The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-11-20
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Frayne observed, that Mr.. Lambert's
Persian friends were the greatest fiat
terers the world has ever known"
Then. when I've read all his books,
l should be able to ask a very pretty
pardon for not having done so sooner"
she replied. DO you think you will
be able to forgive me-
without the penance, if there is
anything to PARDON l responded, Of
fering my hand. She placed her fin
gers in mine, but almost instantly
withdrew them.
Here is the man you've come to
meet she announced, as Gilbert ap-
peared in the doorway.
The situation was decidedly embar-
RAISING. l was not sure that Gilbert
would remember me, and l could not
discuss my business before our hosts.
Moreover, had every eason for wish
ing to make no announcement of my
connection with the Emory case until
it was a thing Of the past. The prose-
cutor, however, recognized me at once
and placed me entirely at my ease.
Good morning. Mr.. LAMBERT" he
called out. You're the right man in
the right place, and you've arrived
just in time to settle a dispute between
Colonel Frayne and me-
1T hardly amounts to a dispute"
confidently Interrupted the colonel.
Il agree with you for once" laughed
Gilbert. Il should have said you've
come in the nick Of time, Mr.. Lambert,
to correct our hosts Interpretation of
the lines of Hamlet reading
I'm afraid I'm no authority on
Shakespeare, Mr.. Gilbert" l pro-
tested.
NO expert is required to settle this
point" asserted the colonel. Here,
I'll fetch the book
"Now, father Interrupted his daugh-
ter, before you draw Mr.. Lambert into
this discussion l want to tell you that
he has come to see Mr.. Gilbert and
not us. Suppose we drive his horse to
the stables While he disposes of his
business"
She drew the old gentleman's arm
lllOlSu lltlS as liz SpOhC dllu leu ulll
toward the buggy.
Here. I protest, Miss Frayne," in
terposed Gilbert. This is most unfair.
You've heard your father worst me a
hundred times, and to cover his retreat
at the moment of my most spectacular
triumph is giving aid and comfort to
the enemy, which is most provocative
| Of war;
Il never professcd to be neutral"
"But | propose an armistice and arbi-
tration.'
The girl looked up at her father.
"Are we to accept terms from the
vanQuished:' she demanded.
"There's a partisan for YOU" laughed
Gilbert. "She doesn't know what the
question is, but she is sure her side is
right"
I'D rather be loyal than judicial."
"Why not be both and be fair:'
"Now, you two. If we wait until
you finish skirmishing We'll be here
all day" interrupted Colonel Frayne.
"Come, Barbara, if we're going to the
stable. OF course you'll stay to lunch
with us, Mr.. Lambert:'
Without waiting for my answer Miss
Frayne touched the horse with the
whip and started off with her father
for the stables. AS they disappeared
turned to the prosecutor and immedi-
ately preached the subject of my err
rand.
Il followed you here this morning,
Mr.. Gilbert l began. for the purpose
of speaking about the Emory case,
and
But YOU mustn't he interrupted
good naturally.
Il certainly must" l insisted serious.
ly. 'Since the court adjourned yester-
day | have unwittingly heard certain
things which compel my resignation
from the jury"
"lour r%esignation:" he repeated smil.
ingly. We've no right to talk about
this case at all, you know he added
warningly, but
But necessity knows no law" l in.
%terrupted. II annot act as Il Juror any
longer, and l would. like you to present
my excuses to the court"