The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-03-11
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER Living with his father o,
n small. badly managed ranch, Davi,
Elden has reached the age OF eighteen
With few educational advantages. An &C
oident TO the auto IN which DR.. Hardy
fminent eastern physician. and his daukh
p new element into his life Or Hardy
leg IL broken, and he H. necessarily con
nned TO his bed. Friendship, and some
hing more develops between Irene an'
CHAPTER 1r.-frens greatly enjoys IN,
unconventional freedom OF ranch lie, an,
Der acguointanceship with David rlpen
Into affection. on Or. Hardy's recovery
ssndns thas tG BbSyi8 win SEEK 10, 70 m Spnsr
bis position In life and they will NEE
CHAPTER IIt-The sudden death OF hi
r n,h leaves David with practically
ranch. the elder man having through
years OF dissipation wasted the income
His debts paid David goes TO the neares
town, determined TO keep his promise 4
Irene by acquiring an education and max
ing himself worthy o. her. lie secures tn,
hrst work offered. driving a team for q
coal dealer. and meets a man named Con
ward about his own age. by whom he 1,
led into dissipation
CHAPTER V.-Attracting the favorabl,
attention OF the managing editor OF .
Edith' seu,ely sensible en- 81 his good look,
and general worthness falls In love with
him, though with the memory 81 Irene ir
his heart. David does not perceive H.
CHAPTER vf.-DavId advances TO a DO.
sition Of responsibility on the newspaper
Coward renews Nacquaintanceshlp with
a.. V town r9 !. r, S ,o aVsn, boom tsroSsi
David secures the backing OF the news.
paper for schemes In which he Is inter,
Eifen 90 into fhs zeal estate businea.
CHAPTER Iv.-Naturally OF clean mind
David determines 10 get away from his
uncongenial surroundings, and Fate
brings him into contact with Mr.. Melvin
Duncan, who sees the Inherent good In the
boy and welcomet him TO his home. where
he meets Edith. his hosts pretty daughter,
and begins the coveted education.
CHAPTER vii-Both men become
IL nearing its inevitable end David dis
covers. through Miss Morrison, society
editor OF the newspaper on which he had
been employed. that Irene Hardy Is liv-
Ing In town. with her mother.
CHAPTER vIII-The narrative turns to
the iisrdys. In their eastern home, Mrs.
Hardy unavailingly seeks a brilliant"
match for Irene. and realizes that her
daughters affections are placed elsew here.
Irene confesses TO her Intensely annoyed
mother her attachment TO David klden,
the Cow Puncher. The sudden death OF
Dr, Hardy leaves the two women with
only a few thousand dollars. and Mrs.
Hardys health necessitating her residence
In drier climate they move TO the
western city where David Eden In a
citizen OF importance.
CHAPTER Ix.-MrsL Hardy enters fully
into the boom" spirit. and while engaged
IN purchasing house from Coward
lie vainly endeavors 10 prevent Mrs
Hardy investing In real estate, perceiying
the disaster at hand. but she II obstinate
CHAPTER X.-Conward, whom David is
rapidly coming to distrust. acquires an
ascendancy over Mrs. Hardy. who has
him as tho cow baneser bavIs sr presss 20
Irene to marry him at once. but she IL
unable TO fully make up her mind The
boom" b9rsts and Mrs. Hardy fnds her
Inspired by Coward, who IL serving his
own ends she blames Eden. David dis
covers Coward seeking to take advantage
OF the innocence OF a young girl working
In the ONCE. and thwarts him.
CHAPTER XI.-After a violent quarrel
latter makes threats against the happiness
OF Irene and David. which David treats
with contempt. Irene finally agrees to
disapproves OF the match. Mrs. Hardy
turns 10 Coward for consolation. and he
Immediately sees a chance TO get even"
with David by enticing him into a situa-
"
cumstances that will compromise him
CHAPTER XII-David almost falls into
the trap. which Is set In his office. but Is
saved by the appearance OF the young son
of Mr.. Merton. to whom the arm has sold
land that II practically worthless. The
boy tells him his father In dying, and
David arranges TO visit him at once. See
ing she has failed the woman confesses
her part IN the plot and involves Coward.
David secures a revolver. determined 10
punish him, but first accompanies the boy.
Charlie. 10 bits home. They find Merton
arrangements for the care OF the body.
takes Charlie TO Irene At the house
David meets Coward, and he leads him
20 believe Irene Is deliberately false 90
IL about 10 end Conward's life. when Irene
intervenes. and David believes she does II
for love Of Coward. lie dsnounces her
and In almost Insane anger leaves the
house.
CHAPTER XIII-seeking TO regain
control OF himself David drives far Into
the country, unconsciously taking the
OF the ranch where he had first
met Irene. Some measure OF calmness re-
s s ne determines ,,1i to leave everything
with the German hOrdes. Returning to
town he meets Edith Duncan, who had
heard Of his trouble and seeks 10 help him
bhe consinces him he has been hasty In
his condemnation OF Irene. Edith's words
have their effect and David gives up his
Idea OF revenge. agreeing 10 forget ALL
20 at once to England. and enlist.
CHAPTER XIv.-Next day Edith visits
Irene and Informs her OF her talk with
David and OF the latter's departure. Irene
determines 10 follow him and make him
BEE the truth, After a long search Irene
nnds David In London. He 10 at FIRST
obdurate. but Irene convinces him OF her
love and Innocence. He persuades her to
five up her idea OF volunteering as an
army nurse. persuading her to 20 back
and cultivate the ranch. pointing out how
she can aid the great cause by helping to
Treatly needed before the war 10 ended.