The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-03-17

Philip, her new father, kind Uncl
John. all had vanished In the water
of bitterness that had overwhelme
her.
The room seemed full Of peopl
when she crept timidly in. Uriah De
von, with a white cloth tied arounI
his head, lounged In a large chair
Mrs. Curtis and Katherine were seat
ed, rigidly erect side by side. TIL
girls gaze passed over their gIarin;
ewes and settled on Philip MacCauley
Was that a smile she saw lurkint
around his lips? OF course noti Fl,
couldn't smile when she was in sucf
troublei She shivered as she me
Reginald Browns eager eyes. and
thrusting back a sob, she went to Pau
P~endlehaven because he had held his
hand out to her. Then she saw her
mother. and a bewildered expression
spread over her face. Doctor Paul,
his eyes soft and cleaning, his lips
twitching neryously, drew her down
beside him.
Mummy doesn't know ANYTHING
about IT," gasped the girl, extending
her arms to Edith. 81 won't hear any
n say-Oh, Uriah," she turned to
Devon, 'you know. Oh, say l did it."
won't say any such thing" NUT
tered Uriah.
"Of course he won't, Tony" exclaim-
ed Doctor John. "We know the truth
now"
Tonnibel got to her feet, pulling her
self away from Paul Pendlehaven.
"Oh. you can't arrest my poor little
mother" she cried. Her whole life
has been so miserable. must help
her. You must, you, Philip"
Philip got out of his chair, but Doc
tor John put him back into it again.
wait" he whispered into the boys
ear.
Il want to tell you, everyone" went
on Tony, tiercely, that I'll swear til
l die my mother"
Paul Pendlehaven took the speaker
by the shoulders and forced her FACE
up to his.
This woman, here, your mother"
and he waved his arm toward Mrs.
Devon, says you didn't have that gun
in your hand, and it's loaded to the
brim now. She didn't use it, either"
Reggie's jaw dropped. He made a
dash for the door, as Mrs. Curtis
screamed. Doctor John caught the
fleeing boy and wheeled him around
to face his horror-stricken mother.
Its a liel l didn't" he mumbled.
"Where'd l get a gun to shoot any
one? This did it herself. /
saw her."
Then you were here" cried Philip.
Mrs. Curtis acted as If she were go
ing to faint, but, as no one paid any
attention TO her, she slumped back be-
side her daughter, who turned away
contemptuOusly.
THAT settles one question" COM
mented Doctor Paul, grimly. 'You
shot Devon, Reggie" and the boy sank
into a chair beside his mother. Nov"
continued the doctor, "who robbed the
safe?"
To know that her mother hadn't
done the shooting relieved but one of
worries. Uriah wasn't hurt
much anyway, but the doctors ques-
ton brought wildly to her mind an
other danger, not a whit less serious.
Edith was certainly involved in looting
the safe
Il told you once" Tony began
weakly.
Child" interposed Doctor Paul,
you'll shield no one else. | shudder
to think what might have happened If
your mother hadn't come here for her
husband"
His tones were low and stern,
much moved.
His V caught sight of the black
bag at the same time his brothers did.
John opened 1t and, amid an
appalling silence. took box after box
out of 1t.
"Plain stealing" he growled, and
then he stared at Mrs. Devon in open
nouthed amazement. "What'd you
tLu Ddth lOl nc uutSliOutt.
Edith paid no attention to Doctor
Johns query but addressed her nus
"Uriah, now you went and done it
again !" She turned to Doctor Paul.
You got everythin' back, give me my
nan. He didn't know what he was
ioin', SIR"
Then he'll be taught a lesson. the
as Reginald will, madam" re-
.oined the doctor. Ever since your
laughter came to US. she's been In
of your husband, her father.
ONCE he was sent away, and she had
,eace. This time he won't come back
n a hurry"
Doctor John reached into the drawer
II the table near him and produced
he roll of bills that Philip had found
Devon the night before.
"How about this. your" he inquired
f Devon. "Where'd this come from
refore 1t was in your pocket? While
at It, we might as well clear up
The center of interest. Uriah Devon