The Huttig news., 1913-05-17


 y of joy for the one, that it might
 ve the other from en immortality ? retribution, touched some long un- oundod chord in Orlando's e&traordi- sary nature.
 Advancing step, he held out his ,and-the left one. Well leave the ature to itself, Oswald, and do what e can with the present." said he I've made mess of my life ani rolled career which might hava aade us both kings. Forgive me, Oa vald. 1 ask for nothing else from Go1 TT man. I should like that. It would
 rengthen me for tomorrow"
 But Oswald, ever kindly, generous I'd more ready to think of others ran of himself, had yet some of Or ando's tenacity. He gazed at th
 end and a flush swept up over h heck which instantly became ghastl gain.
 "I cannot" said he-"not even tn
 it one. May God forgive mel"
 Orlando, struck silent for a moment 'ropped his hand and slowly turne' way. MT. Challoner felt Oswald stif .an in his arms, and break suddenl, away, only to stop short before h. lad taken one of the half dozen step between himself and his departin. brother.
 Where are you going?" he demand d in tones which made Orlando turn
 q might say, to the devil" was the sarcastic reply, But I doubt if he would receive me. Mo-" he added, in uore ordinary tones as the other shiy. red Gzid again started forward, 70, gill have no trouble in finding me IL ny own room tonight. l have letters 0 write and-other things. man ike me cannot drop out without rip ole. You may go to bed and sleep. will keep awake for two.'
 "Orlando," Visions were passing be- fore Oswald's eyes, seul-erushing wis ions such as in his blameless life he never thought could enter into his consciousness or blast his tranquil outlook upon life. @Orlande!" he agaiif appealed, covering his eyes i'll fren- zied attempt to shut out these horrors, T cannot let you go like this. Tomor= TOW"
 Tomorrow, in every niche and cor ner of this world, wherever Editl Ghalloners name has gone, whereve my name has gone, it will be knowl that the discoverer of a practical air ship, is man whom they can nt longer honor. Do you think that k not hell enough for me; or that l dc not realize the hell it will be for you Eve never wearied you or any mar with my affection; but I'm not al demon I would gladly have spared you this additional anguish; but that was impossible. You are my brother and must suffer from the connection whether we would have it so or not. If it promises too much misery-and 1 know no misery like that of shame come with me where 1 go tomor- row. There will be room for two
 Oswald. swaying with weakness, but maddened by the sight of an over throw which carried with it the stifed affections and the admiration Ol HIS WiOIo llit, gave q OOuhu IoA ward, opened his arms and-fell.
 Orlando stopped short. Gazing down on his prostrate brother he stood for a moment with gleam of something like human tenderness showing through the flare of dyin' passions and perishing hopes; then he swung open the door and passed quietly out, and MT. Challoner could hear the laughing remark with whicl. he met and dismissed the half-dozei men and women who had been drawn to this end of the hall by what hac sounded to them like a fracas between angry men.