Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-01-30

th-l motnerx are often prey Ia. the
loss Of their children. Their was no
remedy for this IN the doctors books
and the only help he could give was
to answer her one remaining wish that
her sons body should be brought home
10 be buried In the family plot where
his father lay and where she hoped
soon 10 rest.
The doctor telegraphed the mothers
request 10 F%reneau's partner. Frank
Mulry. who took steps at once 10
comply.
Thus II was that Gloria was de-
prived even Of the sad satisfaction Of
following her lover to the grave. Her
chief enemies were those who loved
her best, stephen Royce and her own
father. They would do evcrythin.
they could To thwart her. When She
learned Of his mothers wishes her first
impulse was to 20 to Colorado herself,
but that impulse she quickly put aside;
for her most important duty was 10
find his murderer. and hat search She
must start at once.
Pierpont Stafford felt n deep resent
ment against the world for It's treat
ment Of his children. He had won and
held n position OF power In the finan-
csal world. He had made millions OF
dollars and he controlled more. yet
his son was married to a worthless
woman and his daughter mourned the
death OF n backyard.
lie could not buy happiness for his
children and his W success was
therefore worthless. His whole soul
rose in revolt. His son would have TO
win his own way out OF his mesh;
he was a man. Blu his daughter. his
Gloria. must he helped ont Of the
shadows and back into the light.
Stafford could hardly think Of FIRE.
neau without wishing 10 kill hin over
again with his own hands. II was un
%thinkable that his girl should he al
lowed 20 wear his engagement ring
and mourn for him. Yet ID was q deli
cate matter for a father 10 handle. He
could not bear 70 blast the fresh limo
cence ~ his daughter by a recital OF
FTbAtdu y AtfhfiIf~r. ~ iFlA Ht~D
that her loyalty would not permit her
10 believe evil Of the dead man who
was now unable 20 defend himself.
The whole situation was intolerable.
He went 10 Gloria's room finding
her "a he had expected. broodIng by
the window. He took her in HIS arms
aud clasping her hands found they en-
Ffl.a wft~. - ~ -
mastered him he took the photograph
from her. saying: 81 wish you would
put that out ~ my sight and out Of
your life"
Gloria stared up at him In amaze
ment. tears trembling on her 80
iashes. Then she gently d~isengaged
the picture from his grasp and Rugged
II 10 her breast.
why do you hate him now1 What
do you know against him? How can
YOU be so cruel. 50 unJustf'
Pierpcnt uneaSlly avoided her gaze
and shrugged his shoulders with a
sigh.
Gloria put her hands pleadingly on
his shoulders and he tried To take her
Ia his arms again but noting the en-
gagement ring on her hand. he froze.
Then. with determination In his tone.
he commanded: Take II or"
Terrified, Gloria snatched her hand
way from his arm and shook her
head. moving swiftly away from him.
Iierp0nt followed and clasped her
hand. Pointing TO the photograph nc
%cuSlnsly. he said:
Everyone viii ask who II Is you are
engaged 10. You are not engaged 10
him any longer. insist on your re-
moving that ring"
Gloria protested. Pierpont stood
FIRM. She studied him ~anxiously. He
reiterated his demand. She refused.
Bafied In his coercion. the old man be-
gan 10 plead. She was all he had. He
was old and heartbroken. He could
not endure the sight OF her IN black.
lie vas Jealous Of the dead mans hold
N her heart. Pity moved her as fear
could not. To comfort him she Yield
rd. She drew the ring from her finger,
dropping II into his outstretched palm.
lie clutched II with a sigh Of relief
and put It In his waistcoat pocket.
At the f1nality OF this Gloria's
cheeks famed with remorse She ran
% him. begging for II again. Pierpont
only held her of with his right hand.
took out his watch with his left. and
said: ITS time 10 dress for dinner"
At this momen Burroughs entered
with a black dinner gown on her arms
Tor Gloria. Pierpont motioned II away.
mo, not that, Burroughsl Bring
Miss Gloria a bright gown. Black Is
not becoming to her at any time. You
understand me. Burroughs?'
The maid nodded a respectful "Yes,
sE." and withdrew to the dressing
room. She presently re-entered bear
ing a gown Of brilliant turquoise blue.
t~cstooned with garlands OF varicolored
flowers. Gloria shuddered. But her
father nodded his head approvingly.
That's II. Now I shall have my
own little beautiful girl TO dine with