Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-15

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the country and the hospitality of th'
Derwent home have worked wonders
with him."
And the cheerful companionship o.
such a girl as Vivian" laughed Joy
Graham.
"Viyian has been very attentive tt
him." answered George Caldwell, witt
an air Of resignation.
"She doesn't seem to pay much at
tention to these stories that have beer
going the rounds all over town." con-
tinued Joy. "They are discussing Mr.
Nelson out at the lake. Some seem te
think that where there is so much
smoke there must be some fire.
Those foolish stories are made VI
of whole CLOTH" responded the young
banker angrily.
But some people believe them," SAID
the girl, shaking her head. Even al
the lake a number think that Mr.. Mel
son is an adventurer, and l understand
there is quite sentiment against him
in Bronson"
81 am getting real angry about the
treatment Mr.. Nelson has received,
said George Caldwell. Il didn't like
the way he was able to catch Vivian's
attention, but / believe in fair play
and honest dealing. His enemies have
thrown so much mud that some Of II
has stuck"
Il am glad to know that you have
confidence in him." said Joy Graham
earnestly.
"Of course we have confidence In
him." exclaimed the young man ear
nestly. Just last night number OF
us had a conference in regard to his
future, and we are going to see that
he gets a fair start in some other
place. 1t would seem to be unwise for
him to try to establish himself again
in Bronson"
do all his friends think he ought
to leave Bronson?" asked Joy Gra-
ham in a disappointed tone.
No, no. Both DR.. Rutledge and Mr..
Townley think he ought to remain
here and fight his battle out to fin
ish."
DO you know what plans Mr.. Nell
son has been making for himself?'
asked the girl.
NO" responded the other. II saw
him the other day, and his only anxi-
ETY. was for the full recovery Of his
health. That blow on his head which
the policeman dealt him might have
been disastrous, but we are now as
sured there will be no permanent i'll
results"
Il want you to take me out to Der
vents this evening, George" said the
girl little later, as the two friends
parted.
Il shall be glad to do So" answered
the other. land know Mr.. Nelson will
be delighted to see YOU"
Don't say anything to any one
about it," cautioned the girl. Drive
up for me at the house about 7
o'clock"
At the appointed hour that evening
a very handsome, single seated mo-
torcar stopped before the Graham
home, and in a few minutes George
Caldwell and Joy Graham were speed
ing out Of Bronson into the country.
1t was a delightful August evening
and for a good part Of the way they
passed through the lovely wooded
drive by the side Of the Bronson river.
1t was not the nearest way to the
Darwent farm, but with his high pow
cred motorcar George Caldwell de-
cided that the longest way around
was the pleasantest way there"
AS the two friends whirled along
they conversed on topics Of interest to
them both; the prosperity Of the Gen.
trail church under the administration
Of Dr. Rutledge. the progress Of re-
form in Bronson, and the future for
tunes of Reginald Nelson.
1t was the latter topic that evidently
was nearest the heart Of Joy Graham
that evening
What are some Of these stories
they are still telling around about
Mr.. Nelson?" asked Joy.
They say that he abandoned a wife
in England; that he is a fugitive from
justice and that his record is bad"
Il heard that story about a wife in
England long ago." responded the girl
with disgust. Roland told it to me
at first, and l thought there might be
been so silent about his life in Eng
land, but l persuaded Mrs. Rutledge to
ask him, and she says his look of
amaZement at such charge convinced
her Of the absolute falsity Of the SLAM
der"
THE only excuse there is for these
stories is the fact that Mr. Nelson has
been so quiet about his English life,
as you just said," interposed George
Caldwell, thoughtfully.
The motorcar was rapidly approach
ing the Derwent home. II have not
been out here since the night Of our
sleigh ride party" said the girl.
What a lovely time we had that even
ing. All, there's the home." she ex-
claimed as the car shot round bend
in the road.
On every side the we'll titled fields
gave evidence Of the prosperity Of the
farmer. and an air of peace and con-
tentment 'brooded over the country
side. This was an ideal place for
Mr.. Nelson to come" said Joy Gra-
ham, with enthusiasm as the motor
car climbed the little hill that led into
the yard Of the Derwent farm.
1t was still early in the evening, and
Mr.. Derwent was attending to the
usual evening chores, while Mrs. Der
went and Vivian were busy in the
house Reginald Nelson was sitting
alone on the ample porch which ex-
tended across the entire front side of
the home. He had been thinking to
himself about his future plans.
Il am almost we'll again. he
thought 81 must plan for nv next