Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-26

and John came out from the hotel
ready for a stroll, Faversham lay in
wait for the old cook and asked him
for match for his cigarette Tom
reached into his waistcoat pocket and
pulled out a bunch Of block matches,
which he handed out with an air Of
doing a service to some one he could
not see. Sir Donald looked at the
queer matches, not knowing the pecul-
iarities Of the western sulphur article,
and in spite Of himself Kane had to
instruct him to pull of one OF the
matches and strike it. When Sir Don
aid choked and sputtered over an in
halation of birthstone Tom looked pro-
foundry concerned.
They're a leetle strong for some
people," he remarked pityingly.
Strong answered Faversham. wip-
ing his eyes. Il should jolly well say
they were!
Their conversation had attracted
Ruth's attention. and she and John
both looked back. John smiled faint
~, but Ruth was indignant.
TON did that on purpose" she said.
"1'm ashamed of him
How it happened only Sir Donald
could have told. but within three min
utes he was exchanging remarks about
the scenery with them all And
there's an awfully jolly bit just over
the other way" he said to Ruth.
The Ice was broken. and Ruth
promptly accepted the implied invita-
ton to see this specially lovely scene
and Sir Donald led the way. talking
With her. After an instant's hesita-
! ton John and Kane followed.
The acquaintance thus made was
destined to have a great bearing OH
the lives Of both Ruth and John. It
had ripened into q genuine liking on
Ruth's part before the dance that night
was over.
Ruth walking with Sir Donald about
the hotel grounds. and the young man
could not help showing in both voice
and manner that he was little pleased
that Ruth should have so suddenly
taken up with q stranger.
Remember, she's only GIRL Tom
warned him. feeling his mood. shes
been brought up in the mountains. and
she's as friendly as pup. don't like
the way the man puts petticoats on his
feet and I'm used to being looked at
with two eyes. but Ruth is all right.
You must remember that young as she
is and inexperienced, she has good
lot Of common sense"
II suppose it's foolish Of me-" John
answered. But I'm used to activity.
and this dawdling about doesn't suit
me and that makes me generally cross
and unreasonable. If ! only knew
what Wilkerson was doing. If Everett
would only GOMEZ
The wish was fulfilled that afternoon
when George Everett turned UP and
was warmly greeted by both Kane
and Dorr. After few words he asked
for Ruth.
"You can see that she's ali right"
John answered quietly. pointing to her
as she came up the steps with Sir
Donald. Both were in tennis garb, and
Ruth was delightfully."- flushed.
Sir Donald made few pleasant re-
marks and then excused himself. His
quick senses told him that Everett
had come on business and that. he
would be one too many.
II don't know that l have anything
new and startling to tell you" Everett
told Ruth in answer to her question.
II know a 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. Il sup
pose 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 frightened and laid one hand
affectionately on Johns arm. Il knew
everything would come out all right
when John took hold" she said softly.
/ For two days Harry Wilkerson work
ed 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 IL
I makes me the owner OF the Master
Key mine. Jean. And. once in charge
I'll make US both worth millions
| Them
She shrank back at the fame in his
DE upon her.
Now. what are you going to do!
she demanded. attempting to bring the
conversation back into business chan
ne!s
! He bit his nails savageiy. Drake II
out. all right" he told her. You see
Kane didn't turn up to prosecute the
case. and they turned him loose. VIVA,
do you say to my wiring him to 60 and
faKe charge OF the mine While we %.
eide just what to do? He can see
what's going on and warn u.s.
"Doyr aud the rest are still at Bever-
II Hills?" she inquired.