The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-07

AslN AAttNs
 He served at dinner when Mrs. Sid ney, ISobcl and I, more tremendously than we cared to, dIned. Certain do. nestle ceremonies pleased Mir. Sidney and he liked 10 know that In some re- spects the burOnlal character of his place was being maintained as he would have maintained it if he had been active.
 When Jed was In good nature, he frequently sought me out for talks, and when lac was il good nature l en- COrlrugrd him. I did not want to open up any secrets the house might have, merely Co learn what they were, but I knew Mrs. Sidney needed help. and l thought I might give 1t if knew how. I also thought that Jed some evening when pleasantly and good naturedly drunk and g0rruOus might suy more than he intended. There were many opportunities, but he never did.
 One nlght-this was in September was wulking about the place with the masdTS st my side. l stood q while at the edge of the woods looking at the house. In Its Sh0dowy bulk it seemed fl contalncr of mystery. Only few windows were illuminated. It was the river side of the house that was bright at night.
 I walked slowly across the lawn toward the side where Mrs. Sidncy's rooms were. A small balcony opened uM her sitting room could hear her tulkiag to some one on this balcony. The person she was talking to, as l heard in another moment, was Jed. l was then almost under the balcony.
 "I am a resolute man." Jed was say ing. "TU have my own way. I'll have whot want. I'll make you glad to come to terms. I'm a reasonable man, too. Now, admit that I've been con sidcratc."
 started to get out of hearing as quietly and rapidly as l could, but I heard Mrs. Sidney, her voice vibrant with Indignation, say:
 "I ought 10 have you whipped"
 
 "Thut Is silly, unreasonable passion" said JcI.
 "I shall not hesitate to kill you," said Mrs. Sidney,
 Then l went out of eArshOt. The fact tLat Jed could threaten Mrs. Sid ney in this fashion was Incxpllcable. lr could not be explained by his serv- tceaHIify to Mr. Sidney. great as that was. l walked about for a while, dis ,rcysrd and depressed; then l patted the heads of the maSlitTs, went indoors and Co my room.
 An hour later | opened my door in response 10 a light rap. Mrs. Sidney waS there
 "Muy come in a mOment?' she asked "Thank you. have q request to make which you cannot help but think Is cNtraordinary-prcpOStcrouS." placed chair for her. She thanked me but remained standing. thought sh" must he In m az hui she Sm.lod.
 "l hope it is to ask mr Jed in mud," I said.
 "No; It is to aslE you 10 permit me to announce the engagement of my daughter Isohol 10 you. Don't be alarmed I, shall not make any diff ference in your life. II Is a desperate eynndient l am using out of ditti- cu1-y"
 I felt as if were in a spiritual fog.
 "IS that 'he only way can help you oU':" l asked.
 "Tho only one" she said. q have thought of everything"
 "JIaS 1t to do with Jed agaIa?" I asked
 "Wlth things I cannot possibly ex- plnin. Is there any one who would be distressed by such an announcement"
 Not a soul," l said, "-cxccpt Miss Sidney"
 "I would not cause pain" said Mrs. Sidney. Are you sure there is no ouc?"
 Continued on Saturday,
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