The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-02-07
Aittie StarIinht"-A Bride-Ccntin-

then he looked up and saw Ernie at the
doorway, bloody faced, cringing, wide
eyed with dread. The policemen wera
dangling his i'll favored body almost
clear of the floor.
Dead as a door nail said the
kneeling man. Here's his gun witt
all the chambers full. He didn't have
A chance to shoot. Say, this IS TIC
worst thing I've ever heard Of. You'll
swing for this. you dog
Ernie sent up a shrek. Swing for
it! didn't do it. You can't prove
anything on me. a they. Dich?
What are you holding me for? Lat
go. I'm an honest, respectable citizen
OF New York. I'm"
Call a wagon" shouted II of tire
officers to a newcomer. Nasty JNo
here. We've got the murderer al
right Dick Strengthened up at tins
He turned to look at the condemnifg
pistol in the hand of the NAV WHO
had taken it from his pocket. a groHt
shudder shook his frame.
You got me all right" he said. you
won't believe it, Of course, but re
pulled a gun first. | had to shot.
Get me- out of this. II you don't III
kick his face to a jelly. I've alWa7s
wanted to-" He glanced at Ernie, e.
crooked smile on his lips.
We'll, Ernie, 4 guess it's going =
come true. always said 1t would.
Jenison did not seek Tire warrant for
Grand's arrest. He remained in the
Portman house until the middle OF taA
afternoon, vastly exercised by the
fainting spell that had come oFe'
Christine.
Downstairs Mary Braddock istened
to David's earnest, eager plea lor a.
Immediate marriage. n had toln
him hat her husband was to depart
by the midnight train, and that
was her intention to go with him II
the depot.
Shortly after the noon hour she drove
uptown to the bank. On her return
she informed David that h had
drawn out a sum OF money to be de-
liyered to Braddcck before the tram
pulled out.
Where is he going. Mrs. Brad
dock?" =.
She shook her head. 81 will not toll
you that. David. Only he and Mh
to know"
"He goes neutrality-suspicious.
HE goes tonight, positively
and he refuses TO see Cnristine9
"He worships her. David. You see.
he is doing it for her sake, not for ':s
own. Ii he were to do things just no'5
for his own sake he would Kill CRAM
Hes a good deal Of a man, arts
AL, Mrs. B%raddock.'
"A good deal Of a man. b rv
peated.
He wishes Christine to be my wE..
He told you so, but she won't cons"F'
until you tell her that it Is all rlgT
It's silly Of her. I'm never going ID
give her up, and she knows it,
She faced him suddenly. You as.
me why the marriage cannot tana
Dlace tomorrow, David. Would yea
be lust as eager to have 1t take plae;'
II her father decided to change ha'
mind and remain here, with all t@
consequences such an act might crt'
ate"
Certainly" he replied promptly.
Would you be willing to stand a
his side, the husband of his daughteS
and say, 1 an content to be cane
your s~on'-would you?'
David stared hard at the foor see
a moment. Il think that is rattle:
an unfair question, Mrs. Braddorf
when we stop to recall the fact tfa'
both you and Christine have deniea
him for years. | will call myself hli
son when you call him husband an
Christine speaks Of him as father-tf
the world. You can hardly expet.
me to be proud Of what you al
ashamed to own"
She bowed her head in sudds'
humility. Il deserve h rebukr
While it is true that we have denie/
him. my dear David. nevertheless W
do belong to him. She is his daug,k
ter. That is what l am trying l.
make plain to you
IF she chooses to call herself h
daughter | am perfectly content I,
call myself his son."
WduJcU " ucdi you ooy this
David. You must take her as Thoh,
q Braddock's daughter, quite 81
much as you do as Albert Portma3.
granddaughter"
~ am o deceiving myself" h
said with a smile.
Then l am ready to give my ct.f,
sent to an immediate marriage" snI
said. For the first time since thef.
interview began she spoke hurriedt.
a feverish light came into her eyr
burning bright and dry.
He sprang to his feet, triumpha'l:
sCome with me to her! She vii
name the day II you"
Il shall name the day, David" st,
oaid evenly. 1T must be tonight
This very night-before her fatfts
noes away"
Are you In earnest?" He scarcc;;l
Relieved that he heard Alright.
'sShe 1pves you with all her scv
md " love her. Tomorrow RIA!