The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05


what becomes Of her. II you pay him
enough he'll go. won't he. and not
come back"
The congressman raised his head.
"Why, yes" he faltered; 81 think he
will. Yes. think l could arrange
that. But. Cyrus
The captain held up his hand.
81 intend to look out for Bos'n," he
said "She cares for me more'n any
one else in the world. She's as much
to me as my own child ever could be.
and Ill see that she is happy and pro
vided for. I'm religious enough to be-
lieve she was sent TO me, and | intend
to stick TO my trust. As for the
money
"Yes, yes-the money!
We'll won't be too hard on you
that way. either. Wen talk that over
later on. Maybe we can arrange for
you TO pay IL little at time. You
can sign a paper shown that you owe
II, and Wen Ak the payin' 10 suit all
hands. 'Tain't as IL the child was in
want I've got some money Of my
own. and what's mines hers. | think
we needn't worry about the money
part"
God bless you, Cyrus. T.
"Yes, all right I'm sure your askin
for the blessin' II be a great help.
Now. you do your part and I'll do
mine No one knows of this business
but me- didn't tell Everdean a
word. lie don't know why | hustled
out there and back nor why ! asked
so many questions. And he amt the
kind TO pry into what don't concern
him. So you're pretty safe. cal'late.
Now. II you don't mind. wish you'd
run along home. fm-1'm used up,
sort Of"
Mr.. Atkins arose from his knees.
Even then. broken as he was-he looked
ten years older than when be entered
the room-he could hardly believe
what ne had just heard
you mean" he faltered-'C Cyrus, do
you mean that-that yCdre not going
to reveal this--this"-
That I'm not goin' 10 tell on you?
Yup: that's what | mean. You get
rid Of Thomas and squelch that law
case and I'll keep mum. You can
trust me for that"
"But-but. Cyrus. the people at
home? Your story In the Breeze?
You're not
"No: they needn't know. either TIN
be between you and me-"
God bless you! I'll never forget
That's right. You mustn't Forget
tin Is the one thing you mustn't do
And, see here. you're boss Of the politi-
cal feet In Bayport: you steer the
school committee now. Phoebe Dawes
amt too popular with that committee
I'd see that she was popularized."
Yes, yes: she shall be. She shall
not be disturbed. Is there anything
else | can doT'
"Why, yes, guess there is. Speakin
Of popularity made me think Of IT,
That hsrbor appropriation bad better
20 through"
A very faint tlnge Of color came into
the congressman's chalky face. He
hesitated in his reply.
81 don't know about that. Cyrus"
be said. THE bill viii probably be
voted on in few days. II is made up
and
Then I'd strain a pint and make II
over. I'd work real hard on II. I'm
sorry about that sugar river. but car-
late Bayport II have to come nrst
Yes, I'LL have to. Heman; IL sartin
will"
The reference TO the sugar river"
was the final straw. Evidently this
man knew everything.
"l-Ill try my best" affirmed He
man. Thank you, Cyrus. You have
been more merciful than had a right
to expect"
Eyes. guess have. Why do l do
itT' He smiled and shook his head
well | don't know. For two reasons
I'D hate 10 be responsible
for tippln' over such a sky towerin'
Idol as you've been 10 make ruins for
Angle Phinney and the other black.
birds 10 peck at and cav over. and.
second-well, II does sound presumin'.
don't ~ But | kind OF pity you. Say.
Hsman." he added. with a chuckle.
that's kind Of distinction in a way.
amt III A good many folks have
huErahed over you and worshiped you.
Some Of 'em, ! guess likely, have en-
We'd you; but, by the big dipper. do |
believe I'm the only one in this round !
world that ever pitled you! Goodby! |
The elevators right down the hall"
II required some resolution for the
Honorable Atkins 10 walk down that
corridor and press the elevator button