Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-07-21
CHAPTER XIV.
LET THERE BE LIGHT.

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When Eric came down the gang
plank at the pier in New York city.
the one familiar face that met his gaze
belonged to Adam Carr. The square.
stubborn figure of the detective was
amount of jostling disturbed it.
I've got news for you," was his
greeting, as Eric extended his hand.
And I have a question or two to put
to you. Mr.. ADAM" said the young
man promptly.
Il suppose you want to ask me about
Jack Payson," observed Adam as they
moved off toward the IN" section. II
thought you'd be wanting to get at the
facts, First, let's hustle your stuff
through these fellows here. I've got 1t
fixed so that you won't be delayed.
Little pull"
Thanks. What is your news?"
Your sister is in New York"
"In New York? How-what do you
mean? Is h here to meet me?'
Not exactly that. I think she's here
to avoid meeting you"
Eric turned icy cold. People stared at
him as he reached blindly for the sup
port of one of the posts.
"For Gods sake" he began hoarse-
ly, and could go no farther. His eyes
asked all the questions that were nee
essary.
"Tve got a cab outside. Wen talk
about it as we drive up. Be
calm. Everything's all right with her.
I'm sure. She's staying with friends.
Old Horace didn't know how 20 handle
her, that's all. She's like a spirited,
thoroughbred horse. He went a step
too far into her private affairs"
You mean. she's-she,s left Gorinth
"she had to. Any girl of spirit would
have done the Same.'
But why did you say h was hero
to avoid meeting me? What is wrong?
What has she done?"
Destiny! REORGANIZATION! The pro-
misses of their childhood! All of these
rushed across his mind in horrid re-
view. His heart was like lead.
"Oh. it was wrong to leave her. he
groaned, before the other could reply.
II am to blame If anything a hap
pened-''
Pull yourself together. I guess 1 vas
too sudden. It's a fault I have. You've
got a wrong impression, I see. She's
all right. Don't worry. I should have
said she wanted to avoid meeting you
in Corinth. She's done with Corinth
forever. Here's the inspector"
Half an hour later, they were on
their way Up town in a hanson. A fine
drizzle was blowing in their faces as
they leaned back in the seat, neither
of them caring to have the glass low
cred.
Now I'll answer your questions
about Jack Payson.' said Adam quiet
IT want to know about Mary. What's
happened?"
"Well, she eloped a week or 10 days
age. She's Of age now and can do as
she pleases."
I'm heavens name. why did she leave
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York? Where is She"
Give me time. my lad. Horace OBJ
jects to Jack Payson. that's the sum
and substance Of it. He's never got
over the fact that he did the bow a
wrong. You know and he knows that
Jack was not guilty Of robbing the bank,
but Horace hates him simply because
he didn't do 1t. Jacks all right. He
has done well in New York. Godsend
to him to get out of Corinth. He wants
to marry your sister. Hold On! Don't
fly Off the handle now He may not
you have. but he's got plenty of honest
red blood, and he's a man. in spite OF
Horace. He's square and he's good
enough for woman. II you can say
that of any man.. He"
Il don't know anything about him.
Who was his father? Does anyone
know? Do you know"
Adams eyes narrowed eve so slight
ly. and he was slow in replying.
BE blunt about it. You want to
know IL he was born-straight. That's
1t. isn't tt?"
That's it."
"If his mother was straight p"
Yes. And why you have always
been so deeply interested In him."
blurted out Eric.
That's something / cannot answer.
said Adam. looking straight ahead.
"You mean o won't" cried Eric.
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