The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-07-08

said, leading the abashed butler Tor
ward.
what" Broadway was astonished
almost to the poiut of physical col
lapse.
ITS true" she went on gravely.
We've had thorough understanding,
and Rankin has agreed to become an
earl"
Again Broadway's surprise was al.
most more than he could quietly sup
port.
"Oh, don't be astonished! It's my
only protection. Have your solemn
promise that you'll not divulge the Sc
cret?"
Il give you my word of honor" he
said fervently.
Very well. Goodby!"
He earnestly shook hands with her.
"Goodby, Mrs. Gerard. hope you
will be very happy"
1T isn't question of happiness.
Jackson she said slowly, and In a
way that somewhat worried him. 81
simply don't want to be Inundated.
You understand
Eyes: I understand, Mrs. Gerard"
She turned to the earl of Cortland.
Shake hands with Mr.. Jones, Ran
kim"
Jackson pulled him to one side, al
most Indignantly. See here, Rankin,
do you mean to tell me that you'd do
such a mean contemplate thing as
to marry a woman deliberately for her
money!"
Eyes, SIR said Rankin very gravely,
'and thank you. sir, for the opportu-
nifty"
Come, earlie," Mrs. Gerard called
softly.
YES, Beatrice" He dropped the
hand of his erstwhile employer and
took the arm of his affianced wife.
I'VE have just six minutes before
train time" she admonished him, and
turned to Broadway, who was stand
ing, dazed "Goodby!"
He had gone back to the house and
was standing leaning somewhat weak
ly against pillar of the porch, unable
even to make her presence known to
the two girls whose laughing, low
toned gossip he coald hear from be-
hind the vines. when Wallace came
up with his father. He listened to
his friends remarks mechanically.
yes" he was saying, the entire
population of the town is about four
thousand The plant employs about
seven hundred" Then, catching sight
of Broadway: There's Jackson now.
Tell him what you just told me-"
Broadway went to meet them, glad
to have the opportunity to test life
and make sure that it was real. even
if the proof showed that the elder
| Wallace was entirely hostile.
They offered you million and a
| half didn't they?" asked Bob
Yes, that's what they offered-a
million and a half
MIR. Jones'" said the elder Wallace,
not without enthusiasm, my son has
been telling me of the grand, single
handed fight that you are making
against this giant corporation. | ad.
mire your pluck, sir
Broadway looked at him with real
surprise and hearty gratitude. II
seemed that even this was coming
out all right!
You deserve all the encouragement
and assistance possible" said this sud
denly delightful gentleman. Your
loyalty to the people of this little
town is commendable, sir. You de-
serve great credit, and | want to shake
your hand
Thanks, Mr.. Wallace, but the credit
really belongs to Bob" The delight
which Broadway felt was plainly aud
ible in his voice.
Bob laughed. "I knew he'd say
that"
He has told me of your modesty,''
said the elder Wallace. Il am very
proud that you have taken him into
the firm and if advertising has any
market value wen fight them to fin
ish | have promised my son to return
here Monday morning. | may have a
proposition to put before you. I'd
like to see him an equal partner in a
business with such a promising flu
ture."
81 don't know what to say, Mr.. Wal.
Lace Broadway answered, and he
really did net.
Monday will be time enough" the
elder Wallace answered genially. 81
have All appointment with Pembrok,
at his house tomorrow. After | have
had ten minutes walk with him
promise you that the Consolidated
people viii make no further attempts
to absorb. But now / must 90. Coco
night"
Jackson grasped his hand with fer
vor. What night this was!
Going to motor back?" asked Bob
Yes; [ prefer my motor car to thu
railroad. See you Monday. Goo
night
isn't it like a dream? asked Boil
after the last glimmer Of glow iron
the cars headlight had vanished dow
the road.
Il can't believe it's true"