm
houbtedly, for her eyes often flashed
his way; but her main attention was
fixed upon the road, though no one
was in sight at the moment Some
Dne had passed for whose return she
looked; some one whom, if she haG
been asked to describe, she would
have called tall, fne-looking mar
IF middle age, of cultivated appear.
ance seldom seen In this small manu-
featuring town; seldom seen, possibly
In any town. He had glanced up at
the window as he went by, in man
ner too marked not to excite her curl
osity. Would he look up again wher
he came back? She was waiting there
Ito see. Why, she did not know. She
was not used to INDUCING in petty
suppositions of this kind; her life wa
too busy, her anxieties too keen. TIL,
great dread looming ever before he'
tho dread of that hour when sh.
must speak-left her very little hear
FOR anything ASSOCIATED with thi
coming event.
But her interest had been caugh
today, caught by this stranger. an
when during her eager watch til
small messenger from the Work
came to the door with the usual dai!
supply OF books and magazines fo
The patient, she stepped out on tn
porch to speak to him and to poir
put the gentleman who was now RAJ
Idly returning from his stroll up IL
road.
who is that, Johnny?" she aske,
The boy looked, searched his mcr
Dry, not without soHe show Of nj.
giving.
"a queer name" he admitted
last. Shaliy something. Shady
shally-"
"Challoner?'
Yes, that's it. How could yo
Puess? He's from New York Don
seem to have no business
Wen, never mind. Run on, Iohnn.
And don't forget TO come earlier tx
morrow: Mr.. Brotherson gets tire
visiting"
Does he? I'll come quick then
quick as / can run" And he spe,
off at pace which promised well TO
the morrow.
Challoner! There was but one Cha
Toner in the world for Doris Scott
Edith's father. Was this he? 1t mus
be, or why this haunting sense O
something half remembered as sh'
caught glimpse of his face Ediih's
father! and he was approaching, APP
preaching rapidly, on his way back tt
town. She had not closed the door;
something witlin-a hope or dreat
had prevented that Would he take
il as an invitation to come in? No
no: she was not ready for such al
encounter yet. He might speak Edith's
name: Oswald might hear and-witf
gasp she recognized the closeness O.
his step; heard it lag, almost hal
just where the path to the house rar
into the roadside. But it passed on
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Oval Hut.

That night DR.. Fenton had visitor.
Sweetwater, who knew when to be
frank and open. as we'll as when to
be reserved and ambiguous, made no
effort to disguise the nature of his
business or his chief cause of interest
In Oswald Bretherson.
His first word, therefore, was a
plain announcement.
Or. Fenton, my name is Sweet
water. Fam from New York. and rep
resent for the nonce, Mr.. Challoner.
whose name have simply to mention,
for you to understand that my bust
ness is with Mr.. Brotherson, whom
am sorry to find seriously. il not dam
gerously i'll. Will you tell me how
long you think 1t will be before I
can have talk with him on q sub
ject which l will not disguise from
you may prove a very exciting one?"
Weeks, weeks" returned the doc
tor. "Mr. Brotherson has been a very
sick man and the only hope l have
OF his recovery is the fact that he is
ignorant of his trouble or that he
AAssS esAAy NAuoO AOA uOuOt Va III C0us
What then, if any intimation should
be given him of the horrible tragedy
suggested by the name you have men,
toned? The man would die before
your eyes. Mr.. Challoner's business
VIII have to wait"
That see; but if knew when i
might speak"
RI can give you no date. You had
better return to New York. Later,
you can write me II you wish, or Mr..
Chailoner can. You may have conf
dence in my reply; it will not mislead
you"
Sweetwater muttered his thanks
and rose. Then he slowly sat down
again.
DIR. Fenton," he began. you are a
man TO be trusted. I'm in devil Of q
Ak. and there is just possibility that
you may be able to help me out. It
% the general impression in New
York, as you know, that Miss Chaf
Doner committed suicide. But the cir
cumstances DO not fully bear out this
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future or our most cherished under
taking hangs, he omitted from his
story the sole discovery which was of
any real importance in the unraveling
Of the mystery in which they were so
deeply concerned. He said nothing
Of his walk in the woods or Of what
he saw there.
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CHAPTER XVI.
Sweetwater Returns

you see me again, Miss Scott ]
hope that Yesterdays intrusion hai
not prejudiced you against me-"
Il have no prejudices," was heI
simple but firm reply Il am only
hurried and very anxious. The doc
tor is with Mr.. Brotherson just nov:
but he has several other equally sich
patients to visit and l dare not keer
him here too long."
Then you will welcome my abrupt
ness. Miss Scott, here is letter
from Mr.. Challoner. 1t will explain
my position. As you will see, his only
desire is to establish the fact that his
daughter did not commit suicide. You
have seen Miss Challoner, ] believe
Do You think she was the woman t.
plunge dagger in her heart in a
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put one Over.
ITO be continued

Wife-Wha. wretch that Mrs Get
scended from K.ng LunKy III. she goes
to genealogist and gets descended
from King Lunky /.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-11

you will hear from me. Well, good-by. "
She held out her hand.
Wait a minute, said Gordon. "I'n
be right back" He disappeared through
the trees on the run and returned in
three or four minutes. Now we can
walk to the bridge II you like"
They walked slowly and fingered on
the bridge for a while. as II loath TO
part. Gordon looked at his watch.
GIVE me Two minutes more" he said.
Even as he spoke there was the sound
Of a vehicle coming rapidly down the
road and presently high powered auto
mobile Of the latest model, driven by a
negro lad, slowed down and stopped at
the bridge
I'm drive my friends home, Steve, "
said Gordon to the negro boy, You
wait here until I return"
rs this your automobne?" cried NIL
dred in surprise. Where IN the world
did II come FROM"
u teiephoned for IT," replied Gordon.
smiling. Another within OF my fathers
He had telephones strung TO every cor
ner Of the property"
Gee whiz, that's going some" OBJ
served Elmer.
Mildred said nothing. She was think
ing Of the strange Gordon Kelly. a hall
player, who owned a vast estate IN the
mountains and had servants at his beck
and call who brought automobiles to
him as II by magic.
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met Mildred that he was able TO make
use Of one OF the telephones on his
property and order an automobile 70
AXE him the rest Of the way Steve
Jackson. his negro boy, quickly an.
swered the summons. and that Is the
way Gordon Kelly reached his mountain
home without anyone being the wiser.
IN hour later he had Judge Barbee on
he telephone.
This is Gordon he said. Il am up
home and want particularly to ask you
not 10 tell a soul where Z am. You can
reach me any time you wish but n you
should call please ask for Mr.. Gordon.
don't want anyone 10 know where
ann for a while. Yes. everything is all
right but I am trying 10 avoid a lot OF
annoyance. Goodbye"
with that of his mind Gordon pro-
ceeded TO settle down to his old mode Of
ife that is as much as his troubled
thoughts would allow him 10.
The news that Gordon Kelly had left
the hospital packed his trunk and de-
parted from Atlanta, presumably for
Boston TO join the Red Sox. was flashed
and nothing was heard OF him. the Bos.
ton management began 20 get worried.
kilograms were sent TO Atlanta, ask
ing for information but there was no
information to impart More kilograms
came asking the Atlanta club officials
to locate Kelly's home and see n he
was there. but no one could be found
who knew where his home was. Bin
Smith was appealed to, but all he could
say was that Kelly had told him ne
came from the Georgia mountains. This
c,ew. vague as Il was. led 10 nothing
Two weeks passed and then the Bos-
ton club went at the matter IN earnest.
II had $50 900 tied up in Gordon Kelly.
and that was a mighty pile Of money 10
put out for a ball player and not have
the use OF hts services At the end Of
the third week the case was pur IN the
hands Of private detectives. and these
professionals began a systematic hunt
for the missing man. They traced his
trunk TO the terminal baggage room.
They interviewed the expressman who
had taken e. there But that Is as far
as they got In that direction. The
trunk itself was like hundreds Of others
and the baggage men, who handled moth
ing else. could not place H. There was
not enough for them 70 go on, and
three weeks Is a long time to remember
a trunk that Is like hundreds Of others.
The detectives then went TO the noun
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Wedding Gifts
By MRS. FRANK LEARNED

wedding Is an informal one. with only
relatives and intimate friends present.
the gifts are shown
The preferred custom Is 10 show the
presents a few days before the wedding
The bride-elect or her mother. may
write informal notes asking Intimate
friends and all those who have sent gifts
to come in on a certain Afternoon. during
hours designated. TO see the presents
II IS allowable 70 write on ones visiting
card, WIN YOU come IN on Saturday
afternoon, between four and six O'Clock,
to see the presents?"
The gifts are arranged on tables which
are covered with white damask table
cloths Here and there are vases Of
flowers. Great care IS taken 10 place
each article at its best advantage. es-
pecially the small and simple gifts which
should be among the more beautiful
ones, so that the givers may feel that
the bride has truly appreciated their
thoughtfulness.
The cards Of the givers are usually
placed with the gifts.
The informal serving of tea finishes
the afternoon.
A bride elect Is careful 10 write a note
Of appreciation 10 every one who sends
a gift When she sees those who have
sent presents. she remembers TO repeat
her thanks in person. The best rule is
20 write without Delay and 20 mention
the gift definitely. 50 that the note may
not ne a duplicate Of others.
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Elmer jumping up and down in his
excitement. He was a little fellow for
his age. whole souled and outspoken.
Mildred laughed and 50 did Gordon.
The Cat Out of the Bag.
Aren't you going to shake hands with
Mr. Kelly?" asked Mildred. for Elmer
IN the sensations Of the moment, had
not seen Gordons outstretched hand.
The lad dropped the FISH he held and
put his small hand IN that Of the tail
Young man There was only five years
difference in the ages Of the two, yet
one was a little boy and the other a
fun grown man
II am glad TO meet you" said Cor
don, pleasantly. But how did You know
my first name?"
"Oh, read all about you in the pa
pers and have seen YOU picture doz-
ems Of times, Besides. Mildred and I
have talked about you"
"ElmerT exclaimed Mildred blush
Eng furiously
we did. too, just as we were start
ing out this morning You know We
did"
You did the talking about Mr. KEEL
81. II I'm not mistaken" returned Mil
dred. However. guess there was no
harm done. and, as I'm getting hungry.
1 suggest we change the subject and
have something to eat. Won't you join
rs. Mr. Kelly?"
Thank you. but I'm afraid I have
FALLEN into the ball players habit Of
two meals a day-a late breakfast and
hearty dinner at night"
we will allow YOU TO sit with us
and watch us eat, then" said Mildred
cor would you prefer to resume your
fshing?'
Il guess not" laughed Gordon. He
knew he would have TO begin all over
gain with Mildred. but he felt sure Of
homself now. "Ill just gather up my
rod and net. however" he added. Il had
a fish nearly landed when I saw you. but
forgot all about him"
They we're soon comfortably seated
.rder a huge oak tree. Mildred, with a
shy glance at Gordon. pulled her short
art Gown as far as It would go. leaned
back against the trunk Of tree, and.
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THE question OF sending a wedding
gift must be decided by friendship
= ct obligation In the first instance
there Is the natJral wish 10 please a
friend. and IN the ether case one may be
indebted 10 the bride or bridegroom
or 20 their families for kindnesses or
Inequalities Those who are invited
to a home wedding Cr a wedding recep-
ton usually send gifts, although there
is no absolute rule 20 be followed as 70
this. As it is supposed 20 be special
compliment to be hidden 10 a home
ceremony. a guest likes 10 return the
courtesy by a gift. however simple II
may be-
A gift is sent iuv8risbiy to the bride,
even though she RAY rot 5e known per-
sonsliy to the Piver The custom is to
send a gift directly from the place where
it is purchased. The visiting card Of
the giver is enclosed in a small envel-
ope and placed inside OF the box con-
tanning the present a brief line ex-
pressive OF good wishes may be writ
ten across the top OF the card. II the
giver Is a friend specially interested.
Wedding gifts are marked with the
initials Of the brides maiden name.
In regard 20 the display Of wedding
presents there is a division Of opinion
Some persons consider Il ostentatious
to show the gifts, or that Il destroys
sentiment TO have critical eyes exam
lining these offerings. others prefer 20
share their pleasure with their friends
and. are glad TO give evidence of the
goodwill and the generous attention
they have received.
When a wedding takes place in the
country and frisnds are expected from
a distance, the, custom is 70 show the
presents on-Shs Tsaaing da3f eE IS ths
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electing a sandwich from the napkin
that held them. bit into It daintily
Now then. Mr., Gordon Kelly, give
an account Of yourself" she said.
What are you doing up here2'
They had no further use for me at
the hospital. so I just came up; that s
ALL" replied Gordon
why did you come here?"
Because l had no other place 10 go
I live here"
Live here!" exclaimed Mildred. Live
where 80
Right here" replied Gordon, with an
amused smile. I'VE. are sitting on my
property now"
Goodness gracious. didn't know
that" said Mildred, as though she was
doing something she ought not 10 do.
Certainly. that bridge that crosses
the brook is at the southern boundary
line"
"Oh. know. know" Elmer broke in,
excitedly. THAT road that goes through
the big granite posts leads to your house.
doesn't ito"
You've guessed #, Elmer" replied
Gordon.
well, declare" said Mildred. Tell
as all about it, Mr. Kelly"
with pleasure. Miss Deery," laughed
Gordon. emphasizing the last two words
as though to recall 10 her mind that she
had called him by his first name not
many minutes ago. There's not much
10 tell. The road leads 10 a house and
live in the house Now. please allow
me 10 ask a few questions. What are
you doing up here%
Because I had no other place TO 60.
live here" She smiled mischievously.
Elmer rolled on his back and kicked
up his heels.
"Ha ha, guess she's got you there,
Mr.. Kelly" he said. He had been feast
ing his eyes on the great Gordon Kelly
all the while. Mildred watched him with
. smile.
You're right, Elmer" Then, turning
TO Mildred. Gordon said:
But Just where = you live; I am
very much interested in my neighbors. -
"Oh, Just on the other side Of the
brook; on my fathers property
That can't be your fathers property.
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CHAPTER XIV.

VI T'--4J Gordon Kelly jumped on
wv the tail Of the express wagon
in Atlanta, he told the driver
10 go to the Terminal Station. on the
way there he decided to effectualIy con-
ceal his movements. n IL were possible
% do so. He wanted more time 10 think
II is true he had had several weeks In
which he did hardly anything else than
think, but with his problem still I'M
solved he wanted to devote some more
time to 1t. or get II of his mind alto
gether. The problem, OF course, was
Mildred Deery.
on the way to the Terminal ne got
check for his trunk from the driver
and told him to take the trunk to the
baggage room. He paid the driver and
got off the wagon a quarter Of a mile
from the terminal. leaving IL to go on
and deliver the trunk as ordered. Then
he went TO an express office, delivered
his check and arranged to have the
trunk forwarded to Steve Jackson. Pew
Creek, Ga After this was done he went
10 the freight office and after a good
deal Of trouble succeeded in Eeeting per
mission to ride in the caboose Of the
night freight to Chattanooga one is
sometimes able to arrange these things
under proper persuasion.
II was in the gray Of the morning that
he dropped of the train, without being
noticed. when It stopped at Pew Greek
II was all Of a 12-mile walk to his home
but he started OF, and # was not until
he reached the bridge where later he
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club having a fortune invested In the
player, was taking no chances in losing
him on a technicality OF baseball law
II any question should ever arise.
II ever the Red sox needed Gordon
Kelly It was in the period in which the
detectives searched for him high and
low They were going bad" as the
baseball phrase has II. Joe Wood, the
champion pitcher, was injured early IN
the season and was out Of the game for
several weeks, Their first Western trip
was disastrous. and toward the close OF
II Larry Gardner. their star third base
man, sprained his ankle and went around
on crutches for a long time, his ankle
in a cast. At the close OF the western
trip they were sixth In the American
League pennant race, sorry showing
for worlds champions The Philadel-
phia Athletics were out in the lead. with
the Cleveland and Washington teams
next II the Red SoN we're TO do any
thing Il was time TO be up and doing.
Jake Stahl, the manager. stayed at home
during the trip An operation on his
foot Kept him away from the ball field
for many days. Altogether they were
sorry days for the Red SOx, and their
supporters began to lose heart.
But IN spite OF the fact that the Boston
club had Withdrawn its detectives from
the search for Gordon Kelly. interest in
that young mans mysterious disappear
ance did not abate. There was always
some fresh clsw to start the ball a-roll-
ing again. These were run down, one
after another. Every few days a dis
patch would come out of some town In
Texas. or Colorado, or Wyoming or
Maine that no one had ever heard OF,
containing the information that Cor
don Kelly had been found. Sometimes
he was In a starving condition, some
times he was working as a farm hand
or in a factory. Investigation proved in
every case that the wrong man had
been found.
To Be Continued Tomorrow.
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The Faster They Go

Professor Barry once amused Judge
Ball by an application on behalf Of a
man who was a dealer in horses and
sugar sticks. The incongruity OF his
avocations struck the judge. who re-
marked.
What a strange combination of
trades"
Il see a close resemblance between
horses and sugar sticks" said the
witty barrister-
In what way?" inquired his lord
ship.
The more you lick them the faster
they 20" was the reply.
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Riding on a Receipt

Mark Twain's story Of Horace
Greeley's. handwriting has a parallel
in this. from a railway conductor in
Missouri to the president of the road.
The conductor wrote:
"A farmer has been riding on this
pass for about a year. Do you want
him to continue TO use it,"
The president put on his glasses,
looked the paper over carefully, and
said:
why. this is not a pass. II is a
receipt I gave the fellow for a load
Of wood about a year ago."