Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-11-05
CHAPTER yll-contInued.

She turned to him with q bitter
laugh. I'm through with you--and
your insults" and she fed from the
room.
Katherine did not go a moment too
soon, for scarcely had the folding
doors closed behind her when the
door from the smoking-room swung
open. and with noisy talk the few re
manning members OF the dinner party
struggled In.
In her agitated condition, even Kath-
crime would have found ii difficult TO
regain her composure sufficiently to
meet these men.
Ex-Governor Hibbard was IN par.
hculariy happy frame OF mind. The
senator's excellent viands and the SEN
htor's choice wines and the senator's
Havanas had succeeded In making him
feel well satisfied with the world In
general and with Slade In particular.
His round lace was flushed and his
string tie q trifie awry.
Had good time. ssnaaor." he said.
removing his cigar. but there we're
too many swallowtails here for nae to-
night When was governor Of the
state I never wore one. No, nor plug
hRt, either"
II never wore one. and I never
wfll.A seconded Colonel Smith, typ
seal bong. lean, Ianky westerner, with
the Inevitable western cut beard and
hair bit too long.
Governor. you're right and Stricac-
land gave each man q resounding slap
ON the shoulder. Colonel, stick to
your guns. They're nuisance. Now,
boys, forget your homes and your
trains. The others are all gone. Let
us. the ringleaders, adjourn to the
dining-room and ever one OF my
punches"
The governor patted his stomach
4enderfy. The mention OF the senar
tors punch was all that was necessary
to weaken his desire to catch a train.
"ahi Strickland's punehl I'm with
you"
Nov, gentlemen" interrupted Mer-
rift i'm business-like manner, before
we split up tonight it's understood
we're all Slade NEAR
-All Slade men!" was the unani-
NOUS shout from the colonel, the ex-
Governor Hunt. pious old Pop Hart
and Ingram.
And we're preparing to cope with
SHADES domestic trouble should 1t
come up. and It will," went on Msr-
rift.
the devil. strickt" broke In the
colonel Cant It be patched up I'M
eli after eiection?"
mo. gentlemen" The senator was
unctuous bot arm. We mast take
6lade as we find him or--GGsaD ht1n.
We're In the hands OF peculiar and
dominant personality. We can't make
these hig fellows to order"
what can't understand" com
plained Hubbard. throwing the stub
Of his cigar into the fireplace. ''is Why
they can't get on together"
Take It from me. gentlemen. IT'S
her fauls.s exclaimed Merritt, az much
In favor OF Shade as he had previously
been opposed 20 hiEi, now that Fannie
was appeased with tho money for her
trip TO Europe
She's preparing 20 desert him
now Strickland assured them tits
trreyOcahle."
We'll we can't blame him for be-
Ing deserted agreed Hibbard.
You bet we cant! My wife de-
serted me-" declared the colonel with
an attempt at facettgusness, and she
didn't do It q day too soon. either.
I've gene right an-ad ever since
.N0w. then went on the industri-
Qua Merritt, -three OF as own papers.
These ara our points: Mrs. siade lii
---er--er--a woman who has no sympar
Thy with her observation-disclosures public
Afe--ia never seen--refused even to
see me And no sympathy for him.
don't forget that"
"Yept Just like my wife," grunted
ths colonel
II donS ses fuw the pahlic can
blame him." declared Hibbard-
They can't" asserted Hart.
why. she's a samtinvalid." amend
ID Strickland.
NY wife hasn't seen her cut since
ske drove him out Of the house dEe
weeks ago.. declared Hart
'sBbod! Wen use that" exclaimed
Merritt. eagerly. "a semi4nyaiid--
when she's ready TO be moved she
viii be taken away 81 her own request
I'll publish IL myself. I'll start the ball
a-Eulling Why, gentlemen. the world
ought to pity that man"
Hayes had stood the conversation
ks kong al he could.
do yoa realize thar you're attack
kR& this woman uniustly?" be Svcks