The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-03-09
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charge of the work, he hurried off,
followed by Storm, over to Cassidy's
zone.
They arrived together just in time
to find Seagrue putting wood on Hell
ems fire. He turned from his peace
full role to greet Rhinelander, quite
casually, with a good morning; Helen
in good spirits, was stepping rapidly
around preparing a meal. Rhineland-
er looked from one to the other in
amazement, and stridiDg forward, con-
fronted Seagrue. what does all this
thing mean?" he demanded angrily.
What are you up 20 now, Seagrue?"
Seagrue met the wrathful greeting
composedly. His answer was amiable
and unrufied. 1--WE have been talking
over old times, Uncle Amos" He in
Dictated Helen by the slightest nod.
1--we told Helen, what you well know,
that everything / have in the world
has been tied up in this fight. But
I've also told her | would sacrifice ev-
cry bit of it to regain your good will
IN ilClo. II " II hSA6shS
I've gone to. It's been a mistake. 1t
doesn't reflect any credit on me. /
| know that. But can't we forget 1t?
Forget everything, here and now, and
work together, you and J., for the fu-
ture instead Of trying to cut each 9TH
er's throats? Why not combine our
interests, uncle, and take q fresh
start?"
But Rhinelander, gentle though he
was in disposition and forbearing to
a degree that surprised his friends,
was yet too old in the ways OF the
world to put his trust in assurances
without deeds to back them. He re-
garded Seagrue firmly: This fight,
he said briefly, was not n of our
choosing, Seagrue. You forced us
into it," he reminded his nephew.
1--WE cannot compromise now when
Ire of success"
Seagrue, whether hopeless, or dog.
ged in his attitude, took the rebuke
hard. He did not resent it but he
looked down and out. So much SO
that Helen felt sorry. She even made
occasion, as he stood gloomily watch
ing her, to go over to him and express
her regret that Rhinelander did not
feel, as she did, that 1t might be bet
ter for everybody to try to be friends
once more.
Storm, who had stood apart and was
churning inside at the situation, now
i~ntervened: Come over to camp
Helen. That man doesn't mean a word
of what he says. You're wasting time
listening to him. Come along"
She resented the positive way in
which the words were spoken. He,
manner when she answered revealed
some of her impatience: I'll come,
she said, with a suggestion of curt
ness, "just as soon IS / get through
here"
Rhinelander detected her resent
ment. He knew better than anyone
in the world that the spirited cir
could not be driven and could no
even be coaxed toe far. He beckcnet
to Storm. Let's CO." he suggested II
an undertone.
Storm seemed against the proposal
Rhinelander quietly urged it. "Yo,
can't do any good" he explained II
a low tone. Il know what's best
! Come with me-"
Storm, angry as q ~schoolboy. a
| what he deemed the folly OF givin,
! the slightest countenance to Seagrue
followed his friend reluctantly. Blu
having averred she would not &c
Helen, conscious herself now of thu
strain of the situation. turned to Sea
grue and told him she must be leav
ing. He extended his hand. I'm SOL
ry the trouble has gone so far" sh'
said hurriedly, as she shook hand
with him to show she bore no IRE
movable Ill will. But / guess there
no help for the situation at present.
Seagrue watched her follow Rhine
lander and Storm. who waited for he
on the edge of the camp. The thre
went on together towards Rhineland
er's outfit car still discussing the tror
blesome subject. Seagrue. however
realized he must do something, II NO
in one way in. another, and he LEI
Cassidy's to send for q local astorne
who had already acted for him l
right-ofsway matters.
To him. when he arrived. Seagru
explained his present ~predicament TO
an outlet. What I must know is." h
said, whether the city of Las Vega
viii. grant u people q right of wa
along here through city ~propertyy"
The attorney shook his head. :
don't think that can ever be pit over.
Seagrue was cold. you've got {
do 1t. There's no other way for US I
get through. II you hold us up on \
we shall be compelled to abandon on
line here"
With this cannon cracker explodin
under him. the attorney promised b
would see what could be done. But
want You along with me-" he declared
TO lay the case before the city ~
thorities yourself
TIE two started far town togethel