Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-12-11

vorce." and he seated himself squareIy
in front of the astonished Hayes.
"A divorce?"
That's what want" and his lips
shut grimly.
But, my God!" Hayes was amazed
You didn't want It In the first place
All you wanted was to live your own
life. Do you expect me to help you
get rid of Mrs. Slade?"
Don't go crazy" Slade advised, not
a suggestion of feeling evident in his
voice or manner.
IF you do you are due for a sur
prise. ! can't go sticking knife into
that woman's heart. won't"
You're HI OF a lawyer!" SHADES
anger was rising.
I'm not that sort of lawyer"
Hayes rose as II to dismiss the sub
| ject.
Whatever sort Of q lawyer you are
l made you, Hayes"
81 know you did," returned Hayes.
bitterly. you've told me that before
and this Ia what comes OF letting q
man make you'll"
you bet, rank ingratitude." hotly.
Hayes leaned forward, his arms on
his knees and looked Slade square In
the eyes.
Il honestly think you're drunk with
all this power and prosperity. That
little woman was the apple Of your
eye. always said to myself: There's
one man who does stick to his wife!'
didn't believe wild horses could drag
you away from home"
"One minute!" interrupted Slade
All that has nothing to do with you
Neither you nor anyone living can
interfere with me now. Have YOU
stopped to figure out, and say It with
all kindness and with all respect, what
sort Of governors lady Mrs. Sladt
would make. feeling as she does7"
well, what sort OF governor
would you make II you we're di
vorced?" Hayes questioned. mock
ingly. "Those men in there" and HI
jerked his thumb toward the smok
ing-room door; will they stand 70
that?"
They've got to-I own them, boot
] and ALL"
3 But you don't own public opinion,
thundered Hayes. banging his ns
y down on the table. scattering tn
| cOpiao - tbo san,tor'g anaaoh In n
e directions.
e why don't II" Slade questione
/ with an arrogant smile disfiguring hi
mouth. I'm going to buy half {
y Merritt's paper tonight. guess thf
J. will be public opinion enough for M
8 More than that, I'll stand as ma
" whose wife has deserted him. That
o how It will end. Mrs. Slade will d
It eide where she's to live-but It muI
d be at some distance"
II "You won't get your divort
through desertion," Hayes scoffed.
!" know her. You can't do It."
o II can't do II. eh?" SHADES ey'
held a nasty expression. THAT
e what they've been telling me all n
8. life. Ever since was barefoot'
n. little brat running around the min
~ they've said to me: You can't
this and you can't do that But
n. always did 1t. Let me tell you. YOU
ia man, after all I've conquered no wol
ID an is going to stop me!
,r Cant do It, eh?" he repeated. pu
!" naciously. "You watch me do It! "
m young jackanapes! I'm as good
: deserted now. The only question |
ie Are you going to see Mrs. Slade-p
her aboard a train east or notf"
4. MRS. Slade has been my be
Of friend" Hayes answered quietly.
,e love her dearly-I-" his voice broh
"All right. That settles It. Y,
n. turn over every scrap Of paper OF mil
20 you have by"-he thought moment
by tomorrow night. Then you c,
n, walk the ties to the devil. young ma
AZ and 20 back where found you"
"a As Hayes turned to go. Stricklai
hurried into the room.
I Merritt has Just introduced a We
unexpected subject in the smokir
ia room-the question Dwell, you
a. got to know It. Slade-the question
r.. Mrs. Slade."
:, Hayes wheeled around and watch
to see what effect this announceme
would have on Slade.
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