The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-04-26
TON. COPYRIGHT. ,e,,. " FRANK Il. SPARTAN

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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 meal. 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 seagrue?"
Seagrue met the wrathful greeting
composedly. His answer was amiable
and unruffied. 1--WE have been talking
over old times, Uncle Amos" He in
Dictated Helen by the slightest ned.
1--WE told Helen. what you we'll know,
that everything have In the world
has been tied up in this fight. But
I've also told her l 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 mistake. It
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 copbine our
interests, uncle, and take fresh
start?"
But Rhinelander, gentle though he
was in disposition and forbearing to
degree that surprised his friends,
! was yet too old in the ways of the
world to pat his trust in assurances
| without deeds to back them: He re-
garded Seagrue firmly: This fight,
he said briefly, was not one Of our
choosing, Seagrue. You forced us
into it," he reminded his nephew.
I'VE cannot compromise now when
sure of success"
Scagrue, whether hopeless, or dog
ged in his attitude. took the rebuke
hard. He did not resent 1t 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 60 over to him and express
her regret that Rhinelander did not
feel, as she did. that it 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
INTERVIEWED: Come over to camp.
Helen. That man doesn't mean 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
manner when she answered revealed
some OF her impatience: III come"
she said. with = suggestion Of curt
ness, lust as soon as get through
here
Rhinelander detected her resent
ment. He knew better than anyone
in the world that the spirited girl
could not be driven and could not
even be coaxed too far. He beckoned
to Storm. Let's co. he suggested in
an undertone. ~
Storm seemed against the proposal.
Rhinelander quietly urged It. you
cant do any good" he explained IN
low tone. Il know what's best.
Come with me-"
Storm, angry as scho0lboy, at
what he deemed the folly Of giving
the slightest countenance to Seagrue,
followed his friend reluctantly. But
having averred she would not go,
Helen, conscious herself now Of the
strain. of the situation, turned to Sea-
grue and told him she must be leav-
ing. He extended hts hand. I'm sor-
ry the trouble has gone 80 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 her
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 local attorney
who had already acted for him In
right-of-way matters.
To him, when he arrived, Seagrue
explained his present predicament for
an outlet. What must know is he
said. whether the city cf Las Vegas
will grant our people fight of way
along here through city property"
The attorney shook his head. Il
don't think that can ever be Put over"
Seagrue was cold. You've got to
do it. There's no other way for us to
get through. II you hold us UP On 1t.
we shall be compelled to abandon our
line here"
With this cannon cracker exploding
under him, the attorney promised he
would see what could be done. But I
want you along with me-" he declared,
ito lay the case before the city au-
thorities yourself"
The two started for town together.