The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-07-22
CHAPTER XIV.
LET THERE BE LIGHT.

ILL 1I1ELISL DE d1SIl Is.
When Eric came down h gang
plank at the pier in New York city.
the one familiar face thai met his gaze
stubborn figure of the detective was
at the bottom OF the slip, and no
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" laid the young
man promptly.
II suppose you want to ask me about
Jack Payson," observed Adam as they
moved off toward the M" section. II
thought you'd be wanting to get at the
facts, First, let's hustle you stuff
through these fellows here. I've got it
fixed so that you won't be delayed.
Little pull"
your sister Is in New York"
I'm New York? How-what do you
mean? Is she here to meet me?"
Not exactly that. / 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-
1y, and could go no farther. His eyes
asked all the questions that We're nee
essary.
I'VE 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 to handle
her, that's all. She's like a spirited,
too far into her private affairs"
you mean, she's-she's left Corinth
left my uncle's house?" cried Eric.
She had to. Any girl of spirit would
have done the same"
but why did you say she was here
to avoid meeting me-? What is wrong2
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 has hap
pened-''
People are staring at you. Eric,
Pull yourself together. I guess I was
too sudden. It's a fault I nave. You've
got a wrong impression, I see. Shes
all right. Don't worry. I should have
said she wanted to avoid meeting you
in Corinth. She's done with Corintt
forever. Here's the Inspector"
Half an hour later, they were or
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 question.
about Jack Payson.' said Adam quiet
ly.
II want to know about Mary. What's
happened?"
well. she eloped a week or 10 day.
ago. She's of age now and can do e.
she pleases."
I'm heavens name, why did she leav,
Corinth? What is she doing in New
York? Where is She"
"Give me time, my lad. Horace Oh
jects to Jack Payson. that's the sun
and substance Of it. He's go
over the fact that he did the boy
wrong. You know and he knows tina
Jack wac not guilty of robbing the bank
but Horace hates him simply becaus
he didn't do it. Jacks all right. H
has done well in New York. Godsen,
l to him to get out Of Corinth. TIe want
fly off he handle now. He may no
have as much blue blood in him a
, you have, but he's got plenty Of homes
red blood, n he's a man. IN spite 0
Horace. He's square and he's goo,
enough for any omar If you can sa,
that of any a He"
IT don't know anything about him
Who was his father? Does anyor
know? Do you known
Adams eyes narrowed ever SO slight
ly, and he was slow in replying.
BE blunt about it. You want t
3 know If he was born-straight. That
t it. isn't it?"
> That's It."
"If his mothe was s%traight?"
Yes. And why you have Away
, been so deeply interested in him,
z blurted out Eric.
That's something I cannot answer,
said Adam, looking straight ahead.
Z You mean you won't" cried Eric
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