Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-02-12
The Governors
I A Novelizati ton Of
Lacy Alice Bradley's Play
By GERTRUDE STEVENSON
Illustrations from Photographs Of the Stage Production
1opvreb lO (ubicaon Rights Reseed) By
Bv GERTRUDE STEVENSON


Now, auntie"-Hayes was anxious
to divert her attention. wouldn't
think OF that. You have the best OF
him. You've got him beaten. have
a good lawyer for you, and he'll be out
to see you today. You know I'd take
the case myself, but 1t wouldn't be pro
fessional You've positively made up
your mind to fight the divorce to
finish?"
Tooth and NALL" Mary's answer
came through set teeth.
Then you've got him. He can't
fight woman in the courts in his
position, with his nomination before
him"
i've got him. have IT Mary was
all eagerness now.
You're sure of It? Was he very
mad about my coming here7 Has my
lawyer seen his lawyerT
Hayes answered the last of her many
questions first. They met today"
did you get me two lawyers. Rob?"
Yes, got two. got . whole
hrm."
DO you think need anothsr-so's
to be sure7"
Hayes laughed.
You have all you need. auntie."
Thank God. got the telephone In
20 they can call me up" Mary was
almost feverish in her excitement Il
couldn't 60 on the witness stand. He
doesn't know that, though. Any signs
Of Dan going back to the house, now
I'm out Of 1T"
The bell that never hesitates to in
terrupt at any moment rang insist
emily. Mary jumped about in her ex-
element and finally took down the
receiver. She dropped 1t a. hastily
and backed away.
You'd better answer it, Rob-"
It's Slade," Bob declared. holding
his hand over the transmitter. "He
wants to talk to you"
mo, street" Mary was vehement
"Cut him off! amt going to talk to
him. I've got two lawyers. Tell him
to have his lawyer talk to mine. My
hearts SO hard against him-l couldn't
listen to the sound of my own voice,
and she sank weakly into a chair as
Hayes continued to converse with
Slade. mo, she says not" he wal
saying. mo, l am not out here wind
ing her up or advising her." and hi
banged up the receiver.
"Whatd he say?" Mary was wiring
ing her hands in her uncomfortable ex
element
"Oh, he just called me skunk ant
cut off," answered Hayes, as he non
chalantly lighted cigarette. He pacet
up and down the room for a momen
|, and then turned on her:
God! Id like to haul him through
every court in the country. The scoun
drel!"
that about him, Rob-" Mary remor
strated.. Hes been pretty goo
friend to you."
!, We'll, perhaps" Hayes tried
: calm herself for her sake. He's a
!, right, suppose"
. 81 dunno that he is" Mary's moo
: was variable. when think of ths
: divorce"
4 SHADES coming down here toda
q aunty. He declares your mere unnS
4 his very eyes, and he's determine
n that you shall go away. and desc
Z him and give him the opportunity
n divorce you. He says the whole cou
), try will know of the trouble unle'
you 20 away. That's what he sa
\ over the phone"
!, We'll, I'll stay right here. | car
a get over 1t, Rob-" and her voice qui
ID cred in spite of herself. Il can't g
=, over the suddenness of it.; his wal
~ ing that divorce happened just III
n. that" and she snapped her fingers
illustrate her meaning. Before tn
~ he never thought of 1t. It's curious
= she paused. thoughtfully; do "
: know that sometimes when ! get
: thinking about it---I-something com
over me, an idea that-shut that o.
: side door. Rob-" she commanded
fore she would continue. II wond
II there isn't-I declare I'm asham
. to say it-but wonder II 1t could
= noaaihla that there's-some woman