Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-06-14


wise, Polly erawled, and after she had
completely secreted herself. she drew
down the velvet half-curtain that hung
from the seat. II seemed hours before
she heard a sound. She Missed
warning 10 Jerry. then waited In nerv-
Gus tension.
From the station platform voices
seemed suddenly 20 rise up from every
quarter. Polly , closeu her eyes. too
confused 10 think OF anything TO dis
sipate the agony OF mi"l she was I'M
dergoing
A few minutes before train time a
high-powered motor car drew up TO
the platform.
We've got the drnwing-room.
Marc" explained Robert Perclval.
"and while you three are shopping.
I'm going 20 dig around Auburn a
BIT"
II suppose you're going 10 call on
your friend. jeremiah" tainted Mac
Kenzie. Bob. pll give you a pointer.
Drop that easel There's no power on
earth that can open the prison doors
Tor Hopkins"
To this Robert did not reply. In
deep reverie he helped his aunt and
cousin from the automobile and fol-
lowed them 10 the car.
When Polly heard n number ~
people come into the stateroom, she
put one hand over her lips. She
strained her ears 70 hear n Jerry had
made n move. How she hoped the
dear baby had fallen asleep. and that
he would not wake up until they
were in Auburnl As unexpected as
the voice OF one long dead, the sound
Of familiar tones came 10 her ears.
The words were:
Snow. Mrs. Robertson. you SIT there.
and you too. Eve. Then you won't
have 20 ride backward. Bob and I'll
sit here"
The squatter girls heart nearly
Jumped ont OF her mouth. There. with
IN touching distance. was her power
ful enemy. Her flesh tingled as II
bees had stung her Robert Percival.
and Evelyn too. were there. Pollyop
shlvered and wished that she had
waited until tomorrow. er perhaps the
day after.
She tried 20 drive ont the fear Of
being discovered and think only Of
Jerry's happiness and Daddy's. To
make her heart be9t less fast. she
tried earnestly 20 think Of some words
7 that Jesus would hear and under
stand. But even that desire was
driven from her as two heavy bodies
E dronned unon TIE seat above her.
Plainly she saw two pairs OF mems
boots near enough 70 touch her II she
moved an inch forward.
Back against the side Of the car she
pushed her head. nolselessly drawing
/ her thick curls over her shoulder To
make more room. How intensely she
wished they were IN Auburnl II the
train would only start ahead. she was
sure she would lose the insane desire
/ 10 omen her mouth and scream.
Then a whistle from the engine. and
rs n the man az the throttle had heard
the inward cry OF her frightened
Young soul. the train began 10 move
slowly. As II crossed the northern
end OF the town. one Of the owners
OF the boots near her face grew ex-
ceedinrly restless. and Of n sudden he
pushed h.s foot directly against her
nose. Gently she showed IL away; and
a low exclamation from above fol-
lowed instantly.
Then n strong. large hand lifted the
I velvet hangings; and before Pollyop
could stir. a set Of fingers took sharp
hold OF her face. In her frightened
state she threw the hand or; and an
other ejaculation came 10 her ears.
Then two hands came under and
rropad for n grip. she fought strenu-
ously 10 hold her place; but the per-
son pulled her out by main force.
Polly Hopkins was almost fainting
when Robert Perclval placed her on
her feet. The silk dress. partly
tucked IN Daddy's boots and partly
ont. was covered with dust. In silent
embarrassment she stopped ana
brushed Il. Then she glanced up Inn
riorluElg.
Robert. wax-white. was staring az
her as II he could not believe his eyes;
and Mackenzie. carried away By tie
rsfge within him. viciously clutched az
her arm. Pollyop dragged herself
away frow the strong fingers.
Don't touch me. you" she snapped
hoarsely at him. I'm goin' 10 Auburn
TO see my Daddy Hopkins"
Her voice was high-pitched and
tensely toned. Her gaze sought one
after another until IL rested on Eve
lyn Robertson. huddled back In the
corner OF the seat.
~You can make him leave me be.
ma'am." Polly went on. Il got right
~ 20 10 Auburn as wells any one
else"
An unfeeling laugh left MacKenzies
lips; and a sharp exclamation fell
from PercivaL.