Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-05-10

tnelr names. Marcus says IL he can't
set rid OF them. he'll leave Ithaca"
A step In the hall closed the con-
versatiOn for the time being. and a
moment later Robert Perclval Joined
them. In silence Mrs. Robertson
studied his face. She wondered what
had changed him so perceptibly in the
last little while. He looked almost
hsggard 10 her searching eyes. She
was about 20 question him as 10 his
health when the young man turned TO
Eselyn.
"Eve. dear" he began hesitatlngly.
y want something done very badly.
and perhaps you can accomplish Il
for me-"
A lazy smile stole 20 Evelyn's lips.
"And you know. Bob. I'll do II
II can" she responded. Tell me
what's on your mind. honey"
Certainly; why. yes. indeed" inter
iected Mrs. Robertson. "You know.
Bob. Eve and win do anything we
can for youl"
The expression Of anxiety. which his
face had worn since he had seen the
last Of Polly Hopkins. lifted a little.
That's finei" he exclaimed heartily.
There's nothing like a fellows own
women folks. is there7 And you're
just as good to me as II belonged TO
you"
Mrs. Robertson bridled consciously,
pleased with her nephew and pleased
with herself.
'why. Robert. dear" she returned.
you do belong 90 us. God bless you.
boy. you're my baby and Ewes little
brother. Now tell us what's bothering
you"
ITS Mares row with the squatters
I can't get the poor devils out OF my
mind. Eve. can't you get him TO leave
the settlement people alone1 I'd let
them have some OF my land. but II
doesn't touch the lake. and they
couldn't make a living on t."
Evelyn arose and crossed the room
20 the table. She had not expected
this. Her promise 10 Mackenzie
flashed into her mind
Il don't like interfering with Mares
business. Bob" she demurred. "Be-
sides. he wants TO improve the prop
erty Down there. and he can't while
the fishermen stay on the shorei"
Gently, for Robert had always been
like a younger brother 10 her. and she
loved him dearly. Evelyn explained
MacKenzie's plans and showed how
impossible Il was for her. under the
circumstances. 20 interfere with them.
Then she crossed 10 his side and bent
over HIM.
Robert, dear" she begged. Forget
about the squatters. They aren't any
thing special 20 youI" To head OF an
objection that she saw I'm his eyes. she
hurried on: They're poor and unfor-
tunate. / know. I'm sorry for them
We all are; but you can't deny they're
worthless and filthy. and worst OF all,
they haven't any right 70 be where
they are. You won't let them come be
tween you and Marc and me. Will
your"
without giving the man a chance 70
answer. Mrs. Robertson interrupted
Mercy. Eve. why OF course he
WON'T Marc win soon be one OF the
family. People OF our social standing
don't wrangle over such cattle as the
s0uatters." She turned smillngly "a
the young man and ended sweetly
''You feel that way. don't you. Bobf
Designating both the lady and her
question. Robert got up, his lips grim
and his fine brow corrugated with
lines. Evelyn and Marcus could do as
they pleased; he would take his stand
right there.
Evelyn" he said slowly, Il should
be sorry TO have anything come be
tween us. You've always been like Q
dear sister 10 me. / suppose It's nat
uraI and right for you TO see this the
way Marc does. You're engaged e
him. but you can tell him for me In
going TO help the squatters any way
and every way ] can"
Too angry to listen 10 any more ar
guments. he pushed his chair TO one
side and left the room.
Mrs. Robertson looked daggers a
her daughter and Al soon as she could
get her breath. broke out:
-Now, Evelyn, see what q storm
you've stirred upl Why didn't you use
a little diplomacy That was the leas
YOU could have done. You get Mare
and Bob by the ears. and wheren yoT
bel"
-ohi I don't knowi don't known
moaned Evelyn. Don't talk TO ma
any more. I'm just about crazy. In
going TO bedI Good night"