Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-10-13

| Why, I declare! it makes me happy
to see you again, old chum."
"Can't stay but an hour or So" de-
clared Newman. ''This your place?
| It's a gem. Say, Nixon, just want
to sit down on this garden seat and
drink in this delightful air and the
pretty scene. Why. it's like a glimpse
of paradise, after that sweltering, de-
vouring gambling exchange in the
city,"
Walter noticed that Newman kept
the satchel close beside him, and, too,
a hunted, uneasy look constantly trav-
ersed his face. He suggested a per-
son under some vast strain of dread
or suspense.
Then gradually more reStful relief
was manifest in the troubled eyes.
Newman started up as a light was
turned on in the little parlor of the
house, the open windows of which con-
fronted him. Walter caught the echo
of quick sharp gasp. Well he might
Mrs. Nixon had entered the room and
with her was Madge.
Walter did not speak word or
make a move to disturb Newman. He
watched him mutely. He could dis
Germ that some great impression was
being made on the city hardened specu-
lator by the homelike picture before
him.
1t was indeed fair scene, an ap-
10 ha 4
gone to the piano. She was playing a
pretty sentimental strain. Madge sat
listening intently, her eyes fixed on
vacancy, her beautiful soul expressed
in her lovely face. Never had Walter
seen her look more attractive The
man beside him must have shared the
conception, for abruptly he arose to
his feet. He uttered almost savage
groan, like being in pain, yet Walter
caught the CLEAN of tears in his eyes.
"What | have missed" he muttered
bitterly, and then, ''but too late
nowi'
This man was deeply affected. Wal
ter, who comprehended the full situa-
ton, half whispered in the ear of his
companion.
'"The love of a woman like Madge
never changes"
"You don't know that!' cried New
man sharply.
Eyes, 1 do" asserted Walter, and
his hand rested lightly on the arm of
Newman. "Old friend, stay with us
week, a month, and get back some of
the old-time cOntentment and peace"
eff i thought I would be welcome"
"By loyal loving hearts, and one in
particular" pledged Walter earnestly.
Don't cast aside the sure anchor of
fidelity and happiness"
"Pll be back, I'll be back here Mon
day." faltered Newman, and he was
like a man cropping as he started for
the street. 'NO, / couldn't stay just
now. Leave me to myself, Nixon. I'm
fighting the crisis of my life"
He was true to his word. Waiter
tried to figure out what evolution this
mans mind was undergoing, for when
Newman reappeared Monday evening
the flash of diamonds was absent, his
attire was more in keeping with that
of commonplace people, his manner
was Subdued, or, rather, tranquil.
"Pm coming back to stay" he told
Nixon two days later, and Madge,
happy Madge was at his side as he
told it, 'rm through with the city,
and when you have time, Nixon, my
f1ancee and l want to look over the
plans Of that neat little bungalow of
yours"
"It's come out all right!' jubilated
Violet that evening. "Mr. Newman has
made his peace with Madge and her
heart is just singing with delight ali
of the time"
"Nixon," said Newman somewhat
later, "this is between you and me
the others must never know. You re-
member the night l came down here
to go West?"
Walter nodded to his friend,
"In that satchel | carried there was
nearly one hundred thousand dollars
of other peoples money. l was 60
ing to leave the country with it, The
sight of your happiness, of Madge
turned the tide. l haven't got much
left, but l put back the money, paid
my debts and I'm through with the
city. Oh, friends and NIadge are worth
it all, ten times over"