Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-28
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
Copyright. 1914. by fiamIin Garland

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SYNOPSIS
Wayland Norcross, an eastern youth
seeking health in Colorado, meets Ber-
ca McFarlane, called Berrie, typical
ranch girl, daughter of the supervis-
ing ranger of Bear Tooth forest.
Berrie is greeted by her lover, Cliff
Belden, cowboy, supposed to be inter
ested I'm saloon at Meeker's Mill
where Norcross is bound. Berrie
guides Norcross to his destination.
Mesh. the ranger at Bear Tooth. gives
Wayland points on forestry. Berries ia
Their offers him place in the service.
Berrie decides to go with them over the
trail
They climb the high. rough trail and
only make camp when Wayland Is on the
point OF collapse. Night in the open
charms Wayland.
A shaver intercepts them and the girl
vtves the youth her raincoat There Is a
rough element at Meekers, ana Norcross
chooses Iandon. the ranger, as ms coni-
panion. Landon loves Berrie'
clir notices Berries interest in the ten
derfoot and warns him away. he also
taxes his betrothed 10 task. She resents
this and breaks their engagement
wayland blunders repeatedly. The SUI
pervsor goes after the horses which have
wandered Off He il detained. Norcross
arranges to sleep outside and Berrie in
side tent
Wayland being i'll. Berrie insists that he
sleep in the tent The supervisor doesn't
return. They break camp Wayand is
used up on the trail
They reach the empty cabin of Tony. a
ranger Next day Ar. Moore. a lumber
man. his daughter Mona and a notorious
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delicate situation in which his daughter is
placed. Berrie. Jealous OF the Moore girl
decides to go home,
After breakfast Berrie and wayland
start down the tran, and about o'clock
make camp and get dinner.
Gin hunts .Norcross and knocks his
rival senseleSs Berrie thinks him dead
Seeing life Returning she filings herself on
Wayland. covering his face with kisses
Cliff leaves,
Nash later comes upon them. helps ar
range the camp and stays until morning.
Again on the trail Wayland tells Berrle
her love should be for Landon and not
himself.
The two arrive home. wayland. after
rest, regans his strength. The gossips
start their talk about Berrie and Way
land.
Continued from Last Week.
Charming as Berea was, potent as she
seemed, she was, after all, fixed part
OF the mountain land and not to be
taken from IT, At the moment mar
riage with her appeared absurd.
A knock at his door and the super
visor's voice gave him a keen shock.
Come in" he called. springing to his
feet with a thrill of dread, of alarm
McFarlane entered slowly and shut
the door behind him. His manner was
serious and his voice gravely gentle as
he said, II hope that telegram does
not call you away"
1T is from my father asking me TO
meet him in Denver" answered Nor
cross. with faltering breath. He's 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 outY'
Il haven't decided to go at all. I'm
still dazed by the suddenness OF 1t. 4
didn't know my father was planning
this trip"
81 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 noble girl. No one will
dare to criticise her for what she could
not prevent
You don't know the Bedens My
girls character will be on trial in ev
cry house i'm the county tomorrow.
The Belden side of IL Will appear In
the city papers. sympathy will be 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 arer'
"Moore's gang will seize upon IL and
work it hard" McFarlane went on.
with calm inslstence They want to
bring the district forester down on me
This is n fine chance TO badger me
They win make a great deal OF my
putting you on the roll Our little
camping trip Is likely to prove a seri
Gus matter to us ALL"
Surely you don't consider me at
fault"
Worried as he was, the father was
just. mo, you're not to blame. No
one is to blame. IL all dates back to
the horses quitting camp. But you've
got to stand pat now for Berries
sake"
But what can I do7 I'm at your
service What role shall | Dlayf Tell