Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-03-12

and that's what brought me around
Thought l might be of some help t.
him.
The millionaire raised his head
quickly and looked searchingly al
' Meade.
Help? Why, does he need help" he
asked with some asperity.
Il think he does-a little. Haven't
you heard? Hasn't Henning told
your"
'Henning?" snapped Brand irritably
What has Henning got to do with 1t q!
l don't know as l follow you, young
man. II there is anything on your
mind. speak it out. That's my method
and have no patience for riddles"
There is just this on my mind. Mr..
Brand" he said. Reynolds went broke
today, fiat-you understand. fiat. He
went broke on Henning's tip. and Hen
ming Is your broker. Reynolds lost
$4,000; every cent he had in the
world. and you won two hundred thou
sand. That's what's on my mind, Mr..
Brand"
We'll. what about it?" the million
aire asked sharply. He glowered at
DICK and thrust out his Jaw men,
acingly.
i don't know what about It," replied
the reporter still quietly, but with his
race In just as threatening proximity
as Brands. I'm here to find out"
Brand side-stepped the issue.
You told Reynolds thatr he in.
Quired.
i told him what you won, yes. About
his own losses / guess he was pretty
well informed"
The millionaire took out his cigar
case and rendered 1t to Dick in a GIN
gerly. matter-of-fact way. The report
er declined. and Brand lighted his
cigar with a deliberate movement. He
pulled 1t slowly once or twice with
contemplative mien. then stepped
quickly up to Meade. facing him with
q challenging look.
Young man." he said sharply, IT am
here tonight in answer to a message
from Reynolds. My business with Rey.
nolds Is for him and me; not for you.
II you want to play the good Samari-
tan, have no objection. 1t Is very
laudable Of you, but I'll do my own
charity work In my own way. II you
take my advice. you'll step out of this
AFFAIR tonight and let Reynolds and l
settle 1t ourselves"
"All right" Meade agreed. That's
what intend to do. Just want to let
you know, however. that l am here to
throw out a life line II one is needed.
That's my line of business to some ex-
tent. and I've got some pretty good
life-savers back of me-the magazine I
mentioned. l can throw out the line
and If the rescue job is too big for me,
there will be plenty of help behind.
Just remember that" he finished, as
Reynolds step was heard at the top of
the stairs.
Meade started for his coat and hat.
Hello, Brand" called Reynolds. as
he descended. and as he caught sight
of Dick. You're not going! Why,
you can't get train back at this time
Of night, Dick. Besides. you must stay
and see Jane"
Dick continued his preparations for
you and Brand have some business
to discuss. Bob. and Ill see you in the
Nonsense. nothing Of the kind, you
stay right here" his friend insisted.
We'll be through our business soon.
won't we. Brandt"
Why. yes" answered the million.
aire amiably enough. He doesn't
have to 60 on my account"
Il should say not" Bob decided.
You go upstairs. Dick. to my den.
It's in the front of the house. Lots to
smoke and plenty to read. I'll call you
when we're through. JaneM be home
by that time. too"
Very WELL" Meade assented. He
smiled as he glanced at the million.
aire. I'll close the door. so you don't
need to worry, Mr.. Brand"
Brands laugh was void of mirth. but
he answered with fine sarcasm and
ANY time you make me worry.
young man, I'll retire from business"
Thank you" said Dick, as he as.
,ended the stairs, that makes me all
the more eager to seek the oppor.
unity"
Reynolds walked to the table and |
poured out some brandy. Have
some% he asked CURLY, holding a
glass towards the millionaire.
mo, thanks; it's a little late for me.
You're going pretty strong to that
,tuff. aren't you. Reynolds?"
"Oh; don't know" Bob answered
artly. mot SO strong but that l can
AXE care of myself. l guess. Where
ire the ladies?"
They wanted to get a bite to eat.
clipped away. Mrs. Reynolds will be
long soon with Mrs. Brand, in the
ar. We will have finished our bust
less by that time, presume"
Sure; how was the shown"
"Oh. the women liked it all right
lidn't pay much attention"
Brands attitude changed suddenly
rom federation to attack.
Your telegram-the wire you sent
ne today. got 1t little late at the
flee this afternoon; not in time to
zee you before dinner"
Yes. thought we had better be
lone for this matter"
well. let's get down to business"
aid Brand. Your letter asked for
ONE more money. You must think