The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-02-10

had come OH business and that he
would be one too many.
81 don't know that have anything
new and startling to tell YOU" Everett
told Ruth in answer to her question.
II know dozen places where | can
raise the money to finance your mine,
but we must have the deeds, papers
and surveys first. And they're gone,
! understand"
Yes" Dorr replied bitterly. II sup
nose Wilkerson has them. ought to
have been on his trail long ago"
Everett glanced at Ruth and saw the
encouragement on her face. He went
Quickly on: "However, I've made tenn
porary arrangements which will re-
lieve You Of all trouble for the present.
Miss Gallon. I'll talk over the business
details with John and Tom Kane"
She Enlightened and laid one hand
affectionately on Johns arm. II knew
everything would come out all right
when John took hold" she said softly.
For two days Harry Wilkcrson work
cd steadily and secretly in his room
At last his task was done.
mo one can ever prove that old Tom
Gallon didn't draw that deed himself"
Wilkerson said triumphantly. And it
makes me the owner of the Master
Key mine. Jean. And, once in charge.
III make us both worth millions!
Then
She shranls back at the flame in his
gaze upon her.
Now, what are you going to do:"
she demanded. attempting to bring the
conversation back into business chan
nels.
| He bit his nails savagely. "Drake is
out, all right" he told lier. You see.
Kane didn't turn up to prosecute the
case, and they turned him loose. What
do you say to my wiring him to 50 and
take charge of the mine while we de-
eide just what to do? He can see
what's going on and warn us"
''Dorr and the rest are still ut Beyer-
ly Hills?" she inquired.
"Sure!' lie said scornfully. They're
ticing mp with some blooGed Britisher
they think has money. They figure on
getting him to finance them. l reckon.
And happen to know that Sir Donald
couldn't finance anybody. We needn't
worry about Dorr.''
Mrs. Durncll remained in thoughtful
silence awhile and then agreed to the
suggestion. Wilkerson Immediately
wrote the message:
Charles Drake. San Francisco. Cal:
| Go to Silent Valley at once and take
charge OF Master Key" mine until YOU
hear further from me- Am wiring Tubbs
engineer. to this effect.
n HARRY WILKINSON.
When lie had sent this and a mes
sage to Tubbs he resumed his gioating
contemplation Of his forged deeds. He
did not see the look of burning scora
on jeans face as she left the ROOM
why must always have to use
fools"' she murmured bitterly. "a
lovely pair-Wilkerson and Drikc!'
Drake did not hesitate when he re-
ccived Wilkerson's telegram. He took
the next train for Silent Valley and on
arrival there procured rig and drove
to the mine.
On his arrival he was dismaycd to
see that no work WAS being done. The
machinery was idle, and the miners
were loa fling about the streets Or gath
cred in little sullen groups. They eyed
him curiously. but when he asked for
Tubbs they made no comment nor ask
ed any questions.
Following their directions. he soon
found himself Oh the porch of what
had been John DORIS house. He
knocked. and there was shutlling Of
heavy boots; then the door opened. and
an unsllayed. bloated faced man asked
him grutIly what he wanted.
Drake produced WilkersOn's wire,
and instantly the engineer showed re-
lief.
+ Come in. Come i'm he said.
Come in and have drink
\ The interior Of the cabin showed that
Bill Tubbs had apparently been merely
camping out in his new quarters with
out regard to the decencies. But Drake
was not sGueamish after his long trip
and shared drink with his host a
few words served to put the situation
before him.
'"Therc lain't no money to pay the
men: the stores closed: the cook shan
ty amt running; Wilkerson is away;
Dorr hasn't turned up with the money
he promised, and I'm just kind of sit
ting on the lid while the pot bolls.
I'm mighty glad to see you. Maybe
you can do something with these fell
lows. I've done my best. and can't
do any more"
The words were hardly out of his
mouth before there was the noise of
boots on the porch. and Tubbs smiled
In sicllly fashion.
81 guess they spotted you right or"
he said
"What do they want?" demanded
Drake rs there came Il pounding on
the door.
Two miners entered. and Tubbs in
troduced them to Drake.
This is the new boss. boys" he said.
"Who sent you hcrc:" was the first
question asked.
"Wilkerson." responded Drake.
"Humph!"
I'm just here to take charge tempo
rarily," Drake went on hastily. not
liking the ugly tone of the mans
voice.
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