The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-01-09

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vos going on within him. The old
clown, in his own capricious Life, had
ooen called upon . hundred times to
g1vs up the things he loved, the asso.
Citations he cherished.
We'll talk 'em over later on, Da-
NJ" he said. putting his arm over
tAs boys shoulder. Come along with
Ds and Ruby. Wen 90 to . restau-
rant and ave q bite together IL
suppose you'll be saying soodby to
them striped tights and the spotted
trunks"
Il should like to buy them. Joey"
cried David eagerly.
They are yours. my lad: take 'em.
They belong to me. Now. let's get
ost OF this. l don't think its best
tor Brad to nnd you ere"
A they left the lot. David carrying
al OF his possessions In the unwieldy
setchel, they were met by Colonel
Grand.
David" said he, falling in beside
them, have you sufacient funds to
carry you back to old Virginia! II
you need money will gladly let you
have it-as loan"
| They were surprised by the offer.
| David hated him mo. Colonel Grand.
cant take your money. even as
loan 1t will be easy for me to raise
the amount"
| The colonel gave him an ugly smile.
"As you like" he said. He lifted
his hat to Ruby and abruptly turned
back
Far ahead were two figures that
they knew we'll. Mrs. Braddock and
Christine were hurrying away from
the grounds as II desirous Of avoiding
. meeting with tho young man.
David urged his companions to a
more rapid walk. They overlook the
Braddocks at the corner Of an ave
nue. which led of to the residence
section of the town.
"You have heard?" asked David. as
they turned in response to his call
"You know what has happenedr
He could see that the girl 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 STAN
mered Christine's face had been
averted Now she looked at him.
"You-oh, David, you don't really
think Of staying with us7" she cried.
her eyes glowing.
"You must not think Of 1t, David"
Whispered her mother hastily. Your
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 ad-
Joining 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 a few days,
at ieast. They will be expecting me.
And the property is mine now-and
all that. But. Mrs. Braddock." he
went on feverishly. Il am coming
back. In a week. yes. or less than
that. I am coming back to be with
you-to help you. I can't stay away
now, Mrs. Braddock. 1t would make
me too unhappy. l must be near
Christine. She's more to me now
than anything else in all this world"
Mrs. Braddock smiled wanly You
are very young" she said. "and very
impulsive. Do you think 1t would be
kind TO Christine II you were to fol-
low the show for no other reason than
to be near her.? She would be COM
promised, think you will admit Now
you are an outsider 1t is an unwrit-
ten law among us that an outsider is
always an outsider We are like gyp-
sies. 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 among US. That Is over. You
are"
But I may still be performer" he
cried insistently. He had taken Chris
tines hand in his. only to have 1t
gently withdrawn by the girl.
mo. David" said Mary Braddock
firmly. ut is out Of the question. You
are no longer a soldier Of fortune.
You are a Jenison of Jenison hall.
We can't build bridge for that"
But won't stand It," he exclaimed
passionately. Il will come back"
"As q CLOWN" said she. smiling
I'll buy part interest in the
show" he said stubbornly.
You are not of age" she reminded
him. THE courts will name a guard
ian for you, fancy"
But love Christine" he protest
ed. You told me last night that you
would put no obstacle in our way
to"
II told you last night that l would
put no obstacle in your way. David. II
you came to me in five years and still