The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-22
CHAPTER XIV.

LET THERE BE LIGHT.
When Eric came down the gang
plank at the pier In New York city.
the one familiar face that met his gaze
belonged to Adam Carr. The square,
at the bottom OF the slip, and no
amount Of Jostling disturbed II.
I've got news for you," vas his
greeting, as Eric extended his hand.
And 7 have a question or two to put
to you, Mr.. ADAM" said the young
man promptly.
Jack Payson," observed Adam as they
moved off toward the M section. Il
thought you'd be wanting to get at the
facts, First, let's hustle your stuff
through these fellows here. I've got 1t
fixed so that you won't be delayed.
Little pull" h -.. s.f.y.
Thanks. What is your news?"
Your sister Is In New York"
In New York? How-what do you
meant? Is she here to meet me ?"
Not exactly that. I think she's here
to avoid meeting you" a.. ..gg4
Eric turned icy cold. People stared at
him as he reached blindly for the sup
port Of OF the posts
For Gods sake" he began hoarse-
ly, and could go no farther. His yes
asked all the questions that were nee
essary.
"Tve got a cab outside. Wen talk
about 1t as we drive W. Be
calm. Everything's all right with her
Old Horace didn't know how to handle
her, that's all. She's like a spirited.
thoroughbred horse. He went a step
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 gil Of spirit would
have done the same"
But why did you say she was here
to avoid meeting me? What Is wrongr
What has she done?" ,
Destiny! Foreordination! 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 l was
too sudden. It's a fault 1 have. You've
got a wrong impression, 1 see. She's
all right. Don't worry. I should ave
said she wanted to avoid meeting you
In Corinth. She's lone with Corinth
forever. Here's the inspector"
Half an hour later. they were on
their way up town in a hanson. A fine
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they leaned back in the seat, neither
of them caring to have the glass low
cred.
Now I'll answer your questions
about Jack Payson," said Adam quiet
II want to know about Mary. What's
well, she eloped a week or 10 days
ago. She's Of age now and a do as
she ~pleases."
I'm heavens name, why did she leave
Corinth? What is she doing In New
York? Where Is She"
"Give me time, my lad. Horace OBJ
jects to Jack Payson, that's the sum
and substance of 1t. He's never got
over the fact that he did the boy a
wrong. You know and he knows that
Jack was not guilty Of robbing h bank,
but Horace hates him simply because
he didn't do 1t: Jacks all right. He
has done we'll in New York. Godsend
to him to get out Of Corinth. He wants
to marry your sister. Hold on! Don't
fly off the handle now. He may not
have as much blue blood in him as
you have, but he's got plenty Of honest
red blood, and he's a man, in spite Of
Horace. He's square and he's good
enough for any woman. II you can say
that of any man. He
IT don't know anything about MIN.
Who was his father? Does anyone
know? Do you known"
Adams eyes narrowed ever so slight
ly, n he was slow in replying.
BE blunt about 1t. You want to
know II he was born-straight. That's
1t, isn't tt?"
That's it."
IF his mother was straight"
Yes, And why you have always
been 30 deeply interested In him."
blurted out Eric.
That's something l cannot answer"
said Adam, looking straight ahead.
You mean you won't" cried Eric.
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