Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17

Thus far ONeils rivalry with the
rust had been friendly. II spirited. but
his action In coming 10 the assistance
OF Mrs. Gerard and her daughter rails
ed up new and vigorous enemy whose
methods were not as scrupulous a.
those OF the Heidlemanns.
Gordon was strangely unbalanced
man. He was magnetic, his geniality
was really heart warming. yet he was
perfectly cold blooded in his selfish
ness. He was cool and calculating, but
interference reused him TO an almost
insane pitch OF passion. Tickle I'm most
things, he was uncompromising I'm his
hatreds. O'Neil's generosity In afford
Ing sanctuary to his defiant mistress
struck him as personal affront, and
II famed his dislike OF his rival into a
consuming rage. 1t was with no
thought OF profit that he cast about for
means of Gripping O'Neil.
Dan Appleton entered the bungalow
one evening. wet and tired from his
work. 10 find Eliza pacing the door In
agitation.
What's the matter. Sis?'' he inquir.
ed. with quick concern.
His sister pointed 10 a copy OF the
Review which that Says mail bad
brought
Look at THAR she cried. Read itr'
"Oh. your story. ehY'
Read IT,"
Ip
up to find her catching him with an.
cry eyes
Gee. that's pretty rough on the
chief, Kid, | thought you liked him
he said gravely
Il do! do, Don't you understand.
dummy? didn't write that. They've
changed my story-distorted it, I'm
furiousr'
Dan whiStled softly. Il didn't sup
pose they'd try anything like that. but
they did good job while they were at
1t. Why. you'd think O'Neil was "A
CRATER and the 5. X. and y nothing
but a land grabbing deal
How dared they" the girl cried
The actual changes aren't so many
just enough TO alter the effect OF the
Story-but that's what makes IL 80
devilish. For instance. | described the
obstacles and the handicaps Mr.. O'Neil
has had 20 overcome in order 10 show
The magnitude OF his enterprise but
Drake has altered IL so thst the phys
ical conditions here seem 10 be in
superable. and he makes me say that
he rod is doomed TO failure. That's
The way he changed it all through.
1T may topple the chiefs plans
over They're very insecure. II plays
right into the hands OF his enemies
too, and, OF course. Gordons press bu-
reau will make the most OF H."
Heavens. want sympathy. not
abusew walled his sister. Its all due
to the policy OF the Review Drake
thinks everybody up here is thief |
dare say they are. but how can | face
Mr.. O'Nen?"
Dan shook the paper i'm his fist.
Are you going TO stand for this?" he |
demanded.
Hardly. cabled the Office this /
morning. and here's brakes answer"
She read:
stun colorless. Don't allow admi |
ration warp Judgment Can you beat
thatT
HE thinks you've surrendered to |
Murray, like all the Others"
IL hate him" cried Eliza. 81 detest
himr
"Who? O'Neil or DrakeT'
Both Mr.. O'Neil for putting me in
the position OF traitor and Drake for
presuming 10 rewrite my stun. I'm
going to resign. and I'm going TO leave
Omar before Muray O'Neil comes
back"
Don't be quitter. sis. If you
throw up the job the paper will send
who will lie about us TO suit
The policy OF the Office. Show 'em
where they're wrong; show 'em what
this country needs. You have your
stories to write"
Eliza shook her head. Bother the
and the whole businessl
I'm thinking about Mr. O'Neil. II
,ould cry. suppose III have to stay
Ind explain TO him but-then I'll go
nome"
mol You'll stay right here and 20
through with this thing need You"
"You7 What forT'