The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-07

but this: If they broke him unfairly,
~dastardly. III fight"
She nodded She knew the estrange-
naent. knew 1t as h knew the old rare
love of men between them. She had no
time TO speak until she was with Har-
ian again in the court. in the judicial
chamber jus off the hall Of justice.
Judge Van Hart was writing at his
table. He glanced up with some an
noyance; then, at sight Of his son,
with surprise. At Janet's entry he
arose with his old fashioned courtesy
and bowed.
He had no time for speech. Harlan
broke out with the wrath of a man past
reason. He lowered above the Judge
when he reached the table.
Father, what did they do 10 Cur
RAM"
The Judges face flushed and set to
the impressive study it wore upon the
bench. 1t vas as If he had expected
this from his son, as If he had dreaded
1t. But a tremor was in his voice at
the other's menace.
Mr.. Currau has WITHDRAWN"
Yes, yes, But what did you do7"
II? My son, ] was called into con-
ference with some gentlemen. twas
rather a matter Of Importance party
Importance may say, of immense i'm
portance to the community. They
wished me-wanted representative
men to Witness"
What did you do to Wiley?"
The judge controlled himself by an
effort. "Sit down, Miss Vance. this
very Observation-Disclosures
II wish to know" she said clearly.
We demand to know.s
You were there, father. And he has
withdrawn"
A wan smile came to the magistrate.
Very good. | assure you it was vol
(lntH ~ an hlg ma ut Is1, hu r,-, .ctnr
doubtless. but"-hc tried to smile on in
Harlan's ace and failed. my boy,
the truth! Something he dared not
face among honest men
Janet's eyes were blazing. you ac-
cuse him? l demand to knoWi'
The Judge coughed awkwardly. my
dear, 1t is something you, perhaps,
have not heard-this campaign-the
heat of politics"-he spoke deprecating-
ly-he detested politics. IF you will
withdraw, I might explain to Harlan.
Since he demands it"
II demand it," she cried. II shall
not go"
She shall not go" said Harlan. DO
you know of that old yarn. Janet,
that's been banded ahout2 OF Wiley's
marriage years ago."
Yet she calmly. Heard
and forgave, Only-if he had only
come to me with it!'
Was that it, father? That"
More than that" the judge sighed.
1t was a delicate affair to mention be-
fore women, He had that archaic idea
of women which could defend a social
economism that sent them to walk the
street. but would retreat at the sug-
gestion that they really walked upon
legs.
He seated himself. My boy. 1 do not
know how to begin. The man was sent
for. He was told that he was unfit
10 raNrASpnf yhil SONAR nd ,,,nro1
Stttuency at Washington. He was
shown that the truth nee out would
defeat him among our people. ever at
this late day"
The truth. shouted Harlan; lets
The gentlemen discussed the
affair with him. He defied them.
We then proved to his satisfaction that
in issue. That
he had a child. in fact-living. And
They watched him ceaselessly. He
fingered with a paper knife and glanced
ONT the window. 1t was distressing to
be annoyed by having to tell the truth.
Janet moved at last, breaking the spell
upon them all.
Il do not believe" she muttered,
and then looked at the judge with stub
born courage. Well. then ] do! And
is that -aIl2" =
Another detail. This child of his
is the girl whose notoriety has set the
town by the ears for two seasons, Au-
relic Lindstrom."
They did not answer. Then he heard
MS o whisper. It's a lie!" But
had turned from them to the
wall.
H has admitted 1t. It was prove
his own complete confession"
Without the window the sparrows
and the k~ragmentary music
OF the band practice came to the room.
Along the street and in the square, the
group could see the passing country
the earps, and near the NOV
ing OF steps in the court house corri-
dor.
Janet spoke again. Always her calm
ness prevailed How admitted it?"
The judge shrugged ~uneasily. You
came to tell me that he had with
drawn. Is that not enough? What
answer can you demand more?"
The woman had arisen. She looked
81 her watch. From the room she could
see the News front windows; the door
shut. H~emmtnger's face appearing once
a lad demanded entrance and was
Her head was aching with
press of b%ewtldering problems.
way out, some light, something
TO break hopelessness of it all! She
could look down the street to the opera
house. the gathering country people
reading the bill boards.