Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-29
cBAPTER xi.-continued.

you've done makes a fight, explana-
tions will only make another" said
the Watermelon. While he had the
time he realized that he should slip
away, but there was a chance that the
police, finding their youthful quarry in
the society OF a general and reput-
able and wealthy citizen of New York,
could be impressed with the belief
that they had made a mistake, and the
Watermelon was always ready to take
chances. Still, there was no need Of
running needless risk, and If he could
persuade them all to escape with him
in the cars. he would do it.
Henrietta nodded. Billy was for an
instant flight. I'VE might as WELL"
she explained lucidly, eying her IA
ther questioningly.
mot at ALL" said Bartlett Money
is all they want"
:, An explanation" said the general.
will be sufficient. We do not want
any tampering with the law" He
picked up his hat and started for the
door as he would sally forth and de-
man0 the surrender of a beaten foe.
But, father" Henrietta's clear voice
made him pause, what can we ex-
plain?" She pushed back her auto
veil and gazed from one to the other
in gentle depreciation. How we got
in. But they wouldn't want us to ex-
plain that You see, they can sur
mise that"
; The general came back to the table.
A little firmness, tempered with a
lucid explanation in words OF one syl-
liable had always been his method in
dealing with the weaker sex. MY
dear Henrietta, we can explain why
we are here"
why are WEI" asked Henrietta
meekly.
eral. Because we took it for the
house of very old and dear friend"
But as soon as we entered. father.
we knew our mistake"
Henrietta" said the general. II
cannot argue with YOU"
Money" said Bartlett, SIS all they
want. They always fine all motorists
for breaking speed laws. 1t becomes a
sort of habit with them"
This amt breaking the speed laws, "
warned the Watermelon. This is
HOUSEKEEPING"
Sir" demanded the general. do
you accuse me, me. of house-break-
dng?"
The whole damn family" said the
Watermelon bruskly. This is some
different from speed-breaking," he add
ed gloomily.
This is preposterous!" cried the
general. That l. l, should be arrest
ed! Why, refuse to be. No one has
a right to arrest me-"
II you break into another persons
house, father" began Henrietta.
But, Henrietta, l am not house
breaker. 1 deny the charge"
I'VE all are" said Henrietta THAT
is all / can see to it."
Money" began Bartlett again. the
refrain OF his life. He felt he could
not be arrested and hailed before a
magistrate. even such an humble one
as a country justice of the peace. His
WQOI6 SC00ulS WOulQ DC ruined. BATCH
elor would probably want to return to
the city as soon as he could bail him
self out, and not care to have anything
more to do with motor trips run OH
similar lines
NO" snapped the general. I'VE will
have no graft"
Graft" sputtered Bartlett Who
suggested graft? A wise manipulation
of the financial end OF difficulty will
more often save you than not There
is no graft in paying for q nights
lodging"
Under the present circumstances.
paying for a nights lodging is graft.
declared the general.
tits graft. then. or prison" snapped
Bartlett
Prison" said the general heroically.
Prison is foolish" said Billy. when
oee has motorcar and can get away"
Besides" said Bartlett, graft II