Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-03-04

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stay"
Brand looked up with somsshina
much akin 70 sheer. ....e.. "a
els that necessary he asked.
Not necessary. Mr.. Brand. but aa-
vtsable." snapped Bob. Our business
Is intFinsically between Us, but It may
be we'll TO hare witness"
In this little domestic drama Rey-
nolds had quickly assumed the role
OF master. but he had reckoned with.
out the mistress. In reality n waa
Jane who had sailed what new seemed
an Inflated ship. II II was On the rocks
she would stay by the wheel. She nd
vanced to her husband. She was quite
cool. ....-x . r.. il 80 s..
Bob" she said. ''Afr. Brand is here
at my Invitation. This business you
speak OF Ii quite rs much my con.
Germ as yours II Mr.. Brand In 10
stay will stay, too" @.~@
She turned to Brand. .s..
I'm sure you're willing for Mrs. Col.
Inns 20 use the car u while and you
won't mind II she picks up q neigh
Dor or two9"
Mot eft all he assentsd. IT,. ....a
''WilI you tell the chauffeur"
THAT isn't necessary he answered
He'll understand" 81. ~
James words offered q means OF
escape II he wanted 1t. but Brand
wasn't looking for escape. Mrs. Col
line adopted her friends solution oil
one difficuity and withdrew. Brand
faced Reynolds.
well, what's the business?t'
Il don't think that you need me-
Dick interrupted. "This seems to be
between you three" H
mo, stay, Dickl" Reynolds insisted
You're the only friend I have here, =
"Bobl" his wife exclaimed. you
don't know what you're saying
I mean everything / said and sy'
erything I'm going to SAP. Wen come
to your side OF II later. First want
to hear from this man"
That's easy" Brand responded.
I'm here by appointment to meet
your wife. You're here with three wit
nesses. At first | thought knew why
you and your friend were here. but
don't think 30 now. II Mrs. Reynolds
hasn't told you the purpose Of my visit,
you'd better learn from her. DO you
take me for 4 common phiiandererl
IL ycu 20 you're crazier than thought
Sou- Bwt I'm not here TO argue. II
Mrs. Reynolds doesn't explain, l will
The bsiligerent attitude of the mil.
ltnnaire maddsned Bob almost beyond
control. with doubled fists he nd,
vaaoed sAd shook one within an inch
Of BTand'm face. 3
"Explainl" he shouted, ''what Ia
there for her to explain. ! don't want
any explanation from her; want Il
from you. You may have fooled her
with your deyilish clever pretenses
but you cant fool me. II there's any
other way for me TO figure this out
than Just one way, God knows
need to know"
Bob. don't be foolish" Jane warned
You might go too far even with me
This isn't tho first time Mr.. Brand
has been here. II was not intended
to be his last ! have schemed and
planned and connived. but you might
misinterpret my motive and wouldn't
advise you to do that"
He turned OH her now. his patience
exhausted.
You poor little idiot" he cried, "are
you still defending him. or are you
still playing the game1 When q wife
deceives her husband there's only one
answer and that's my answer to you
Brand, standing erect and with @
bored look throughout. replied for her
he looked at Jane.
HE knows that isn't true" hs said
He can see 1t in your face and
can see that he sees IT,"
But Jane, with redeemed cheeks and
flashing eyes. was not satisfied with
this paciacation. She faced her hus
band
so that I'm the measure of your
idealsi" she said with scorn. THAT
gives me your character right in the
palm OF my hand. The frst thing that
even looks questionable. you turn on
me like q woman Of the streets. Mr.
Brand" she added, turning TO the mil
lionaire. you had better CO."
"No, he WON'T" her husband shout
ed. He'll stay right here. / want tc
know something from him before he
leaves this house--if he does leave it
and | want to know IL now"