The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-17
E SYNOPSIS


Brood. but Frederic. after reading.
throws II into the fire and leaves the
room without word
CHAPTER II-Fredcric tells Lydia
Desmond. his fiancee. that the message
announces his fathers marriage and or
ders the house prepared for an immediate
homecoming. Mrs. Desmond. the house
Keeper and Lydia's mother. tries 20 cool
FREDERICK temper at the impending
changes.
CHAPTER IIT-Brood and his bride mr.
rive She wins Frederic's liking at first
meeting. Brood shows dislike and yelled
hostility 70 his son.
CHAPTER Iv--Lydla and Mrs. Brood
meet In the Jade-room, where Lydia works
ns,s SrG 100 secretary , IVA The p,d room DOM
father confessor. Is furnished In oriental
magnIhcence. Mrs. Brood, after a talk
with Lydia, which leaves the latter puz..
zled. Is disturbed by the appearance OF
HanJab. the Hindu servant or Brood.
changes in the household and gains her
husbands consent 10 send Mrs. Desmond
and Lydia away She tries 70 fathom the
mystery OF Broods separation from his
Ike OF his son. but falls.
CHAPTER vI-Mrs. Brood fascinates
Frederic. They visit Lydia and her moth
or IN their new apartment. Mrs. Brood
begins 20 fear Ranjab in his uncanny APP
posrances and disappearances and Fred
stories'and firm belief In magic. fears un-
known evil
also am fascinated by her, and you
too, Mr.. Brood. The spell has fallen
over all OF us. Let me go on, please
You say that Frederic loves like HE
father before him. That Is true. He
loves but one woman. You love but
one woman, and she is dead. You will
always love her. Frederic Is like you,
He loves Yvonne as you do--ch.
know II hurtsl She cast her spell over
you, why not over him7 Is he stronger
than your Is II strange that she
should attract him as she attracted
you? You glory in her beauty, her
charm. her perfect loveliness, and yet
you loye--yes love, Mr. Brood-the
woman who was Fredcic's mother DO
make my meaning plain? Well so II
IS that Frederic loves me. | am con
tent TO walt know he loves me"
Through all this. Brood stared at
her In sheer astonishment. lie had no
feeling Of anger. no resentment, no
thought of protest.
"You-you astound me, Lydia. Is
this your own impression or has II
been suggested TO you by-by an
other?"
Il am only agreeing with you when
you say that he loves as his father
loved before him-but not lightly. All.
not lightly, Mr.. Brood"
You don't know what you are say
Ing" he muttered.
"Oh, yes. do" she cried earnestly
"YOu invite my opinion, I trust YOU
will accept Il for what it is worth Be
fore you utter another word against
Frederic. let me remind you that /
have known both Of you for long,
long time. In all the years ! have
been IN this house. have never known
you TO grant him a tender, loving
word My heart has ached for him
There have been times when | almost
hated you He feels your neglect,
your harshness, your-your cruelty.
He"
"Cruelty!"
IL Is nothing less. You do not like
him. cannot understand why you
should treat him as you do. He shrinks
from you. Is IL right. Mr. Brood. that
son should shrink from his father as
a dog cringes al the voice OF an un-
kind master? | might be able TO un-
derstand your attitude toward him If
your unkindness was OF recent origin.
but"
Recent origin7" he demanded
quickly
IF II had begun with the advent OF
Mrs. Brood" she explained frankly,
undlsmayed by his scowl Il do not
understand All that has gone before. Is
II surprising. Mr.. Brood. that your
son finds IL difficult TO love your DO
you deserve
Brood stopped her with a gesture OF
his hand.
The time has come for frankness
on my part. You set me an example.
Lydia. You have the courage OF your
father. For months have had II in
my mind to tell you the truth about
Frederic. but my courage has always
failed me. Perhaps l use the wrong
word IL may be something very un,
like cowardice that has held me back.
I am going TO put direct question TO
you nrst OF all, and | ask YOU 70 an
swer truthfully Would you say that
Frederic Is llkc-that Is. resembles his
fatherg" I1e was leaning forward, his
manner intense
Lydia was surprised .NNhat an odd
thing 10 snyl OF course he resembles
his father. ! have never seen por.
trait 81 his mother. but"
You mean that he looks Ike met
demnnded Brood
when ho Is angry ne Is very much
like you. Mr. Brood have often won.