The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-28

He avoided -PelIy's syss. pursuing his
lips, and msditating. And while he
listened to the two tell when they
wanted possession. Rod came up the
narrow, graveled walk bordered in
clam shells. Someway Polly's whole
heart turned to him for help at that
moment, he looked so resourceful and
fearless.
"Good day, Mr.. Sackett." he called
cheerily. Thought you might need q
little help on this deal. Did Polly sign
that deed, too?"
only the owners name Is neces--
sary,' said Tuttle, the older man, curt
ly. "Mr. Sackett's willing to abide by
what he did. Is 1t your business to in
terfere?"
II think So" answered Rod quietly.
Were all neighbors here on the is
land, you see, and my fathers taken
good deal of Mr.. Sackett's money the
past twenty-odd years. I can't stand
by and see him lose everything now.
Mr.. Sackett, I've taken the liberty of
looking up the old deed, and your
~
since her dover money went into the
purchase Of 1t. Under our law here
you are not sole owner now, since I
had found on record her will, leaving
all she possessed to her daughter,
Mary Elizabeth Sackett. Polly's name
would have to 60 on that paper to
make 1t legal, and the place Is still
yours and Polly's."
''You talk just like a real lawyer"
sneered Tuttle.
II am real lawyer" Rod smiled.
"Only hadn't had chance to prac-
tice here. think that's all gentle
men, only this" His eyes narrowed
keenly. "We have constable here.
I've given him your record from the
police at New Jersey ports. You've
played this trick at a good many vii
lage ports along the shore, and you've
set record for quick sales. You'll
find our Mr.. Gaffney is waiting for
you down at the dock where your boat
lies. That's about ALL"
Benny walked after the two, chuck
ling and happy, but Polly stood by the
pink and-red hollyhocks, looking down
at the little oval flower beds along the
walk, her heart beating fast as she lis
tened to Rod
"You know did 1t most of all for
you, Polly" he said. II couldn't stand
and let those fellows get away with a
deal like that, Of course, but 1t was
you thought of all the time. Why
won't you speak to me, or be friend
lyr
Because you belonged to the Three
Kittens" she said hesitatingly. II
thought you were just going to keep 1t
forever"
would you leave the island and go
with met" he asked. "We went to
school together, Polly, and you always
were my girl then. Why do you treat
me so now?"
II guess I must have been jealous
of you, Rod" she laughed helplessly
II wanted to 60 away and study, too,
and I hated to stay here all my life,
and you were free to do as you
pleased. 1t seemed as If I'd be Sack
ett's girl to the end Of the chapter"
Rods arm closed about her. The
little windbreak Of beach trees and
willows hid them from view.
We'll be married at the chapel" he
said, "just when you say, Polly. and
after that Wen leave dad to retire
from business, and your father to set
tie down up here as he likes, and we'll
60 away travelling until find place
where / want to hang up my single
and settle down, too. Do you like
that?"
Polly nodded her head quickly, her
eyes soft with tenderness.
Wouldn't 1t be queer Rod, IL we
just came back home, after ALL" she
whispered, looking off at the blue sea
and the broad, sandy shore. "Remem-
Der what you wrote me once, the first
year you were away:
"'Over the world and under the world
and back to you at last