The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-22
CHAPTER xx-continued.

III
Mul2hlinC an apology, Dupont has
tily Wnfolded the deed, skinned
through it, and grasped the fact that
II purpOrted TO convey to him full
half-.nterest in the mine. He had
started 10 read it over more carefully
when an oath from Vandcrvyn caused
him ~ look up.
The younger man pointed along the
ooulef bank to where the road topped
the sur ridge of the butte.
The devil" he exclaimed What
LringN him back hereI"
''Gep! 1t sure is Cap" muttered
DupVht. "NOm dun CHEN! You don't
thinA he's got on to the game, do yOuT
wouldn't do him any good if he
hSd.-
Then why d'you think he's"
~TD enter the cOntest! OWNED
Vandervyn. There's time enough to
wire Washington and have him put I'M
der srrest for disobcying orders"
Hold on!" cautioned Dupont. What
If he does try his luck? In the noun
tains there amt no horse nor mare
neither can break up your pinto com
bine."
Vaudervyn's face cleared. You
ought to knuw. I'll chance it if"
Amt nc chance to it," put in Du-
pont. ITS i dead cinch."
Hell thir-& he's going to do me-" cx-
w,1t Il. l., r...f,
He's come Pack for the mine first :;
then Marie. l don't want her to see
him Or 10 Eaow he has come back.
You have your deed. Suppose you
start at once"
''If she's willing. I'll see" qualified
Dupont. Look out you don't slip up.
I'll tend To my end. So long-good
luck :"
He rode of down the butte side of
the coulee.
Nandervyn cantered straight across,
and met Hardy few yards below the
tent of the commissioners.
Good day, captain" he spoke in
civil greeting. 81 am surprised to see
countermanded"
NO" replied Hardy with equal ci-
Witty. II have resigned"
Nandervyn could not conceal his
blank astonishment. "Not-not re-
signed from the army?"
Yes. l telegraphed the war depart
mCnt, received an answer, and mailed
nv resignation and application for
Leave of absence TO my commanding
officer at Vancouver barracks. As an
officer it was not proper for me to en-
ter the contest"
"Ahn Nandervyn'S smile gave place
to Il look of panied surprise $50 you
intend to enter the contest. But do
you think that quite honorable, cap
tain. in the circumstances"
II do not care to discuss questions
of honor with you. Mr.. Vandervyn,"
replied Hardy with utmost cooncSS.
THAT | can we'll understand" cOun-
tered Nande"vJn. knowing thar We
can make no protest, you intend per-
sonully to take advantage of thc infOr-
nation that you pledged yourself to
keep secret"
Hardy dsmOunted without replying.
and placed hIMsclf at the end of the
Zine Of Registering entrymcn. The sun
was far down in the sky when he came
before the s,Nretnry'S table. ut the
end of III, line, Vandervyn rose from
his easy s"lt IL take a position behind
him. The secretary hrstated and
looked inqlirihgly at Vandervyn. He
met with is ned to proceed.
You wish to regiSter?" came the
curt question 2! the chairman.
Yes re2llHd Hardy with equal
"UrtnCSS.
is an army officer enttlrd to enter
The contest?" questioned the smallest
commissioner.
You need not debate the MATTER"
said Hardy. ~ have resigned my com
mission"
Again VanGervyn nodded and there
We're no further ohircliouS raised
Hardy and he signed th" register and