American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-31
SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I.-occupying a dilapidated
smack In the Silent City, a %squatter settle
ment near Ithaca, New York, Polly Hop
kin lives with her father, small Jerry,
and an old woman, Granny Hope. Or an
eoJacent farm, Oscar Bennett, prosperous
farmer, is a neighbor. He is secretly
married to Evelyn Robertson, supposedly
wealthy girl Of the neighborhood, Polly
alone knows their secret. Marcus Mac
henzie, who owns the ground the squat
ters occupy, is their determined enemy.
Polly ~overhears a conversation between
and a stranger, in which the
FORMER avows his intention of driving the
sQuatters from his land. The stranger
sympathizes with the squatters, and
earns Polly's gratitude.
CHAPTER II.-Evelyn Robertson dis
covers from her mother that they are not
rich, as she supposed, but practically liv-
ing on the bounty of Robert Percival,
EVelyn's cousin.
(CONTINUED)
"rhe FIRST u.s." returned the mother,
tartly, II don't like being held up in
this high-handed manner by my own
daughter"
She paused and Evelyn caught her
breath. II that were all, she would
row and rags until she got what she
wanted.
Mother and daughter were staring
at n another, each demanding an ex-
PLANTATION. Evelyn did 10 intend to
make any Mrs. Robertson weakened
before the steely-blue in the girls
eyes.
but the main reason is" she went
on, II haven't got it. 1 don't W this
house, nor-nor-"
Evelyn sprang to her feet and con-
frOnted her mother. Her face was
drawn into cruel lines, and her hands
were gripped spasmodically.
"You lie" she burst forth. you've
always lied to me about money"
A bitter smile drew Down the cor
ners of the older woman's mouth. She
knew how true the accusation was.
well, this time" she answered,
TIN telling you the simple truth. I
not only do not this house, but
'@Tnen who does WI ItT' interject-
ed the girl.
Your cousin, Robert Percival," was
the quick response; land he's supplied
all the money we nave used. Now
perhaps you won't try to get some
thing out of me I haven't got"
Mother p cried the girl, In agony.
II told you, Eve, that you should
know the truth" Mrs. Robertson con-
tinued. you've asked for 1t, and here
it is. When Roberts father and
mother died, / came here to take care
Of him. l had nothing then and have
nothing now. You were only a baby,
and I've always kept the facts from
you. When Robert went to war, he
arranged that If he didn't come back,
I should have the home and enough
money to keep u.s."
Evelyn's eyes widened. OF a surety
this was the truth.
"Then we aren't rich?" she demand
ed huskily.
"No, that we're notr responded the
lady, land what's more, we are de-
pendent upon Robert for everything"
With a quick gesture Evelyn caught
her mothers arm, despair changing
the lines on her face.
"Oh, you needn't be so theatrical,
my DEAR" said the woman. Roberts
never given me the slightest reason to
feel he thought us a burden. I'm quite
IKE his mother, as / should be. The
only thing necessary is that you should
feather your own nest before Bob
makes up his mind to get married. 1
know very well you've turned down
many a young man in Ithaca. Now
your chance has come. Marc Mac
Kennels rich. He loves you"
Without waiting to hear anything
more, Evelyn ran out of the room.
Mrs. Robertson sank back with a sigh,
partly of relief that at last Evelyn
knew just the situation they were in,
partly of anxiety as to her daughters
secret.