News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-09-30

two meant Just one thing Added o
multiplied the result was the same
No algebraic could alter it; n
geometric square could efface it, Rey
nolds was deceived and his wife wa
deceiving him. Unless-and tn
thought brought a quick spasm of re
joicing-unless Bob knew
He became impatient at the SLOW
moving car and then fretful over TIKI
hardness of the ferry. He was cage
to rush to his friends Office and b!
some diplomatic trick arrive at the
truth. But then, if Bob didn't know
and in spite of himself this thought
took preponderance, what would he dc
then? Should he turn tale bearer aDt
say the word that always embtters
even when the best of friends is it's
mouthpiece? His loyalty to Jane, too
might deter him. The IDOL was shat
tered, bGo 1t T0s still an idol That
Dick did not full. knc :. There might
be II Is, D. ,hcr W. ia never FL to
the level of Lr2EG's, He became
acutaly conscio us Ct p. inc.eaeinc
hatred Tor the unsoru. Ilnua million,
aire and a decreasing resentment to-
ward the woman.
Dick found his friend at work II the
laboratory of the zig c,A.s,4 q y Jon com
pany. Bobs quarters were on the top
most floor Of Bowling Green sky
scraper and not far from the offices of
Brands concern. 1t was nearly six
O'Clock and Bob, coatless and with
sleeves rolled up, was hurrying through
the final stages Of a rush lob
Hello, Dick" he greeted without ad.
vancing. What brings you up at this
hour? I'd shake but my hands &c
mussed Up bit. Sit down. II! be
through in ten minutes
Dick declared he had just drupred
ia and subsidized on convenient stool.
Fascinated, he watched Reynolds NOV
ing quickly to and fro at his work,
transferring some substance from a
glass crucible to another; depositing a
bit here in small iron kettle over
flame and dropping more there into a
square zinc can packed in ice; watch
ing the tests almost simultaneously in
four or five different vessels; stopping
occasionally to jot down results in
little book; keen, alert and accurate.
Here was the competent workman for
getful of all but his work. Forgetful
even of employer; oblivious to friend;
immersed in his task. Dick could not
refrain from one question.
what is it, Bob?' he asked.
Reynolds brow contracted just bit
He answered tersely:
Cement for the Black river dam"
In a moment he wrote rapidly again
in the book, clapped it to and called to
an assistant.
Clear away the junk, Hennesy," he
ordered. Its o. K"
He turned smilingly to Dick.
Whats the good word, old top?
You'll excuse my brusqueness but you
caught me right at the end of job
and it's big one. Reports have to go
to the front tonight, for if the ship
ments don't start tomorrow there's a
100000 forfeit"
Dick took the extended hand. Man
though he was he felt rebellious
pang. Some sudden impulse, childish,
If you will, spread a haze over his
eyes, veil of moisture. Ghost, hell"
he thought, and his words, as he forced
them from dry lips, sounded harsh, al
most vindictive.
Brands stuff"
NO." laughed Reynolds, its the
Curtis company. You've got Brand on
the brain. Didn't you see enough Of
him the other night?"
More than that, Bob. How about
your"
well, I don't think he'll call again,
neither for sociability's sake nor on
business. We didn't hitch exactly, |
Dick. Schooldays are one thing, and |
workdays another"
The reporter felt like crying out !
aloud, but he waited. He could have |
put a bomb under Brands chair and |
touched it off without remorse. But
ne WdUI6Q 10 UduiSn LAlc last IOOpnOlc i
Of doubt for Jane.
GAS bad as that?' he asked. Don't |
you think if it was business that took /
him over the bay, he would persist?
He offered you something, Bob, and
you turned it down. Am l right?"
"You are. but thought you went TO
rout the German. / didn't know we
had a witness"
Nor did you, but I'm a mighty good
guesser, old scout. Don't forget what
I'm up againV. I've tackled not
Brand alone, but all the brands of the
universe. It's a hot proposition"
Dick dropped his air of,fippancy. He
looked keenly at his friend and
snapped out question::
brand met your wife?"
'Why, naturally. That's qsite a
custom Of Mrs. Reynolds, meeting per
sons who call at our home"
Didn't talk business in front Of her,
hough?"
Reynolds flushed. 1t seemed to him
hat even considering the close bond
If friendship between them the re-
porter was following too closely the