The daily Alaskan., 1921-03-17

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 Mrs. Curtis tossed her head and rose from the table, and Katherine, rising also, followed her mother out of the room. There was very little said between the young man and his older friend ! after the ladies had taken their de- parture, but when Captain MacCauley was ready to leave, he looked anxiously at his companion. .v.
 Cousin John," he murmured. You won't let any one" .....
 Indeed not" interrupted the doSs tor, anticipating the lads plea. "Tory Devon Is here to stay, Phil."
 "Could .I-could see her, Cousin John, just mInute2" the boy faltered.
 Not tonight, old fellow" replied the doctor, kindly. Tomorrow, perhaps" And Philip had to be content.
 That evening Katherine spent with her mother in hopeless misery.
 "He acted just as If he loved her" she walled at one time In their conver- sation. 'Td give anything to ind out how long he's known her"
 "So would l." said Mrs. Curtis. Katherine, we've got to get her away by some means. She's bewitched John she's brought Paul up from his grave and there's no telling, she may usurp your place in their wills" And now she's hoodwinked Philip" { gulped Katherine. Cant you think of some plan? Can't we claim she steals or something like thatF
 "John wouldn't believe It, especially now that Reggie is coming home," was the answer. His letter today said he'd be here very soon. Everything i that happens in this house out of the 1 ordinary Is blamed on my poor boy And she began again to cry.
 Great Heavens, mother, don't do that" screamed Katherine. Cant you see weeping doesn't do any good! l You make me so nervous l could fly. i We've got to make some plan to get her out of here. While you're sniyel- ing all the time, you can't think"
 Mrs. Curtis rose and walked to her bedroom door.
 My children have no sympathy for me at all," she shot back. But you say can't think while l cry? We'll, watch me! I'll bet you five dollars [ Tony Devon Is out of this house before another week is over." 1 The next morning when Reggie Brown came home, he went directly to his mother. Of course, as usual, ] she wept at the sight of him and be- cnn to upbraid him for his thought | lessness. Why hadn't he let her know where he was? Why had he been gone so long?
 Reggie laughed insolently.
 DO ever let you know where l go, mater?" he demanded, dropping into an easy chair. "No. don't, and I won't! I've come for five hundred dollars I have to have. Now cough it up."
 q haven't that much money In the world" sobbed Mrs. Curtis. "Then wheedle It out of Cousin 1 John," he commanded. "Tve simply got to have it!"
 Paying no heed to his gruf com mand. Mrs. Curtis rocked to and fro in excess of agony.
 If Paul had died" she wept "we'd have had lot of money" 1 "How do you know?" was Reggie's quick query.
 Because l know how his wills ! made" explained his mother. and unless his Caroline IS found, your Cousin John and I get all his money" Reginald's eyes blazed Into q flame 1 of interest. Money was the only thing that attracted him. "Why doesn't he die, then?" he ask ! ed. dropping back sullenly. Hes old enough and sick enough, isn't he? ; Because he's getting well" replied his mother. That gIrl-"
 "What glrl?" Reggie's voice asked i the question In monotone. Some huzzy John picked up not long ago." was the reply. Shes brought Paul to life, and John is wild about her, and now" "Where is she?" interjected Reginald.
 "With your Cousin Paul. And, Reg gle, I'd give five hundred to get her | out of the house."
 { The boy rose and stood gazing down at the tips of his highly polished boots.
 1 "Td give more than that" he replied solemnly, "to know Cousin Paul was in his grave"
 "Then rid us of the girl, and he'll l soon keel over" said the mother.
 But Reginald wasn't interested In Cousin Paurs new companion. He wanted money and that was all, now 1 that Tony Devon was dead,
 "How about the five hundred for ,ne?" he questioned, looking at her Eepnly.
 i've said hadn't 1t, my son." said she. "Now run away and don't bother me any more." ... ,..
 Regc!s 5.A leave the room. but not