Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-17

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meet him in Denver" answered Nor
cross, with faltering breath. Hes on
his way to California. Won't you sit
DOWN."
The older man took seat with
quiet dignity. Seems like a mighty
fine chance, don't it? I've always
wanted to see the coast. When do you
plan for to pull out?'
"l haven't decided to go at all I'm
still dazed by the suddenness Of it. |
didn't know my father was planning
this trip"
II see. Well, before you decide to
go I'd like to have a little talk with
you. My daughter has told me part of
what happened to you ON the trail. |
want to know all of it. You're young,
but you've been out in the world, and
you know what people can say about
you and my girl" His voice became
level and menacing as he added, "And
don't intend to have her put in wrong
on account Of you"
Norcross was quick to reply. "No.
body will dare accuse her OF wrong
doing. She's a noble girl. No one will
dare to criticise her for what she could
not prevent"
"YOu don't know the BeldenS. My
girls character will be on trial in ev
cry house. in the county tomorrow.
The Belden side Of it will appear in
ha off thU will no with
Clifford. Berrie will be made an issue
by my enemies. They'll get me through
her"
"Good Lord" exclaimed Norcross in
sudden realization of the gravity Of the
! case, what beasts they are"
'Moore's gang will seize upon it and
work it hard" McFarlane went on,
with calm insstence. "They want to
bring the district forester down on me.
This is a fine chance to badger me.
They will make a great deal of my
putting you on the roll. Our little
camping trip is likely to prove seri-
Gus matter to US all"
/ Surely you don't consider me at
fault"
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seem TO care what people say so long
as they Go not Diane you But II you
: should pull out you might Just as well
cut her heart to pieces - His voice
broke, ana it was Il long time before
lie could finish. You're not ut fault
} | know that-but if you can stay on a
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| two easier for her ANA for her mother
| wish you'd do it,
Wayland extended his hand impul
| sively. "Of course I'll stay. | nevcl
| really thought of lenving." In the
, grin of McFarlanp's hand was some
= thing warm and tender
= Berrio could not be entirely deceived
She read in her fathers face a subtle
change Of line which she related tC
. something Wayland had said. Did
he tell YOU what was in the telegram
Has he got to go away" she asked
anXiously
Yes. he sail It was from his fl
thrr."
) ..NVhat does his father want of himY
Hes ON his way 70 California and
wants Woylnnd to 90 with him. I'M,
. Wavland saws he's not going"
A pang shot through Berries heart