The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
NOVELIZED FROM THE MoV- ING PICTURE PLAY OF TIE SAME NAME. PRODUCED BY THE SIGNAL FILM CORPORA TON. COPYRIGHT. ie1s. BY fstfyk k. sPEAatAN


 had seen and putting another man ill 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 Hel- ems fire He turned from his peace ful role to greet Rhinelander, quite casually, with good morning; Helen in good spirits, was stepping rapidly around preparing meal. Rhineland- CT 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 unruffled. We have been talking over old times, Uncle Amos" He in- dicated Helen by the slightest nod. Eve told Helen, what you we'll know, that everything 1 have in the world has been tied up in this fight. But I've also told her I 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 oth- er's throats? Why not combine our interests, uncle, and take a 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 put 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. We cannot compromise now when sure of success"
 Seagrue, whether hopeless, or dog ged in his attitude, took the rehuke 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 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 intervened: 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: I'll come," she said, with a suggestion of curt ness, just as soon as l 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 go" he suggested in an undertone.
 Storm seemed against the proposal. Rhinelander quietly urged it. You cant do any good,' he explained in low tone. T know what's best. Come with me"
 Storm, angry as a schoolboy, 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 his hand. I'm sor said hurriedly, as she shook hands with him to show she bore no ire movable III will. But I 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- CTS outfit car still discussing the trou- blesome subject. Seagrue, however, realized he must do something, if 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 of Las Vegas will grant our people right of way along here through city property"
 The attorney shook his head. T don't think that can ever be put over."
 Seagrue was cold. You've got to do 1t. There's no other way for us to get through. If you hold us up on it. 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 want you along with me-" he declared, Ito lay the case before the city au- thorities yourself