Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-22

Does he see through it!" inquired
Kane. With apparent anxiety. II reck-
onrd he was near sighted. for spoke
to him while ago and he didn't even
soc me.
Oddly enough. Ruth bhished ut this.
Sir Donald had seen her, and she had
been made aware of 1t instantly; not
that Sir Donald had been in the slight
est offensive. He had merely silently
testified by respectful chances his ap-
probation of the arrival OF Il very pref.
ty woman.
John Dorr saw the blush and inter-
prtted it rightly He. too. had OBJ
served the Englishman's sudden inter
est in the lovely girl. For the first
time he fe,i sharp twinge Of jeal-
ousy. He nd so long been alone in
Rnths regard that lie had not ana
lyzed his own feelings toward her.
He determined that Sir Donald Faver-
sham should not impose his company
on them.
The very next morning. when Ruth
and John came out from the hotel
ready for II stroll. Fnvershnm lay In
wait for the old cook and asked him
for match for his cigarette. Tom
reached into his waistcoat pocket and
pulled out bunch of block matches.
which he handed out with an air of
doing service to some one lie could
not see Sir Donald looked mt the
queer matches. not knowing the pecul-
iarities of the western sulphur article.
and in spite Of himself Kane had to
instruct him to pull off one of the
matches and strike 1t. When Sir Don
aid choked and sputtered over an in
haation of birthstone Tom looked pro
foundly concerned.
They're leetle strong for some
people," he remarked pityingly.
Strong" answered Faversham. wip
ing his eyes. II should jolly well say
they were!!'
Their conversation had attracted
Ruth's attention. and she and John
both looked back. John smiled faint
ly. but Ruth was indignant.
lOtAI SiiNt 'IiHI VII I'ut I'osSs ''AS s'AAN'
I'm ashamed of him."
How it happened only Sir Donald
could have told but within three min.
utes he WAS exchanging remarks about
the scenery with them all. And
there's an nwfully jolly bit just over
the other way" he said to Ruth.
The ice was broken. and Ruth
promptly accepted the implied invita-
ton to see this specially lovely scene
and Sir Donald led the way. talking
With her. After IN instant's hesita
ton John and Kane followed.
The acquaintance thus made was
destined to have Il grent bearing OH
the lives of both Ruth and John. Ii
had ripened into Il genuine liking on
Ruth's part before the dance that night
WAS over.
The next morning John and Tom met
Ruth walking With Sir Donald about
the hotel grounds. and the young man
could not help showing in both voice
and manner that lie was little pleased
that Ruth should have so suddenly
tdhNii uly WIN IL
Remember. she's only a girl Tom
warned him. feeling his mood she's
been brought up III the mountains. and
she's us friendly as Il pup. don't like
the way the man puts lretticoats on his
feet and I'm used to being looked ut
with Two eyes. but Ruth is all right.
You must remember that young us she
is and Inexperienced, she has a good
lot of common Stnse.'
II suppose it's foolish of me" John
answered. but I'm used to activity
and this dawdling about doesn't suit
me and TINT makes me generally cross
and unreasonable. If | only knew
what Wilkerson WAS doing II Everett
would only come
The wish was fulfilled that afternoon
when George Everett turned up and
was warmly greeted by both Kane
for Ruth.
You can see that she's all right"
John answered quietly. pointing to her
rs she came UP the steps with Sir
Donald. Both We're in tennis garl. and
Ruth was delightfully."- flushed.
Sir Donald made few pleasant re-
marks and then excused himself His
quick senses told him that Everett
had come on business and that he
would be one too many.
II don't know that | have anything
new and startling to tell you" Everett
told Ruth in answer to her question
II know n dozen places where can
raise the money to finance YOUR mine.
but we must have the deeds. papers
and surveys first. And they're gone
understand"
Yes" Dorr replied bitterly. II sup
pose " ilkerSon has them | ought to
have been OH his trail long ago.
Everett glanced ut Ruth and saw the
encouragement on her face. He went
quickly on: However. I've made ten.
porary arrangements which will re.
lieve yon Of all trouble for the present.
Miss Gallon. I'll talk over the business
details with John and Tom Kane"
She frightened and laid one hand
affectionately on Johns arm. ~ knew
everything would come out all right
when John took hold" she said softly
For two days Harry Wilkerson work.
ed steadily and secretly in his room
At last his task was done.
NO one can ever prove that old Tom
Gallon didn't draw that deed HIMSELF
Wilkerson said triumphantly. And II
makes me the owner of the Master
Key mine. Jean And. once in charge
III make MS both worth millions
Then
She shrank hack at the fame In his
gaze upon her.
Now. what are you going to dog