The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
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charge OF the work, he hurried off
followed by Storm, over to Cassidy's
II
They arrived together Just in time
to find Seagrue putting wood on Hell
ems fire. He turned from his peace
full role to greet khinelander, quite
casually, with a good morning; Helen
in good spirits, WIS stepping rapidly
around preparing a neal. Rhineland-
er looked from one to the other in
amazement, and striding forward. con
fronted Seagrue. What does all this
thing mean?" he demanded angrily.
What are you up to now, S~eagrue?'
Seagrue met the wrathful greeting
composedly. His answer was amiable
and unrufled. 1--WE have been talking
over old times, Uncle Amos He in
dictated Helen by the slightest nod.
I've told Helen, what you we'll know.
that everything l 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
and hers. I'm sorry for the lengths
I've gone to. It's been a mistake. 1t
doesn't reflect any credit on me. |
know that. But can't we forget It?
Forget everything. here and now, and
work together, you and l, for the fu-
ture instead of trying to cut each 9th
er's throats? Why not combine our
interests, uncle, and take a fresh
start?'
But RhinelandeI, 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
be said briefly, was not one OF our
choosing, Seagrue. You forced US
into it, he reminded his nephew.
sure OF success
Seagrue, whether hopeless, or dog
ged in his attitude, took the rebuke
hard. He did not resent it but be
looked down and out. So much SO
that Helen felt sorry. She even made
oIldSlo4lp do Lax SIOou EtOOl4Iy WdlSh-
ing her, to go Owe to him and express
her regret that Rhinelander did not
feel, as she did. that it might he bet
ter for everybody to try to be friends
once more.
Storm. who had stood apart and was
i~ntervened. Come over to amp,
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. Her
some of her ~impatience. iii come
she said, with q suggestion Of curt.
ness, lust as soon as l get through
here"
Rhinelander detected her resent.
ment. He knew better than anyone
in the world hat the spirited girl
could not be driven and could not
even be coaxed toe far. He beckoned
to Storm. Lets co. he suggested in
an undertone.
Storm seemed against the proposal.
Rhinelander quietly urged it. You
cant do any good he explained in
q low tone. Il know what's best.
Come with me-"
Storm, angry as q schoolboy, at
what he deemed the folly OF giving
the slightest counteaance to Seagrue,
followed his friend reluctantly. But
having ayerred she would not go,
! Helen, conscious herself now OF the
strain of the situation, turned to Sea
grue and told him she must be leay-
ing. He extended his hand. I'm sor-
ry the trouble has gone so far she
said hurriedly, as she shook hands
with him to show she bore no ire.
movable i'll will. But / guess there's
no help for the situation at present
Seagrue watched her follow Rhine
lander and Storm, who waited for hel
on the edge of the camp. The three
went on together towards Rhineland
er's outfit car still discussing the trou
blesome subject. Seagrue, however
realized he must do something, II not
in one way in another, and he left
Cassidy'S to send for a local attorney
who had already acted for him IL
r~ight-of-way matters.
To him. when he arrived, Seagrue
explained his present predicament fol
an outlet. What l must know u.s. he
said, whether the city Of Las Vegas
will grant our people q right OF way
along here through city property"
The attorney shook his head. =
don't think that al ever be put over
Seagrue was cold. You've got te
do it. There's no other way for us tt
get through. II you hold US up on it
we shall be compelled to abandon oul
line here"
With this cannon cracker exploding
under him, the attorney promised hi
would see what could be done. But
want you along with me-" he declared
ITO lay tho Ease before the city ~
thorities Yourself"
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